Project 394 XP

mdavlee was kind enough to send a 394xp my way for a reasonable price. I was everything he described so I have been having fun cleaning and disassembling the saw in preparation for new parts.



The piston needed replacing awhile ago. But the jug looks good and the bottom end seems solid. Good thing because I have plans for it.

 

Glad you could get to it. It was way down on my list. Should make you a good mill saw

 

The mill is on order, but I need need help on what is a good bar to buy for milling?

 

Cannon or Tsumura. The Tsumura tips is more efficient. With the Canadian dollar down now is the time to get one.

 

That looks like an awesome project

 

So

So I should contact thechainsawguy in BC?

 

Yes. Thata the best spot for the .063 ones. Grab a stihl mount since .063" oils better.

 

Pulled the trigger on a Tsumura bar and adapter.

 

I was just ordering a couple loops of ripping chain for the new bar and realized that I may have saved some money on the saw, but I sure am spending a bunch on everything else! Like closing in on $900 bunch. Well that includes the saw.

 

That looks like it should clean up real nice .
look forward to a video of it in wood

 

I just use what chain I have on hand. I found a local shop with a 36" planer so finish isn't a concern.

 

Look forward to seeing it when it is done.

 

Got parts in for the 394.



And got the saw put back together.





I checked the squish on the new piston and it was .028 without the base gasket. So I went with it and left it out.

Trying to decide how to do the muffler mod. On it so as little exhaust as possible is blowing back at me. Any input is welcome.

 

Quick video of it running.

 

Is it going to live on a mill full time?

 

Good job...sounds good !!!!

 

Yes, once I have broken it in a little.

 

I know. I was surprised zero tuning for the video.