Husqvarna 162, 2x 266, 268 Frankensaw Project

[briantutt]

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Got my knock off muffler today. Came in a Farmertec branded bag like the bar nuts did. Pipe is smaller than I imagined it would be. Don't you want a cross section area bigger than exhaust port in the cylinder? There is no baffle plate or anything inside.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

Now I will pipe the 162 and 266 mufflers in similar fashion using 1/2 electrical conduit or this chunk of closet maid clothes hanger pipe which is slightly larger.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

Does anyone know of a good thread on the muffler pipe addition?

Brian

 

[sixcylinder1]

Brian, I had bought a few of these FarmerTec mufflers. On one, I put another port on the other side making it a dual port- Performs well and sounds good - HERES SOME PICS -

 

[briantutt]

Brian, I had bought a few of these FarmerTec mufflers. On one, I put another port on the other side making it a dual port- Performs well and sounds good - HERES SOME PICS -

How did you get it open? I see you have the muffler in half.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

Got the mufflers piped today. My brazing doesn't look that great but once I paint them it will look good enough.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

Looking better now!

Brian

 

[SawTroll]

Here is another thread, about some of the same topics (mainly the cranks): http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husky-266-crank.296561/#post-5845682

 

[briantutt]

the tap will self feed into mag without any drilling for the next size up. that's how i fix them in camp. would suck to have to pack a drill into camp lol just got an attachment for my t handle and stripped threads take 2 min the repair.

+1 on the tapping without needing to drill. Worked great. I found another stripped thread when putting on the 162 muffler. Tapped it to M6 and the 268 issue I originally brought up M5. Only issue is the shavings in the oil tank but I will vacuum them out with the goofy attachment my wife has for cleaning the dryer. "Lint lizard " or something like that.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

I had to tape on some smaller and smaller tubing to maneuver in the oil tank but I got the magnesium particles out.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

Side note:

Since all four of the frankensaw projects had no clutch covers when I got them I had to buy new ones. I knew this going in. So I took a chance and bought one for 25 bucks from China. It seemed legit so I now have 3. Here is the side note. When I received them the flag was not assembled. This allowed me to figure out how to fix the chain brake on my little Husqvarna 41. It had been taken apart by the previous owner and I couldn't for the life of me figure it out.

The trick is to put the weird shaped spring up into that flag then put the pin in with the e-clip. Next put the brake band and spring in place and arm the mechanism (sort of tricky without the flag). Now the flag assembly easily slides into place and the two piece bushing and screw go right into place. Works perfect now.[emoji3]

Brian

 

[briantutt]

I have all the parts now to button these 3 saws up and head for the gas can. I have an advice question on the large thin metal washer that goes between the plastic dust skirt and the case over the oil gear. The 162 has a lot of wear where the od of the washer is guided. The 268 picture you can see has a very defined lip, washer is retained nicely. I am concerned that the metal washer will go off center. Should I be?

162

162

268

Brian

 

[67L36Driver]

FWIW, I'd put a plastic 'washer' in there.
Or do without that metal one.

 

[briantutt]

I have to widen a hole on the 268 muffler support bracket to match the knock off muffler alignment and shape the plastic cover internally on the 162 cover to match the 266 profile around the intake but these guys will get gas in a day or two and we will see how I did!

Brian

Brian

 

[briantutt]

I think I will bite the bullet and make one good oiler out of 2. I just need a new crank seal to do so. In the mean time I might go back to the one piece solid rim setup until I have the new seal. That way I can try to run the saw and shouldn't ruin anything.

Brian

 

[smokey7]

Keep a eye on that o ring when you swap pumps out. I will reuse them just check them over closely.

 

[briantutt]

Keep a eye on that o ring when you swap pumps out. I will reuse them just check them over closely.

Good point. The o-rings are all new. Maybe I won't run it until I swap the oiler so the o-ring is still in new condition and won't see heat until it is in its final setup.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

Another aside. I cleaned the top covers and they all looked very faded and you could see the fiberglass in the plastic. I sprayed them down with WD-40 and they look a lot better, more even and not so dull. The 268 cover I sprayed about a week ago, the other 2 yesterday so it seems to stay in there.

Brian

 

[briantutt]

266 complete, ready for fuel:

Brian

 

[marti384]

Looking good.