husqvarna 351 worth fixing?

[Northern Log Dog]

Hi All, Don't know much about the 351, picked one up that is seized solid, is it worth fixing and keeping as a spare saw? Anyone had much to do with the cheap cylinder and piston kits on eBay? Just thought it might be a handy saw for a bit of logging / maintence work etc.

[Reddog]

Not familiar with the 351, but if it is a magnesium cased saw and the crank/seals and rod are good, should be worth getting it running again for a backup. Make sure to find the problem that caused the seize to start with.

Looking at the specs for a 50cc saw it seems a little low on power for a primary felling saw when compared to the 346xp and 550xp.

But this reply is also based on you being able to do the work yourself. Taking it to a saw shop may make it price wise not feasible.

 

Here is the IPL for part numbers if you need it. http://www.husqvarna.com/ddoc/HUSI/HUSI1999_AAaa/HUSI1999_AAaa_I9900055_.pdf