Husky 181SE mystery apperance

[AUSSIE1]

I was changing over the Simex's on the ute and picked up one of the mud terains and noticed this 181SE was sitting behind it.
Someone has dropped it off, but don't know who.

It's had a very minor seize on the exhaust side but the cyl is in awesome condition and the piston will clean up fine. I haven't checked the clearance with the thin rings as yet.
She has had a little moisture in there as there is slight evidence of rust on the bells so a split is in order. I don't know how long it has been sitting there.
It needs a top cover and a brake lever for external parts.
I assume things like gaskets would be non existent. Seals?

Any info at all on this model would be greatly appreciated, even mods.

Ta.

 

[Jacob J.]

Most parts are still available for 181/281/288 and there's a lot of aftermarket stuff too. I expect that you'll make this into a big-bore hotrod.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Most parts are still available for 181/281/288 and there's a lot of aftermarket stuff too. I expect that you'll make this into a big-bore hotrod.

Yes Jacob, there's a good chance of that.

How rare are the OEM barrels/pistons/rings?
Are they worth storing on the shelf?

 

[Jacob J.]

They're pretty common. Used 181/281 barrels rarely go over $30 here on e-bay. Aftermarket mufflers are available for $25-30. Top covers and other exterior parts are cheap. Those saws are as common as cow snot. The good thing about them is that the design lends itself to all sorts of modification.

 

[AUSSIE1]

They're pretty common. Used 181/281 barrels rarely go over $30 here on e-bay. Aftermarket mufflers are available for $25-30. Top covers and other exterior parts are cheap. Those saws are as common as cow snot. The good thing about them is that the design lends itself to all sorts of modification.

Thanks for that Jacob.

 

[jockeydeuce]

They're pretty common. Used 181/281 barrels rarely go over $30 here on e-bay. Aftermarket mufflers are available for $25-30. Top covers and other exterior parts are cheap. Those saws are as common as cow snot. The good thing about them is that the design lends itself to all sorts of modification.

I love that series of Husky. I don't know what the total year span is for the 181, 281 & 288, but almost everything interchanges for the whole build span.

I grab every one I can get my hands on!

 

[AUSSIE1]

I love that series of Husky. I don't know what the total year span is for the 181, 281 & 288, but almost everything interchanges for the whole build span.

I grab every one I can get my hands on!

It's interesting to see it's physically the same size as the 371/2 (don't now about the weight) with the potential to be an 88cc saw and runs the same crank as a 394.

 

[jockeydeuce]

It's interesting to see it's physically the same size as the 371/2 (don't now about the weight) with the potential to be a 88cc saw and runs the same crank as a 394.

Even as an 81cc saw, you'll be impressed!!:greenchainsaw:

 

[AUSSIE1]

Even as an 81cc saw, you'll be impressed!!:greenchainsaw:

Thanks mate............ but I'm seriously thinking about 88cc... Hmmmmmm...

Trying to split the cases ATM..... grrrrr....

 

[Jacob J.]

Al, if you go with a 288 cylinder then I can recommend an 066 piston.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Al, if you go with a 288 cylinder then I can recommend an 066 piston.

Jacob your a champion.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Splitting the cases turned out not so bad.
A few bolts with long nuts to spread the cases worked a treat.

 

[AUSSIE1]

88cc barrel kit and 066 piston ordered from Baileys.

 

[056kid]

Well that is a nice find!

I also love this series of husky. To me, they are unbelievably light for their displacements. Extremely well designed to boot. Pop off the hood & everything is right there, in line, from carb to muffler.

If the EPA gets shut down one day by some rare chance, I am going to write husqvarna & stihl and recommend that they bring back the 288 & the 064.
Actually, Id would be better if we had all the old ones in production again! shiny 2100s & 066s, O-ya

 

[tdi-rick]

Unbelievable score Al. Someone obviously likes you

 

[parrisw]

Looking forward to this one Al.

Will

 

[AUSSIE1]

Well that is a nice find!

I also love this series of husky. To me, they are unbelievably light for their displacements. Extremely well designed to boot. Pop off the hood & everything is right there, in line, from carb to muffler.

If the EPA gets shut down one day by some rare chance, I am going to write husqvarna & stihl and recommend that they bring back the 288 & the 064.
Actually, Id would be better if we had all the old ones in production again! shiny 2100s & 066s, O-ya

I've never seen one in the flesh. This thing is the same size as the 372 and they use a 394 crank. Go figure!

 

[AUSSIE1]

Unbelievable score Al. Someone obviously likes you

No idea where it came from Rick, but I'm goin to claim it, lol.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Looking forward to this one Al.

Will

Yeah so am I Will.

The only one not too keen is my lovely wife.

This saw can be the one to roll around in the back of the ute.

066/660 piston and a mild port will do.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Parts washed, ready for some bearings and seals which I'll get in the morning, then a long wait for the Bailey's parts.