Husqvarna 242

[Scandy14]

I found one of these saws in the "junk section" at a saw dealer. Does anybody know if parts are available, new and/or used? I don't know whats wrong with it, but it looks complete except the right side cover, but suspect the worse, piston/cylinder, bearings, etc. Also I would be interested to know what parts it might share with other Husky saws.

 

[spike60]

Parts are still available for the 242. That is a very special saw that many people wish they could get their hands on. Doesn't belong in the "junk" section!

 

[blis]

it indeed is a great saw, 15,000 rpm in a 42cc package... pretty lightweight and basicly it lasts forever (mine´s around ~17 years old and runnign strong)..

 

[belgian]

Hi Blis,

welcome to the forum.
nice to have another european on here !
the 242 is indeed a great saw. In europe, you can still get hold of part on ebay. can't comment though for the us.
roland

 

[SawTroll]

The 242xp was the peak of the 133-family (133se, 234se, 238se, 242se, 42, 42 special, 242xp and 246.

It was eventually replaced by the 346xp in 1999.

Hi Blis,

welcome to the forum.
nice to have another european on here !

roland

Ditto!

 

[spike60]

Hi Blis,

welcome to the forum.
nice to have another european on here !
the 242 is indeed a great saw. In europe, you can still get hold of part on ebay. can't comment though for the us.
roland

Roland;
All 242 parts are still available in the US. I just got some rewind springs for a guy who has 2 of them under the bench just sitting there neglected.

Husky has to be given high marks for keeping parts around quite a few years after a saw has been discontinued.

 

[Scandy14]

That's good to know that parts are still available. I think i will go ahead and pick that saw up. I can get it real cheap, less than $20.00. Hopefully I will get lucky and it's only a bad piston/cylinder. I do know the clutch is missing, and maybe a few other parts on that side. Sounds like a good project and a desirable saw.

 

[SawTroll]

.... Sounds like a good project and a desirable saw.

At least, it is a desirable model :rockn: - wish a had a good one.

Good luck!