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While it's bittersweet to have inherited my Dad's saws nearly a year ago, every time I use them it's like he's still around. And that's a good thing. :)

It's this one I'm looking for, right? (p/n 537101102) https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71BiieANvoL._SL1500_.jpg Just wondering if I should do this one and others that might come in a kit?

I just picked up a Husky 359 for $160. It runs, but leaks significantly right away. I power-washed it to help find the leak. Pics below are after it ran for all of about two minutes. Do we think this fix will do the trick?

Holy cow, sharp chains matter! Finally got a chance yesterday to try out my "new" chain. Damn thing cut through oak like it was a balsa wood! Thanks Phil!

Well, I punted. I saw what "parts" chainsaws were going for on eBay, listed this one yesterday afternoon, and two hours later it was sold for $75. Then I promptly purchased a lightly used Husky 359 on eBay for $248 shipped. I'm happy with how this all played out. Although it would have...

Will a shot in from the exhaust port suffice, or should I disassemble and get a good pic of the piston once the cylinder is removed?

Okay, got it. One of these... https://www.amazon.com/Oregon-18720-7-Tooth-Small-Spline/dp/B000IBWVWG

Huh? Not sure I follow. As to the cause, I'm guessing it's had a lot of hard use and/or straight gasoline used and/or bad mixture. The piston is a little scored up. I can see that several of parts were replaced, so I suspect it's had a lot of hours on it overall.

I was sorta half looking for a second Husky, if only to have as a "hot standby" when I frag a chain and need to finish a job. A "parts only" 55 showed up on Craigslist, and it was mine shortly thereafter for $20. Compression is 30 psi, so clearly it needs a rebuild. I see 45 and 46mm kits...

Thanks for all you do Phil! Relative to the leading corners getting abraded, did that likely occur from the wood I was cutting or some sort of misalignment with the saw?

Funny enough, I temporarily "gave up" and sent the chain to Phil two days ago! In the mean time I've ordered a raker filing guide. I'll be sure to study the chain once I have it back from Phil and post some pics. Thanks for all the help.

Thanks for the suggestion. Now that I really need to take a big swing at this chain I am considering some sort of grinder. Did you also consider the Harbor Freight grinder?

I do already have one of those in addition to the hand-held Grandberg. I do struggle every time with setting up the Grandberg. Maybe it's not for someone like me who doesn't do this often enough.

Okay, back from vacation. I see y'all have continued to carry on without me! :) Any way, I've confirmed here's what I have: ArborPro 18" bar and chain combo with .325 pitch and .050 gauge chain (WoodlandPro), requiring a 3/16" round file.

Hmmm, I was going by an old post to figure out what I had since I couldn't right away find the box. Maybe I changed my mind. Need to research more.

Yes, 3/8". Thanks for the guidance. I'll setup the Grandberg with a new file and go to town, and only then I'll drop the rakers down with a gauge. I'll report back in a week or so with results. BTW, used to run to Mexico from SUCO for my long runs back in the early 80's. Invariably I'd have...

Granberg file guide. But now I understand that I could sharpen the cutter perfectly and if the rake is in the way it won't matter. Thanks for the offer to sharpen the chain. I might take you up on it, but I'll try sharpening it myself first so that I can learn.

Yes, I do know to flip the bar, but certainly not with EVERY chain sharpening. I will pick up a raker gauge.

Looking at this pic, it would appear that the raker should be about 2/3rds the height of the cutter. Is that a good eyeball value to shoot for if I'min the field? It appears that you've taken a couple angled passes at the raker after shortening it. Is that the "more correct" way to file...

Sorry for the delayed reply - I was expecting an e-mail notification when anyone replied - and that never showed up. Good thing I checked in here today regardless. I've attached a couple pics of my chain after yesterday's brief sawdust creation. Seeing as how I've never touched the rakers...