Husqvarna 2100 thread

[nv656]

New rubber.

 

[nv656]

Fun fact, I purchased a non chain brake nos cover a while back that had the same casting numbers as the chain brake cover 2101. Leading me to believe that they were still making non chain brake covers well into the 2101 saws and just modifying the covers

Here’s a picture of all 3

 

[nv656]

Normal 2100 non brake outside dog mount style

5015422 cover

 

[nv656]

Nos 2101 chain brake style 5034152

 

[nv656]

Nos 2101 5034152
What should have been a chain brake cover, modified from factory

 

[nv656]

Both nos covers side by side

 

[nv656]

Still need a bunch of hardware but mocked the rest of it up to get a peek

 

[nv656]

^

 

[singinwoodwackr]

A flavor cylinder, nos tank

So, that’s what the tanks are supposed to look like

 

[edisto]

^

Damn, that's a handsome looking saw.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

The brake internals for the 2101 are the same as the 281/288 and are floating around. The flag handles are the hard parts to find.

 

[nv656]

The brake internals for the 2101 are the same as the 281/288 and are floating around. The flag handles are the hard parts to find.

I have nos ones for the covers I have

 

[hacskaroly]

Starting with just a bare case/crank with crusty bearings was D U M B dumb.

It may be dumb, but just think how many 2100/2101s have been resurrected from problem piles just in this thread alone!

 

[Sloughfoot]

It may be dumb, but just think how many 2100/2101s have been resurrected from problem piles just in this thread alone!

Mine's got a part on it from every problem pile ever. Learned a lot doing it that way and it only cost maybe triple what starting with a parts/repair saw would have.

 

[hacskaroly]

Mine's got a part on it from every problem pile ever. Learned a lot doing it that way and it only cost maybe triple what starting with a parts/repair saw would have.

Good to know I am not the only one

 

[edisto]

Starting with just a bare case/crank with crusty bearings was D U M B dumb.

NOW you tell me...

 

[hacskaroly]

Mine's got a part on it from every problem pile ever. Learned a lot doing it that way and it only cost maybe triple what starting with a parts/repair saw would have.

NOW you tell me...

I agree...I could have bought a project 2100 that might not have needed a lot to get going, but I think going this route helped me develop a lot of confidence to get really deep into the saw and build it back out. I found that changing bearings is not as bad as I thought even without the correct tools. I used two boards, cargo straps and a rubber mallet to get the case halves back together, it was a hokey setup, but I did it (I have the correct case splitting and setting tools now!).

Through this project I learned a lot about chainsaws, it was a lot of work for me and helps me have a better idea/appreciation for future project saws! So I ultimately look at it, I didn't just pay for expensive used parts, I paid for experience that I have used on saws I have worked on since!

 

[Sloughfoot]

I agree...I could have bought a project 2100 that might not have needed a lot to get going, but I think going this route helped me develop a lot of confidence to get really deep into the saw and build it back out. I found that changing bearings is not as bad as I thought even without the correct tools. I used two boards, cargo straps and a rubber mallet to get the case halves back together, it was a hokey setup, but I did it (I have the correct case splitting and setting tools now!).

Through this project I learned a lot about chainsaws, it was a lot of work for me and helps me have a better idea/appreciation for future project saws! So I ultimately look at it, I didn't just pay for expensive used parts, I paid for experience that I have used on saws I have worked on since!

That's exactly why I went ground up with a 2100. Only thing I can give undivided attention to is what my hands are doing.

I highly recommend others do the same (with some other saw). There are several saws that are yesterday's tech, but not day before yesterday's tech that would be much better choices. Affordability and availability of NOS, used and aftermarket parts is key.

 

[hacskaroly]

I highly recommend others do the same (with some other saw). There are several saws that are yesterday's tech, but not day before yesterday's tech that would be much better choices. Affordability and availability of NOS, used and aftermarket parts is key.

Yeah, I have a few 50's-60s' McCulloch saws that I am redoing from the ground up. They are not necessary the most desirable or have the greatest stock of aftermarket parts, but they will give me a great opportunity to learn metal repair and painting, if I screw up, no big loss. If it works out then I will have learned something and have a nice looking/running saw afterwards!