HUSQVARNA Post your favorite 2series Husky.

[Simondo]

Due to cost and availability I have had to order a aftermarket clutch for a 254xp to keep it going for a customer .
Just wondering .....Has anyone else got one on a saw ?
The one i went for was from Farmertec , there was a Rockwood version as well .

 

[Derf]

Due to cost and availability I have had to order a aftermarket clutch for a 254xp to keep it going for a customer .
Just wondering .....Has anyone else got one on a saw ?
The one i went for was from Farmertec , there was a Rockwood version as well .

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I bought one from Farmertec like that. Seems fine. My main concern is if the spring has the same tension as OEM and if it engages at the same RPM. I actually prefer the earlier 154SE two-shoe clutch design to this two-shoe design, or the 3-shoe 262xp clutch design though.

 

[Simondo]

I bought one from Farmertec like that. Seems fine. My main concern is if the spring has the same tension as OEM and if it engages at the same RPM. I actually prefer the earlier 154SE two-shoe clutch design to this two-shoe design, or the 3-shoe 262xp clutch design though.

Getting parts for the 200 saws is not easy here in the UK (getting the same most places) plus there is the time cost in hunting about unless your lucky in landing on something . This saw was starting to eat the inside of the brake band case due to part of the shoe support snapping off , ok when engaged but at idle one shoe tilted out rubbing on the cover ...not good. If the spring is a little long then as with the older ones as they stretch it is posable to snip a few turns off and reform the loop on the end to reduce the early drag on the clutch drum.
Its a fix but a new spring of corse would be best. Should have the part soon so I will post up what I find . Thanks for your info

 

[Simondo]

I bought one from Farmertec like that. Seems fine. My main concern is if the spring has the same tension as OEM and if it engages at the same RPM. I actually prefer the earlier 154SE two-shoe clutch design to this two-shoe design, or the 3-shoe 262xp clutch design though.

The clutch came and fitted just as it should..... Seems like a good reproduction.
The engagement started at 3600-3700 so within normal OEM spec . No dragging or rattles while at idle (2700-2800) .
On the strength of this example I would say its worth trying if OEM is not available or to costly .

 

[Chainganger]

Here is my 261 box of parts saw, came in a milk crate for free. Can you see why?
I tore it all down, new handle/tank, bearings, seals, carb rebuilt, Farmetec/Hutzl 262 P&C with caber ring and Wiseco circlips. Was able to do a base gasket delete and muffler mod, it was 195 PSI without even being broken in yet. It is my favorite saw. I have a line on a used OEM 262 I will be buying to rebuild next. Will post my 257 next.

 

[Chainganger]

My 257, a guy on Craigslist had it for sale at $250 during a blizzard, I drove to his place and offered $200 and he took it. It came with a nice husqvarna case, 4 chains - two newly sharpened, bar oil, 2 sets of husqvarna safety glasses and a nice Sandvik bar. It had not been run in years.
Dumped the old gas mix out, new fuel line and filter, new plug and it started. Adjusted the idle and retuned it and it runs like a million dollars and is at 180 PSI.

If it ever fails I will put a 262 top on it.

 

[stinkbait]

I just picked this up. Going to get a 262 piston and port it.

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[Landmark]

Here is my 261 box of parts saw, came in a milk crate for free. Can you see why?
I tore it all down, new handle/tank, bearings, seals, carb rebuilt, Farmetec/Hutzl 262 P&C with caber ring and Wiseco circlips. Was able to do a base gasket delete and muffler mod, it was 195 PSI without even being broken in yet. It is my favorite saw. I have a line on a used OEM 262 I will be buying to rebuild next. Will post my 257 next.View attachment 171264

What’s your squish with the base gasket delete? It’s usually pretty tight for my liking without a spacer of some sort.

 

[Chainganger]

It was .018 and I made sure to index the spark plug so the electrode was out of the way just in case

What’s your squish with the base gasket delete? It’s usually pretty tight for my liking without a spacer of some sort.

 

[danimal]

My 257, a guy on Craigslist had it for sale at $250 during a blizzard, I drove to his place and offered $200 and he took it. It came with a nice husqvarna case, 4 chains - two newly sharpened, bar oil, 2 sets of husqvarna safety glasses and a nice Sandvik bar. It had not been run in years.
Dumped the old gas mix out, new fuel line and filter, new plug and it started. Adjusted the idle and retuned it and it runs like a million dollars and is at 180 PSI.

If it ever fails I will put a 262 top on it.View attachment 171273 View attachment 171274

You suck! Sir.

 

[jakeshi]

All original 272xp. 91 production year. Except for the muffler.

 

[Chainganger]

All original 272xp. 91 production year. Except for the muffler.

Nice!

 

[Marshy]

This is my only 2 series saw and I've only ran one tank through it but it's my favorite so far!

 

[jakeshi]

sweet saw my man!!

 

[Yotaismygame]

Only running 2-series I have. Recently rebuilt and ported it myself. Next is going to be one bad A 266.

 

[chipper1]

Only running 2-series I have. Recently rebuilt and ported it myself. Next is going to be one bad A 266.

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Well, what happened .

 

[Yotaismygame]

Ran out of fuel. Freaked me out

 

[chipper1]

Ran out of fuel. Freaked me out

That's good, mine don't act like that when they run out, glad that's all it was.
It looks like a nice saw!

 

[Yotaismygame]

I think it shut down abruptly because I had it buried and pinned. Checked the tank and it was dry. Fired right back up but then started coughing.

Here’s some more eye candy

 

[chipper1]

I think it shut down abruptly because I had it buried and pinned. Checked the tank and it was dry. Fired right back up but then started coughing.

Here’s some more eye candy
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Looks good.
Is it running well now.