Husqvarna 261 wont fire up

[griffonks]

I prefer to change out the piston. Its fairly inexpensive, the saw gets more power, a fresh ring and you can set the squish.

I have always used Meteor 262 pistons but Im awaiting a 262 Mako piston just to see if they are ok.

These are my favorite saws. I have 3 runners and two more in boxes waiting...... I also have 2 036's waiting for parts that will get flipped.

I sold an average rebuilt 262 for $350 locally on C/L. It went to a tree service guy and he has never called me with ny issues

 

[OBDMoose]

So besides a Meteor Piston, to turn this H261 into a H262XP, what else, parts wise should be either purchased or modded?

From what ive read...

(1) 48mm (flat top) piston w/NEW ring
(piston length 41.50mm/PIN 12x33x8
and 2 circlips). (Meteor Kit)
(2) Porting neccessary? (Intake/Exh?)
(3) muffler mod?
(4) 3 shoe clutch?
(5) Fine Tune carb?
(6) ....... missing anything?

And opinions appreciated on what size Bar and Chain would be ideal after this mod is complete?

 

[OBDMoose]

I prefer to change out the piston. Its fairly inexpensive, the saw gets more power, a fresh ring and you can set the squish.

I have always used Meteor 262 pistons but Im awaiting a 262 Mako piston just to see if they are ok.

These are my favorite saws. I have 3 runners and two more in boxes waiting...... I also have 2 036's waiting for parts that will get flipped.

I sold an average rebuilt 262 for $350 locally on C/L. It went to a tree service guy and he has never called me with ny issues

 

[OBDMoose]

Throw one or two my way please!!! Ive got tons to trade, out on disability cash is TIGHT!! But i always have or love to have 2 or 3 of the same saws. What you need? Lets make a deal, if interested ill send ya my CL Barter List??

 

[griffonks]

Throw one or two my way please!!! Ive got tons to trade, out on disability cash is TIGHT!! But i always have or love to have 2 or 3 of the same saws. What you need? Lets make a deal, if interested ill send ya my CL Barter List??

I love these saws, most all the 200 series Husqvarnas are great. I paid a bit more for these projects than I usually do. Also I'm loaded with projects right now and have little time to spend. Plus parts are on the way.

On the 261/262's I hunt down 3 shoe clutches. The 261 has a 2 shoe clutch that works just fine but I want all the weight I can get on the crankshaft for torque. I also change out the brass oil pump worm gear that some of the saws came with as it oiled all the time for a plastic gear that oils only when the clutch engaged.

Nmurph reworked the muffler on my first one. He's a master with a torch. It's beautiful. He's also a great guy.

If you like, contact Jon1212. He's trading donuts for busted saws. That's where I got the last 261........

Hes another great guy.

 

[griffonks]

Oh by the way I have never had a ported 261/262. Maybe I'll send one out this coming year. But I have heard that they do respond.

I read that Husqvarna was getting away from heavier flywheels and moving towards more radical porting for power when they brought these saws out. They are plenty nasty just with a flat top piston, squished at .020 and muffler modded.

 

[Sierradmax]

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/the-official-261-to-262xp-conversion-thread.65679/