husky 55 problems

[treeman48507]

I have always run stihls, but in the last couple years I've started running a couple of huskys also. Each of the 55's seem to nearly lock up at times . Neither start well and now won't start at all. they both have quality fuel, spark and commpression. Fuel lines and filters seem ok. Kinda lost here can anyone help?Thanks in advance Tim

 

[Chris J.]

Try the search feature here at AS.

You'll find a lot threads that address various problems with the Husky 55.

Chris

 

[Crofter]

We need more info about when they seem to lock up. Were they wet and frozen or overheated? Sounds like running lean or overheated and scored by not cleaning off insulating crud around cylinder.

 

[Tony Snyder]

Have you pulled the mufflers and looked at side of piston? That is pretty a easy thing to do on a Husky, then you can eliminate the scoring question ,or maybe just enough crud for possible stuck rings.

 

[treeman48507]

so far a stuck ring and limited scoring -thanks for the tips guys

 

[treeman48507]

ring broke now- going shopping any ideas?going to web site for info.To port or not to port? how about it guys - thanks in advance,Tim

 

[NeTree]

I've had 55 and 55r's for a long time; they've lasted me just fine.