Running an old saw

[case mx270]

Today we were talking at work about the problems people are having with new saws such as auto tune , with this in mind is finding and running a older saw such as a StihL 029 or a husky 350 a good option ? Also for a older saw how long would parts be available to keep the saw running ? The guy I was with has just had his saws nicked and he was looking to restore his husky 55 to use instead of buy a new saw.

[TheHungrySquirrel]

I was running a 550 and it was pretty good but found hot start problems and 10-15 pulls was getting tiring.

 

I got a second hand 372 on eBay which is great, almost mastered the carb settings myself and would say the older saws if serviced are great.

[spudulike]

The old popular saws will have spares manufactured for them for a good while, if they sell in their thousands then OEM and aftermarket parts will be freely available for years!

 

Just avoid the more obscure models!

[stihlmadasever]

We still use 044's at work.Theyre great workhorses

[Benny4817]

still got a good few Stihl 025 and 250 running great and strong

[case mx270]

So what models of stihl and husky in the 50 Cc bracket would be worth a look ? Thanks Ian

[miker]

i still use a husky 288xp, parts are readily available

[Craig.]

Can`t comment on the stihl front, but you wont go far wrong with a 346 husquarna

[htb]

Can`t comment on the stihl front, but you wont go far wrong with a 346 husquarna

 

Agree, got 3 of them sod autotune, stick to old school

[jackdaw]

Another thumbs up:thumbup1: for the husky 346xp, highly recommended.