Husky 550XP Rattle ?

[Stumpy Grinder]

Just bought a used but very good condition 550 which seems to run well, but has something rattling around inside the exhaust!

I have removed the exhaust and can see it, but it looks like a whole component which is too large to shake out of any of the ports. Any ideas what it is, or should I just ignore it or buy a new exhaust? The gasket broke too so I need spares either way!

SG

[Stubby]

3 minutes ago, Stumpy Grinder said:

Just bought a used but very good condition 550 which seems to run well, but has something rattling around inside the exhaust!

I have removed the exhaust and can see it, but it looks like a whole component which is too large to shake out of any of the ports. Any ideas what it is, or should I just ignore it or buy a new exhaust? The gasket broke too so I need spares either way!

SG

Best a loose baffle , Worst a crank stuffer come off !

[MattyF]

One of mine has a rattle it’s the exit hole has come off the exhaust and fallen back in, you can’t get it out as it’s the same size as the outlet and the baffles won’t let it go back the other way.

So just living with it.

[spudulike]

Matt is correct on this issue

[Stumpy Grinder]

2 hours ago, MattyF said:

One of mine has a rattle it’s the exit hole has come off the exhaust and fallen back in, you can’t get it out as it’s the same size as the outlet and the baffles won’t let it go back the other way.

So just living with it.

Sounds about right! I'll get a new gasket and live with it. A new exhaust is about a third what I paid for the saw! Runs fine and can do no further damage other than back pressure maybe.

SG

[FraserForestry]

It’s best to get a new exhaust put on. I’ve had it happen to two 550’s, on one it made no difference and it lasted for years but on the other the bit of baffle that had come loose eventually worked its way back through the exhaust port and ruined the cylinder.