Husky 242...and bullet

[trooney]

Ok guys and gals, need some help with this 242 before it becomes something to sight in my 30-06. Heres the story..bought it for $25 on fleabay, bid on it not dreaming I'd be the only one. Everybody else was smart evidently. It was missing some smalls and a little bit faded but mostly complete. Got it here, it had 140# of compression. Replaced fuel line, fuel filter, rebuilt carb, pressure and vac tested, and got the smalls. It wouldnt run right, kept stalling out when I'd throttle it up and let off the throttle, didnt matter where I had the carb set at. Bought another carb thinking that it might be a carb problem, no change. So, I bought another set of electronics, and that solved the dying problem but could only get up to 13.5 then gradually after 5-10 secs would go to 15.3. Idles perfect, throttles up fine, but cant get it up to speed on initial throttle up. Doesnt have a muffler screen to be clogged. Air filter and pre filter are good. Changed spark plug and fuel filter twice. Talking to a member he suggested a new metering spring. Installed brand new metering spring and set lever and still no change. Bearings are good. So I'm stuck because I dont want to just throw money at this f##ker. Anybody have any ideas that might make this saw run the way it should?

 

[EvilRoySlade]

If you get sick of it I'd be possibly interested in taking off your hands. I have one that could use a few items.

 

[jacob j.]

Sounds like the tank vent isn't working, or only working partially. I had the same issue with a 394 I built for a member years ago. I replaced the tank vent and all was well.

 

[trooney]

I got a new tank vent, but I forgot to mention that if I pressure the tank up it drops really quick. So I dont think its the tank vent but stranger things have happened. I thought it might be that but the tank vents.

 

[trooney]

If you get sick of it I'd be possibly interested in taking off your hands. I have one that could use a few items.

If I cant get it figured out you've got it!! I got plenty of limbing saws.

 

[trooney]

If you get sick of it I'd be possibly interested in taking off your hands. I have one that could use a few items.

And as an added bonus I just replaced the spring in the clutch

 

[dbittle]

I have one of these myself, and it does seem to be a finicky little carburetor. Does it respond properly to the mixture screws for the most part?

 

[trooney]

I have one of these myself, and it does seem to be a finicky little carburetor. Does it respond properly to the mixture screws for the most part?

Yeah, the mixture screws work like they should in my opinion.

 

[Simondo]

Ok guys and gals, need some help with this 242 before it becomes something to sight in my 30-06. Heres the story..bought it for $25 on fleabay, bid on it not dreaming I'd be the only one. Everybody else was smart evidently. It was missing some smalls and a little bit faded but mostly complete. Got it here, it had 140# of compression. Replaced fuel line, fuel filter, rebuilt carb, pressure and vac tested, and got the smalls. It wouldnt run right, kept stalling out when I'd throttle it up and let off the throttle, didnt matter where I had the carb set at. Bought another carb thinking that it might be a carb problem, no change. So, I bought another set of electronics, and that solved the dying problem but could only get up to 13.5 then gradually after 5-10 secs would go to 15.3. Idles perfect, throttles up fine, but cant get it up to speed on initial throttle up. Doesnt have a muffler screen to be clogged. Air filter and pre filter are good. Changed spark plug and fuel filter twice. Talking to a member he suggested a new metering spring. Installed brand new metering spring and set lever and still no change. Bearings are good. So I'm stuck because I dont want to just throw money at this f##ker. Anybody have any ideas that might make this saw run the way it should?

140 psi is on the low side I would say from the 42/242 saws iv worked on . Might not be helping with overall performance. You can get a caber ring for your OEM piston.. that has helped me in the past.

 

[drf256]

I vote bullet. Maybe fill jug/case with tannerite.

How’s your aim these days old man?

 

[trooney]

I vote bullet. Maybe fill jug/case with tannerite.

How’s your aim these days old man?

Getting a little fuzzy but I'll hit it eventually!!!

 

[trooney]

Yeah, I'm going to drop a ring in it. Just put a vent in it. If that dont do it, I'm busted for ideas...

 

[Onan18]

Yeah, I'm going to drop a ring in it. Just put a vent in it. If that dont do it, I'm busted for ideas...

I would replace the crank seals as well for good measure. You said you bought another carb, was it brand new or used? These carbs are actually still available new and are not terribly expensive.

 

[dall]

I vote bullet. Maybe fill jug/case with tannerite.

How’s your aim these days old man?

best answer

 

[trooney]

Used, but both carbs did the same thing unless both are bad..

 

[EvilRoySlade]

If you do plan to blow it up I could use the clutch cover before it’s not usable.

 

[trooney]

If you do plan to blow it up I could use the clutch cover before it’s not usable.

I'll make sure its on the opposite side, other than that, no promises!

 

[huskyboy]

I think @David Young or someone else said they fixed one by cleaning the pre filter most people forget to do.

 

[trooney]

New pre filter. That was the problem with my buddies saw when I was fixing it. So I know that aint the problem.

 

[trooney]

I would replace the crank seals as well for good measure. You said you bought another carb, was it brand new or used? These carbs are actually still available new and are not terribly expensive.

Yeah Joe, but like $160 from Randy's Engine Repair. What a piece of *s-wordt!!