Yeah I liked the way that one turned out. Its got a 3/4" or so behind that deflector so it will breath but the deflector must help cut down on the noise. Not a bad thing.
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Yeah I liked the way that one turned out. Its got a 3/4" or so behind that deflector so it will breath but the deflector must help cut down on the noise. Not a bad thing.
I'll help you out with what ever is left over, not a problem, but the internals on one are pretty much junk so it probably wont help much.
Way under built if you ask me.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
I really like the way you did this muffler Mark, I wish I could make deflectors like that. I know how to weld, I just don't have a welder.
I think a brazed or welded muffler outlet would be best. Here is another alternative that I used on my Husky 385xp.
The deflector is actually for a Husky 288xp I believe. Can't remember, but I think I got it from Bailey's. Its the one on the left side in the pic. It is mounted with screws. Cut the opening then used some metal window screen as the spark screen. The one on top is the stock outlet.
I always thought it might work on some Poulan mufflers, but never have tried. Don't know if it is still available or not.
Gregg,
The deflector is actually for a Husky 288xp I believe. Can't remember, but I think I got it from Bailey's. Its the one on the left side in the pic. It is mounted with screws. Cut the opening then used some metal window screen as the spark screen. The one on top is the stock outlet.
I always thought it might work on some Poulan mufflers, but never have tried. Don't know if it is still available or not.
Gregg,
I think a brazed or welded muffler outlet would be best. Here is another alternative that I used on my Husky 385xp.
The deflector is actually for a Husky 288xp I believe. Can't remember, but I think I got it from Bailey's. Its the one on the left side in the pic. It is mounted with screws. Cut the opening then used some metal window screen as the spark screen. The one on top is the stock outlet.
I always thought it might work on some Poulan mufflers, but never have tried. Don't know if it is still available or not.
Gregg,
That and the cut in slits is all I use.
Heck I have had saws traded in from out of state over the years that had the cut in slit type 8 years ago. Folks been using them slits for ever it seems.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
I just picked this saw up for $35 sold as is as a "non runner". I figured for that cheap I could use the 20" b/c and even if I can't get it running sell some parts and still come out ahead.
My question is though, the P&C look really good except for what looks like one tiny nic at the top of the piston which you can barely see in the picture. Should that be enough to affect
anything? If not I think all it probably needs is some carb/fuel system work.
My question is though, the P&C look really good except for what looks like one tiny nic at the top of the piston which you can barely see in the picture. Should that be enough to affect
anything? If not I think all it probably needs is some carb/fuel system work.
got a 3400 just like that I haven't cleaned up yet. I figure it'll run cause the cylinder and everything below, and including, the rings looks prime. we shall see
That looks fine to me. But if your not sure pop the jug off and clean it up a bit. 3800 I'd assume?
blk05crew
I like 'em green
Thanks Joe, I thought it would be fine. It's a 3800, thick rings. If I can get it running I'll probably sand down the red handle and paint it the correct black.
That is a good question. Maybe it was an attempt to close off the air coming through the top cover opening for the spark plug and bringing in air from the rear. It should be somewhat cleaner.
I have four green Poulans, two 3400's and two of the 61cc 3400's (thin ring). All have the slotted covers. The CTC, Skill and the 3800 and 3400 grey Craftsman have solid covers and a red Craftsman 3400 has a slotted cover.
The only difference between the ones that do and don't is all the ones with the closed 3400 cover have no grain on the unpainted plastic
I would guess in the case of the Canadian 3400's marked 61cc and the 3400's with slotted covers that the excess parts made their way up here when they discontinued the 3700.
The tooling cost for the slotted cover mold may have been slightly more expensive with the grain etching but the piece price would have about the same
I haven't cut much wood at all with the 3400 type covers so I would have to defer to Gregg who found them cleaner which makes sense. The other grey Craftsman 3400 I have has a 4000 set up on it but I've never used it..
I think I have too many of them after typing this but can't resist one when it's $40 or less.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
Good info Tim thanks for posting that. I'm with you though on hard to pass on a decent 56-61cc saw for that cheap.
Any of the 3400's I have that have been run some have those score marks above the top ring and all run fine.
If you saw the hunk of cylinder missing above the exhaust port on the very first 3400 I bought (the saw responsible for getting into this hobby) you wouldn't think it would even run. I runs great.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
Good to know, thanks Tim. Hopefully its an easy carb cleaning and new fuel line that does the trick.
25 bux for the pair. (Sorry about that nasty ass POS Husky 268xp on the bench...but free is free.)
blk05crew
I like 'em green
2 nice saws right there and a hell of a price!
Wow Poge! I'd say you struck gold three times. Especially on that POS 268.
Got seriously lucky....right place, right time, lightning will probably strike me any minute now...
I agree with what everyone has said. I bet it will run just fine. I can't help but dismantle them first and check them out first though. For that price, you will have a bunch of great usable parts to keep on hand if nothing else.
Gregg,
Those all look great!! Poge. even that POS 268
That saw with the Power Sharp is getting to be a rarity it seems. Most have been gutted long ago, and use a regular chain.Gregg,
Ambull01
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Now that's an interesting looking saw. Does it need a chain or are those teeth on the bottom the cutters?
