I have a 20 year old 242 XP that has finally quit running on me. I was told that it would be more cost effective to buy a new saw than to fix the 242. I was also told that the 242 may hold some value in the lumber sports area or possibly the collectors arena. Was wondering if anyone might have some advise as to what to do with this saw and/or possible value on it. It's been a great saw for 20 years....passed down from my father. Any info or links to info would be great. Thank you!
Husqvarna 242XP....help!
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Four Paws
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When, how and why did it quit? Did it quit in the cut? Did it just not start after it sat for months without use? Does it have spark, is it getting fuel? Lots of questions that need to be answered. If it is an heirloom, I would keep it! I am sure you can get it going again for under $200...maybe under $20. Bottom line, if it was in the family, I would keep it and try to fix it. If I couldn't fix it, I would sit it on a shelf and just remember the memories every time I glanced at it.
Josh
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spike60
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Hang on to that thing!!!
That was an arborist favorite in it's day. Many of the guys who ran them say they prefered them over the 346xp.
At least find out what is actually wrong with it. If it needs a jug and piston, you might feel it isn't worth fixing, but there are guys who like those saws well enough that they would go that far with a repair.
Best solution would be if you could find a "mate" for it. A saw with a good piston and cylinder that got crushed or something.
That was an arborist favorite in it's day. Many of the guys who ran them say they prefered them over the 346xp.
At least find out what is actually wrong with it. If it needs a jug and piston, you might feel it isn't worth fixing, but there are guys who like those saws well enough that they would go that far with a repair.
Best solution would be if you could find a "mate" for it. A saw with a good piston and cylinder that got crushed or something.
SawTroll
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I would do whatever it will take to fix it, I whish I had one .... 
It is a tad lighter than the 346xp, and works at higher rpms, which is good in small wood/limbing.
I believe that is it more worth as a work-saw, than as a collector item, but don't trust me, ask our member Mange.
It is a tad lighter than the 346xp, and works at higher rpms, which is good in small wood/limbing.
I believe that is it more worth as a work-saw, than as a collector item, but don't trust me, ask our member Mange.
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Stihl Crazy
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call me crazy but,
I am part way into a 242 rebuild and have over $400 into it now. New crank, piston, cylinder, top handle and more. If another 242 parts saw came up tomorrow I would do it again. Of all the saws I have owned it was my favorite model.
I am part way into a 242 rebuild and have over $400 into it now. New crank, piston, cylinder, top handle and more. If another 242 parts saw came up tomorrow I would do it again. Of all the saws I have owned it was my favorite model.
Hired Gun
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I just received my first 242xp a few days ago. It is one of those saws I have always had an attraction to and could never find. Back in the day I settled on 2 new 42 specials. My dealer couldn't get me a 242. When the box was opened I was pleasantly surprised. The 242 I received is in fact an XPG, it has a separate switch for a heated handle. This is a euro saw. It may be a shelf queen forever, I don't care. .png "Love :heart:")
SawTroll
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Here is another tread on the 242.
Indeed a fine saw. Bought mine from a local friend on advice of our friend Mange, and never regret I did. It is still in "like new" condition and runs like Gumby (see pics attached)
I notice that 242 xp's regularly show up on german e-bay. Most are in poor condition but still sell around 150 to 250 Euro (*1,3 = $), mostly for parts, I guess. Considering also to buy one for parts, although not needed for the moment. I recommend also to restore yours, if you can.
Good luck.
roland
I notice that 242 xp's regularly show up on german e-bay. Most are in poor condition but still sell around 150 to 250 Euro (*1,3 = $), mostly for parts, I guess. Considering also to buy one for parts, although not needed for the moment. I recommend also to restore yours, if you can.
Good luck.
roland
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SawTroll
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Very nice saw, Roland! 
Here is a test report from 1997, showing that it has a bit more power than Husky claimed.....:rockn:
Here is a test report from 1997, showing that it has a bit more power than Husky claimed.....:rockn:
spike60
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I looked up the piston and cylinder kit for this saw today and it lists for $272.
One thing that confused me, was that in the Husky IPL's I could only find 242's and not 242xp's. The same thing happened when looking up parts for a 262xp that a guy brought in this week. Several listings for "262" but no "262xp". Are these actually different models?
These models both pre-date my getting into Huskys. I thought it might have something to do with when Husky started using the "XP" suffix on their better saws. I seem to remember that before "XP", the lower line saws had 2 digit model numbers and the better saws had 3 digit numbers.
Could you guys straighten me out on this?
Troll, I know you'll have the answers!
One thing that confused me, was that in the Husky IPL's I could only find 242's and not 242xp's. The same thing happened when looking up parts for a 262xp that a guy brought in this week. Several listings for "262" but no "262xp". Are these actually different models?
These models both pre-date my getting into Huskys. I thought it might have something to do with when Husky started using the "XP" suffix on their better saws. I seem to remember that before "XP", the lower line saws had 2 digit model numbers and the better saws had 3 digit numbers.
Could you guys straighten me out on this?
Troll, I know you'll have the answers!
SawTroll
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spike60 said:
The 242 was originally (1987) not designated xp, but se, the changeover was in 1990/91. I don't believe that there were any changes in the specs.
The 262 has allways been designated xp.
About the IPLs, there is no point in searching for more than the model number itself, as they usually didn't put the letters in the "heading" of th IPLs.
You will have to take a closer look into them to find of which models they cover.
The first numbers in the serial number give a good clue which IPL that covers the saw in question.
