The Husky 42/42 special/242/246 thread

[Lit1023]

So far I have managed to secure a supply of flywheel side bearings, and seals for both PTO and flywheel.

 

[Tor R]

Thanks for posting that info Tor, much appreciated

Excellent info to have Tor, Thanks for taking the time to put all this together.

your guys are welcome anytime.
I've stocked up a decent amount parts the last year, I thought it was time to share my search strings and give others a chance for NLA parts.

I'll try to add in ruffly prices to all those part numbers.

Question, should we add in a bit information for the classy 238 in this thread also?

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Sure! I think the 238 should be included here as well.

 

[p61 western]

If anyone needs the PTO bearing with the seal let me know. I bought it for a saw that I never got.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I don't need one yet. Probably wouldn't hurt to have one for a rainy day. I also have a spare OEM cylinder, nearly NOS

 

[Tor R]

These are the prices I've seen on ebay:
503 53 68 02 (top end) 70-170$
503 53 68 01 (top end) - -
503 51 32 01 (piston) 60-80$
503 51 32 71 (piston) - -
503 45 84 01 (piston) - -
503 53 67 04 (crank) - -
503 53 67 03 (crank) - -
503 53 67 02 (crank) - -
503 53 67 01 (crank) 130$
501 59 40 02 (PTO bearing) 10-40$
501 59 40 01 (PTO bearing) 10-40$
501 61 49 01 (Seal PTO) 10-14$
501 62 05 70 (crankcase) 200$
503 09 89 04 (gasket kit)(242) 12-15$
503 09 89 03 (gasket kit)(242) 12-15$
503 09 89 02 (gasket kit)(238) 12-15$
503 09 89 01 (gasket kit)(133/234) - -
501 62 08 02 (single gasket crankcase 242) 2-4$
501 62 08 01 (single gasket crankcase 242) 2-4$
503 48 57 01 (chain protector plate) - - (cost around 7-8$ in Norway)

 

[Lit1023]

Tor can you give me the pto bearing dimensions?

 

[Tor R]

Tor can you give me the pto bearing dimensions?

sure buddy.
12 × 32 × 12 mm

 

[tommyfumi]

242 went through alot updates through her 11 year production time, 87-98.
When I think about it, antivibs, trottle spring is those parts who did not got swapped out.

The most important update was when they changed the top end and introduced XP, I don't know exactly what s/n they had, around midd 1990 or late 1990.

The second big update was when they introduced a bigger conrod bearing, those are the s/n's :
42 4110291
242 XP 4130001
242 XPG 4110001

In around 1995 they started to upgrade the seals, I can't remember witch side they first put the new seal in, but 1997 had both new seals, and if my memory is correct my 1996 had the new seal types.
In around 1996 the piston gained a tad more weight.

Top ends...
There was 2 Mahle with very little difference until the XP arrived.
I've seen 3 different Mahle XP top ends, 1 KS XP top end, and there is one from Gilardoni also, 241 B.

Seems Husq 242 xp was produced even later. Please find ID

 

[Tor R]

Seems Husq 242 xp was produced even later. Please find IDView attachment 189013

wow, that is something new. Cool!!!

 

[ajschainsaws]

Yes it is , ,I know there’s a few nice 2-series saws tucked away in Scotland

 

[Tor R]

55$ oem piston, ain't a bad price, I bought 2, he has 5 left.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OE...642711&hash=item3d8e956b88:g:sbMAAOSwGlZdG7sj

 

[p61 western]

55$ oem piston, ain't a bad price, I bought 2, he has 5 left.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OE...642711&hash=item3d8e956b88:g:sbMAAOSwGlZdG7sj

I just need a saw for one lol.

 

[tommyfumi]

 

[tommyfumi]

Those are My 3 saws -Excellent conditions
The second One 42 special -1998 I got from My Father who bought it as a new one.
The others 42 special - End of 1997 I bought from My cousin
The 242 XPG 1998 was bought from Army
2 x 42 special - Gilardoni 241 A
242 XPG - Gilardoni 242 B

 

[ajschainsaws]

Those are My 3 saws -Excellent conditions
The second One 42 special -1998 I got from My Father who bought it as a new one.
The others 42 special - End of 1997 I bought from My cousin
The 242 XPG 1998 was bought from Army
2 x 42 special - Gilardoni 241 A
242 XPG - Gilardoni 242 B

There one nice saws out have welcome

 

[Fishnuts2]

Now I feel qualified to be in the group! A friend mentioned being at an auction yesterday and I asked to check for saws. He bid and won the 242XP for me. Cleaned up nice and goes with the 42 Special I got about a year ago. Fun, Fun!

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[ajschainsaws]

Good score there’s defiantely something about these littles saws
How can ya not like um

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Now I feel qualified to be in the group! A friend mentioned being at an auction yesterday and I asked to check for saws. He bid and won the 242XP for me. Cleaned up nice and goes with the 42 Special I got about a year ago. Fun, Fun!

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Nice score!

 

[tommyfumi]

wow, that is something new. Cool!!!