What's on your bench?

[SimonHS]

What is this sheet under the + screw? Kawasaki KBH 35A

The parts list calls it a cap. It doesn't seem to serve much purpose.

 

[Partner]

There is also a reed valve that cannot be reversed because it is not symmetrical

 

[Partner]

The parts list calls it a cap. It doesn't seem to serve much purpose.

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It seems that the screw is glued well, someone tried to unscrew it earlier / I also wanted to look under it

 

[Ketchup]

What is this sheet under the + screw? Kawasaki KBH 35A

Looks like a stuffer to reduce cold air volume and direct the flow for a proper scavenge loop. The reed probably provides too much duration without it.

 

[Partner]

Looks like a stuffer to reduce cold air volume and direct the flow for a proper scavenge loop. The reed probably provides too much duration without it.

The channels are in front of the plate on both sides / I wonder if there is something under this plate / I can't unscrew it

 

[nbbt]

The channels are in front of the plate on both sides / I wonder if there is something under this plate / I can't unscrew it

Might you be able to use a bore scope looking in through the plug hole or intake / exhaust to see what might be at the cylinder bore at that area?

 

[Partner]

Might you be able to use a bore scope looking in through the plug hole or intake / exhaust to see what might be at the cylinder bore at that area?

It's easier to remove the cylinder I don't have an endoscope. I think you need to do this to see if there is any coal

 

[Ketchup]

The channels are in front of the plate on both sides / I wonder if there is something under this plate / I can't unscrew it

Also possible they deleted the strato for some reason. Maybe there’s an emissions version or similar motor.

 

[Partner]

Were there Kawasaki Strato engines in trimmers?

 

[Sloughfoot]

Also possible they deleted the strato for some reason. Maybe there’s an emissions version or similar motor.

That's my guess. Cheaper than coming up with another cylinder.

 

[jacktheripper]

Just got crank seals, o ring, KS cylinder, and new ring installed on this 288xp. I have a new OEM low top cover coming in the mail. I’ll be into this one for less than $200. Except for the tank/handle, it will have all brand new plastics and clutch cover. I might just get a tank…

 

[jacktheripper]

I think I’m becoming a Husqvarna man… 288, 345, 350, 359, 372, 55, 242, and 266 in the picture.

 

[59billy]

I think I’m becoming a Husqvarna man… 288, 345, 350, 359, 372, 55, 242, and 266 in the picture.View attachment 464430

Pictures like that help me feel like I've got it under control!

 

[Ketchup]

I think I’m becoming a Husqvarna man… 288, 345, 350, 359, 372, 55, 242, and 266 in the picture.View attachment 464430

You need a 390, a 395 and a 3120.

 

[jacktheripper]

You need a 390, a 395 and a 3120.

What I actually think I need is a 254 and a 394. And I just so happen to know where two carcasses are sitting that I’m going to buy next week. Lol

 

[Maintenance Chief]

What I actually think I need is a 254 and a 394. And I just so happen to know where two carcasses are sitting that I’m going to buy next week. Lol

The 394xp is awesome.

 

[Partner]

This guy is worth watching, see how clean the parts he puts together are. There is no sheet metal in the intake, although the catalog shows it

 

[Shane¹]

Swapped some parts around and made this saw even nicer

 

[Squareground3691]

You need a 390, a 395 and a 3120.

Maybe one of them,

 

[jacktheripper]

Maybe one of them, View attachment 464515

Yeah, I’d sooner get a 2100 than a 390 for sure!