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Husqvarna 268xp - just a couple questions...
Just picked up a fairly mint early model 268xp. I've pretty much read every thread on this board and/or the internet about these models, and the similar 272xp. What a brilliantly simple machine. I didn't know too much about 2 stroke until I put some time into this chainsaw last night and how it works. I managed to get it close to mostly torn down, completely cleaned up with 23 years of saw dust and bar oil, compression test done, and back together in about 2 years. I now know how a chainsaw works..
- Here is the serial number. What year is this, '89 or 1990 is my guess? It has the old style side cover, but the 1989 and later plastic chain brake instead of the metal one.
- My guess is with ethanol (there was fuel in there) that carb gumming would be a big deal. Should I proactively pull the carb and clean it? Seems to run OK right now but I haven't cut more than a couple tree branches with it.
- I did a compression test. Came in at just over 130 psi according to my crappy but fairly new Pep Boys compression tester. I trust it though but maybe I'll recheck on another of my gauges lying around. Is 130 low enough to warrant a rebuild? I know this is a well discussed but which kit, Meteor? I'll update to the 52mm piston kit at this time as well.
- Here are pics. I bought it from the original owner, it has the original bar and has only had 1 chain and shows little wear and tear on the plastics. I'll be using it for occasional firewood and things like that but not every day use... But I want it to last a long long time and I'll pull the gas, run it dry for storage and down time. I'd like to have this thing another 20 years if possible as these late 80s / early 90s Husqvarnas hold a spot in my heart (dad nearly identical one while I was growing up in the 80s and 90s). I also like how simple it is and that it's a pre EPA era unless the EPA changes don't add too much difference.
- Pics, if it helps...
Husqvarna 268xp / 272xp - andreshoumatoff's Photos
Filter looks pretty clean...
Bosch plug - that's gotta go..
Cleaned up a little...
Girls of Stihl watching closely so I had to make sure the Husqvarna was in nice shape.
Bare min is a new bar, 18" and chain. And then that plug.
Perhaps the new piston kit. and maybe a carb overhaul. Curious on folks' thoughts on these. I don't mind putting upto $150-$200 into this saw to make it totally solid...
thanks
And just FYI for anyone finding this thread on this 268xp model through a search, here are two of the better threads I've found on the 268xp..
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/100071.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/193905.htm
The second one is great with info on the 272xp as well. they are basically the same with a slightly larger piston and different stickers. All other parts are interchangeable...
Just picked up a fairly mint early model 268xp. I've pretty much read every thread on this board and/or the internet about these models, and the similar 272xp. What a brilliantly simple machine. I didn't know too much about 2 stroke until I put some time into this chainsaw last night and how it works. I managed to get it close to mostly torn down, completely cleaned up with 23 years of saw dust and bar oil, compression test done, and back together in about 2 years. I now know how a chainsaw works..
- Here is the serial number. What year is this, '89 or 1990 is my guess? It has the old style side cover, but the 1989 and later plastic chain brake instead of the metal one.
- My guess is with ethanol (there was fuel in there) that carb gumming would be a big deal. Should I proactively pull the carb and clean it? Seems to run OK right now but I haven't cut more than a couple tree branches with it.
- I did a compression test. Came in at just over 130 psi according to my crappy but fairly new Pep Boys compression tester. I trust it though but maybe I'll recheck on another of my gauges lying around. Is 130 low enough to warrant a rebuild? I know this is a well discussed but which kit, Meteor? I'll update to the 52mm piston kit at this time as well.
- Here are pics. I bought it from the original owner, it has the original bar and has only had 1 chain and shows little wear and tear on the plastics. I'll be using it for occasional firewood and things like that but not every day use... But I want it to last a long long time and I'll pull the gas, run it dry for storage and down time. I'd like to have this thing another 20 years if possible as these late 80s / early 90s Husqvarnas hold a spot in my heart (dad nearly identical one while I was growing up in the 80s and 90s). I also like how simple it is and that it's a pre EPA era unless the EPA changes don't add too much difference.
- Pics, if it helps...
Husqvarna 268xp / 272xp - andreshoumatoff's Photos
Filter looks pretty clean...
Bosch plug - that's gotta go..
Cleaned up a little...
Girls of Stihl watching closely so I had to make sure the Husqvarna was in nice shape.
Bare min is a new bar, 18" and chain. And then that plug.
Perhaps the new piston kit. and maybe a carb overhaul. Curious on folks' thoughts on these. I don't mind putting upto $150-$200 into this saw to make it totally solid...
thanks
And just FYI for anyone finding this thread on this 268xp model through a search, here are two of the better threads I've found on the 268xp..
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/100071.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/193905.htm
The second one is great with info on the 272xp as well. they are basically the same with a slightly larger piston and different stickers. All other parts are interchangeable...
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