Husqvarna 562xp Case Crank Replacement Question

[logeeland]

Is there a way to tell by looking at the saw if the bottom end of the 562 was replaced? The seller says it was done by Husqvarna. I have seen them rebuilt, the color of the crank case gasket was green, but if it was a full factory replacement I would assume they would be black or grey. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Spike60]

No assumptions can be made based on the color of the gasket. When was it done, and do you have the 5 screw or 6 screw case? Any case shipped from Husky now will be the 6 screw item. Also, it's very rare that Husky actually works on a customer's saw. They might have stepped in to bail out a dealer who can't rebuild a saw though.

Couple notes on these cases. In line with the recent drop in cylinder prices, 562 cases are mighty cheap. Set of cases with the bearings installed is only about $100. For you guys who want something different, the 560 small mount cases are in stock down there as well. And for those who just hate the silver paint you could order the 555 cases and make yourself an orange cased 560XP. And yes, they have the decals.

 

[logeeland]

When I mean Husqvarna I mean being done by the dealer under warranty.

Thank you for the info. I am going to look at the saw this weekend to buy. When you mean 5 screw or 6 screw where are those screws?

 

[Spike60]

The additional case bolt was added to the area under the muffler. Would have to pull the starter to see it. This was done a whjile back so any case that was replaced recently should have that.

Reason for the extra bolt was there was a long space there with no case bolt and there were some oil leaks under the muffler. Had nothing to do with the saw running properly or not.

 

[logeeland]

Thank you!

 

[beaglebriar]

Thanks for sharing this Bob. I have the older 562 and can attest to the leaky crankcase issue. My saw is pretty beat and I'll eventually replace the case.

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

I also have a leaky case on the used 562 I bought. Maybe it's time for a new case...

 

[Mastermind]

The additional case bolt was added to the area under the muffler. Would have to pull the starter to see it. This was done a whjile back so any case that was replaced recently should have that.

Reason for the extra bolt was there was a long space there with no case bolt and there were some oil leaks under the muffler. Had nothing to do with the saw running properly or not.

I'm damn glad to have you posting here Bob. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

 

[logeeland]

I bought the saw. It had all the work done under warranty and it runs great. The price was too good to pass up. It was not selling on CL. The seller left it filthy in the back of his truck so it looked beat. So I made him an offer he could not refuse.

 

[Spike60]

I'm damn glad to have you posting here Bob. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Glad to be here Randy. Good bunch of guys here.