Mike Pinches

That would be perfect, thank you. I will PM you in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Mike

I was wondering if anyone has a spare flywheel side crankcase for a 357xp, or an entire broken saw they want to sell for parts? I got a non runner and whilst starting on it's re-build today found that the generator for the heated handle has sheared off the bolt holes (no trace of the bolts anymore) and then eaten through a reasonable amount of crankcase. Thanks

Self employed climber and groundsman with CS30/31/32/38/39, LANTRA strimmer/brushcutter, ATV experienced operator and first aid at work. I am available for work in and around North Wales and further afield for jobs over consecutive days. Have own kit and insurance. Cheers, Mike

I was just wondering if anyone has any experience of TreeUP equipment? TreeUP - Wyposa?enie Arborystów Most of their kit looks exactly like Treehog, but much cheaper. As I'm putting my climbing kit together I'm wondering if it is worth considering or paying more and sticking to the better known brands? Thanks, mike

That piston kit looks like it should fit. It looks aftermarket so I'm not sure what the quality is like. If you buy it it could be worth buying caber rings instead of the ones that come in the kit. A lot of the aftermarket rings are very brittle. As Matty says you definately need 2 exhaust bolts. The one I fixed had an air leak at the clutch side crank seal which is a common place. The seals are available from husky. Make sure you pressure and vaccum test it to make sure you have found and fixed the problem that caused the seizure.

The 2083 is an 83cc saw, they also made a 2077 which has the same crankcase but different cylinder and piston. There was also a 2083 Mk 2 which was only sold in the US and is a 77cc saw the same as the 2077. I believe it is a Partner designed saw and marketed by both Partner, Poulan and Jonsered. It was built in the Husqvarna factory and a number of parts are found on other husky models. You can no longer get pistons for them, having just rebuilt one I spent a lot of time looking. Your best option is to get a meteor piston for a stihl 066 (from memory) and have the it machined so the con rod will fit. Using an 066 piston raises the compression slightly and gives a good running saw.

Here are a few I made whilst working at sea. They are all made from any scraps of wood I could find, so mainly old pallets or broom handles, and all carved using a deck knife. I have now got a crook knife so just need the time and some nice wood to have another go, and try and get a nicer finish.

Thanks for that I measured both yesterday and worked out it was about 1.5mm that needs to be removed. I have the measurements written down in the garage. The 2083 is from before Husqvarna took over jonsered so there isn't an equivalent husky. I believe it's a partner design. The 2083 is definitely 54mm, though they did a 2083II in the US only which had a smaller bore. I did consider a piston from a 288 as it is the same length, however from the only dimensions I found it looked like the piston crown would be lower than standard reducing compression. I would also have had to get a small end bearing from a 288 to accommodate the larger gudgeon pin. Whilst researching what pistons would fit I found a couple of people in the US who had had good success with the piston from on 066 which saved me from being the guinea pig. If I can find another 2083 for myself I could be tempted to try a 288 piston for comparison.

Just a couple of mine, these being the ones that aren't in bits.

I have had a few bits dropped off by customers over the last week. First up is an MS025 which wouldn't start having not been used for a year. A quick clean of the air filter and some fresh fuel has got it running but it stalls when coming off the throttle, so need to retune the carb a bit. Before I can do that I need to it a new starter cord as the current one is broken. Secondly I have a FS44 which is down on compression and the customer wants fixing as cheaply as possible. The cylinder looks in good shape so will give it a bit of a clean up and install new rings and see how it goes after that. Finally the most interesting one is a jonsered 2083. Apparently it used to be a fantastic saw but just failed to start one day. A quick check down the exhaust port showed that it had seized. Unfortunately parts are no longer available. The cylinder is salvageable so I am fitting a piston from an 066 as it is a very close match, though is slightly taller from the top of the gudgeon pin hole to the crown so should have a bit more compression than standard. Now I just need to track down the cause of the seizure. A pressure and vaccum check showed it losing 2psi pressure over 8 minutes and then held steady, and it lost all vacuum in under 2 minutes. After lunch I will try and find which seal has gone, and then have some fun trying to find a suitable replacement.

I'm in Waunfawr, just outside Caernarfon. Are you also North wales based? The Pen Y Gwryd is in Gwynedd, just at the foot of Snowden. Lovely setting and a good hotel/bar, though it has been a few years since I last had a drink in there. Thanks. Nice to know I'm not the only one to have gone into tree work after leaving the merch. I'm sure I will miss being at sea some times, though I'm enjoying being at home of an evening with the wife at the moment.

Hi, I've been reading the forum for the past couple of months and have finally got round to joining. I'm new to the industry, having just left the merchant navy due to family reasons. I am set up as self employed with the aim of sub contracting to gain experience. I currently have CS30/31, first aid and ATV qualifications, and am aiming to get on climbing courses soon. Outside of work I spend most of my time riding and fixing motorbikes and mountain bikes, as well as volunteering with mountain rescue and a bit of sailing when I get the time. Cheers, Mike