Husqvarna 55

[Adirondackstihl]

Got a customers 55 on the bench.
He decided he'd try to do the repair himself and got in the middle and realized it was way over his head, so I end up with a box of parts and a grocery bag of screws to re-assemble.

I know there is some missing stuff (AV mounts, etc..) but I'm not certain on the rest of the stuff.
Looks like a brand new air filter, but the screw doesn't seem to engage into anything.
I'm not familiar enough with these to know what's wrong/missing.
Woulda been 10x better off just to let me take it apart from the start.

My question for you guys:
Does anyone have a build thread or can you take pics of a 55 you may have?

I'm replacing the top end, impulse grommet, impulse hose, etc....

Cause of failure: Poor assembly skills of previous owner. Neglected to torque jug bolts to adequate spec. Jug was wiggling....all 4 jug bolts loose.
Fried the Chinese top end.

 

[Mastermind]

 

[Stump Shot]

Husqvarna 55's had two different air filters one with a screw retainer and one that simply snaps on. I do not have any pictures to show but can try to answer any questions. The 55 is not a complicated saw by any means and should be relatively easy considering your situation. This manual may help you also. Best of luck.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Seems to be a very simple design indeed.
Looking for pics of an AV mount.
The left rear is completely missing and the left front has a wooden stick shoved in it.
I assume there is supposed to be an AV plug or something of the sorts to hold them in place?.......hence the stick?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I thought so

 

[Stump Shot]

Yes, no sticks needed. Should look like this.

http://www.hlsproparts.com/Husqvarna-50-51-55-anti-vibe-buffer-p/h56055.htm

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Yes, no sticks needed. Should look like this.

http://www.hlsproparts.com/Husqvarna-50-51-55-anti-vibe-buffer-p/h56055.htm

Yeah
I got a peek at one at the dealership today.
He had some in stock. ($4.39ea)
Is there no plug or cap?

 

[Adirondackstihl]

BTW......
If you guys ever find yourself building one of these and looking to save $ on a top end, don't use a Meteor.
OEM = $107.57
Meteor = $129.99

 

[Stump Shot]

This one has an exploded view for the 55. If you read in the first manual about the AV system it will become obvious. No caps, recoil cover and clutch cover hold 'em in. Just line up holes of tank handle and crankcase and shove 'em in.

 

[Nitehawk55]

This is on youtube in 3 parts but it should help with some of it .
Good CDN fellow from the Gravenhurst area of Ontario,

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Thanks guys!
This woulda been all obvious I'm sure had the saw not showed up as a box-o-parts.

 

[Stump Shot]

Remember to charge extra for that! LOL

 

[Nitehawk55]

Also , take note of where the throttle rod goes , drove me nuts when I was putting mine together !!

Getting something you are not familiar with in pieces is a real challenge , good luck !

 

[decableguy2000]

They are good saws, rebuilt one from the ground up from a couple of parts saw used all OEM including top end, seals and gaskets. I can some photos later if you still need.

 

[JT78]

That's like putting together a 1000 piece puzzle with no picture to go by. Good luck sir if I get a chance later this week I will take pics of mine. Is it a closed port or open port? I got the closed port off Craig's list a few years back rebuilt and ported it very good saw for 50cc.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

That's like putting together a 1000 piece puzzle with no picture to go by. Good luck sir if I get a chance later this week I will take pics of mine. Is it a closed port or open port? I got the closed port off Craig's list a few years back rebuilt and ported it very good saw for 50cc.

It's was an open port.
Not sure what the OEM replacement is gonna be

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Also , take note of where the throttle rod goes , drove me nuts when I was putting mine together !!

Getting something you are not familiar with in pieces is a real challenge , good luck !

I haven't seen the throttle rod yet

 

[Onan18]

It's was an open port.
Not sure what the OEM replacement is gonna be

It will be on open port Jeremy, the CP Piston and Cylinder are both NLA.

Joe

 

[Adirondackstihl]

It will be on open port Jeremy, the CP Piston and Cylinder are both NLA.

Joe

That's a bummer.
I doubt the owner would know the difference even if I showed him.

 

[Onan18]

The open ports run well enough, it will, as @Spike60 says, "Definitely put wood on the truck." Personally I always thought an open port saw had more mid range and lugged better than a closed port for a firewood saw anyways.

Joe