Old style 2XX Husqvarna Starter rebuild

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Have a starter here from an old 268 that is plumb wore out. Pulley is all wobley on the shaft and no new parts are available. How to go about fixing it.

 

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Chucked the pulley up in the lathe and ran a 5/8" bit through it to give enough clearance for a bushing to be made.


Turned a bushing out of mild steel. Left a couple thousandths clearance on both sides.

 

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Wear cup is worn and is in need of replacement as well. This part is still available.

Get rid of the old one by squishing it with a pair of pliers.


I use a couple of ball bearings to install the new one. Just squeeze with a large pair of pliers to flare and form the metal.

 

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I like to grease the post and oil the spring.


If the separator for the spring/pulley is worn out a used one will need to be found. This one came from a Jonsered starter. The new style part will not fit.

 

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Poke a new #5 starter line through the hole.


Melt the end of it so it has a good blob on the end.


On 61 through 272, 281 and 288 the line wraps around and tucks under itself. No knot is used as it will interfere with the starter pawls on the flywheel.

 

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Wrap enough line on the pulley line up with the spring and install the keeper screw and washer. Don't forget the bushing you just made.
Make sure to get started in old threads so as not to strip out the plastic.


Slide handle on and tie a figure 8 knot in the end of the line.


A slot in the pulley allows the line to be turned and spring loaded.

 

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Now you have a starter that won't bind and last a good long time.

 

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Other 2XX series are quite similar and just as easy to get working again. While the newer versions will work on the old saw if used in their entirety. The parts do not imtermingle between the two.

 

[ranchdadmike]

Awesome! Gracias señor

 

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Awesome! Gracias señor

I no habla de Espanol. Lol

 

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Dibz

Have a starter here from an old 268 that is plumb wore out. Pulley is all wobley on the shaft and no new parts are available. How to go about fixing it.

 

[Czed]

Wrap enough line on the pulley line up with the spring and install the keeper screw and washer. Don't forget the bushing you just made.
Make sure to get started in old threads so as not to strip out the plastic.
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Slide handle on and tie a figure 8 knot in the end of the line.
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A slot in the pulley allows the line to be turned and spring loaded.
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I like those handles very comfortable

 

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Dibz

I like those handles very comfortable

You got it!

 

[huskihl]

Other 2XX series are quite similar and just as easy to get working again. While the newer versions will work on the old saw if used in their entirety. The parts do not imtermingle between the two.

You're gonna have a shìtload of bushings to make in about 2 months

 

[Czed]

You're gonna have a shìtload of bushings to make in about 2 monthsView attachment 132593

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You could at least pressure wash them

 

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You're gonna have a shìtload of bushings to make in about 2 monthsView attachment 132593

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Sweet!

 

[AlfA01]

Wrap enough line on the pulley line up with the spring and install the keeper screw and washer. Don't forget the bushing you just made.
Make sure to get started in old threads so as not to strip out the plastic.
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Slide handle on and tie a figure 8 knot in the end of the line.
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A slot in the pulley allows the line to be turned and spring loaded.
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Awesome. I love rescuing parts. We call it a 'patenta (patent)' here.

How many turns, or half turns, did you preload the spring on these?

 

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Awesome. I love rescuing parts. We call it a 'patenta (patent)' here.

How many turns, or half turns, did you preload the spring on these?

Depends on where you start, but usually about two will be enough to return the handle and hold it there good. You can kinda tell if it's not enough the handle is falling over, then one more will do the trick.

 

[1Pitbullman]

You're gonna have a shìtload of bushings to make in about 2 monthsView attachment 132593

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Whatcha got in da boxes!? Looks Like Huskandy!