Husqvarna 254xp or Husqvarna 55 closed port

[SawTroll]

I'm working on a 254xp that I got for dirt, serial number 1450444 ( is that a 2001?) what other saw parts interchange when it comes to clutch, oil pump, clutch cover etc?:msp_mellow:

Skippy is right, a 2001 saw would have read 01 4500444.

 

[kz1000]

I've had a lot of troubles getting into the site, so finally getting back to you. I added a 268 to the reset of those saws from the same source. The cover on it has a 300 year anniversary sticker on it. 1689 to 1989, I thought that it was pretty cool. I got some pictures of all the kids and here they are.:msp_smile: I sure am in need of some parts for them.

 

[kz1000]

Lost some of the pictures, try again.:msp_confused:

 

[SawTroll]

I've had a lot of troubles getting into the site, so finally getting back to you. I added a 268 to the reset of those saws from the same source. The cover on it has a 300 year anniversary sticker on it. 1689 to 1989, I thought that it was pretty cool. I got some pictures of all the kids and here they are.:msp_smile: I sure am in need of some parts for them.

Looks like the 268xp is from 1989 week 24, if I read the number tag right. That means the saw originally came with that sticker. They were on 1989 saws, and some very late 1988 ones.

PS: The starter cover is of course not original to a the saw.

 

[kz1000]

You got that from the serial number? If so you might finally end my debate on what the other saw with the bad tag is, I think that it's a 257, but the tag is messed up. 710061? looks like an H:msp_smile:

 

[spike60]

You got that from the serial number? If so you might finally end my debate on what the other saw with the bad tag is, I think that it's a 257, but the tag is messed up. 710061? looks like an H:msp_smile:

Which one are you unsure of? The saw pictured in Post #63 is a 254XP. You can get a glimpse of the cylinder, but the definitive item is the muffler. Definitely a 254 and not a 257.

 

[kz1000]

The muffler is why I thought that it was a 257, the 254 that I have with a good tag has a muffler that doesn't have the teeth, it also has a shaft driven oil pump. the one with the teeth in the muffler is clutch driven.:msp_confused:

 

[SawTroll]

Which one are you unsure of? The saw pictured in Post #63 is a 254XP. You can get a glimpse of the cylinder, but the definitive item is the muffler. Definitely a 254 and not a 257.

Looks like a 254xp to me as well, but 710061 is too few digits to make sense of.

I'd like a closeup picture of the number tag, even if it is messed up!

 

[SawTroll]

The muffler is why I thought that it was a 257, the 254 that I have with a good tag has a muffler that doesn't have the teeth, it also has a shaft driven oil pump. the one with the teeth in the muffler is clutch driven.:msp_confused:

There was several different versions/editions of the 254/254xp. The starter cover of the one in post #63 indicates that the saw is not older than 1994 - provided it is the original one.

 

[kz1000]

Man! This is the first time that I have been able to get on in days. I really appreciate all of the efforts that the admin. has gone thru to cure the problems.

I got the new bar and chain for the 268xp today and what a saw! I buried it in 16" pine and pulled on the dog without any affect on the saw speed. I'm not sure if it's a collector saw with the gold label or not, but really fun to run. I have the original clutch cover for it, but think that the wrap handle is off another saw. the adjuster for the chain brake is all of the way in and still sets off the brake if I sink the dog, only about an 1/8th of an inch from the handle to the adjuster nut.

 

[nk14zp]

I have had my 254xp for a long time. And it's going to stay that way!

 

[BigDee]

I have a 154SE 254SE, and a 254XP, and the only parts that don't interchange, are the the starter housing, and the starter pulley. The XP's pulley's have a longer "metal section" the part that catches the starter pawls due to the air injection. I found that out the hard way, but you can grind them down to make them work. This is also why the housing sticks out further. But the whole starter assembly will bolt up to a SE.

I would take the 254 over the 55 any day. My only gripe is Hyway, and Meteor don't make cylinders for them, so your choice is OEM $$$$$ or take a chance on chicom. On the plus side you can change the crank, and top end and turn then into 262's. Also a ported 154/254 will put a smile on face every time you run it. :chainsawguy:

TimBurr -- Please tell me how much precision is required to convert a 254 pulley for a 154, if you can. When I bolt up a starter assembly with the 254 pulley, I can feel it rocking on the axle, but barely. I'm thinking maybe a millimeter, maybe two, but I don't want to go too far. Any guidance? Thanks. Don

 

[Agrarian]

I stand humble before all of you! I thought I knew a thing or two about this saw family but the stuff you're bringing up is incredible.

 

[cheeves]

Have a closed port 55 and a friend has a 254. 254 is a better saw, but my cp 55 is very reliable! Use it for backup, and if I have it, never fail to come out of the woods with a load of wood!!