$50 husky 480CD MINE !!

[roncoinc]

yup,CL ad,from original owner..never did anything to it except run it..said had idling problems and it does..lo speed jet dont do much at all,,i think the smoke and the wet plug gives me a clue ?? dont seem like an air leak,he said it comes out of it sometimes and runs fine..turned saw over and over and no change in speed..idle screw does need to be two+turns out..
cleaning it now then will check out the carb..check metering diaphram..
i do need the chainbrake setup,he broke it and took it all off.
175 lbs compression..

 

[Evan]

dude that things very cool and sounds like a beast. how big is a 480?

 

[roncoinc]

dude that things very cool and sounds like a beast. how big is a 480?

77CC weighs in at 20 lbs.w/b&C and no fluids.

 

[Cliff R]

Great find! I bought mine new in 1980, same year I got married. Still have the wife and the saw!

Had mine out last weekend with the 24" bar buried in a 36" Beech log and it never grumbled once. Those saws are taunted as being heavy with marginal power, but they are plenty of saw for a 24" bar in hardwoods.

I don't use mine much these days, as we cut mostly tops left over from logging operations, but I look forward to the times we do get to use it. It has never had the first part replaced on it other than bars, chains and drive sprockets. Still has the original fuel line and carburetor parts as well.

I did have the tank vent plug up once, and had to braze the linkage to the end of the throttle shaft about 10 years ago, no other issues anyplace, and it has a LOT of hours on it.

Good luck with the chain brake. I've been looking for one for years and when you do find one they bring a LOT of money......Cliff

 

[roncoinc]

Great find! I bought mine new in 1980, same year I got married. Still have the wife and the saw!

Had mine out last weekend with the 24" bar buried in a 36" Beech log and it never grumbled once. Those saws are taunted as being heavy with marginal power, but they are plenty of saw for a 24" bar in hardwoods.

I don't use mine much these days, as we cut mostly tops left over from logging operations, but I look forward to the times we do get to use it. It has never had the first part replaced on it other than bars, chains and drive sprockets. Still has the original fuel line and carburetor parts as well.

I did have the tank vent plug up once, and had to braze the linkage to the end of the throttle shaft about 10 years ago, no other issues anyplace, and it has a LOT of hours on it.

Good luck with the chain brake. I've been looking for one for years and when you do find one they bring a LOT of money......Cliff

encouraging and discouraging stuff there Cliff..
can they be worked on to get some more out of them ??
tnx..

 

[Cliff R]

Drop it back to an 18" or 20" bar and it's a really strong runner. They will handle a 24" bar just fine, but don't be in a big hurry in old logs that are hard as stone with the bar buried.

I don't use mine much simply because of the weight vs the speed.

When you own several fast 50-55cc saws and a 262XP and 268XP, why would you drag out the 20lb 480CD for cutting up tops?

Bottom line, it's as heavy as a 2100CD with 2/3rds the power, but still a very well made saw, tough as nails and dead solid reliable in long term service......Cliff

 

[roncoinc]

Looking at the muffler it looks pretty restricted for that size motor..
anybody tried modding one ?
can anything be done to the cylinder ?
ANYway to get it to behave like a 77CC saw should ??
tnx

 

[Cliff R]

The mufflers are not very restrictive, if at all for the size of the engine.

Really not much need to modify them, they make acceptable power for the size in CC of the engine.

It's just a mid-sized engine sitting in a full size chassis, so you have the weight to go with it......Cliff

 

[AKDriveSprocket]

I think the 480 has a odd ball bar mount so if you find a good bar for it, you better jump on it.

 

[vw_motorsports]

Congrats.........I saw that ad...too far to drive for me...CL nh correct?

 

[roncoinc]

Congrats.........I saw that ad...too far to drive for me...CL nh correct?

Yes,,NH.

AKDriveSprocket I think the 480 has a odd ball bar mount so if you find a good bar for it, you better jump on it.

didnt thonk an 01 mount pattern was that rare..

 

[Modifiedmark]

Nice find there Ron, that's for sure. Looks like its in great shape also.

Sounds like you better start stocking up on those Tillitson HS kits the way you have been going lately.

That is a nice saw, and your right , it uses a regular D009 big Husky mount bar.

I don't think that it is all that heavy for its 77cc size, but I did think that my 1100 was fairly light for its size so I guess its all in how you look at it.

 

[robfromaz1977]

yup,CL ad,from original owner..never did anything to it except run it..said had idling problems and it does..lo speed jet dont do much at all,,i think the smoke and the wet plug gives me a clue ?? dont seem like an air leak,he said it comes out of it sometimes and runs fine..turned saw over and over and no change in speed..idle screw does need to be two+turns out..
cleaning it now then will check out the carb..check metering diaphram..
i do need the chainbrake setup,he broke it and took it all off.
175 lbs compression..

Wow this brings back some memories. My old man still has his 480. It was the first saw I ever put into a piece of wood many years ago. Thanks for sharing and congrats on a great saw.

 

[hoss]

I just picked up a husky 77 on ebay myself for $54.00 shipped that needs a new top end. I also picked up a top end and some other pieces for the rebuild.I think that the 77 and 480 use the same top end. How do the 480 and 77 compare for weight? I always thought the 65 and 77 were good lookin saws. So are you guys sayin that the 480 is slow for it's size engine or just heavy?

 

[Modifiedmark]

I just picked up a husky 77 on ebay myself for $54.00 shipped that needs a new top end. I also picked up a top end and some other pieces for the rebuild.I think that the 77 and 480 use the same top end. How do the 480 and 77 compare for weight? I always thought the 65 and 77 were good lookin saws. So are you guys sayin that the 480 is slow for it's size engine or just heavy?

Hoss, I have a 77 and never thought about the top ends being the same but a quick look at some IPLs of the same years confirms what you say that they do indeed share the same top end.

I think the 77 will be a little lighter then the 480 but I have never held a 480 in my hands just comparing it to my 1100 which should be close to the 480 since there more a like.

Cliffs the only one I heard here saying that the 480 is heavy and comparing it to a 2100 I guess it is. But like I say I don't think there all that bad for 77cc compared to some.

If you need IPLs for your 77 pm me your email and I'll send em to you.

 

[AKDriveSprocket]

Your right about the bar mount. I don`t know why I thought the 01 mount was so different or odd.

 

[nanuk]

any way to BB it?

are there any other top ends that fit?

would the 77/480 top end fit onto the 65L?

 

[Cliff R]

I saw a P/C advertised on Ebay recently listing it for the 180/280/380/480 saws. I've never replaced one on any of those models, so never researched as to whether they fit or not?

"So are you guys sayin that the 480 is slow for it's size engine or just heavy?"

It's anything but slow or lacking for power for 77cc, it's just a heavy chassis being an older design. Therefore the power to weight ratio will not be nearly as good as a 372XP, for example.

According to the specs, 4.6HP @ 8500rpm's, and right at 20lbs, they are no lightweight. My 262XP is rated at 4.8hp (13,500rpm's no load) and only weighs around 15lbs. Those numbers don't show torque production, but do show the ability to get work done. Although the 262XP is faster everyplace, it will not hold a candle to the 480CD with a 24" bar buried in a rock hard old Oak log with me "leaning" on it.

I've never seen or heard of anyone porting them, but would imagine they would respond well.

In any case, considering the service life I've got from mine, and never having to replace any parts, it's been a great saw for us. Every single time I run it these days, I keep wondering how it keeps going, but it surprises me and runs as good now as the day it was purchased......Cliff

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

I saw a P/C advertised on Ebay recently listing it for the 180/280/380/480 saws. I've never replaced one on any of those models, so never researched as to whether they fit or not?

"So are you guys sayin that the 480 is slow for it's size engine or just heavy?"

It's anything but slow or lacking for power for 77cc, it's just a heavy chassis being an older design. Therefore the power to weight ratio will not be nearly as good as a 372XP, for example.

According to the specs, 4.6HP @ 8500rpm's, and right at 20lbs, they are no lightweight. My 262XP is rated at 4.8hp (13,500rpm's no load) and only weighs around 15lbs. Those numbers don't show torque production, but do show the ability to get work done. Although the 262XP is faster everyplace, it will not hold a candle to the 480CD with a 24" bar buried in a rock hard old Oak log with me "leaning" on it.

I've never seen or heard of anyone porting them, but would imagine they would respond well.

In any case, considering the service life I've got from mine, and never having to replace any parts, it's been a great saw for us. Every single time I run it these days, I keep wondering how it keeps going, but it surprises me and runs as good now as the day it was purchased......Cliff

Man those huskies sure are heavy for the amount of power they have. My poulan 245A is 74cc weighing in at 13lbs. It also laughs at a 24'' bar and is a 1980 chainsaw. And your 4.8 HP 262 is heavier than my 6.0 HP (before the MM) MS460 weighing in at 14.6lbs. Just going off of your #'s here Cliff. If they were my #'s I sure would'nt be too proud of them.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Man those huskies sure are heavy for the amount of power they have. My poulan 245A is 74cc weighing in at 13lbs. It also laughs at a 24'' bar and is a 1980 chainsaw. And your 4.8 HP 262 is heavier than my 6.0 HP (before the MM) MS460 weighing in at 14.6lbs. Just going off of your #'s here Cliff. If they were my #'s I sure would'nt be too proud of them.

His #'s are not correct, I'm sure my 262 isnt 15lbs.