Cooked Husky 55!

[Local # 17 T.T.]

Last summer, I went to use my 55 on a side-job and it sputtered / spat, then wouldn't start after that. I had been using 30:1 mixing ratio, instead of the recommended 50:1, on the advise of a co-worker that it would bring more rpms. Well after not being able to get it started, I took it in to a repair shop and they said the cylinder was scored and that the repairs would equal what the saw was worth. How complicated is that sort of repair to do your self? Any other suggestions? Thanks!


Mike

 

[HiOctane]

Very easy to replace if you are a bit mechanically inclined.Your oil ratio is not in cause.Be sure if you do it,install the piston with arrow facing exhaust,replace base gasket also.Be sure your intake rubber is installed properly.If your saw is in pretty good condition,its worth repairing it,because 55 is a good saw.

 

[THALL10326]

Last summer, I went to use my 55 on a side-job and it sputtered / spat, then wouldn't start after that. I had been using 30:1 mixing ratio, instead of the recommended 50:1, on the advise of a co-worker that it would bring more rpms. Well after not being able to get it started, I took it in to a repair shop and they said the cylinder was scored and that the repairs would equal what the saw was worth. How complicated is that sort of repair to do your self? Any other suggestions? Thanks!


Mike

You can do it. Cylinder/piston replacement isn't that hard if ya got alittle patience. Main thing with your saw is after you replace the cylinder/piston you need to make sure you have no air leaks and that your carb is within the rpm range of your saw. Something caused your other piston to fry and its not likely your 30:1 mix caused that. Something did though and whatever runined that one will also ruin your new one. Therefore once you get it back together check it for air leaks, over reving and make sure your carb is adjusted properly to aviod the same problem over again. As for you friend telling you a 30:1 mix will give you more rpms I don't know where he's getting that idea from. The carb settings control your rpms, not your mix ratio in the tank.

 

[Freakingstang]

I got a nice 55 from THALL that was cooked. (Thanks Tom) It is still one of my favorite saws. I have two of them, well, I gave one to My father, but I will still have to do the maintence on it.


The piston and cylinder replacement are very expensive. Depending on how bad the cylinder is scored, it may be fixed. You will still need a new piston.

The 30:1 ratio, didn't hurt it. IF anything, it kept it running as long as it did. Like the others said, find out what caused the lean condition, otherwise it will do it again. More than likely, the carb was too lean and caused the seizure/scored piston. But I would take it to a dealer, if you fix it, to have it pressure checked for leaks


-Steve