Husqvarna 268

[Eric howes]

So my father gave me his husqvarna 268. It has always been a good running strong saw but now that it is mine i would like to modify it to get some more power out of it. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get more power from this saw. It is a later model 268 if that makes a difference. Also what other model saws will Interchange parts. Would a 272 top end work on the 268 or would I be better off with the 268 cylinder. Any info would be great. Thanks

 

[holeycow]

It is a good saw as is. One of the classic good saws. As is.

IMHO.

Play with somebody else’s saw. Not your Dads.

 

[holeycow]

Or there are several higher performance top ends that would fit.

Ha!

 

[Eric howes]

It is a good saw as is. One of the classic good saws. As is.

IMHO.

Play with somebody else’s saw. Not your Dads.

It is now my saw to do what I wish with and I want more out of it. I got it for free so anything I put into it will be what I'll have in the saw. Not looking to make a hot saw out of it just trying to improve whats there that's all

 

[cuinrearview]

There are so many cheap or free saws out there to get your hands on and mess with. Leave that one alone.

Just my opinion.

 

[holeycow]

Mine too.

 

[Eric howes]

If I was interested in leaving it stock I wouldn't have asked for advise. I appreciate your inputs but to me it's just a saw. A saw I want to improve slightly

 

[cuinrearview]

Good luck

 

[svk]

It is your saw, do what you want with it. If you end up blowing it up you can always rebuild it again and just replace the parts that are wrecked.

How much you want to put into it? If you want to do your own muffler mod and timing advance you can get additional performance out of it for not much $.

If you want to go all the way you can get a 272 piston and cylinder and send it to a builder.

FWIW I found a nice OE 272 cylinder for my 61/272 frankensaw for $35.

 

[ncfarmboy]

272 piston & cylinder is a performance upgrade. I would recommend OEM. 268 is a nice saw I had one may get it back if trade goes through. @fordf150 is dealer as is @spike60.
Shep

 

[Eric howes]

I like the idea of a 272 top end. Will that kind of build compete with a 372xp? I'm just looking for some good reliable performance.

 

[ncfarmboy]

Yes as far as reliable performance. 372 is noticeably faster. Diff is 272 dual closed port 372 quad closed port cyl.
Shep

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Now that depends on how you modify that 272 top end. Will it compete with a ported 372, depends. But now you also want reliable too.

 

[Eric howes]

I'm not talking about ported saws. Just talking about just stock for stock more or less. I'm sure my 268 could use a top end regardless so the way I look at it if I could upgrade to a 272 top end why not if I can do it cheap enough anyway. Is there any other things I can do to it for cheap besides a muffler mod?

 

[svk]

I'm not talking about ported saws. Just talking about just stock for stock more or less. I'm sure my 268 could use a top end regardless so the way I look at it if I could upgrade to a 272 top end why not if I can do it cheap enough anyway. Is there any other things I can do to it for cheap besides a muffler mod?

Muffler mod and also timing advance

I like the idea of a 272 top end. Will that kind of build compete with a 372xp? I'm just looking for some good reliable performance.

272 will always run behind a 372 given other variables are equal.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Base gasket delete, if you have squish clearance.

 

[Eric howes]

Not that I care if my saw is faster than a 372 or not I was just curious to know what to expect. Now what the deal with aftermarket 272 52mm cylinder kits. Are they worth messing with?

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Not that I care if my saw is faster than a 372 or not I was just curious to know what to expect. Now what the deal with aftermarket 272 52mm cylinder kits. Are they worth messing with?

Use oem, if you can.

 

[Eric howes]

With a brand new cylinder will the timing need to be set?

 

[hseII]

I'm not talking about ported saws. Just talking about just stock for stock more or less. I'm sure my 268 could use a top end regardless so the way I look at it if I could upgrade to a 272 top end why not if I can do it cheap enough anyway. Is there any other things I can do to it for cheap besides a muffler mod?

The difference between a 268 & a 272 is about 5cc: a well sharpened chain will get you more gains on that Saw.


I’d recommend muffler mod, timing advance, & Base gasket delete if it allows, & see what you have.

A little more manners when you ask for opinions will get you much further with this group.