got me a husky 61 rancher. . old school. nice grab?

[woodbutcher80]

hey guys. i just picked up a used husky 61 rancher for 120$ . its the year with the metal crankcase.
the owner is shipping it from wisconsin, so ill get it next week.
he said the compression is 140lbs with a 16” bar. the bar is in good shape . it has a new gas filter, spark plug and was just tuned. he said it starts in a couple of pulls. if theres something wrong with it i can get rid of it within a week .

1. i know 150lbs is the going rate for compression. is 140 ok?

2. i definitely know this is an oldie but goodie. what year you think it is? what other saw models have interchangeable parts?

3. anything i need to know? for example, i heard newer style bars and chains are thinner and not made like this one. so if i need a new chain i should get the bar as well. interchangeable parts? carb adjustment screw settings? any other querks?

thanks guys. i cut a couple cords a year, and have gotten away with my old craftsman, but i figured ide play around with this.

i know it doesnt have a chain brake, and i will look to find one.

 

[SawTroll]

Somewhere between 1976 and 1984 - post the serial number.

 

[ericjeeper]

compression is a little low

It will run ok. just not like it would if it had 175-200 psi

 

[DMShaver]

I am in need of a muffler for the same saw. Anyone have one or know where to find one? Husky still manufactures the back half, but not the front.