394XP Muscle Saw vs. New Technology

[@oldcodger1929]

Yes sir that's back when Husky built real saws. Old school all day. Nice job.😊

[@coreycorp7048]

My favorite 95cc class saw.

[@jonathanhensley8685]

One of if not the best saws ever made! Nice work sir.

[@kennytheguitarfanatic054]

That Husky 394 is a really good running saw.

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

My Dad has a 372XP Husky and it is an awesome saw. Old school beast

[@retired-pipefitter]

We need a 394 vs 592 ???

[@pnwtundra07]

Picked up a good strong running 394 high top full wrap after I sold the weedeater that was included with the deal in the saw $350 it's more saw than ill ever need lol

[@lukereynolds9907]

Bought one new in 2003 still got her she’s a shelf queen now but 😊

[@Robert-uh6bx]

Always learn something from your videos. Good point on the auto tune or Mtronic saws not running right with no load. I was watching a channel on KZbin where a guy was using a 261cm for use shaving wood when building a log cabin and it ran lean and burned up. Guess they are not really made for that. I had to reset mine one day as well when I was just using it to trim branches off grapple bucket loads to fit down a tight trail. Lots of quick starts and stop. After a while it wouldn’t even idle. I’m definitely keeping some old school carb saws around

[@megrim8292]

That 394 puts a smile on your face 2:36......yup the new ones don't do that anymore.

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Man i am still not sold on those newer saws that have chips sounds like a fricken pc needing updates or firmware issues, got to "Reset" them I may just be old fashion I still don't even use pocketphones dang things

[@appoutfeed]

Really helpful insights! Thanks for that.

[@garyalensr]

Let's see them battery operated chainsaws do that shit😂😂😂. There's nothing better than a good ol 2stroke powered equipment!!!! The power and smell of 2strokes is absolutely awesome imho

[@alexmatthews2332]

I love my 395 its just big and bad!

[@Mike_Mike_0]

Good old work horses ❤❤❤ Nice video Rich 😊😊😊

[@bennyblanko3]

Thanks!

[@jaymessmall7745]

Hello boss man, my name is Jaymes and I just wanted to say hello and thank you so much for all your hard work, time, dedication and compassion for what you do keep up the great work!!! God bless you and yours, love peace and saw grease Jay small

[@richardflagg3084]

Thank you very much!

[@levigranger5383]

I’ve heard ppl say they like the 394 over the 395, whats the difference? Has anyone ran them side by side with timed cuts?

[@richardflagg3084]

Short answer is the 394 is a pre-EPA saw. Better muffler and factory port work. The 395's have a more restrictive muffler and quad upper transfer ports that give it better power in the higher range but lack the grunt of a dual upper design.

[@wayneberry8703]

Great job, Richard 👍🏼. Beautiful chainsaw mate.

[@batmantiss]

"There's no Re placement for DISplacement" -George Washington

[@alexstromberg7696]

only if you dont think of turbos or superchargers

[@HAUSS81]

Wish you were closer to NJ than maybe GA.

[@dn0682]

Very good video. I watched all your stuff and I like it.

[@Randpage]

Hey Richard, I have two questions about the autotune/mtronic/fuel injected stuff: 1- How do they adjust themselves? I mean is there little solenoids in the carbs? 2- What are your thoughts on the 500i? As far as the fuel injection is concerned? I'm curious why there isn't more saws using the injection from Stihl, or Husky for that matter. It's been about 2 years now or so, if it's good tech then why haven't we seen other injected saws? Thank you.

[@richardflagg3084]

MT and AT saws are designed to get the max RPM without going over a certain heat limit. Same as a screw carburetor, leaning out a saw too far will reduce power as does too rich of a tune. It adds or reduces fuel and can make small timing advance/retard to keep the saw within a temp range when running. The 500i's I've worked on have been very reliable given the amount of electronics it has. I think the fuel injection components are expensive and keeps them out of the rest of the line up. I wouldn't be suprized to see the replacement for the 661 be fuel injected.

[@Randpage]

@@richardflagg3084 I'm also interested in how they meter the fuel mechanically. I'd love to have one of those autotune carbs apart to see how they work internally.

[@viperstrike3827]

That sucker is RIPPIN!!!!!

[@chrismuncey3861]

394 Raw power 💪. I wish they would clone the 394xp.

[@richardflagg3084]

Nothing wrong with a 395, but he 394's are real pre-EPA workhorses.

[@chrismuncey3861]

@richardflagg3084 I love my 395 but I just like how the earlier style solid intake saws run. 181 281 288 394 ect.

[@jeffedwards9039]

Hi Richard, maybe you can assist me iim looking to buy a 394 in great shape all original. I wanted to reach out to you to see if you ever come across any. Great videos enjoy watching thanks Jeff

[@sawmanbigtreeslayer2360]

Nice saw Richard.

[@shangrilaladeda]

Just swap out the new carb with an older one that fits, I’m sure they didn’t redesign the whole thing for that would be more money than most companies are willing to spend most always go the cheapest route

[@lhmm149]

Stihl 066 and 660 could handle more work and abuse but the old Hq where stong! Shame the brake handle only had 1 screw to hold it.

[@matthewschriefer]

😂😂🤣

[@aaronpowell4885]

Sure don't make e'm like they used to. Much prefer older saws, tools, vehicles and equipment. Tho my opinion of modern saws may be different if they put dinner on the table😁

[@kylecromp319]

I stihl prefer a red eye 066 any day over that 394.

[@richardflagg3084]

I've got a Red Light/Eye. All original, and for a stock saw it's hard to beat. I have another that needs a full restoration but all the right parts are there to build a shelf queen.

[@kylecromp319]

@@richardflagg3084 ive seen your red eye in a video. I have several myself. One of them is a ks cylinder with the exhaust mirrored and an unlimited coil mod. Then i have a orginal red eye and to be honest the coil really doesn’t make a difference in my opinion.

[@richardflagg3084]

@@kylecromp319NIce!

[@matthewschriefer]

Kyle Cromp u prefer ur red eye over that 94 cuz the big bore 95 u have is poo poo and u don’t have a long bar and u don’t have no big timber and u ain’t ran a OEM 395 or 394 . Sir u can’t prefer or not prefer what you’ve never ran ? I own 100% OEM nice excellent running examples of all 3 and I have cut thousands and thousands of board feet of giant hardwood and 395/394 will drag that 66 thru the mud and forget it’s back there . Put a 36 on ur 66 and hide it all day son and don’t worry bout gettin footage of it cuz u won’t be wanting to show it brother . Let’s not base an opinion on a legend from a blind ported Chinese big bore and zero run time on a genuine 395 it’s gonna be a silly one every single time brother

[@kylecromp319]

@@matthewschriefer no i just dont pee sitting down🤣

[@steveriggenbach90]

If you ever feel in your heart to just give it away……I’ll send you my address Lol

[@richardflagg3084]

Lol! not mine to give away.....

[@steveriggenbach90]

@@richardflagg3084 like holding a car engine. Keep up good work. I tend to like the old saws better. Will be watching.

[@joshuamusser8893]

My ported 661 can do that

[@richardflagg3084]

Mine too 😎

[@crazyfeller5704]

👍👍👍

[@richardflagg3084]

Thought you'd like the old school muscle saw content 😎