Husqvarna 345

What is the difference between a 345 and a 346?

 

Crank case, top cover, handle bar, cylinder & piston.

 

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One is clamshell, one is pro build.

 

So it is really not a pro saw then. I saw some piston and cylinder kits on eBay that said the 345, 346, and 350 were the same. I'm glad I asked on here. Thanks for the repliesn

 

The 346xp cyl is shorter with flat bottom - it bolts directly on the mag crankcase. The 345 cyl is taller with semi-circle bottom - it bolts onto the little clamshell. Now, if they have a spacer with semi-circle bottom - the shorter 346xp jug would work, provided bolt holes line up. The 350 has such a spacer.

 

Here is one I saw on ebay.

BIG BORE HUSQVARNA 350, 345, 340, 346XP, 353 CYLINDER & PISTON KIT 45MM GASKETS

 

That looks complete with the spacer they are talking about. Don't know about the quality of that kit though.

 

That is what I was thinking. It looks like the spacer may convert it so other cylinders can be used on it. The saw I am checking into is supposed to be a good runner. I am just trying to figure out my options if it isn't. I've learned my lesson on AM cylinders.

 

Search on arborist site.com for 346xp kit and there is a bunch of info there.

 

I decided to not get the saw. A 346 cylinder can be put on it but you have to use the spacer from a 350.