395xp Health Check

[bmp01]

Hello, 

 

I'm out of my depth here - are there any model specific weak points on a Husky 395XP, 2004 vintage ?

 

I'm told the saw runs fine,  idles ok has decent compression etc pictures show the plastics are decent.

 

Are there any weaknesses in the chain drive,  oil pumps,  chain brake ? Or anything else critical / expensive that wears or fails? 

 

Thank you. 

 

 

[spudulike]

A pretty solid saw all round...even bullet proof. Worth checking fuel line and impulse line but apart from the typical rim etc, generally they are solid with no real weak points. Always worth checking the carb gauze filter but that is pretty normal for all saws.

[bmp01]

Spud,

Thanks for that, rather encouraging. Fingers crossed then.  

I'll check the compression and pop the exhaust off - just to be sure.

 

 

 

[MattyF]

Clutch , anti vibes , fuel lines , impulse line,carb gauze and ignition module have all failed on mine of about the same vintage.. also I straight fuelled it once which it didn’t like!

[Stubby]

I have 2003 model that is still going strong . Admittedly it does not get much use now a days but had 2x 394 before that and they were sound also . Apart from the consumables mentioned above I think they are one of the best big saws you can get .

[bmp01]

Thanks for replies,  balanced opinions based on usage I'm guessing. 

 

Right then,  had a chance to give the saw a once over.  It's actually 2002 model,  nearly complete,  missing an AV mount under the exhaust. 25" Bar and chain,  chain has had it, needs a new rim sproket too, otherwise and cosmetically pretty good.

 

Unfortunately,  the compression tester says, 135 psi (125 to start, with decomp button in). What i can see of the cylinder through the spark plug hole (exhaust side) looks nice and shiny. The plug was well carboned up. 

Running at idle, it rattles just a little bit, not imminent death but just enough to make you wonder. Is this typical? Blips nice and revs out fine. 

 

I guess if it's a genuine  healthy cylinder and needs either a set of rings or a piston that's ok - are there any external casting marks to identify the cylinder?

 

Thanks, 

bmp01

 

 

Edited November 16, 2017 by bmp01
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