Husqvarna 261

[Burchie70]

Anyone own a 261 and is it worth this money and an hour ride ? He doesn’t say what’s wrong with the brake. Thanks

 

[holeycow]

Yes. It's a lesser 262. Meaning open port, lower powered saw. It should be a torquey little bugger. 150 bucks in good running order is a very fair price for that, imo. I haven't run one tho, so...

ps, the brake could be melted at the base. The side exhaust was known to do that..I still haven't made a better deflector for my 262 to eliminate that potential mess. Mine is perfect yet, but still it is a concern on these saws.

there's a really good video by afleetcommand and spike60 that describes the whole family of similar saws. That would be worthwhile for you to check out.

 

[Burchie70]

Thanks, I’m going to message the guy and tell him I’ll take it. I have a 266xp and I love that saw. I made a deflector for one of my saws, I’ll post a picture of it tomorrow if I don’t forget. Thanks again

 

[holeycow]

I think that 261 has a dished (not domed) piston that probably should never have happened, but it's a handy platform with lots of goodness overall.

 

[BuckthornBonnie]

The piston is dished, the clutch is two-shoe (versus three for the 262), but the cylinder is closed port and can accept an OEM or Meteor 262 piston.

Appropriately sized 6202 bearings, a solid case design, and a compact design make these saws desirable in any form (261/262).

 

[Burchie70]

Thanks guys

 

[svk]

Also if your clutch cover is part of the problem and you want a cheap fix you can buy a Chinese one from a 55 husky and modify the cover a bit.

 

[Burchie70]

Ok thanks svk I’m still waiting to hear back from the guy to see if it’s still available

 

[9050lx]

Grab that saw.I bought one and it runs very strong, yet I can't figure out the reason it doesn't oil.Pretty wild porting from a stock saw.

 

[Burchie70]

I messaged the guy this afternoon and told him I was on my way over to buy it which was an hour away from my house. When I got there he said someone just bought it and already left with it. I wasn’t very happy with him to say the least

 

[holeycow]

unfortunately, that's how some people behave. It seems that more and more people don't have any honour as time goes on..

there will be another saw come up..

 

[svk]

Sorry to hear. I know sellers are gunshy about promises but if a guy says he’s on his way at least give him till he the time he says he’ll be there.

 

[Burchie70]

I agree

 

[rupedoggy]

On the other hand his ad said "no holds"

 

[dstrick]

I have a Husqvarna 261 And a Stihl 462. I love both. I bought the 261 new in 1999. It wears a 24” bar and full comp chain with no issues. They are good saws.

Sorry about the lame buyer. If he acknowledged you when you said on the way then sold it before you got there, that’s really not ok.

 

[Totembear]

Theres a project 261 in the Tradin post

 

[Wood Doctor]

It may kick out a little more power than my classic anniversary 61. I still love this saw:

 

[dstrick]

Chips about to fly From my Husqvarna 261.