Hello all, I'm new to this site and I'm looking for help and advice about an old husqvarna 50 I was given a while ago.

[dixonslad]

The identification numbers are all gone and I don't know what bar and chain to buy. I'd like it to be as long as possible for log chopping.
Any advice gratefully accepted

 

[singinwoodwackr]

The identification numbers are all gone and I don't know what bar and chain to buy. I'd like it to be as long as possible for log chopping.
Any advice gratefully accepted

50cc, 16, 18"

 

[dixonslad]

50cc, 16, 18"

50cc, 16, 18"

Don't really understand what you mean sorry?

Is 18" the longest bar I should use?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Don't really understand what you mean sorry?

Is 18" the longest bar I should use?

It is a small saw, 50 ccs, best bar is a 16 but it will pull an 18”
What kind of cutting are you planning to do?

 

[Seachaser]

Certain power saws usually only pull bars that are a certain length. They have a sweet spot. Longer bar needs more displacement.

 

[dixonslad]

It is a small saw, 50 ccs, best bar is a 16 but it will pull an 18”
What kind of cutting are you planning to do?

Ah ok cheers, I'll just be log chopping and not felling anything.

 

[dixonslad]

Certain power saws usually only pull bars that are a certain length. They have a sweet spot. Longer bar needs more displacement.

Ok cheers, that makes sense.

 

[ammoaddict]

18" .325 pitch 72 drivers in either .058 or .050 gauge. Oregon K095 mount bar.

 

[dixonslad]

18" .325 pitch 72 drivers in either .058 or .050 gauge. Oregon K095 mount bar.

Thanks very much for the help

 

[Exophysical]

I have a 55 which I think is pretty similar, and I run a 20" bar with 3/8 chain, mostly because I use that setup on other saws and I dont want to keep specific chains on hand just for the 55.

It works good enough for me as just a spare/ beater/ limbing saw, I have bigger saws if I need to cut bigger wood in any quantity. If you were routinely using it on bigger logs with the bar burried, the 18" .325 recipe is the way to go.

 

[ammoaddict]

I have a 55 which I think is pretty similar, and I run a 20" bar with 3/8 chain, mostly because I use that setup on other saws and I dont want to keep specific chains on hand just for the 55.

It works good enough for me as just a spare/ beater/ limbing saw, I have bigger saws if I need to cut bigger wood in any quantity. If you were routinely using it on bigger logs with the bar burried, the 18" .325 recipe is the way to go.

Yes, 50 51 55 same family. 55 replaced the 51. 51 replaced the 50. Some 55s came with 3/8, all 50 and 51s came with .325. They are very good saws. I like them a lot.

 

[Exophysical]

Yes, 50 51 55 same family. 55 replaced the 51. 51 replaced the 50. Some 55s came with 3/8, all 50 and 51s came with .325. They are very good saws. I like them a lot.

Not to hijack the thread, but you sound like the guy to ask... I got mine at a garage sale years ago, it runs strong and starts good. Whilst giving the muffler an extra "smile" recently I finally had a look and the piston and cylinder. I can see some minor scoring on the exhaust side of the piston skirt, and on the cylinder wall near the intake port.

Wondering if there is any benefit in trying to clean this up a bit, or if I should just keep running the saw?

I'm with you on liking the saw, my only other experience with small saws is with a 345 and a cheap Poulan, which are both horribly underpowered. The 55 is great.

 

[dixonslad]

I have a 55 which I think is pretty similar, and I run a 20" bar with 3/8 chain, mostly because I use that setup on other saws and I dont want to keep specific chains on hand just for the 55.

It works good enough for me as just a spare/ beater/ limbing saw, I have bigger saws if I need to cut bigger wood in any quantity. If you were routinely using it on bigger logs with the bar burried, the 18" .325 recipe is the way to go.

Many thanks for the advice, I think I'll go with the 18" cheers

 

[ammoaddict]

Not to hijack the thread, but you sound like the guy to ask... I got mine at a garage sale years ago, it runs strong and starts good. Whilst giving the muffler an extra "smile" recently I finally had a look and the piston and cylinder. I can see some minor scoring on the exhaust side of the piston skirt, and on the cylinder wall near the intake port.

Wondering if there is any benefit in trying to clean this up a bit, or if I should just keep running the saw?

I'm with you on liking the saw, my only other experience with small saws is with a 345 and a cheap Poulan, which are both horribly underpowered. The 55 is great.

As long as it's running good and has no air leaks, I would run it.

 

[Exophysical]

As long as it's running good and has no air leaks, I would run it.

Thanks, I checked for air leaks around the intake which I've heard these saws are bad for, but found no evidence of leakage. Thinking I'll probably start laying in some parts for it though, as I consider it one of my forever saws, and parts arent getting any cheaper.