Husqvarna 357xp model year confusion

[Armosh]

Just added a 357xp to my stable and was a bit confused on the serial number. From what I could find the production years were 2003 to 2011 but the serial number is 01 2700663. Isn't the first 2 digits the year? As in 2001? Or does it mean 2011 and if so wouldn't it be an 11 not 01?

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

To me thats 2001. Since early one you have one of those 13mm ones so you know.

Show the metal tag with the upper and lower numbers.

If you got your info from Acres that site has alot of wrong info.

That being said I have no real clue when 357 came out but had a 2004 one and Magnus from Sweden said they started selling them in 2000 since he has one.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Just for proof.

Here is a few 2000 2001 2002 357

00-2200123, Fredrik B (Stolen)
00-2200141, Magnus (965 55 11-00)
00-2200190, Fabian Z (965 55 11-00)
00-3200142, Magnus (965 55 11-00)
01-1100177, Internet (965 55 11-00)
01-2600050, Björn B (967 03 12-00)
01-4100525, Williamm XPG (969 55 01-00)
01-4400269, Magnus (parted out)
02-0301194, Magnus Auto decompression cylinder.
02-3300252, Fabian357 (969 55 01-00)

 

[Armosh]

To me thats 2001. Since early one you have one of those 13mm ones so you know.

Show the metal tag with the upper and lower numbers.

If you got your info from Acres that site has alot of wrong info.

That being said I have no real clue when 357 came out but had a 2004 one and Magnus from Sweden said they started selling them in 2000 since he has one.

Here's the tag. What does the 13mm refer to?

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

2001

 

[Armosh]

2001

So I was reading it right, thank you. What's up with the 13mm? Anything to worry about?

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

The info on pin width and rod of early ones. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/husqvarna/husqvarna-357-359-13mm-15mm-info/

Info that was posted on chainsaw repair group FB in pics.

Lot of slop if you try and put later piston kit on early rod.

 

[Armosh]

The info on pin width and rod of early ones. http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/husqvarna/husqvarna-357-359-13mm-15mm-info/

Info that was posted on chainsaw repair group FB in pics.

Lot of slop if you try and put later piston kit on early rod.

Should be ok. Saw runs good, I do need to replace the intake clamp though. Third saw that I've had to do that on. Cylinder looks ok, don't think it's had a lot of run time on it thankfully. It'll go nicely with my 2002 346xp OE and my 359/357 frankensaw.

 

[TLG]

Thx for the post @RedneckChainsawRepair
I've got an older one to identify.

 

[ray benson]

Manufactured 2001 week 27 .I have an ipl dated 01-2001, there may be an ipl even earlier than mine.

 

[Armosh]

So if the piston were bad I'd have to get an updated crank?

 

[J D]

I'd be inclined to put the newer piston in with a couple of 1mm shims to get rid of the "slop"

 

[Armosh]

I'd be inclined to put the newer piston in with a couple of 1mm shims to get rid of the "slop"

Can you buy the shims or do they have to be made? I've done pistons before but never tried shimming one

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Echo uses shims so I would say you can find something out there to take up the slop.

Remember the part about the bearing difference too shown in pic above.

I know Al made some years back for a race 3120.

 

[Armosh]

Echo uses shims so I would say you can find something out there to take up the slop.

Remember the part about the bearing difference too shown in pic above.

I know Al made some years back for a race 3120.

Nice, thanks for the info. Just pulled the muffler to have a peek under the petticoats and she is just starting to score. I'd surmise that awful plastic boot clamp is leaking. Luckily the marks are faint, can barely feel them with a pick. Hasn't gotten to the ring yet and compression is a nice 147psi but obviously will not run it at all until I get that intake boot squared away. Think I'm going to love it. And God I despise the intake clamps, horrible mistake on Husky's part.

 

[Armosh]

Manufactured 2001 week 27 .I have an ipl dated 01-2001, there may be an ipl even earlier than mine.

Would you mind sharing that ipl with me?

 

[ray benson]

Would you mind sharing that ipl with me?

Check your inbox for the early ipl and a service manual.

 

[Armosh]

Check your inbox for the early ipl and a service manual.

Thank you very much