New member here.....need a little help

[Deep South]

Hey guys from South Louisiana! Seems like Stihl is king around here so I hope it's ok to post this LOL. I've owned a Husky 345 for about 10 years now and it's never let me down. Only used around my place occasionally. Last week I was driving down the road and saw an unmistakable orange case laying in the ditch so I had to turn around and check it out. Opened it up and whaddya know! A Husky 455 rancher! I felt bad taking it but at the same time I'm sure someone else would have picked it up if I didn't...Finally got around to checking it out today and found a fuel tube dry rotted and the chain brake was missing a little E-clip on the cam and won't work right. I swapped out the fuel return line from the bubble back to the tank and gassed it up. Also temporarily removed the brake for testing purposes while I tried to get it running. It fired on the first pull but would not do anything after turning the choke off. Finally figured out that the only way it will crank is with the throttle held at least half way. It will not idle. I adjusted the idle screw all the way in and nothing. I can keep it running by holding the throttle about 1/4 of the way. It runs up good and seems to have plenty of power. I don't know a ton about small engines but I'd like to learn with you guys help. Any help would be appreciated Thanks!

 

[Beetlejuice]

Hey guys from South Louisiana! Seems like Stihl is king around here so I hope it's ok to post this LOL. I've owned a Husky 345 for about 10 years now and it's never let me down. Only used around my place occasionally. Last week I was driving down the road and saw an unmistakable orange case laying in the ditch so I had to turn around and check it out. Opened it up and whaddya know! A Husky 455 rancher! I felt bad taking it but at the same time I'm sure someone else would have picked it up if I didn't...Finally got around to checking it out today and found a fuel tube dry rotted and the chain brake was missing a little E-clip on the cam and won't work right. I swapped out the fuel return line from the bubble back to the tank and gassed it up. Also temporarily removed the brake for testing purposes while I tried to get it running. It fired on the first pull but would not do anything after turning the choke off. Finally figured out that the only way it will crank is with the throttle held at least half way. It will not idle. I adjusted the idle screw all the way in and nothing. I can keep it running by holding the throttle about 1/4 of the way. It runs up good and seems to have plenty of power. I don't know a ton about small engines but I'd like to learn with you guys help. Any help would be appreciated Thanks!

Sure sounds like you picked up a saw with a leaky crankcase. Bad seal or something along that line..

 

[Deep South]

Thanks beetlejuice. Pull rope seems to have a good bit of resistance while pulling. Should I check compression? My father in law has a gauge...

 

[rupedoggy]

Turn that boy onto his back. See those four big screws. Move the gas tank aside a little this way or that and tighten those. Tell me if any were loose

 

[Brent Nowell]

Turn that boy onto his back. See those four big screws. Move the gas tank aside a little this way or that and tighten those. Tell me if any were loose

Good advice!

Pull the air filter and see if it runs properly

Have you played around with the L screw for the carb? Turn it all the way in, careful, go slow, when you feel resistance you want to stop and not reef on it. After that back it out only one complete turn.
Sadly I can’t remember the default turns for the idle screw but see if it starts and idles properly after this.

 

[ken morgan]

who cares..its free and you can learn on it...nothing better than that! since it was free, repalce all the fuel lines, and vacume/pressure test that critter. check all the bolts for tightness..and get back to us all.

 

[Deep South]

Thanks for the input guys! I’m out of town until Sunday then I’ll check it out and report back!


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[Deep South]

Update. I check the 4 screws that hold the cylinder and they were tight. Compression check - 157 psi I think that that’s good.

With that said , I think I kind of jumped the gun and overthought this a little bit. I adjusted the carb and idle screw back to where they were supposed to be and she fired up and ran like a top! I’m ecstatic!!! Thanks for the suggestion last and help.

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[Deep South]

The only thing that needs repair is the chain brake which is not a showstopper so I think I’m ok for now. Appreciate the help guys


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[Huskitoter]

It just so happens I was driving through SW LA last week and lost a 455 off my suv. Thanks for finding and holding it for me.

Good of you to post it on a public forum. Maybe the owner will pm you if they happen to be a member here and read this.

 

[Deep South]

LOL! Tell me what it looks like and it’s yours! Yeah I’d be glad to return it to it’s rightful owner but not sure how I could do it? I could maybe post a sign at the local store and just put something generic like “chainsaw found” and see what happens.


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[JimM]

LOL! Tell me what it looks like and it’s yours! Yeah I’d be glad to return it to it’s rightful owner but not sure how I could do it? I could maybe post a sign at the local store and just put something generic like “chainsaw found” and see what happens.


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Make the attempt. Someone may need that saw far more than you. It’s the right thing to do, as far as I’m concerned. If no one responds, enjoy your new saw.

 

[Buckinmoody]

40 years ago I was sheet metal apprentice and we were leaving the job site. There was a stake bed truck leaving site in front of us. One of the stake rails in the back was not put in and an orange case scooted off the end of the truck and bounced in front of us. We got out and it was a new Stihl saw....we called the company when we got back to the shop (no cell phones back then..lol) and asked the guy if he was missing a saw...no he says it's in the back of my truck....he goes out and comes back and says" damn it's gone....we said we have it come get it. That was a great learning lesson for a 23 year old kid starting out in life....try and find the owner it will make you feel great when you do

 

[Deep South]

I’m going to go ahead and post a sign at the local corner store. It gets a ton of traffic so I’ll give it a week and see what happens. I’m sure someone is missing their saw.
Can you guys help me with decoding the serial number? Just trying To see how old the saw is. Thanks

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[Beetlejuice]

I’m going to go ahead and post a sign at the local corner store. It gets a ton of traffic so I’ll give it a week and see what happens. I’m sure someone is missing their saw.
Can you guys help me with decoding the serial number? Just trying To see how old the saw is. Thanks

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I feel better already.

 

[Deep South]

Me too beetle juice. I’m glad I came to this site.
Looks like the saw was manufactured in Feb 2008 if I’m reading it correctly


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[Beetlejuice]

I spent couple years in southern Florida
And about a yr in Tallahassee, There is so much truth in the phrase, "southern hospitality"

 

[rupedoggy]

If you end up with the saw here is a new top for $10 if you need it.

 

[ken morgan]

first thing I would do is not say what type of saw it is nor its color, just say you found a saw and ask them to describe it to you. if they can its theirs...there are a lot of scumbags in the world who would lie their asses of in a heartbeat to defraud another...watch out for them.

 

[Deep South]

If you end up with the saw here is a new top for $10 if you need it.View attachment 659792

Thanks boss but the top is in good shape on it.


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