husqvarna 285CD

[Ranger Dave]

ALL Better:msp_smile:

before

after

 

[komatsuvarna]

I can't believe I missed this thread thus far! I'll be doing a 2100cd in a few weeks, basicly the same thing your doing here.

Is there any special tools to take the flywheel off this style of husky flywheel, Or they pop off like the newer ones? How about splitting the case, pretty straight forward too?:msp_biggrin:

 

[Ranger Dave]

I can't believe I missed this thread thus far! I'll be doing a 2100cd in a few weeks, basicly the same thing your doing here.

Is there any special tools to take the flywheel off this style of husky flywheel, Or they pop off like the newer ones? How about splitting the case, pretty straight forward too?:msp_biggrin:

flywheels pop off, cases? straight forward

 

[Joe46]

1100 didn't have manual oiler either?

At least mine doesn't, it is 99cc though, and the later models don't have much, if anything on it.

No, the 1100 did not have a manual oiler. That's why Husky only recommended a 36" max bar on them.

 

[husq2100]

Ranger Dave, do "Mako" make a piston like that for the 2100/2101? Apart from the fitment issue, it looks ok and I like the full circle skirt design.

How did you split your case? I have the Husqvarna case splitting tool, but it doesnt fit the 2100 saws, I had to heat the case halves.

 

[Eccentric]

Haha, that saw used to be mine. I was surprised how well it ran. If I was into old saws, that would definitely be a keeper.

That's funny. When I was talking with Chris on the phone recently about his/your 285CD, I was thinking/saying that this'd be a good new saw model for me to add to my stable if one came around. It's all in your point of view...........especially when you're eccentric....:hmm3grin2orange:


I really like the construction of these "old" (LOL) Husky's. Mag (instead of plastic) rear handle/tank castings, good simple AV without intake boots. Robust/simple toggle kill switches. No damn "integrated control levers". Etc. Basically none of the things that I dislike about 'modern' saws. They should have put manual oilers on all of them though. The layout is very similar to the Poulan 4200-8500 family. It's all a big circle. Husky and Poulan were totally seperate at the time these saws were designed/made, but now are under the same corporate umbrella. Poulan ain't what it was then however..........dammit. Oh well. Time for another glass of brown liquor....

 

[Ranger Dave]

Ranger Dave, do "Mako" make a piston like that for the 2100/2101? Apart from the fitment issue, it looks ok and I like the full circle skirt design.

How did you split your case? I have the Husqvarna case splitting tool, but it doesnt fit the 2100 saws, I had to heat the case halves.

i dont know if this is a mako or not. i get alot of my parts from here.

Chainsawr Husqvarna 2101 chainsaw piston assembly 56mm HU0019 (Box F)


i heat the case,and a hammer and a 2x4

 

[Ranger Dave]

just need a carb kit(i hope), fuel line i think. oh ya, muffler gasket and a muffler bolt

 

[Ranger Dave]

any sugestions on fixing the gas tank? i never saw those holes till now:bang:

 

[husq2100]

Id say some auto/metal epoxy like JB weld. I guss you could drill it out, use a small nut and bolt with a rubber flange each side. Or even a good RTV like permatex ultra black etc. What ever you use it just has to be compatable with the tank material (aluiminum?) and petrol, oil etc oh and clean clean clean before bonding

 

[Eccentric]

A good cleaning and some JB Weld would be the best bet (tape over the hole on the outside and apply the epoxy on the inside if you can reach), unless you can find someone who can weld magnesium. It can be done, but takes a welder who REALLY knows what they are doing.

A screw/bolt in that location would likely invite further electrolytic corrosion. The best option may be replacing the tank if you can get a good sound used one for reasonable money. I've seen a few on feebay recently.

 

[husq2100]

so these tanks are definitely magnesium and not aluminium?

 

[Eccentric]

so these tanks are definitely magnesium and not aluminium?

Yep. And those holes are the result of magnesium corrosion.

 

[Ranger Dave]

it lives

 

[Ranger Dave]

Done

 

[husq2100]

good work

 

[Ranger Dave]

the customer is real happy.

 

[SawTroll]

I had my 285 out today, it's a freaking hoss, you'll really like it.


Chris

Not that it matters much, but the xp labelled filter cover is from a 2101 or 298.

 

[wendell]

Finally took the time to get the Stumpy Raffle 285CD going.

[video=youtube;9TMRzoVtr_g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TMRzoVtr_g[/video]

It has got loads of torque. I like it!

Now if I can just get the fuel and oil caps to stop leaking.

 

[Saw Dr.]

Finally took the time to get the Stumpy Raffle 285CD going.

[video=youtube;9TMRzoVtr_g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TMRzoVtr_g[/video]

It has got loads of torque. I like it!

Now if I can just get the fuel and oil caps to stop leaking.

Not sure if you got the history on that saw. It has made the rounds of AS. That saw showed up here on the Ebay/CL thread in a pawn shop somewhere out in the midwest. I cannot remember who the member was that worked it out for me, but I paid the shop for it sight unseen, and then the member (who I have forgotten) shipped it to me. She spent about a year here, and I had it running long enough to do a little cutting. I traded it to MS460Woodchuck for a chain grinder. He traded it to Honkie (I think for an 026.) Honkie was sitting on it for a while, and then he tossed it into the raffle for Stumpy. Now you have it. There you go. I was surprised by the power of that saw, especially since it is supposed to be a "lesser" model. She looks good.