Husqvarna 2100cd project saw that is now a runner

[stihl 440]

Well guys i had some off time today because of rain so i decided to see if i could get the 2100cd running and i thaught it needed crank seals and a carb rebuild and the whole nine yards...buti found out that the reason why it wouldnt run was that the plastic fuel inlet fitting was cracked majorly on the underside...so i had this 298xp parts saw laying around...and it has a carb on it that has a all metal fuel fitting on it and i got to thinking that i could replace the POS plastic one with a good all metal one so i did just that...i screwed the old plastic one out and replaced it with the good metal fuel fitting off of the 298 carb and wa la...no fuel leak an i got it to hit once...and this thing has compression like a motherf****r....so i pulled it again and away it went...with a little carb adjustment she starts and idles extremely well...i threw a old 20" husky bar and chain on it and decided to put it into some wood...WOW...even with this old bar and chain this saw is an absolute torque monster...i pulled on it all i could and it just groaned and wanted some more. It runs exceptionally well...no rpm machine but a torqueaholic. As of right now it needs a bar and chain and a chain brake assy., and a chain adjuster, and a clutch cover dawg, and a oil line, and other than that i dont think it needs anything else that i know of. I still am debating on keeping it but i really want a 395xp and i almost cant justify having this saw to sit and wait for the big trees when i can use a 395 alot more and it will have almost as much power...and alot lighter with WAAAYYYY better anit vibe. With the right offer it might just leave. And i believe it is the thin ring model...with the jungle muffler. This saw is and absolute HORSE though. Im just really glad i got it running....i bet with an 8 or 9 tooth sproket and a 28" bar this saw would be oversized tree cuttin SOB.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Saweet! Another 2100-2101 thread! i WAS WONDERING Some of the same things when I got mine, wheter to keep it, because I do have a 660 already. I tought maybe it will be to much heavier or to slow, well all I can say is I run it, and the 660 all the time, side by side in all types of wood, and size, after a few times running it no way man. I am not getting rid of it no way! The weight is not that much more, oh people say yes it is it is not a night, and day difference in weight, and beside's anything over a 372-or 044 Is heavy anyway. If you are thinking of getting a 395 then you are cutting big enough wood don't know why the 2100 would sit then. I even cut with mine in firewood, small midsize big, whatever tree's. I would keep it, and get a 395 to if it was me. My point is even along side a brand new 395- or 660 it still will impress you!

 

[TRI955]

opcorn:

 

[homelitejim]

run it before you get rid of it, it will surprise you how much torque it provides in the cut at 8500rpm. I am looking for a 42 inch bar or bigger when I put it back together. ( needed a new av mount and some fresh oil lines)

 

[stihl 440]

run it before you get rid of it, it will surprise you how much torque it provides in the cut at 8500rpm. I am looking for a 42 inch bar or bigger when I put it back together. ( needed a new av mount and some fresh oil lines)

I did run it...with a 20" bar..LOL. I just cant justify having it...yea its neat to have and all...but to cut timber with it?....i dont know about how efficient it would be over a 395 or my 066. It depends on how big the timber is too that we are in at the time. It almost would justify having it with a 28" and 36" bar...but i really want a 395...and if i build a 100cc big bore 395....almost the same saw in a lighter more comfortable higher rpm chassis.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

I am in agreement with Jim, but you were unsure, and asked for input. You got it but you just answered youre own question, so sell it, and get the 395.

 

[stihl 440]

I am in agreement with Jim, but you were unsure, and asked for input. You got it but you just answered youre own question, so sell it, and get the 395.

I might..lol...i dont know for sure though...like i said im not going to give it away...for the right price it might go..lol.

 

[greg176]

I have a 394 as well as a 2101 and by the time you get a big bar and full fuel and oil there is little noticeable weight difference between the two saws. Only big difference is you have to stand on the 2101 to start it.

 

[greg176]

To prove my point I just checked both saws on the bathroom scale and sure enough both saws weigh 26lbs.To be fair the 394 has a 33" bar on it right now and the 2101 is wearing a 28" bar.

 

[homelitejim]

I made a video of my 2100 and my 066 to compare how they stack up against each other. The 2100 1s 13 years older than the 066, the 2100 has a 30" bar and the 066 has a 32" bar and both have new Oregon skip tooth chain. I used the 066 first because the log is tapered and since it has a little longer bar I thought the skinnier portion would make up for the extra drivers. I thought that the comparison was fairly close until I timed the cuts. I was extremely surprised to find that the 2100 had bested the 066 by a considerable margin, close to 10 seconds per cut. It is my opinion that the 2100 with a bar over 40 inches would give most modern saws a run for their money if not besting them. I know it is hard to tell with a 20" bar but step up to a long bar and you will really be able to tell.

[video=youtube;Gc3SvfDwkXo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc3SvfDwkXo[/video]

I think you will find similar results with the 395xp with longer bars.
One other note you already have the 2100 and don't have to pony up the extra cash for the 395 that the 2100 won't cover, use that extra money for a quality long bar and extra chains.

 

[stihl 440]

I made a video of my 2100 and my 066 to compare how they stack up against each other. The 2100 1s 13 years older than the 066, the 2100 has a 30" bar and the 066 has a 32" bar and both have new Oregon skip tooth chain. I used the 066 first because the log is tapered and since it has a little longer bar I thought the skinnier portion would make up for the extra drivers. I thought that the comparison was fairly close until I timed the cuts. I was extremely surprised to find that the 2100 had bested the 066 by a considerable margin, close to 10 seconds per cut. It is my opinion that the 2100 with a bar over 40 inches would give most modern saws a run for their money if not besting them. I know it is hard to tell with a 20" bar but step up to a long bar and you will really be able to tell.

[video=youtube;Gc3SvfDwkXo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc3SvfDwkXo[/video]

I think you will find similar results with the 395xp with longer bars.
One other note you already have the 2100 and don't have to pony up the extra cash for the 395 that the 2100 won't cover, use that extra money for a quality long bar and extra chains.

Thanks for the info buddy...actually pretty impressive. Its still up in the air though if im gonna keep it or not...we'll see. If my boss gets a stand with big enough of trees on it...i might just keep it. But i got a chance to work on it again today...i robbed some parts off of the blown up 298xp parts saw that i have.....i put the 298's chain tensioner on the 2100, i also took the dawg off of the 298 and bolted it on the clutch cover of the 2100, took the good oil line off of the 298 and put on the 2100. The only thing it needs now is a chain brake, bar and chain, and kill switch wire is getting in bad shape and is in need of a new one....and thats it...its ready to cut timber. I was gonna put a new muffler on it..but this one works so...its good.

 

[leed3349]

nice saws good vid wow i love 2100 lee

 

[sachsmo]

6 cubes,

there's a reason there are so many still out there.

 

[sachsmo]

6

 

[stihl 440]

6

Some nice 2100's there!

 

[blsnelling]

...i pulled on it all i could and it just groaned and wanted some more.

Just a figure of speach I presume?

 

[stihl 440]

Just a figure of speach I presume?

yes

 

[stihl 440]

Also what are the max RPM numbers for this saw? Any type of govenor on it?. What about mods other than porting it?

 

[blsnelling]

yes

Just checkin'

 

[stihl 440]

Anybody know the max rpm on this saw?