Husky 350 case swap questions

Needing new bearings/seals for husky 350 that I'm doing a case swap on. Also need a couple odds and ends for it.
Where do you guys order from that is reasonable?

Also, any tips and/or tricks to bump up performance? I'm planning on deleting the base gasket if there's room. Muffler mod if I can make up my mind how to do it. This is a 44mm cylinder with a flat top piston. Zama C3EL18 carb. Cylinder and piston are in excellent shape just wanting to get all I can out of her without spending a ton. I already put in the good metal intake clamp a while ago.


Thanks

 

My first search for parts I go with Northwood Saw, then Ebay. I just put crank seals in a 2150 which is the same saw. I kept it cheap so I got 2 off Ebay for $9 shipped from Florida. I didn't opt for bearing cause they are much heavier duty than the rest of the saw and felt fine with oil in them. As for a muffler mod I just cut off the deflector, open up the exsisting hole. Hammer a new deflector and braze it on keeping a screen intact. Also helps prevent the top cover from being burned.

 

I take it the bearings just push out of the seals? Never tried, but both sets that I have look and feel fine,I thought maybe they were pressed in?
And that's very nice work on the muffler, I'll have to give it a go. Did you make that deflector out of some sheet metal? Looks really good!!!
I'm headed to eBay now to source those seals, thanks square file
Here's where I'm at now, got everything all shined up but I'm stuck til I get the seals.

 

The seals do push over the bearing but over time they form kind of tight. I take a knife and cut the sealing surface enouch so I can use a punch to knock the bearing out. It doesn't take much, its not a press fit.

 

Thanks friend...I've watched that video more than a couple times. Good guy there.

 

Now what do you guys use to keep the muffler bolts from baking out of the head? Twice now red lock tite has failed me

 

You can buy a 346xp muffler bracket and cut off the section that attaches on the starter side.

 

I hadn't thought of cutting off the mount. The bracket itself helps enough?

 

Sorry to derail the thread op

 

Yes, they don't work loose on 353 or 346xp.

 

I'm pretty sure you'd leave the clutch-side mount intact, so that the upper felling dog screw can lend some support.

 

Cheap!

 

Derail away...If you're learning I'm all for it. I must have a rare 350 because my muffler has never loosened up!
Lending a hand is what this site is all about.

 

Don't go and jinx yourself! Lol

 

I'm gonna take square's advice and put on a 346 bracket just for poops and grins
Cheap insurance right?

 

Exactly