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357xp compression?

Started by John Mc, September 17, 2008, 02:57:01 PM

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John Mc

Can anyone tell me what is considered normal compression for a 357xp?

John Mc
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

Cut4fun

I would guess 150 - 160 stock

John Mc

Thanks. I'm looking at a used one (stock). The owner says he checked it at 145. Sounds at least in the range of your estimate?
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

sawguy21

Will he let you pull the muffler and have a look inside? His 'compression gauge' might be optimistic. ;)
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John Mc

Actually, I'd be taking a gamble and buying it based on photos. He's a long way from me. Still not sure if I want to make the leap without actually being able to put my hands on it first.
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

cheyenne

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Cut4fun

Quote from: John Mc on September 18, 2008, 09:42:57 PM
Actually, I'd be taking a gamble and buying it based on photos. He's a long way from me. Still not sure if I want to make the leap without actually being able to put my hands on it first.

If it is a deal you might want to look further into it. The 357 2 years ago was $499, now I see them for $589-$629.
Just curious , whats he asking on a stock 357 asking price?  I buy saws over the net on seen all the time from Vancouver - Nova Scotia and all the way back down to TX. I have only been lied to once in 2 years by a person in Ind 4 hours away.

John Mc

With a 20" bar and chain, the local dealers here are asking $735 (as of summer 2008). I see eBay deals on new ones at $610 (w/ bar and chain). I don't know how these guys are getting away with it with Husky pulling the plug on internet dealers a while ago. I assume they are not Husky dealers, but they must be getting dealer prices somehow.

A 359 ($517 locally w/ bar and chain) is probably the more logical choice for me. I don't do enough cutting to justify a $700+ saw. It's a sideline and "group of friends cooperative" type of thing for me. Our group probably does 25 cords of firewood a year (and mine is far from the only saw in use, though I'm probably in the top two or three).

I do drool over the 357xp, and would probably jump on a good condition used one if the price was right (I haven't really decided what the "right price" is yet). I don't have the skills for any significant repairs/rebuilds myself, so I'm leery of buying someone else's problem.
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

cheyenne

Good thinking again, I've been running a 359 6 days a week for 3 years & never had a problem with it. I run both 20" & 24" bars. But I run 32 to 1 ratio oil to gas not 50 to 1 as they want. Find a good dealer & do all your business with him it will pay off in the long run. No big box stores or internet. Cheyenne
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John Mc

I agree, Cheyenne -

I've got a good Jonsered dealer I just switched to who just rebuilt the carb on my 2152 a couple of days ago (my old dealer is in the process of selling his shop). I found another small Husky dealership that's a bit out of the way, but the guy knows his stuff, and is a great guy to stop by and chat with as well.

It's getting harder to find places like that with people who really know their stuff. If I end up going new, it will be a 359 from him, even though some of the internet guys are cheaper.
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

SawTroll

Quote from: John Mc on September 19, 2008, 02:35:09 PM
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I do drool over the 357xp, and would probably jump on a good condition used one if the price was right (I haven't really decided what the "right price" is yet). I don't have the skills for any significant repairs/rebuilds myself, so I'm leery of buying someone else's problem.

A MS361 may be a better choise....... 8) 8)
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John Mc

Quote from: SawTroll on September 21, 2008, 05:57:24 PM
A MS361 may be a better choise....... 8) 8)

I'm not very impressed with the Stihl dealer in my area... Though maybe I should take a look at one. I've got to find someone in my area who owns one so I can give it a try.
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

woodsrunner

I have a 359 and really like it. I know SawTroll is very knowledgeable about saws and does have a 361 so he has first hand knowledge of that saw. I don't. I also know alot of folks hold the 361 in very high regard. But if you can't work with your stihl dealer, I would not be afraid of the 359 if you like it. I like mine very much.

SawTroll

Quote from: John Mc on September 21, 2008, 09:55:24 PM.... I'm not very impressed with the Stihl dealer in my area... Though maybe I should take a look at one. I've got to find someone in my area who owns one so I can give it a try.

If you don't like the dealer, stay away....... ;)
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John Mc

The dealer has been great when I bought my tractor from them. There just doesn't seem to be many knowledgeable people about chainsaws there.
If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.   - Abraham Maslow

cheyenne

they don't care about the chainsaw business it's an addon they want to sell tractors find a dealer who does chainsaws & chainsaws only you'll be better off even if you have to travel....Cheyenne
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