HUSQVARNA HUSQVARNA THREAD

[Simondo]

The last time I checked, the piston was $4 more than a complete C/P kit.

It's not the worst, but it would be nice for affordable piston when that's all you need.

I take your point....The cost of parts are often the decider if a saw is repaired or not when it comes to the newer ones here. If a major thing like the top end fails under Warrantee then often its fixed....after ..not so much as you get way over 1/2 ..2/3rds the cost of a new one with labour real speedy !

 

[Tor R]

More good news here Steve..
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I'm still waiting for 238 piston, 42 special piston, 242piston, 242 top end kit, 246 top end kit.

I'm still waiting to see a 550 piston from them.

they came with 555/560/562 piston, dunno why they are so slow with the 545/550 piston

 

[George Jones]

Howdy,
I am new here, and wanted to introduce myself. I am a logger, and my interest in is work saws. Mostly I run Husky, which is why Im posting this question on this thread. My daily saw is an xtorq 372, I also have a 562 as a backup, a 390 which needs tlc, and a bunch of pre-xtorq 372/371/271/2171 basket cases. I am looking for a starting point, a general overview of the world of modding saws and an idea of how to find the specific info. My main interest is building good, solid pre-xtorq 372s and 390s with stupid power. I have a few tools, including a case splitter and pressure/vacuum pump from thechainsawguy, and experience tearing down saws to replace everything from clutch to crank. I have looked around youtube a bunch, but really dont know where to start, in regards to SPECIFICS on cylinder work, carbs, etc. BAsically just looking for "hey stupid, start here". Also willing to travel to meet anybody who does this work in my region (New England) Any help is most appreciated! Have a good one!

 

[Dub11]

Howdy,
I am new here, and wanted to introduce myself. I am a logger, and my interest in is work saws. Mostly I run Husky, which is why Im posting this question on this thread. My daily saw is an xtorq 372, I also have a 562 as a backup, a 390 which needs tlc, and a bunch of pre-xtorq 372/371/271/2171 basket cases. I am looking for a starting point, a general overview of the world of modding saws and an idea of how to find the specific info. My main interest is building good, solid pre-xtorq 372s and 390s with stupid power. I have a few tools, including a case splitter and pressure/vacuum pump from thechainsawguy, and experience tearing down saws to replace everything from clutch to crank. I have looked around youtube a bunch, but really dont know where to start, in regards to SPECIFICS on cylinder work, carbs, etc. BAsically just looking for "hey stupid, start here". Also willing to travel to meet anybody who does this work in my region (New England) Any help is most appreciated! Have a good one!

Welcome! http://opeforum.com/threads/part-one-the-exhaust-port.7279/


Here's a good start and I know Dan @paragonbuilder is some were up there and he would know more than me.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Howdy,
I am new here, and wanted to introduce myself. I am a logger, and my interest in is work saws. Mostly I run Husky, which is why Im posting this question on this thread. My daily saw is an xtorq 372, I also have a 562 as a backup, a 390 which needs tlc, and a bunch of pre-xtorq 372/371/271/2171 basket cases. I am looking for a starting point, a general overview of the world of modding saws and an idea of how to find the specific info. My main interest is building good, solid pre-xtorq 372s and 390s with stupid power. I have a few tools, including a case splitter and pressure/vacuum pump from thechainsawguy, and experience tearing down saws to replace everything from clutch to crank. I have looked around youtube a bunch, but really dont know where to start, in regards to SPECIFICS on cylinder work, carbs, etc. BAsically just looking for "hey stupid, start here". Also willing to travel to meet anybody who does this work in my region (New England) Any help is most appreciated! Have a good one!

Hi George, welcome to OPE!
I'm about an hour and a half south of you,
This site has enough info to get you started, poke around a bit. Questions, start a thread. It helps everybody learn. If you want to come visit sometime, or just call and talk, send me a pm.

 

[George Jones]

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Davey83]

any husky dealers on here that would be willing to post to Australia?
preferably from the USA.
I'm currently after an entire bottom end for a 562xp

 

[Dub11]

any husky dealers on here that would be willing to post to Australia?
preferably from the USA.
I'm currently after an entire bottom end for a 562xp

Like cases and crank?

 

[Davey83]

Like cases and crank?

yup exactly. I have the old style case and its leaking bar oil through onto muffler,broken gasket

 

[Dub11]

That sucks. The only dealers I know of on here are on the east coast. Is there no dealers out by you? Or is the price crazy high?

 

[Davey83]

prices for all OEM chainsaw parts are always to dear here in Australia.

 

[Dub11]

prices for all OEM chainsaw parts are always to dear here in Australia.

That sucks. I sent a Chevy truck door handle to member here saved him 270 bucks. You guys get the shaft down there for sure.

 

[Davey83]

yes... our wages are probably double but parts prices are like triple

 

[Duce]

any husky dealers on here that would be willing to post to Australia?
preferably from the USA.
I'm currently after an entire bottom end for a 562xp

Just saw one on ebay, from a dealer. He may ship.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Anyone have a tank/handle for a 357xp/359?

And has anyone else had one just start leaking oil at the seam? Weird.

 

[customcutter]

Hey guys, new here and pretty new to chainsaws. Did repair a 350 that ate itself due to the leaking intake manifold plastic clamp, and a stripped bolt hole on the carb that someone before me over tightened the last time they were in it.

I just bought a 262XP today that appears to be in real good shape lots of compression it feels like and she barks when you pull her over. Are these saws known for any particular issues? If so I will plan on pulling the carb and muffler and sealing it up and doing a pressure/vacuum test?

thanks in advance,
Ken

 

[Tor R]

Them 254/262 is pretty much bullet proof.
Its a long time since I've worked with any of them, but seals (special if there where the old style seals) is something I swap out automatically on any of my projects.

What s/n do your 262 XP has?

 

[customcutter]

4240195, but I don't know that it's original

 

[Tor R]

4240195, but I don't know that it's original

should have the strong crank then.

 

[customcutter]

should have the strong crank then.

Is that based on the serial #?
thanks, Ken