Picked up a husqvarna 61 today (pics)

[Paragon Builder]

Duh. Forgot there is a husky and a stihl 460.
Just thinkin of my dads stihl.
Makes much more sense now!
[emoji106]

 

[LegDeLimber]

Keep us posted on how well it holds, if you don't mind.
I'm always curious sort of results thing like this give.

i've actually had surprising good results on the rubber mounts of my pb-620 blower
after doing a fussy cleanup and using Cyanoacrylate ("crazy glue").

 

[Paragon Builder]

Keep us posted on how well it holds, if you don't mind.
I'm always curious sort of results thing like this give.

i've actually had surprising good results on the rubber mounts of my pb-620 blower
after doing a fussy cleanup and using Cyanoacrylate ("crazy glue").

Will do!
Actually I mixed a small batch and just coated the surfaces and it seemed ok, I let it set for a day. Picked it up and gave it a good twist and it fell apart.[emoji20] So this time I mixed up the rest and filled the crevices and the surfaces, then put a little layer on top too. That's the picture I posted. Tonight will be 24 hours so I'll check it out then.

 

[Paragon Builder]

Checked it out last night and it seems strong. I was hoping to cut but it was raining. By the weekend I should be able to give it some use. Not sure if extra time is good for curing. It says 24 hours fully cured. I guess it can't hurt.

 

[joe25DA]

I'd forget that epoxy.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/221710522238?nav=SEARCH

 

[peter92]

Yeah i got a Husky 61, all orange, made 93 and was chasing an oil pump for it, dealer want $147 AU for one but picked up one from usa $20us and $37US postage to Australia, wish i could get parts cheaper here
Regards Peter

 

[Paragon Builder]

I'd forget that epoxy.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/221710522238?nav=SEARCH

I'll be tearing the saw down at some point and I'll replace it then. Just buying some time. Thanks for the link! They are cheap enough. [emoji106]

 

[Paragon Builder]

So results are in on that epoxy.

It didn't hold up. I think part of the reason is I should have scuffed up the plastic first because it obviously not solvent based. It just skinned over the plastic and can be peeled off.
So I tried something new I saw at the lumber yard.

Seems like pretty decent stuff. Really sticky while it's activating. I'm glad I wore gloves!
After it cured it felt really hard. But the last inch of the wrap wasn't quite secure do I wrapped it with some electrical tape.

 

[Paragon Builder]

Then I opened up the Exhaust a little and did some cutting.

So far the wrap is holding up after a few hours of cutting. And I gave it a workout too!
Time will tell...

 

[Paragon Builder]

One thing about this saw is if you pull to hard into the cut, not excessively either, it sets the brake. It has an adjustment but it doesn't seem to change anything.

 

[thumbilly]

By far my favorite saw.

 

[Paragon Builder]

By far my favorite saw.

What do you like about them? Are they stock?

 

[bigtuna]

I sold a husky 51 to a guy 3 or 4 days ago. Asked me if I'd be interested in buying a non running 61 told him if it's complete heck ya I'm interested. Got it for cheap, brought it home. Cleaned the carb, bought new fuel line. Fresh mix. Fired rifgt, weird thing it didn't have the kill switch, , so bought replacement drilled hole put a self tapper in. Runs awesome, and makes good power, so I put a new full chisel ,cuts great. . The only thing I don't like is my hand doesn't fit very well between the handle and chainbreak. Knuckles rub on the chainbreak. And it looks factory doesn't look bent at all. Love the 61. It cleaned up pretty good. I'll probably sell it. Good luck finding new tank or handle, there should be some out there.

 

[Paragon Builder]

Nice score! It looks like it's in much better shape than mine.

 

[thumbilly]

I sold a husky 51 to a guy 3 or 4 days ago. Asked me if I'd be interested in buying a non running 61 told him if it's complete heck ya I'm interested. Got it for cheap, brought it home. Cleaned the carb, bought new fuel line. Fresh mix. Fired rifgt, weird thing it didn't have the kill switch, , so bought replacement drilled hole put a self tapper in. Runs awesome, and makes good power, so I put a new full chisel ,cuts great. . The only thing I don't like is my hand doesn't fit very well between the handle and chainbreak. Knuckles rub on the chainbreak. And it looks factory doesn't look bent at all. Love the 61. It cleaned up pretty good. I'll probably sell it. Good luck finding new tank or handle, there should be some out there.View attachment 417331

The brake handle is definitely bent back it's supposed to be straight.

 

[thumbilly]

I sold a husky 51 to a guy 3 or 4 days ago. Asked me if I'd be interested in buying a non running 61 told him if it's complete heck ya I'm interested. Got it for cheap, brought it home. Cleaned the carb, bought new fuel line. Fresh mix. Fired rifgt, weird thing it didn't have the kill switch, , so bought replacement drilled hole put a self tapper in. Runs awesome, and makes good power, so I put a new full chisel ,cuts great. . The only thing I don't like is my hand doesn't fit very well between the handle and chainbreak. Knuckles rub on the chainbreak. And it looks factory doesn't look bent at all. Love the 61. It cleaned up pretty good. I'll probably sell it. Good luck finding new tank or handle, there should be some out there.View attachment 417331

The brake handle is definitely bent back it's supposed to be straight.

 

[thumbilly]

I sold a husky 51 to a guy 3 or 4 days ago. Asked me if I'd be interested in buying a non running 61 told him if it's complete heck ya I'm interested. Got it for cheap, brought it home. Cleaned the carb, bought new fuel line. Fresh mix. Fired rifgt, weird thing it didn't have the kill switch, , so bought replacement drilled hole put a self tapper in. Runs awesome, and makes good power, so I put a new full chisel ,cuts great. . The only thing I don't like is my hand doesn't fit very well between the handle and chainbreak. Knuckles rub on the chainbreak. And it looks factory doesn't look bent at all. Love the 61. It cleaned up pretty good. I'll probably sell it. Good luck finding new tank or handle, there should be some out there.View attachment 417331

The brake handle is definitely bent back it's supposed to be straight.

 

[thumbilly]

What do you like about them? Are they stock?

It's not speed or power or even weight. It's purely sentimental and cosmetic I love the way they look. The front one my dad bought new in '86 I grew up running that saw it was the first chainsaw I ran. They're reliable as the day is long too.

 

[nnero]

Hope you followed step 5 and really rubbed it good; to distribute the resin Hope this fix works in the short term, hopefully a good used handle will show up. Is the clutch spring starting to get weak? If it gets too worn, you wouldnt be able to adjust it as well. Maybe thats you issue. Nice pup, I always like seeing them

 

[Paragon Builder]

Oh I rubbed it real good![emoji13]
Not sure on the clutch spring. How would I check it?