Inside the "Triple Nickel"

[blsnelling]

My shiny new Husky 555 arrived this afternoon. The most unusual part of this purchase, is that it's a 60cc saw. I'm not normally a fan of 60cc saws. I prefer to use either a 50 or a 70. However, I wanted to get my feet wet in this series of saws, as I've not yet messed with one. I went with the 555 over the 562 for several reasons.

1. Basically as strong as a 562 after mods.
2. All orange. No silver case and clutch cover with paint that almost rubs off.
3. Smaller and lighter.
4. $100 cheaper to boot!

After taking it out of the box, I really am surprised at just how small this saw is, definitely affirming my decision from that standpoint. It weighs a mere 12# 11.8oz.

I fueled it up, purged it, and it popped on the 2nd pull and started on the 3rd. After a few seconds of warm up, it was running nicely with good throttle response. I have no bar yet for it, so no more running details for now.

This saw is so similar to a 550XP that it's not even funny!

EL49 carb

Definitely not a high compression saw. This is after firing it up, warming it up good, and letting it cool.

Squarish?

TAKE SPECIAL NOTE HERE! Squish is MUCH tighter right on the very end. Miss that, and you might have a head smacker if tightening the squish!

 

[blsnelling]

I have a Tsumura Tough & Light bar ordered for it. It should be here early/mid next week. Until then, I have no 3/8 small mount Husky bar

This saw will be getting full modded. Stay tuned for more pics and vids.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Brad how do you think that this saw compares to a Husky 357XL? I am really curious because every 357XL owner that I know says that it is the only Husky that can match or beat a Stihl Ms361.

 

[bryanr2]

opcorn:

 

[sunfish]

Likely the smallest 60cc saw on the market. Looks nice, Brad!

Brad how do you think that this saw compares to a Husky 357XL? I am really curious because every 357XL owner that I know says that it is the only Husky that can match or beat a Stihl Ms361.

The previous model, 262xp was/is faster than a 357xp, as is the recent model, 562xp.
But my ported 357xp can whoop em all.

 

[Fire8]

Brad did you get the package

 

[Duane(Pa)]

How about a build thread minus the brand war drama? opcorn:

 

[bryanr2]

Likely the smallest 60cc saw on the market. Looks nice, Brad!


The previous model, 262xp was/is faster than a 357xp, as is the recent model, 562xp.
But my ported 357xp can whoop em all.

Im glad to see your given your 357 some love. I really really liked the ported 359s I had. Having ran a ported 562, 2 ported 359s with Walbro carbs, and a finger ported 262 w modded carb, the 262xp is the ultimate 60cc saw for me.

 

[old-cat]

Im glad to see your given your 357 some love. I really really liked the ported 359s I had. Having ran a ported 562, 2 ported 359s with Walbro carbs, and a finger ported 262 w modded carb, the 262xp is the ultimate 60cc saw for me.

THANK you Bryan, That's the info I've been wanting a loooong time!!

 

[Wood Doctor]

Sorry for the typo, guys. I hit the L instead of the P for the Husky 357XP. You are all very forgiving for vintage fingers at the keyboard. I was torn between a Husky 357XP and a Stihl MS361 about seven years ago. I tossed a coin and bought the 361. Every Husky owner told me that I needed my head examined. Every Stihl owner said that I done right. The rumbles continue...

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I need schooled on the crank stuffers. I think they are listed as differences between the 562/555 and 357/359. What is the theory/purpose of crank stuffers?

 

[blsnelling]

The fastest 60cc saw I previously built was a 359. I never had the opportunity to compare it to Nik's MS361, but it would have been close.

 

[blsnelling]

BTW, this thread won't be about "the fastest 60cc saw". I have no other 60cc saws to compare it to. That's not the goal of this thread.

 

[blsnelling]

I need schooled on the crank stuffers. I think they are listed as differences between the 562/555 and 357/359. What is the theory/purpose of crank stuffers?

I'm not an expert on this topic, but this is how I see it. Higher crankcase compression. Higher transfer velocity. In a stock saw, this equals better throttle response, higher revs, and more peak power. When it came to the 359 and 357...a port 359 certainly didn't miss them.

Feel free to correct me where I may be wrong.

 

[blsnelling]

Brad did you get the package

This one?

 

[KenJax Tree]

Sorry for the typo, guys. I hit the L instead of the P for the Husky 357XP. You are all very forgiving for vintage fingers at the keyboard. I was torn between a Husky 357XP and a Stihl MS361 about seven years ago. I tossed a coin and bought the 361. Every Husky owner told me that I needed my head examined. Every Stihl owner said that I done right. The rumbles continue...

I love my Husky's but i kept my 361.....so did Sawtoll.

 

[Fire8]

This one?

I was afraid that was going to happen is it ok that was the only box I could find

 

[blsnelling]

I was afraid that was going to happen is it ok that was the only box I could find

All's well that ends well. It's all here safe and sound

 

[SS Sniper]

Jeeze your picture quality sucks Brad...

 

[blsnelling]

Jeeze your picture quality sucks Brad...

I'll try to do better next time