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  1. J

    How can you tell if it’s a “Special”

    I have a Husqvarna 42. I heard that it was a Special when I got it. But the sticker is missing on the recoil. Did the top cover say 42 Special as well? Or is there a way of telling by the Serial number? The service manual doesn’t really give much difference in the parts.
    • joeforjc
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    • husqvarna 42 husqvarna 42 special
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    • Forum: Chainsaw
  2. Joshua Tabora

    Cylinder liner failure?

    I'm in the process of cleaning up a Husqvarna 42 special that had a blown top end with muriatic acid, and the aluminum transfer is coming off just fine. While I was wiping the aluminum slurry off, I noticed slight delaminations in the lining around what I think are the transger ports. Will this...
    • Joshua Tabora
    • Thread
    • cylinder problems cylinder wear husqvarna 42 special
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Chainsaw
  3. Joshua Tabora

    Husqvarna 42 Special Parts Saw Value

    There's a posting on FB marketplace near me for a Husqvarna 42 Special, with no compression. I'm assuming the top end is blown, and a prior thread left the interchangeability of the 42 special/242 top end parts unclear. The seller wants $100, but the ad has been up for weeks so I'm going to...
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