Mastermind Revisits The 346XP

[272super]

Here's a shot looking down the transfers.......in the shot you can see that the shape hasn't been changed at all.

The squish band was cut .040 and the squish clearance was set at .020

Just to clarify-you are getting well over 200psi without a pop-up? Thanks for sharing.

 

[stihlbro]

Randy, awesome thread! Well executed strategy/game plan. Sure would like to see a 346 like this around my place on march 16th.



Joey

 

[IEL]

Very well done as always.

 

[Mastermind]

Just to clarify-you are getting well over 200psi without a pop-up? Thanks for sharing.

I don't use popups at all anymore. This engine has .040 cut from the squish band.

Randy, awesome thread! Well executed strategy/game plan. Sure would like to see a 346 like this around my place on march 16th.



Joey

Thanks for the nod Joey. Thomas1 has a 346 I built and he's in Central VA. I'm not going to be able to make the GTG on the 16th. I've got too many over plans that come together around the same time. I am hoping to send Roll Tide's 261 with a nice chain though......

 

[moody]

More to be gained from cutting the squish than pop up's most of the time from what I've seen. Here's a dumb question what's the most compression you've seen or gotten with a pop up ?

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

More to be gained from cutting the squish than pop up's most of the time from what I've seen. Here's a dumb question what's the most compression you've seen or gotten with a pop up ?

Not wanting to start a fight but You need to do some more research before commenting... There has been many of threads debating what's better popup vs cut squish band. There's a lot of factors that come into play. Lots and lots of times popups have proved them selfs to make the same power. One main downfall of popup are future rebuilds. Cut squish band you can just swap out the piston and carry on, popup you need to create the popup on the new piston. Not the avg Jo has the tools and knowledge to do a pop up.. There is may more variables to account for. MY .02.

 

[Jacob J.]

Another great looking build Randy. You sure turn the cylinders into a work of art.

 

[moody]

I dont recall saying performance to be gained. I said in most cases if I do recall. So maybe I need to speak clearly next time so people understand. I need no correction you just proved my point while trying to correct me.

 

[Buffhunter]

So are you taking the day off randy or are we gonna see some video????opcorn:

 

[Homelite410]

Very nice Randy. You are an inspiration to many of us!

 

[Mastermind]

So are you taking the day off randy or are we gonna see some video????opcorn:

No video today Dom. I'm gonna finish my shipping then fix that muffler. I need some wood here at the shop......since we've been cutting so much firewood lately I've not been bringing any rounds here.

 

[hqv]

Everyone likes 346xp. :msp_thumbup:

 

[Homelite410]

Everyone likes 346xp. :msp_thumbup:

Well almost.... There are some pretty gutsy 350's out there and initial investment is a lot less. 350 happens to be my go to saw..:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Whiskey_Bravo]

Wow, Awesome thread!

I just bought my first saw, which was the last 346XP at my local dealer. Very excited to get this thing out in the woods and start running it!

 

[bryanr2]

Wow, Awesome thread!

I just bought my first saw, which was the last 346XP at my local dealer. Very excited to get this thing out in the woods and start running it!

New Saw Rep- Welcome to Team Husqvarna!

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Another great looking build Randy. You sure turn the cylinders into a work of Art.

Who is this guy Art? :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[bucknfeller]

Who is this guy Art? :hmm3grin2orange:

I heard he's a bed pissin' little midget cat :msp_sneaky:

 

[SawTroll]

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

I was about to ask the same, when I saw your post, and the answer!

 

[SawTroll]

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Italian?

Most likely German (Mahle).

 

[Mastermind]

Muffler revisited...... :msp_wink: