Husky 257 help.

[TravisB]

Recently picked up a 257, had problems, everything runs great, im just missing the side cover. (brake/clutch cover.) Trying to track a used one down is harder than it seems.. anyone know what other models covers will work?

 

[nmurph]

A 261 and 262 for sure, and possibly a 254.

 

[marti384]

I think a 254, 261, or 262 would work.

Edit: nmurph just beat me to it.

 

[TravisB]

Awesome, that gives me searching to do. But the more models the better. I wish a 55 would fit, that stuffs cheap and plentiful.

 

[nmorton]

Check sawsalvage.com. I saw one on there last night.

 

[lmbrman]

Awesome, that gives me searching to do. But the more models the better. I wish a 55 would fit, that stuffs cheap and plentiful.

I think the 55 cover might work in a pinch if you cut some away from the upper left corner, think I have seen that done.

 

[upstateny]

Hey trav, if it comes that the 55/51 cover works I have a couple.

 

[TravisB]

Check sawsalvage.com. I saw one on there last night.

I actually bought one from there!!! It popped up when searching 262 for some reason. Good price too. Now for the pesky fuel leak. I assume the gas cap o ring is bad. I'll start there.

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[TravisB]

Hey trav, if it comes that the 55/51 cover works I have a couple.

I need wood to cut!

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[TravisB]

Here she is. All built up. Thanks to saw savage. And eBay haha. 20"bar. Rips pretty good. I'm going to cut up some wood around the house tomorrow. Pretty excited. Thanks for the help everyone!

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[nmorton]

Great job!!!! Looks good!!!! Keep in mind , when and if things go bad with motor, the 257 is an easy conversion to a 262. All you need is a good 262 or 261 cylinder, 3 to 4 262 or 261 intake parts, and a 262 piston. That will give you 1 more HP, according to mfg. specs. There are a couple good threads on here with more details. Happy cutting.

 

[lmbrman]

great saw, be safe-

 

[TravisB]

Thanks! Not my first saw, but my first big saw. And good tip on the 262! Defiantly be looking into that.

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[sbhooper]

You mean "definitely". I just sold the 257 that I have had since 1997 when I bought it. It was a great saw and cut a lot of wood, but I am running all Stihls now. It went to a good home.