Husky 340

[furray]

I have a 2000 Husqvarna 340 with a 346XP top end that needs a new carburetor. What carb would be best for it and where should I buy it ?

 

[Elijahtinker/mod]

Saw again has always worked well never had a customer complain about the long term result and reliability.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Which carb does it have on it that needs replaced?
357/359 carb is a wee bit of an upgrade if it has been cylinder tickled.

 

[furray]

It's the 340's origional carb. The manual says it should be a Walbro 159. It doesn't have a primer bulb.

 

[david newbie]

I probably have one of those I was thinking about selling. Are you sure it cannot be rebuilt?

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Look for Walbro 191, 198, 199 or Zama EL42.

 

[david newbie]

Look for Walbro 191, 198, 199 or Zama EL42.

Will those fit on that saw series without any modifications? ( asking for a friend )

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Will those fit on that saw series without any modifications? ( asking for a friend )

Pretty much, sometimes you have to use the larger 357/359 elbow and filter as well- other times you might have issues with throttle linkage drag.
It all depends on what you are mixing and matching and your requirements- plus the version/age of the original saw.

Larger venturi carbs just let more air in- you increase fuel via the adjustment screws and or drilling jets.
The saws run okay with original 340-350 carbs, you can just get a little more out of them with a proper 346 conversion if you use the bigger 357/359 system.

 

[david newbie]

wow, that elbow seems a little hard to come by! available at green thumb mowers in Coral Springs FL, but they don't shiP!! Long drive from oregon

 

[furray]

I probably have one of those I was thinking about selling. Are you sure it cannot be rebuilt?

I rebuilt it once before and it ran fine for a while but now it's acting up again.