Older Husqvarna Chainsaw Must Haves

Can someone explain what the 362 XE series meant at the time?

 

It could just be a typo by the person selling the saw?

 

Just a typeo but the 362xp has new and old editions and a Jonsered 2163 edition for collecting

 

Does the newer 362XP hold less value? I've seen some of these (photo attached) at a lower price compared to the old ones which seem to be valued in the $600-900 range.

 

Either version of the 346XP makes a ripper when ported and some upgrades added.

 

The XE is "Xtra Effort" to start!

 

Runs just fine and one of the most reliable starting saws I own. You probably just didn’t have enough umph to pull over a powerful Husqvarna engine.

 

i saw one on CL in VT for $50 last weekend
Looked great shape.

Would have been a steal!
I was too late

 

LOL!!! Luckily i didnt try it. Maybe it wouldnt be in your arsenal right now. The thought to try it entered my mind more than once, but i picked it up for you. Next time you fire it up slice a few logs for me!

 

Nobody's mentioned any red Husqvarnas. I'd really like a 2171 or 2172 in nice shape, but they seem to fetch even more than the orange versions.

 

If’n I weren’t so technologically challenged I’d make a video and send it to you, or post it here, so you and everyone else could see what you’re missing

 

Probably gonna take it out this weekend. I have 2 dead cedars, a nasty ugly ashed cottonwood, and I think 9 standing dead elms to take down. A couple of the elms is pretty good sized.
I should be able to squeeze in a couple cuts with your name on them with the 266

 

Brad's ex gf started the Husqvarna on the first pull....

 

She started me on the first pull too!

 

Thank you sir! Pics or it didnt happen!

 

The 346xp saws use to sell for less than 500 new. The Jonsered 2153 is the red edition You should collect both!

 

I got this saw for $250. After doing some research, it sounds like this saw is similar to the 350 I love, but more HP. Thoughts anyone? Additionally, what parts are needed to make the 350 a 346XP?

 

Pictures are above. I confirmed that it does run. I was looking for a fun project.

 

You bought that 346 for $250?
And all you need for the 350 is a 346 top end kit, so cylinder and piston/ring. Doesn't really convert it since 350 is plastic case vs. the 346's mag case. But it makes 'em run much better. And I'll add, you wanna stick with OEM parts. Most aftermarket kits are not worth the price you pay.
If you want to get into the ported saw world, that is a great place to start. Listen to this bugger:

 

Calling M2theB