husqvarna 254 SE

[AZLOGGER]

Good luck with it. They don't pop up that often. Must be everyone keeps them. I didn't have that many people bidding against me. I didn't get my hopes up, but I lucked out.
Looks like yours came with the 18" .325 bar also.

Keep a look out there could be another one pop up on evilbay, only with 3/8 .050 chain & bar.

No promises just a rumor.

 

[Cadenhill]

Now that they been hyped should be a new record price. Ought to be interesting!!

 

[SawTroll]

I know where that 254 ended up, in my basement.

Looks like a nice one!

 

[STLfirewood]

Here is a link to the pics of the 2 I picked up. $100 for both.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=75784

Scott

 

[SawTroll]

Here is a link to the pics of the 2 I picked up. $100 for both.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=75784

Scott

Those look like 1989 ones, does the number plates say 254 SE or just 254?

One theory I read on another forum is that the very first ones were designated SE/SG, then streight 254/G, and finally XP/XPG........

 

[Longwood]

Sawtroll,
This ebay auction has a close up of a 254SE name tag. What year is this saw?
Longwood

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUSQVARNA-254-S...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[SawTroll]

Sawtroll,
This ebay auction has a close up of a 254SE name tag. What year is this saw?
Longwood

http://cgi.ebay.com/HUSQVARNA-254-S...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

1987, week 20, so it is an early one.

 

[ragrob]

Husky 254 se

Hi guys just registered with the site I have just been given a husky 254 se by my father in law and could post a picture Also I could do with some help to get it started if anyone could help would be most appreciated

 

[Longwood]

Hi guys just registered with the site I have just been given a husky 254 se by my father in law and could post a picture Also I could do with some help to get it started if anyone could help would be most appreciated

Welcome to AS,
Congrats on the free 254, to get it running I would empty any old fuel out of it and put in fresh mix and give it a try.

 

[ragrob]

she is now going

thanks for the advice but i jumped straight in I cleaned the the air filter and replaced fuel filter and plug put fresh fuel in and gave it a pull. It poped a bit and ran for a few seconds and died and a bad smell of fuel. Dried the plug tried again but it just kept flooding. So took the carb apart after a google (its a walpro Carb)and cleaned it put it back but same again.nothing just flooded. I found some techical information on the carb and the needle valve below the diaphram has a plate and a spring attached via a fork which hinges on a little pin
this dimension of the plate is critical it regulates the fuel in. I made a little gauge and ajusted this plate to the required hieght put it all back and got it to run but would not power up. So googled again and reset high and low jets about 1 1/2 turns it seems fine now started it idles well a picks up through revs really well just worried it might be a bit lean dont want to knacker the engine any suggestions to really be sure its ok to cut with oh yeah and get some training so i dont cut ny head off it might sound like i know what Im talking about but I dont all from google and this brilliant site Hope ive done things right

 

[pioneerguy600]

Sounds like you are doing very well for someone that is new to engines and chainsaws. If the high speed needle is set around 1 and 1/2 turns out from lightly seated then the engine should not be running lean. If you can find a tachometer at a shop then that is the preferred way to set the WOT if you cannot tune by ear .
Pioneerguy600

 

[ragrob]

Tunning 254 se

Thanks for the advice I think I will wind it back in counting turns to be safe side the wind it back the required amount then go on the hunt for a tacho. another question how can I get a spare for this I need a spike thing that sits buy the engine next to the bar cant remmeber what its called. Ithink I will need that I am going to attemp to cut some oak already felled on my father in laws land I spoke with a tree surgeon and he going to give me some training in exchange for some storage space for his truck and a couple of tones of prime british oak i figured a bit of oak my save a leg or two on the spike thing I presume the best way is to try and get pattern part as I would think they are hard to come by

 

[Gypo Logger]

I'm working on a 254 I was working on 2 years ago. I reringed it and carb kit.
Anyway, within seconds of starting it had zero comp.

Thinking I'd done something stupid like put the piston in backwards, I got it apart just now and to my surprise the piston was installed properly, but the ring was broken in three pieces and a 1/8 piece was lodged in the ring groove.

There was minimal damage except for a slight burring to the ring groove and a slight gouge to the top middle of the exhaust port.

Has anyone ever heard of a ring shattering and couldn't figure out why?
The serial # is 8390790, what does this tell me?

Also where can I get a ring and a recoil spring. I'm 400K from the nearest dealer, who is also a Honda dealer. Are there any dealers here that ship? I'd like to get this baby running.

Gypo

 

[Saw Dr.]

I'm working on a 254 I was working on 2 years ago. I reringed it and carb kit.
Anyway, within seconds of starting it had zero comp.

Thinking I'd done something stupid like put the piston in backwards, I got it apart just now and to my surprise the piston was installed properly, but the ring was broken in three pieces and a 1/8 piece was lodged in the ring groove.

Did you use a ring compressor? I have broken a few rings over the years working without a compressor. Sometimes it happens.

There was minimal damage except for a slight burring to the ring groove and a slight gouge to the top middle of the exhaust port.

Has anyone ever heard of a ring shattering and couldn't figure out why?
The serial # is 8390790, what does this tell me?

Also where can I get a ring and a recoil spring. I'm 400K from the nearest dealer, who is also a Honda dealer. Are there any dealers here that ship? I'd like to get this baby running.

Gypo

If nobody else chimes in, I'll order you a ring and spring and ship them to you. I may have the recoil spring, but I'm not at home right now to dig around. I know I have a new ring, but it is a cheapo one from a Golf (I think) piston that I took off. Do you know if one of those USPS flat rate boxes will work for shipping to the yukon?

 

[SawTroll]

I'm working on a 254 I was working on 2 years ago. I reringed it and carb kit.
Anyway, within seconds of starting it had zero comp.

Thinking I'd done something stupid like put the piston in backwards, I got it apart just now and to my surprise the piston was installed properly, but the ring was broken in three pieces and a 1/8 piece was lodged in the ring groove.

There was minimal damage except for a slight burring to the ring groove and a slight gouge to the top middle of the exhaust port.

Has anyone ever heard of a ring shattering and couldn't figure out why?
The serial # is 8390790, what does this tell me?

Also where can I get a ring and a recoil spring. I'm 400K from the nearest dealer, who is also a Honda dealer. Are there any dealers here that ship? I'd like to get this baby running.

Gypo

Initially, that sounds like 1998 week 39, assuming it is an xp, but it most likely isn't, based on the number - if it isn't an xp (much more likely), it was made 1988 week 39.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Did you use a ring compressor? I have broken a few rings over the years working without a compressor. Sometimes it happens.



If nobody else chimes in, I'll order you a ring and spring and ship them to you. I may have the recoil spring, but I'm not at home right now to dig around. I know I have a new ring, but it is a cheapo one from a Golf (I think) piston that I took off. Do you know if one of those USPS flat rate boxes will work for shipping to the yukon?

Thanks for the reply BD, yes I used a ring compressor and made no other mods to the saw except the muff and the plastic intake boot.
I'll take you up on getting me the parts when you get home and a chance to dig around for me. The cheapo ring is ok. USPS will ship, no problem. Let me know what you need and I'll PP you if that works on your end.
Thanks,
Gypo

 

[Gypo Logger]

Initially, that sounds like 1998 week 39, assuming it is an xp, but it most likely isn't, based on the number - if it isn't an xp (much more likely), it was made 1988 week 39.

Thanks ST, it's a straight 254, so it must be an 88. Are you aware what other pistons would fit in the event I decide to change it?
Does anyone know what the approx stock squish is? I know it can vary from one saw to another off the same assembly line. I want a bit more comp if possible.
Thanks,
John

 

[Stihl Crazy]

254's were tight stock. No pulling base gasket on them. If you do they will not turn over ( you could remove gasket on a 154 ). The last one that I played with hit with a 11 thou gasket when warm. May still have a used starter side here.

 

[Gypo Logger]

254's were tight stock. No pulling base gasket on them. If you do they will not turn over ( you could remove gasket on a 154 ). The last one that I played with hit with a 11 thou gasket when warm. May still have a used starter side here.

Thanks for pointing that out SC, I sure wouldn't want to end up with a head banger! You probably saved me a few rude awakenings.
Thanks,
John

 

[Stihl Crazy]

I have 3 new recoil springs here. If you can't find one send me an address. Are you missing yours or is it broke? If it is broke on the outside just make a new bend to hook it, but backward from stock. If you copy the stock bend it will break again.