Need stupid part for my Husqvarna 262, anyone?

[madrone]

I know, it's small, un-necessary and stupid. But when I got this 262 it was missing the little plastic flap on the bottom of the tank handle.
It's only found on the first few years they made this saw (90-92) and it seems like no one has the damn thing available (yes, checked ebay).

I don't even know why they put the thing there unless it's to stash your cigs,,,,or a candy bar, whatever.

Does anyone have one of these laying around? Please send me a PM if you could part with it (trade, $, etc)
-Mark

 

[nmurph]

Good luck finding one of those. I needed one and looked (begged) for several months bf a member sold me a NOS tank for $15.

 

[Metals406]

I know, it's small, un-necessary and stupid. But when I got this 262 it was missing the little plastic flap on the bottom of the tank handle.
It's only found on the first few years they made this saw (90-92) and it seems like no one has the damn thing available (yes, checked ebay).

I don't even know why they put the thing there unless it's to stash your cigs,,,,or a candy bar, whatever.

Does anyone have one of these laying around? Please send me a PM if you could part with it (trade, $, etc)
-Mark

Make one out of aluminum. :msp_smile:

 

[2rod511]

My 262 was missing a cover or plate that is located adjacent to the kill switch right beside the throttle handle I guess it fell out. The hole it left lead right to the carb. I have fixed it with a piece of plastic I cut to fit the hole. I have thought about buying another kill switch because it looks like a switch would fit the hole perfectly but have no idea where to find the part without buying a junk saw.

 

[SawTroll]

I have "heard" that compartment was for some electhronic device that never reached the production stage, and/or batteries for such a device. I have no evidence though...

 

[hanniedog]

Is it worth $90.00 to you? There is a complete tank listed for that price on Ebay. Found a second one for $28 with free shipping.

 

[hanniedog]

Just trying to help ya out M406. I have been looking for a chip deflector for my 262. Put in a bid today on a whole clutch cover.

 

[Jacob J.]

I would just fill that space with expanding spray foam, cut it and shape it after it cures, and paint it to suit.

 

[nmurph]

I would just fill that space with expanding spray foam, cut it and shape it after it cures, and paint it to suit.

That was my plan bf I stumbled on the NOS tank.

 

[Chris-PA]

I would just fill that space with expanding spray foam, cut it and shape it after it cures, and paint it to suit.

LOL - I was gonna say Bondo.

 

[naturelover]

did find out something about expanding foam, regular spray paint will eat at it after its cured.

 

[fearofpavement]

Look at it this way, your saw is a little bit lighter than the next guy's.

 

[jammin_with_j]

That space was meant for an electronic unit for the saw (possibly a pre auto-tune system?), if you pull up the 1991 IPL for the 262 look at the tank assembly page. It will have two part numbers at the top for the tank assembly. One having the signification of (M) and several of the part numbers have the (M) signification. If you go to the last page of the IPL it will have the (M) identified as (M)=Microprocessor, this leads me to believe it was some type of control system for the saw. AM I wrong in this? There is also a part number (M) listed for the carb model too, this would have been when the saw was using the HDA-87 carb.

 

[SawTroll]

That space was meant for an electronic unit for the saw (possibly a pre auto-tune system?), if you pull up the 1991 IPL for the 262 look at the tank assembly page. It will have two part numbers at the top for the tank assembly. One having the signification of (M) and several of the part numbers have the (M) signification. If you go to the last page of the IPL it will have the (M) identified as (M)=Microprocessor, this leads me to believe it was some type of control system for the saw. AM I wrong in this? There is also a part number (M) listed for the carb model too, this would have been when the saw was using the HDA-87 carb.

Yes, and the part number for the coil was different as well. I didn't find any reference to the (M) regarding the carb? It looks like the microprosessor was connected to the coil, and not to the carb.

The 1990 IPL show the same as the 1991 IPL.

Despite this, I have never heard any reference to a single XPM or XPMG version hitting the market though....

 

[madrone]

I think the "M" must be for Microsoft. They were thinking of installing a PC in there. The 262 was pretty high tech for it's time.
I personally would prefer a place to plug in my Ipod......

Joking aside, thanks for the suggestions like the spray foam and aluminum cover.
I might try to cut a piece of plastic to fit it.

Still hoping someone on this great site will come through for me with the right part!!!!!!:msp_blink:

 

[burnt03]

Is this it?

Chainsawr husqvarna 262, 261 chainsaw handle cover filler (snap type)

It says it's sold out but I've had good luck emailing them directly and asking them, been a few times where they just haven't had a chance to put them online yet.

Actually, looking through more, here's some that are in stock if it looks like they'll fit

http://store.chainsawr.com/products/husqvarna-51-254-261-chainsaw-trigger-handle-cover-set

 

[nmurph]

Those covers are for the grip. The piece that is needed is in the kickplate.

They really are hard to find.

 

[nmurph]

That thing is supposed to be a toolbox, ha!

I'm not clear on your post- if you have more than one of these covers, I would be interested in buying it.

 

[solo]

If you don't find one send me a pm, I think I have a busted tank with one on it, not for sure though.

 

[Jacob J.]

I'm not clear on your post- if you have more than one of these covers, I would be interested in buying it.

I'll check my junk pile and see if I have one.