Husqvarna 61 white top question

[Nickh0902]

I picked up a white top 61 in good shape. Needs the seals replaced and the carb rebuilt. I noticed some scoring on the piston. Saw seems to have good compression. I would like to keep it stock. If I buy a new hyway 61 piston and cylinder will my muffler and Intake bolt back up correctly? I’m new to the husky stuff. I know there is some changes between the older 61 saws and the newer ones. Wasn’t sure how that worked with the replacement p/c. Any other recommendations on p/c for this saw are welcome. I also need to replace the handle/ fuel tank because it leaks at the bottom. Pic included for date. Thanks

 

[huskyespañol]

I picked up a white top 61 in good shape. Needs the seals replaced and the carb rebuilt. I noticed some scoring on the piston. Saw seems to have good compression. I would like to keep it stock. If I buy a new hyway 61 piston and cylinder will my muffler and Intake bolt back up correctly? I’m new to the husky stuff. I know there is some changes between the older 61 saws and the newer ones. Wasn’t sure how that worked with the replacement p/c. Any other recommendations on p/c for this saw are welcome. I also need to replace the handle/ fuel tank because it leaks at the bottom. Pic included for date. Thanks

Dices q tiene buena compresión entonces: ¿porque cambiar cilindro y pistón?

 

[junglejohnny28]

I would do a meteor cylinder and piston with caber rings

 

[rmh3481]

"I would do a meteor cylinder and piston with caber rings" I agree.

To that sweet Meteor top end I would add a new set of bearings along with those new seals and a complete gasket set. Maybe even a coat of paint and a new clutch bearing and spring! One of Husky's 10 best.

 

[irhunter]

I noticed some scoring on the piston. Saw seems to have good compression. I would like to keep it stock.

Why are you considering replacing the cylinder?

Good compression + some scoring...would suggest to me, new piston and ring.

 

[Northerner]

Why are you considering replacing the cylinder?

Good compression + some scoring...would suggest to me, new piston and ring.

My question as well. Post up pics of cylinder. It seems to be a bit of a fad, to buy a a/m cylinder/piston kit, whether the saw needs it or not. I’d stay with original cylinder at least if possible.


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[junglejohnny28]

My question as well. Post up pics of cylinder. It seems to be a bit of a fad, to buy a a/m cylinder/piston kit, whether the saw needs it or not. I’d stay with original cylinder at least if possible.


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So I just retired .ihave about 18or so saws I’ve had for years .,in 90s and 2000 I cleared land sights for houses .Got back into cutting Again ,have mill ,had a couple saws getting hard to start.So on downt time decided to clean all up and redo anything so I don’t have any problems on next job coming up .i pulled s few jugs off and basically rehoned lightly and ,put caber rings back in it . 2 saws I hadbroken fins outside on and saved jug but played with a China cylinder And put that on it .my 394 I saved cylinder original ,still good ,after prob 200 hours .And put big borecylinder on it and change carb so impulse problem was solved .i did put caber and meteor piston in 394 .im new to this posting stuff trying to put pictures in

 

[b fish]

Glad to here your having good luck! I like the carburetor saws! The electronic has is place for altitude fuel/air adjustments being compensated. But I Love Old School!!!!

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I'd bet the cyl will clean up fine. Even the piston may just need some love.
Then, replace the ring and enjoy a nice saw.
Worst case, probably a Meteor piston/ring kit.

 

[b fish]

If cylinder doesn't clean up, I would look on fleaBay. The open finger port 61's are unloved, but work just fine. I have purchased clean OEM ones for under 50 bones.