254XP Rebuild

[Duane(Pa)]

Anybody wanna play? See post 75

@ranchdadmike generously donated a 254 to the Millerenterprise house fire relief raffle. For as little as $10.00 you could have a chance to win your own 254!

http://opeforum.com/threads/raffle-for-millerenterprise.9792/page-4

 

[dustinwilt68]

A 120 or 144 carb will bolt right up, even a Hda87 will, but is deff not needed on 1 of these.

 

[jakethesnake]

254xp. Never even knew they existed.

 

[dustinwilt68]

This is a 254xpg of mine, this is what they look like

 

[Simondo]

Looks like I need a new intake partition, added to the list.
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Definitely a good thing to try and get another partition. You can see from this picture (as you may already know ) that without the proper partition the top cover will not seal the carb section off and allow the air injection to do its job ...plus you get heat transfer from the cylinder (like you would if on a winter setting), not helpful in normal conditions.

 

[dustinwilt68]

If I remember correctly those are NLA, but I could be wrong, been a while since I restored mine

 

[XP_Slinger]

Definitely a good thing to try and get another partition. You can see from this picture (as you may already know ) that without the proper partition the top cover will not seal the carb section off and allow the air injection to do its job ...plus you get heat transfer from the cylinder (like you would if on a winter setting), not helpful in normal conditions.
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Yes sir that’s why I’m going to try to find another. It also plays a role in supporting the duct if I’m not mistaken.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Anybody wanna play? See post 75

@ranchdadmike generously donated a 254 to the Millerenterprise house fire relief raffle. For as little as $10.00 you could have a chance to win your own 254!

http://opeforum.com/threads/raffle-for-millerenterprise.9792/page-4

That is a very nice saw for a great cause.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Can a guy possibly have to many of these 2 series huskys?

Nope

 

[Stump Shot]

If I remember correctly those are NLA, but I could be wrong, been a while since I restored mine

Was still available when I restored this one, but that was last year so...

 

[XP_Slinger]

Was still available when I restored this one, but that was last year so...

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Great looking saw there! Nice job. I know there’s at least 1 part I won’t be able to get NOS, a new top cover. I heard some prick in PA got the last one from Bob. @dustinwilt68 ha ha!

 

[dustinwilt68]

Lol, yep that was me.

 

[psuiewalsh]

I have this one if you want it. No key but still works.

 

[Stump Shot]

Great looking saw there! Nice job. I know there’s at least 1 part I won’t be able to get NOS, a new top cover. I heard some prick in PA got the last one from Bob. @dustinwilt68 ha ha!

That cover came from chainsawr used, as the original was melted from a fire it was in, only saw I've seen with enough miles on it that the chrome plating was worn through the cylinder walls. Owner just kept putting rings in it and sawing. Tough saw, that's for sure and a performer as well.
Now I have to go through three 353's the same fella has as they won't go as good as the 254 and it's stock.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I have this one if you want it. No key but still works.View attachment 103009 View attachment 103010

Very generous of you and I appreciate it but I’m going to see what I can find in my dealers junk pile first. If I come up empty handed I’ll give a shout and we can figure something out. Again thank you

 

[Stump Shot]

The one thing that isn't stock is the narrow kef bar and chain, it's a match made in heaven on a 254.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Lol, yep that was me.

Lol!

 

[XP_Slinger]

The one thing that isn't stock is the narrow kef bar and chain, it's a match made in heaven on a 254.

Mine has a .325 rim on it as well. Must be something to that combo

 

[Stump Shot]

Mine has a .325 rim on it as well. Must be something to that combo

On small diameter wood where the saw gets used the most it's a definite advantage.

 

[dustinwilt68]

18" .325 on all my saws under the 60cc class, just seem to pull it better