GuyMo

I’m after an Oregon reduced weight bar. Not bothered about what size! I realise they’re like hens teeth over here, and yes I’ve tried on the American forums. Anyone got anything to sell? Cheers!

Thank you matey!

It’s a 10mm and wasn’t metal, definitely some kind of fibrous material.

it ripped when I tried to lift it. Not too stressed about it, more just wondering!

Just been gifted an 044 with a toasted top end. It’s from about 1995, and I’m going to rebuild it. just wondering if anyone knows what the old gaskets are made of, and whether from that age they would contain any asbestos? I know the new ones are ACM free, but can’t find any info for the older ones! Cheers!

I’ve not checked the fuel line (silly me). Surely a pressure and vac test would show a leak in the crank seals and impulse line though?

My 020t is idling high. It’s really bugging me. The saw is in mint condition for its age (2000) having and very little use until I picked it up in November ‘19. I’ve opened her up and theres no scoring etc. I have tried to sort it, but to no avail. 1. I tuned the carb, and it had no effect. 2. I did a pressure/vac test, and it held completely. 3. Swapped the carb for my 200t (another Zama), still nothing. I was wondering what else I could try? In advance, I’m very grateful as always for your input! Thanks.

I presume they are pretty difficult to get hold of too?!

I cleaned up the original pot, bought a new piston (Meteor). I stupidly bought a different carb (recon) before finding out that it needed to be synced to the coil etc. I was unsure with how it would go (as I’m not particularly experienced) so I didn’t want to shell out for the original parts in case I ruined it. I’d heard excellent things about the Meteor pistons and so far it hasn’t disappointed! I’m hoping that once this issue is sorted, then I’ll be able to keep it running well, as the compression/acceleration etc is excellent!

Thanks! Is there any reason why it would work to just fit a new flywheel, presuming the crank etc is ok?

Cheers! It’s probably some idiot not tightening the nut enough...

Sheared, the key on the inside of the flywheel that first the groove on the crankshaft was in small shards when I removed the starter cover.

So I bought a 550xp from a chap last month. Started but wouldn’t run (ruined piston). Finally managed to get all the new parts etc and ran it. I absolutely loved it. Ran better than any of my other saws, and knocked spots of my 261 which is much newer and in better condition. I was using it to rip out a load of Leyland today when it gave a ‘pop’ and died! I feared the worst and quickly got it onto the bench. Absolutely no damage to pot/piston/crank etc. However I took off the starter cover, and the flywheel has sheared off from the crankshaft (not damaging it), and the part of the flywheel that fits in the groove on the crank (equivalent to the woodruff key on most) was in little bits. Has anyone had anything similar happen? Any ideas how this could happen? Freak occurance? Ive ordered a new flywheel, are there anything that I need to be aware of when fitting it? It’s my first Husky that I’ve worked on, and it’s brilliant, far more intuitive and well designed than all of my other Stihl saws.

Hi, I've sent you a PM. Cheers

Thanks all! Very helpful. I’ll let you know how it goes!!! Ive not honed a cylinder before, but the scoring doesn’t look too bad. move attached a couple of pics if anyone has any other pearls!

Evening. Picked up a non running 550xp for £100 last week with a view to it being my next saw project of this lockdown. Decent condition, no play in crank etc, however when I pulled the muffler off the piston was scored (the ring still moves, but it’s too bad to salvage). Ordered a Meteor piston to replace it. The exhaust is totally coked up, so I’m wondering what may have caused this. The spark arrestor is completely clean. I suppose my question is, when reassembling it, what are the pitfalls with Husky’s? As there’s no play in the crank I’ve not thought about replacing seals/bearings etc, and I wasn’t planning on splitting the crankcase. Is this a mistake. Anything else you’d replace as a matter of course as I’ve got it this far? Ive only had/used Stihl up till now. Any advice is greatly appreciated

Thank you! A chap I know locally had a pile of crankcases in a box (as you do!). So managed to get one for £20. Going to replace the bearings/seals etc and give it a new pot/piston too. So hopefully it should work out! Wish me luck...

Stripping a 200t that I got for (very) cheap, as spares or repair. Came across this crack in the crankcase. Question, is it worth salvaging? Rest of the saw is solid. Cheers

Thank you for that, very helpful. Was it Stihl roll/duro That you used?That you used?

I’m looking for a bar for an 064. Looking for recommendations or advice on lengths or brands. I’d like to go as big as possible/feasible (for a specific job) without being ridiculous. Many thanks.

Seems to be a lot of conflicting information on which boots are worthwhile to buy. Any advice on what to buy as a first pair of climbing boots would be greatly appreciated. Very used to wearing heavy boots with crampons when ice climbing, so size/weight aren't really considerations. I really like the Scafell's, but some of the reviews are a bit tepid. Scafell Lites and Meindls seem to get a better write up though...

So, I’ve managed to grab myself an 020t from around 2001 (that’s when it’s original manual said it was from). It’s in great nick. As good compression as my 261c (18 months old), starts and runs well, no play in the crankshaft, no wear on the cylinder/piston. Didn’t cost me too much either which was a bonus (I assumed I’d need to spend a bit on it). However there are three things I’d ask for some advice/wisdom on. 1) Chain turns while idling- I’m going to replace the clutch/springs, but is there anything else it might be? 2) Very smoky, chucking out a lot of white exhaust. Is this typically an older saw thing, or is there an easy resolution? 3) The is no chain catcher. Is this normal for the saw (I can’t see an attachment point, and there’s nothing broken off)? If it’s normal, would it be wise or possible to retrofit one? All advice very gratefully received!

Absolute legend!

Nothing specific. I’ve just been offered one (used) for a decent price. I think I’ll have a punt on it, obviously if the big stuff is ok. Just want the manual so that I can strip it in need be.

Does anybody have a service manual for an 020t (or failing that a 200t) that I might be able to pinch? I’d be most grateful. Thanks