Old Husqvarna ID required

[Neverender]

Hi folks. 

 

First post on the forum but I've been lurking for a while. 

 

I wondered if someone could identify my old husqy. I picked it up recently and I'm currently doing some work on it. Now I'm fairly sure it's an old L77 but would like to confirm that. Runs up well. I need to source a new exhaust as its completely shot to pieces. It has monster compression, damn near rips your arm off so also need to source a cheater D handle!

 

Thanks in advance!

[ChrisNewport]

L65 ?

Edited August 27, 2021 by ChrisNewport

[Neverender]

That was my initial thoughts too but from the bit of online research I've done the 65 had a completely covered spark plug and the 77 had a bigger top end with the plug poking out of the case. 

 

Not entirely sure though, hence the post! 

 

If it is a 77 I think they're pretty rare. Not seen any listed anywhere, especially in the UK. 

[outonalimb]

Looks more like an A77.

[Neverender]

3 hours ago, outonalimb said:

Looks more like an A77.

Thanks for the info. What are the differences between the a77 and the l77? 

 

Thanks

[adw]

Yes it is an A77, which is an A65 with the 80cc cylinder, hence the angle of the spark plug, The A version was the earlier saw before the  later L, differences were the starter with grid riveted on, the muffler had a flange on the back and was retained with short studs and nuts, they very often had a Bing carb, there are a few other differences but I do not want to boar you all to death.