Compatibility of a Husqvarna 262 and Husqvarna 262xp

[Matt2110]

Hi there, 

 

Just a quick question,

 

Can the Husqvarna 262 and Husqvarna 262xp use the same bars? 

 

The reason I ask is because I bought a bar that says it fits a Husqvarna 262 but I tried it on my Husqvarna 262xp and doesn't fit properly. 

 

Thank you. 

 

Matt

Edited May 8, 2020 by Matt2110

[spudulike]

I was under the impression that the 262 was an XP machine in the range 242XP, 254XP, 262XP, 256XP, 271XP etc

Generally if it has a vertically split crankcase, adjustable oiler and closed transfer ports, it is a pro saw and these were all pro saws.

Most of Husqvarna 65-70cc machines use their larger mount size - I reckon you have the wrong bar, how does it not fit?

I think the 262XP is the small mount and you may have the large mount bar?

Edited May 8, 2020 by spudulike

[wicklamulla]

yep i was tinking the same re; small and large 3/8ths bar mounts. Maybe they fitted the large bar mount to later incarnations of the 262XP?

[MattyF]

I was looking at the Sugihara bar catalogue and the large mount for the 372 went through a listing of load of old school saws and the 262 was not on it... those small mount 3/8’s are a bit harder to come by as I use them on 560’s and 357’s and from memory the 262’s I ran over 20 years ago so it’s a bit hazy where on small mount too.

[spudulike]

Not sure we are getting much feedback from the OP, a pic of the baron the mount would be useful...... you can take a horse to water but you cant make it wash your car as the old saying goes!

[wyk]

The 261 was the non xp version. I had a ported 261 chassis with 262xp parts all over it at one point. The main difference was the cylinder.

 

 

[adw]

All 262s were xp, they had the 254 crankcase with a longer stroke con rod, it did have the small bar pad, as standard they ran 3/8 chain unlike the 254 on .325

[Stubby]

47 minutes ago, adw said:

All 262s were xp, they had the 254 crankcase with a longer stroke con rod, it did have the small bar pad, as standard they ran 3/8 chain unlike the 254 on .325

I wanted to say that ! ?

[adw]

Sorry sir, i am sure you would have put it more eloquently, i still have a new top cover assembly for one gathering dust.

[Stubby]

6 minutes ago, adw said:

Sorry sir, i am sure you would have put it more eloquently, i still have a new top cover assembly for one gathering dust.

No no Andrew . You were concise and to the point . I could not match you bud . ?