HELP! Husky 55 Cylinder Decomp. Valve Assembly

[Mooselegs]

Could anyone let me know if there is any real Difference Between an OEM Decomp. Valve Assembly for a Husky Model 55 (1991 Year) c/w: 46mm Cylinder Assembly & an Aftermarket one? Also, I have read quite a Bit these Decomp. Valve Assemblies are Not that Great so if not, What is Required to Plug the Threaded Hole in the Jug/Cylinder Thread Wise and is there a Copper Squish Ring/Seal Required?

 

[Woodwackr]

Could anyone let me know if there is any real Difference Between an OEM Decomp. Valve Assembly for a Husky Model 55 (1991 Year) c/w: 46mm Cylinder Assembly & an Aftermarket one? Also, I have read quite a Bit these Decomp. Valve Assemblies are Not that Great so if not, What is Required to Plug the Threaded Hole in the Jug/Cylinder Thread Wise and is there a Copper Squish Ring/Seal Required?

Plugs are available all over. I get them on ebay.

 

[hacskaroly]

What is Required to Plug the Threaded Hole in the Jug/Cylinder Thread Wise and is there a Copper Squish Ring/Seal Required?

Here are a couple of plug options:

DUKE'S DECOMPRESSION VALVE PLUG FITS HUSQVARNA FITS STIHL Regular price$ 1.50

HL Supply - Decompression Valve Plug compatible with Stihl, Husqvarna, Makita Our Price: $2.99 Winter Sale!: $2.75

I would not think you would need a decomp on that saw unless you have shoulder/elbow issues.

 

[old guy]

I( have a 55 with no decomp it has a place for it but it is not drilled thru nor threaded.
I wish it had the decomp, it's got 180 lbs comp. and it pulls hard.

 

[hacskaroly]

I have a 55 with no decomp

I have a 2100 without a decomp, it is an arm worker!!!

 

[ammoaddict]

I( have a 55 with no decomp it has a place for it but it is not drilled thru nor threaded.
I wish it had the decomp, it's got 180 lbs comp. and it pulls hard.

I have one too. I've thought about threading it but haven't. It's hard on me to start it. I have a bad wrist.

 

[Boogerblaster]

I( have a 55 with no decomp it has a place for it but it is not drilled thru nor threaded.
I wish it had the decomp, it's got 180 lbs comp. and it pulls hard.

I'm a machinist and any job shop should be able to install a decompression valve for you. They will need the valve at the time of drilling and tapping so they'll know how deep to tap the threads.

 

[Huskyvarnya Saws]

I have the decomp plugged on my 55. For a saw of that class I would say it is harder to pull over than average. I don't mind it being plugged though. My dad, who is now pushing 60 doesn't care for it at all.

 

[Huskyvarnya Saws]

I'm a machinist and any job shop should be able to install a decompression valve for you. They will need the valve at the time of drilling and tapping so they'll know how deep to tap the threads.

I recently built a 288 with no decomp that is a bear to pull over. I was wondering if anyone had ever had one tapped by a machine shop. The cylinder casting has a spot for one, it just isn't tapped.

 

[old guy]

I'm a machinist and any job shop should be able to install a decompression valve for you. They will need the valve at the time of drilling and tapping so they'll know how deep to tap the threads.

Yeah. I could drill & tap it myself, I have valves.
I took this saw on trade, I really don't need it. I am 84 years of ancientness and have plenty of easyer starting saws.

 

[old guy]

Yeah. I could drill & tap it myself, I have valves.
I took this saw on trade, I really don't need it. I am 84 years of ancientness and have plenty of easyer starting saws.

I recently built a 288 with no decomp that is a bear to pull over. I was wondering if anyone had ever had one tapped by a machine shop. The cylinder casting has a spot for one, it just isn't tapped.

I had a like new 281 with no place for decomp, that was too much, it had to go to younger person.

 

[Huskyvarnya Saws]

I had a like new 281 with no place for decomp, that was too much, it had to go to younger person.

This is the first saw I have encountered that I couldn't drop start with relative ease. If my boot would fit though the handle, starting it from the ground would be more manageable. But since I can't fully secure it with most of my weight, that is a major pain in the ass as well. Which is why I'm going to see about getting the cylinder tapped for a decomp. It would just make using the saw a much better experience as it runs and cuts great.

I had the bright idea of deleting the base gasket when I built the saw. In hindsight, that was mistake, although I'm not sure how much of a difference it would make. The squish was around .0025 if I remember correctly.

 

[hacskaroly]

If my boot would fit though the handle

My foot generally does not fit in the handle either, I have adapted to putting my heal on the handle base plate instead when I can't drop start the saw. I can securely hold the saw in place that way.

 

[Huskyvarnya Saws]

My foot generally does not fit in the handle either, I have adapted to putting my heal on the handle base plate instead when I can't drop start the saw. I can securely hold the saw in place that way.

I appreciate the suggestion, I'll have to try that! When the saw is hot I can drop start it, but that cold start is brutal.