Husqvarna 268...

[smokey7]

No e job. I'd buy the 368 stuff if price is right.
Good job.

 

[Onan18]

Is a 272 top end a direct bolt-on fit?

Everyone I have ever seen yes, only difference between 268 and 272 is piston and cylinder. All other part numbers are the same.

Joe

 

[Adirondackstihl]

The only potential issue is the size of the carb bolts and the size of the bolt holes in the intake block... there were m4 and m5's.

I'll measure em.
BRB

 

[Adirondackstihl]

4mm carb bolts is what I have

 

[Motorhead]

I have a 61 husqvarna that I changed over to an aftermarket 272 piston and cylinder, Bolted right up, The 272 top end is the way to go.

 

[bplust]

4mm carb bolts is what I have

Depending on the cylinder you get, you might have to get larger bolts and drill out or get another block. The other option is to use the small bolts in the larger cylinder holes. I've had good luck wrapping a rubber band around the muffler, cylinder, and the air filter mount, holding everything tightly together and preventing an air leak at the carb. You have to put a new rubber band on every few cuts, as there is an issue with melting, but it does work ok.

 

[Onan18]

Jeremy watch this video, Bob goes into great detail on the topic.

Joe

 

[Motorhead]

My favorite video.

 

[Normzilla]

So what's the deal with 268's?
Good runners?

Great saws. You know me I'm a husky guy, there's a reason. Some are dam near indestructible.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

List of stuff I need so far....

Crank bearings
Seals
Gaskets
Top end
Muffler & bracket
Clutch cover / brake flag
Throttle rod boot/bellows
Clutch springs

@bplust

 

[RedFir Down]

Crank bearings

I cant remember right off... what bearings do these take Jeremy?

 

[DSS]

I cant remember right off... what bearings do these take Jeremy?

6202

 

[smokey7]

C3 rating with seals removed if skf or equivalent. I pull both sides of seals because I want my crank seals getting oil.

 

[cus_deluxe]

dont forget to replace the o-ring on the back of the oil pump too.

 

[Motorhead]

Depending on the cylinder you get, you might have to get larger bolts and drill out or get another block. The other option is to use the small bolts in the larger cylinder holes. I've had good luck wrapping a rubber band around the muffler, cylinder, and the air filter mount, holding everything tightly together and preventing an air leak at the carb. You have to put a new rubber band on every few cuts, as there is an issue with melting, but it does work ok.

Huh?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Huh?

It was a joke brah

 

[Motorhead]

Got it.

 

[bplust]

dont forget to replace the o-ring on the back of the oil pump too.

I have yet to have an issue smearing some anaerobic on a used one (I'm serious about this post).

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I have yet to have an issue smearing some anaerobic on a used one (I'm serious about this post).

This one looks in good shape.
I'll put some Yamabond around the OD.

Looks to me like the oiler needs to be mounted when installing the PTO bearing?

 

[cus_deluxe]

This one looks in good shape.
I'll put some Yamabond around the OD.

Looks to me like the oiler needs to be mounted when installing the PTO bearing?

i dont remember, are you thinking for depth purposes?