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  1. pepsifreak28

    Husquvarna 281 alternative parts

    so 288 only or 281-288? how does the case get so tore up? I have seen logger saws beat to death a few times chain to loose? but on my own I don't see how it happens I have had broken chains and fall off bar or derail but not so violently to cause that much damage?
  2. pepsifreak28

    Husquvarna 281 alternative parts

    I have a husquvarna 281 I was wondering if there was any other husquvarna model parts that would fit or work? The crankcase on the chain side is tore up from chain rub. I could epoxy the scratches but I really don't like doing that if I can find an old parts saw...however the 281xp don't seam to...
  3. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    I wouldn’t consider a gb bar as pro but better than the oem bar that came with the saw IMO pro bars are hard like the oregon power match made of heavy hard steel box stores don't really sell pro bars but el-cheapo steel laminated or whatever there made from but shelling out money for a new bar...
  4. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    After mounting the gb bar it seams a bit longer than the stock bar It ran well with the vxl chains I got from fordf150 be sure to grease the tip before use as the ones I got had no grease in them at all it does make the saw slightly heavier
  5. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    The reason I wanted a pro bar is I actually use the wild thing for firewood and limbs/saplings saves wear and tear on my pro saws plus lighter but the bars and chain that come with theses saws are made of poor material I was constantly having the nose wear out or spreading/bearing failure even...
  6. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    I envy you Efisher26 says you have a echo 290evl or evil lol Id love to get an evl or solo that craftsman 3.7/roper saw is nice
  7. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    What kind of deal can you give me on 2 loops of 91vxl that would fit the gb bar and wild thang saw I'm also in the market for some 3/8 lgx chain for a husky running a 20 inch power match bar and maybe a 24 inch loop
  8. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    Do you have 3/8 low profile chain? I like the 91vxl chain for its long cutters and no anti kickback tie straps Let me know what you have
  9. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    I got my GB bars today but old chains wont fit I have never ordered per drive links I tried imputing 68 DL in on baileys site for the 91vxl chain but the charge is only 8 bucks? I wouldn't object to buying from someone on here I know many make loops on here the site says 68 DL for the bar does...
  10. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    Sorry about the run-on post I was using an on screen keyboard. The poulan I use has the muffler baffles taken out I have considered doing some porting on the saw but can't locate the porting thread for these saws. just a muffler mod they wake up quite a bit there was a way to raise the...
  11. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    I ordered a gb bar from them in the description its sounds like a pro bar hope my current chains will still fit the first 2 pictured that fordf150 posted looks good also do you have any numbers on those bars? there is a lot of people in my area with these poulan saws for firewood also the...
  12. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    The double guard 91 is similar to what came on it with the single rivet nose I run oregon power match bars and hold up well on my bigger saws I know stihl and husky make smaller tree climbing pro saws that use a more durable bar at least I would think they would be more durable Woodland pro...
  13. pepsifreak28

    Pro bars on homeowner saw

    I have 2 of those poulan home owner saws wild thing and poulan pro I use them as limb/firewood saws and real tired of consumer crap bars im looking for a "real" "pro" bar that will fit some moding is ok I have used the oregon and baileys bar selector it comes up with a similar bar that came with...
  14. pepsifreak28

    Want to Buy 272xp intake block

    I have a 266 xp with a bad cyl and piston I'm doing the conversion from 266 to the 272 top end from research It's my understanding I will need a different cyl to carb adapter block and the screws required to mount however I can't find the bolts and intake together also will need a decompression...
  15. pepsifreak28

    wanted:Top handle for husky 576xp saw

    I'm looking for a top handle for a husqvarna 576xp auto tune saw non heated handle or if anyone could tell me an alternative that would fit it.
  16. pepsifreak28

    husky 266 xp plastic parts

    my top cover I think I can salvage it its only busted near the air cleaner I'm thinking either duct tape or glueing the chunk/cracks any good tips as far as glue goes?
  17. pepsifreak28

    husky 266 xp plastic parts

    New feature on saws alarm systems. Allthough I haven't ran over a green saw yet I guess when your on the big tractor and your pulling and tugging on a nice log you get visions of being on one of those multiengine monster pulling tractors and you dont hear your saw falling off... I guess i will...
  18. pepsifreak28

    husky 266 xp plastic parts

    Lol I know husky couldn't paint there saws anymore orange for me I guess its better than letting a tree fall on them.
  19. pepsifreak28

    husky 266 xp plastic parts

    Looking for husky 266 xp plastic parts I ran over my saw again! investing in bungee cords Need gas tank mainly might be able to salvage the others but I would like to make a more reliable saw I believe I have an older 266 it has the 2 piece coil
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