This is looking awesome so far!The next step in this process is to see what you are working with. So, I poured myself a hot cup of coffee and got an early start.
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The first thing I do is pull the muffler and have a look. This one was crispy as I already knew.
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Next, I investigate the intake track as I disassemble. I am looking over the fuel line, impulse line (if it exists), intake boot, etc. I am looking for holes, thin spots from abrasion and wear, loose connections, etc. This intake plate/baffle pictured below is the Achilles Heel of the Husqvarna 50/51/55. To be honest, it sucks. It is cheaply constructed and could have been improved substantially by the simple addition of threaded brass inserts by the Swedes. The problem is the plastic strips out in the carb mounting holes. If you know how to set a plastic fastener (insert fastener, turn CCW until fastener falls into threads, then tighten), it lasts longer, but will still ultimately fail. Instead, they did nothing, filling their pockets with countless dollars for new parts - at the very least, new intake plates. But pistons, cylinders and entire saws after failed threads result in air leaks causing failure. Just like the plastic intake boot clamp on the 34x/35x series of saws. Husqvarna ought to be ashamed.
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If your eyes are good, you can see that the right hole looks funky. The threads are stripped, this saw had an air leak. At this point I do a pressure/vacuum test. It is easy to do with simple tools. While block-off plates are nice, you just don't need them. I use flat rubber that covers the spoke nipples on the inside of bike wheels. I punch 2 holes for the carb studs and exhaust studs. I use the carb and muffler to hold them on tight. I remove the plug and use an adapter from a compression tester to apply pressure and vacuum through the plug hole. Crank seals get talked about often, however I have found they are rarely a problem.
This is looking awesome so far!
I have some more of these kits coming within the next 2 weeks....
Poge,Seem to be a pretty popular item these days.
Aside from the timing numbers, I'm also very interested in the squish numbers (minus base gasket) reported here.
Good to see the attention given to these kits and I'll certainly be following this thread along with the several others focusing on the subject.
Well said Joey
Nah, looks like my first girlfriend.four paws + wood =![]()
and why did you go out with her ----- beaver!Nah, looks like my first girlfriend.
Well said Joey
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