Mastermind Revisits The 346XP

[LowVolt]

The holes that the two bolts that hold the carb on go into, are those plastic threads or is there a metal insert in them?

Did you fab up that deflector? Brazed on? Looks sweet!!!

nice jugs

Italian?

 

[Mastermind]

The holes that the two bolts that hold the carb on go into, are those plastic threads or is there a metal insert in them?

Just plastic......

Did you fab up that deflector? Brazed on? Looks sweet!!!

Yep made it from 16 gauge sheet metal and brazed it on.

 

[Buffhunter]

Yeppers.......one is yours Neal. :msp_biggrin:



I'm not sure you will like the muffler......hell I ain't sure I like it.

I thought I'd try something different. You tell me what you think.......I can close the top outlet and go out the side.

You know me I'm a mini pipe fan....just like the sound better but IDK as long as it runs better then my dads!!!! His head is getting a little big....lol

Oh ya did you happen to slap a 3/8p rim on that bad boy for me?

 

[Buffhunter]

The holes that the two bolts that hold the carb on go into, are those plastic threads or is there a metal insert in them?



Did you fab up that deflector? Brazed on? Looks sweet!!!



Italian?

It will be Italian by osmosis after I get my hands on her....lol

 

[Mastermind]

You know me I'm a mini pipe fan....just like the sound better but IDK as long as it runs better then my dads!!!! His head is getting a little big....lol

Oh ya did you happen to slap a 3/8p rim on that bad boy for me?

Yep.......3/8 rim.

I'll be piping it tomorrow for you.

 

[Trx250r180]

Do we get a movie with this build ?opcorn:

 

[nmurph]

The holes that the two bolts that hold the carb on go into, are those plastic threads or is there a metal insert in them?

They are plastic and they are one of the things I wish Husky would do better. They work very well and aren't prone to air leaks, but it doesn't take but 8-13 in-lbs to tighten them properly. I have seen lots of them that were stripped by the ham-handed mechanic. The good news is that the part isn't but a couple of bucks. I will say that I like the way Husky carb boxes are put together better than Stihl's, I can have a 346 carb out in less than a minute, but I do wish they would use some metal in the manifold to prevent stripping the threads.

 

[Mastermind]

Do we get a movie with this build ?opcorn:

Soon........but not too soon.

 

[hardpan]

Proof. Perfection can be screwed with. I have a 346 stock and it is so much better than the 50cc crap I ran for 30 years before I can't imagine an improvement. I don't question for a second you make them even better. Thanks and you illustrations are outstanding.

 

[LowVolt]

They are plastic and they are one of the things I wish Husky would do better. They work very well and aren't prone to air leaks, but it doesn't take but 8-13 in-lbs to tighten them properly. I have seen lots of them that were stripped by the ham-handed mechanic. The good news is that the part isn't but a couple of bucks. I will say that I like the way Husky carb boxes are put together better than Stihl's, I can have a 346 carb out in less than a minute, but I do wish they would use some metal in the manifold to prevent stripping the threads.

Well I did not want to say anything since I am newbie. I don't understand why they cant put a splined metal insert in there. It is one of many of the key connecting points of a chainsaw that needs to be bullet proof and it just is not. Just my .02.

 

[barneyrb]

I have seen female pairs that look better though! :msp_wink:

No Niko, I'm not so sure a saw is not a female, I've called enough of them a #####.......

 

[Doug Fir]

sleeper my ass. to complete the true sleeper conversion, get 353 sticker, top cover and remove the air purge bulb. :hmm3grin2orange:

oh MOST importantly get rid of that nasty ass gray clutch cover.:jester:

And just for giggles, add a green gas cap!

Great thread, as usual. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Buffhunter]

Yep.......3/8 rim.

I'll be piping it tomorrow for you.

Sweet!!!!!

 

[Mastermind]

Sweet!!!!!

If you ain't happy how can I be?????

 

[Buffhunter]

If you ain't happy how can I be?????

What can I say but you da man!!!!! Or primate???????

 

[thomas1]

Nice work, as always, Randy.

 

[Mastermind]

Nice work, as always, Randy.

Well yeah. :msp_thumbup:

 

[andydodgegeek]

So I'm guessing this is the same way you do a 2153 red saw, am I right?

 

[Mastermind]

So I'm guessing this is the same way you do a 2153 red saw, am I right?

Sir yes Sir. :msp_thumbup:

 

[Buffhunter]

So I'm guessing this is the same way you do a 2153 red saw, am I right?

One of these days I wanna get a red one maybe my next one will be!!!