How to split a chainsaw crankcase. Husqvarna 394xp build!!!

[@sagebrushhillbilly4655]

"I don't need a ported 394... but I sure do want one!" You're speakin' my language, brother!

[@NickC-u5e]

Tinman ! He’s the greatest, with lots of very helpful techniques so you can fix up your old saw, get it running like new ! Great guy !

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@walt5797]

I'm not nor have ever been a chainsaw bloke, and I stumbled upon your channel by chance. I never thought that watching some one tinker with chainsaws could be so therapeutically satisfying. Thanks Tinman.

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks for stopping by

[@troy3052]

I overpaid $350 for a " low hour" 026 with a scored piston and cylinder, it was the best purchase I ever made, it got me into a great hobby and learned new skills

[@tughillplateau2129]

Really like the 026. Great place to start in your saw collection.

[@markatkinson9963]

Then you didn't over pay. Another mechanic is born.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Same...kinda, not quite that extent but situationally yes

[@travisweldmaster7815]

@@alexstromberg7696 got me for a hundred it a 029...lol made it a beast of a 039, itvwas trash shes been rocking them highway skf, meteor, highway ect....got a pipe and pulls 25 inch full house, was my first build and unthinkable oooh a clamshell ranch saw...no it was trashed for example the vent for fuel ubenounced to me was a oil filter and so on, scored to death, I completely re did it, adjusted it(timing) now it's a nice little 64.sum saw

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Almost picked up a really in good shape 036 pro other day...wanted too much $$ though

[@jacksanbornjr7743]

I just picked up a 394xp and so stoked for this video. I don’t even need this big ole boy but man do they eat!!!

[@scavuman]

WoW, You broke that saw down faster than I can carve a Thanksgiving Turkey !

[@donnywalker4691]

great saws ive done probaly a thousand of them just a great torque saw im doing one for myself for milling you will love it tinman good job bud

[@NothingButChainsaws]

Been waiting to see you tear down one of these beast!

[@chrisstaley3364]

I am building a 576xp right now, I just used 1/2 allthread a few 1/2" nuts and 2 1/2 all thread rod couplers. screw all thread all the way into the coupling nuts, put 2 nuts on the rod exposed. cut it to a length that fits between the case in 2 separate spots preferable 180 degrees out from each other. then just use 2 cresent wrenches turning the all thread out of the coupling nut. pushes it right apart. put one piece where muffler sits and other where handle and gas tank run on back side.

[@WoodchuckCanuck]

Appreciate the video. It helped me split open a 353G e-tech.

[@zeke1eod]

Awesome job, love the fact that you admit your not a know it all, and your spot on, when you admit you don't know, your opening your mind to learn. Can't wait to see it run. Stay safe and God bless

[@tobysmith8032]

Thanks Tinman, from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK 😊👍

[@417sawshop]

I'm pretty pumped to see this thing maxed out!

[@imperfectcuts7028]

Love the videos tinman. Making me alot more confident to work on my saws more and tune them alot better.

[@jasonsayre8102]

Hey buddy I'm sure you know this, but figured I would put it out there. Usually when I have bolt heads full if stuff I will put the tip of my blow gun right up to the head and it usually cleans the heads right out. If need be scratch at a little first with a pick. Anytime I tap the bit in, it really packs that stuff in and makes it tough to get out. Just figured I'd throw it out there. Really enjoy the videos buddy!

[@Daninater]

Great video, great demeanor dude. Hello from Fargo.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Very exciting project! I have a NIB 395 XP yet to be used. Purchased years ago on a good deal. Not exactly sure how that saw compares to the 394? I've heard they both oil really well! 💪👍

[@motordiverse1276]

Thx again for sharing ! Keep up this school ! :-). Keep em coming ! :-)

[@weirdowolfstudio5409]

I found a 394 for almost nothing. I’m gonna have it done 💪🏻💪🏻

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

That tool works great, thanks for sharing

[@marcduclos9789]

Man' these 394s are popping up on you tube all over the place. that one your playing with has the Mung. Ironhorse showed two saws that had been waxed.

[@jonathanhoekstra6174]

Mung-what a descriptive name for that stuff. Loved the video will be following this build. The 90 plus saws I don’t really need, but they sure are fun to run:).

[@frankbrowning6303]

Try to remove your fly wheels with a air punch. It works great and it is so easy.

[@jamiedalluge9472]

I like leaving some of my older ported saws a lil ratty lookin. Kinda makes em a sleeper

[@dyer2cycle]

..yeah..or put 353 decals on a 346xp..or just put a 346xp top end on a 353!.. :)

[@kingsaws]

Great video as I'm bout to do the same thing

[@stihlhuskyworkin1011]

Man tinman, you have me wanting a 394 now. Gunna have to keep my eyes open for one now. This was a cool video man. Keep em coming 🤙🏼

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Man I thought EVERYONE wanted a 394! Lol like men like woman, just natural lol

[@travisweldmaster7815]

I really want a 044 to build and or port either way 044s are gold, I'm not a big man and my body is tore up the 461s with the 32s and 6s are just getting to be too much to wield all day long now adays

[@zachgordon9531]

I picked up a 394 last year, it's been amazing. Still needs a little work but it will pull a 42inch bar soft wood.

[@cameronhamer9432]

Interesting, my old friend the saw man wouldn’t do bottom ends if they were shot he tossed them. He always used a pressure washer to clean parts . Works well nontoxic, the costumers couldn’t believe it was there saw so clean

[@MarkLawX]

I wish I found this video after I hammer split opened my Stihl MS341 😅 well, it happened, not sure if the case body is still good cause I hammered that one. It didn't open so I took a bad nut to screw it a bit to the crankshaft flywheel side and hammered it down and it split apart. Anyway, it's my experience I guess will check tomorrow if the thing is still good

[@johncoleman2495]

The one saw I've split that that type of splitter didn't work on was a 357xp with crank stuffers.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Tinnman!!😀😀 Looks like somebody that ran the 394 used drain oil for bar lub in order to get that amount of gunk in the tank. Hope she is a screamer when you are done with her. Take care my friend!! Logger Al

[@tinmanssaws]

Looks kinda like high hour diesel oil lol

[@marcuscicero9587]

that 394 been workin hard since 93

[@dennisbosworth3665]

I have a Solo 681 completely torn down - case gasket was bad and it was letting oil from the chain reserve leak into the crank case. I need to replace its clutch as one of its springs was broken, but I'm unable to find a source. Would it be possible to use someone else's clutch on this machine?

[@Bigmike3406E]

When do you think you will post the 394 build again ? Thanks for sharing all these videos .

[@Rambo29100]

I love your videos buddy keep it up

[@forrestebert5276]

Tinman do you ever or have you ever tried the ceramic bearings? They say they are good for 30,000 rpm and give the saw 500 more rpm plus run cooler etc. The cost is the only factor a set of bearings for a MS461 Stihl is around $100-120.00 compared to SKF bearings.

[@Grumpy58]

Awesome video bud.

[@tdawg8605]

The Jed Clampett Beverly Hillbillies saw. Might find a dinosaur in there...lol good stuff Tinman Mahalo🤙🤙🤙... Tdawg.

[@tdawg8605]

Can call it Ellie Mae...lol

[@Grizzman99]

Good video. Educational.

[@jjock3239]

Informative video. I have one question. I have a 2100 crankshaft, that is broken on the flywheel side, but has a good connecting rod, and I have another good crank with a broken rod. Have you ever pressed the crank apart to repair or replace a rod with a bad bottom end?

[@christinamclain9132]

Hey tinman I have a394xp that needs to be rebuilt how much would it cost to do something like that

[@justinweaver8787]

Just got in to the huskies i recently got a 395xp an waitn on a 2100.

[@welshwarrior797]

tinman my friend will the 254 crank seals fit the 61 husky. thank you

[@billyraypreston6393]

Hey Tin man would you know where I could get a unlimited coil for a 394xp and what a good part # would be ???

[@srip63]

Cool 😎 thanks for the tips

[@denverheid4604]

Did you have to split the case on Buckin’s Jonsereds 920

[@Rob-tl9md]

a pick and compressed air do wonders on those screw heads.

[@stevetheriault4164]

When I had my 395xp I had a 20 inch bar on her and a 8 pin rim sprocket ,,bucking firewood that saw was nuts my boss at the time couldn't figure out how I was cutting so much firewood as fast as I was ,till he seen the saw I was using lol

[@dobermangang6216]

Got a 55 that doesn’t make a diff when I make adjustments on the carb jets. Any suggestions

[@brucewatson1217]

Hey tenman please answer this question if u got time but in the late 90ds what saw would keep up with loving not hot saw. I have a husq 45 husq 55 and they have been great saws for a long time with me. But I tried a brand new 261 c Stilth chainsawsnd it was a dog in bucking wood with it. But i tooned it with jet seething and it did ok. But I could never get my mind off my 45 and 55 husq saw. They ran circles around the stilth chainsaw I want to step up just a little bit higher saw and I know u can point me in the right direction. because I have bigger trees to cut down down here in Georgia and I need a little more saw and I was wondering what you recommend on the Husky side to buy used down here to make a great saw I love it I don’t need no rocket ship I just need something to cut wood quick fast and puts a smile on my face any info you can give me back I would greatly appreciate it and I wanna thank you for taking the time out of your day to help us you’re a great guy and I appreciate everything you do keep it in the wood my brother.

[@backyardfirewood9852]

That saw has lived a life! Someone got their monies worth from that one.

[@pm270100]

i like the oiler you left in at 1443

[@sneff3407]

Love the shirt Zoo York ! Lol

[@joebriggs9599]

Hello Tin Man Would you use a new case gasket or would you just use motoseal.

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Freedom 🇨🇦thank you!!!

[@codyroger9581]

Freeeeedom!!

[@cruiserno1]

i found that drop the saw bodys in a hot tub with dishwasher tablets make them like new!

[@lassila3]

Do you have a suggestion to where buy that crank puller?

[@olivierj.2435]

Ebay

[@gyulatimko2075]

This saw will be a monster :)

[@pendakianalfitan1500]

Excuse me sir, may I ask, if the damaged piston is from a Japanese chainsaw, I will replace it with a piston from china, and the same size, is that okay sir?

[@brianquigley7336]

Now how do you get the bearings out of the case halves ?

[@tinmanssaws]

Heat the cases and pop em out.

[@cagdaskeles2467]

May I know the price of husqvarna 394 xp engine parts ring liner piston

[@traceanderson4010]

I love my 576xp

[@kevinz763]

Now come on Tinman this isn't the process Harvey showed us today with the tools of splitting the cases 🤣🤣 I had to laugh at him when he tried to split case's with crank install tool I was like now I want to see how this works out for him on the channel lol

[@Chevelle-oz7bj]

how are you guys finding these 394s?

[@NothingButChainsaws]

Just got be on the look out and some connections work to!

[@RajuBearings]

Hi Friend is it possible to send the puller thumb print to make new one at my place. Here this type puller not available if you can do a favour to make one thanks

[@dyer2cycle]

..split a crankcase?..three sharp wood chisels..drive one in the bottom at the split, one at the split on top of the oil tank, and one at the top rear of the crankcase..drive each one alternately about 1/8" at a time, until you can pry the crankcase apart...believe it or not, I have actually seen this done before.. :0 ....not a pretty sight!...

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

They are close to a 395?

[@codyroger9581]

Basically the same saw.. the 395 is newer epa version of the 394. Difference is cylinder, carb boot instead of block and air filter system. Transfer ports are different aswell..

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

@@codyroger9581 thank you.

[@charlesrainey8301]

@@codyroger9581 what modifications can be done to a 395 carb to bring it back (so to speak) to pre EPA? I.e. drilling the venturi, drilling the jet. Are there some tricks?

[@brianking1138]

I need to split my 181se and fix the oil leak.

[@everlysuniquetimbersawshop]

Us a pick to clean out your bolt heads!

[@larrywarner9314]

I would replace the bearings I wouldn't take the chance

[@T3hJones]

If its hard to come loose, dont force it just get a bigger hammer.

[@HobbitHomes263]

I always use my Dewalt 18v impact driver to remove Allen heads...having once stripped one out and then snapped the head off trying to use an extractor....arrrrggggghhhhhhhh!!! Maybe I'll try all this stuff on my G660 (92cc) and we can race them

[@TheMathiasmx13]

I usually just screw an assembly tool on and give it a rap on the end and the flywheel pops off.

[@aaronpowell4885]

Wow! Never seen that much gunk in a bar oil tank! I don't think kerosene and a good shake would've quickly taken care of that one.

[@tinmanssaws]

Most I've seen to!!

[@trusted7060]

Hahaha you keep talking about how dirty it is.......you should have seen the last 4 I rebuilt . Bought them from one dude. I swear he cut molasses blocks with concrete mixed in hahsha.love my 394 and 395. What I didn't know until yesterday is the 394 had more power than the 395.

[@jameshumbob8247]

A swedish beast that Tinman can run. I bet Tinman can get it to an 8hp saw.

[@BamaPerformanceAndVintagesaws]

Tinman, I have a pioneer p42hp that needs a piston and I’ve searched high and low for a oem and can’t find any, do you know of anyone who has one or maybe a piston from another saw that may fit? Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@olivierj.2435]

Try to find used P40, P41 or P42 same piston. You should find for 50-80 dollars

[@mrxlh]

As cheap as you can buy good SKF bearings and OEM seals, it doesn’t make sense to not go through the bottom end.

[@jasonmercer9962]

And an awesome Husky lives to cut another day.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Thanks for the video! Sent you an email.

[@neilcurtis2741]

That’s the definition of “mung” inside that thing. Running used motor oil for bar oil or something. Greeeeeeeasssy

[@jamesmorgan1024]

Remember wipe off xtra motoseal :equals 15 hp

[@AugustoGutierrezMartinez]

Quiero. Que. Suban. Husqvarna395

[@JoeRainis156]

Looks like he used pine tar for bar oil

[@pm270100]

well that 394 may keep up with my 372 H O H /////// lol

[@jamesmorgan1024]

Just put a turbo on it

[@ozdatman]

Mmmmm, chewy.

[@pm270100]

at 2131 they are cheap like

[@michaelgarrow3239]

Brain surgery isn’t that hard. If you do it every day….