Need Husqvarna 298xp parts! Flywheel

[Jeff Husky]

Hi everyone I picked up a Husqvarna 298xp the other night. It was missing a few pieces but it runs pretty good. I’m having recoil issues. It has the plastic recoil cover and two pawl starter dogs. It’s hanging up when I pull it over. The flywheel is totally chewed up and damaged. It works but reliability is an issue. The stops for the pawls are gone so they are not held out of the way anymore. Anyone have a flywheel for sale? I’ll pay shipping of course. It’s part number 5018320 it’s the SEM one. Also looking for the felling dog that bolts on the clutch cover, one plastic chain guide and an oil cap. It’s a tall order PLEASE HELP!

 

[Conquistador3]

The 298XP was only made for less than two years. It was supposed to be a "lightweight" 2100 but the problems you are seeing with flywheel and starter (where they had shaved off some weight...) convinced Husqvarna to remove it from the lineup. That takes care of oil cap, chain guard etc: you can look for far more common 2100 parts and they will be a straight fit.

Anyway, I am pretty sure you can put a 2100 flyheel and starter on it, but the Husqvarna experts will be on the case shortly. I seem to remember the 2100 parts are not just far more durable but will also make the saw easier to start, but it seems like a century since I've last seen a 298XP.

 

[Jeff Husky]

It’s in pieces or I’d post a picture. I have been doing some reading on the site but I’m still unsure if I can use my same coil under the flywheel. What is this BOSH flywheel stuff? I’ve seen a couple of those on eBay. I know I need the aluminum recoil cover and guts and a matching flywheel. Does the 2100 recoil use that plastic spacer behind it? My 380cd is slightly different.