Husqvarna Chainsaws

[little possum]

There are a bunch of great lookin saws in this thread, maybe just cause im just partial to orange?
There is a 288 and 362 in the shop right now that Id really like to rescue

 

[logging22]

There are a bunch of great lookin saws in this thread, maybe just cause im just partial to orange?
There is a 288 and 362 in the shop right now that Id really like to rescue

Go 288!!:

 

[little possum]

Unfortunately he wants them fixed We suspect a air leak on the 288 cause it wont hold a idle, or wont run WOT. And the back of the case near the carb on the 362 is broken and "patched" with JB. And it doesnt oil.
Tryin to get the 288 for parts though

 

[fishercat]

i had too many saws at the time.

Fishercat

Yeah, I am still breaking it in. I really like it so far. Why'd you get rid of yours?

it seemed the one of the least necessary saws i had at the time.as much as i liked the saw,when you have one with a 372xp sticker on the recoil there isn't much point in the 362xp.if i didn't have two 372s,i would have kept it. when i sold the 362 i had six 372s.

 

[ByTheLine]

I keeper clean...

 

[odownunder]

need to buy new husky xp where's cheapest place

around 72cc

 

[Freyboy23]

O I'll jump in.... I like my Huskies just fine!

My saws are on the right side....

YA MAN Nothing but the best!!:rockn:

 

[SawTroll]

Here is one of mine, a 2100CD bought new by me in '83.

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Really interesting logo on the filter cover, for a 1983 saw - is that cover original?

 

[huskyhank]

Really interesting logo on the filter cover, for a 1983 saw - is that cover original?

Yes, that's the original cover.
The on/off switch is the only thing that has been replaced on the saw. For some reason its backwards and the label was flipped. It never really bothered me until now. I guess I'll have to flip the switch and the label.

But it does read correctly when you're bending over.

 

[logging22]

Love the brake handle.


Les

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Nice 2100, real nice.

I love those saws from the 80's and early 90's, the pinnacle of chainsaw power

My contribution

 

[porsche965]

Great thread. Kudos to all you Husky men. I feel left out....

Better get my feet wet. Which model to start with? AND NO! I'm not selling my Stihls! LOL!

Thanks for the pictures. I like Orange.

 

[porsche965]

Not counting the 44. It is on my office shelf, my Dad's old saw, he gave it to me. Looking for a Husky to play with. Probably 70 cc range. That's my gap.

thanks.

 

[little possum]

Easy one porsche, a 371-372. Well thats from my experience, havent had any dealins with the 575 or 576

So, jump on in the water is fine, even if its stained orange. (sorry )

 

[mickeyd]

Really interesting logo on the filter cover, for a 1983 saw - is that cover original?

an 83 with a chain brake ? my 84 has no chain brake

 

[huskyhank]

Its a Swede-O-Matic.

Look at the blue circle - On the handle is a screw. When the saw moves enough in the vibration mounts the screw contacts the "trigger" and stops the chain. The metal handle is a hand-guard and a re-set for the brake. You cannot apply the brake using the handle like on a new saw. I posted a scan of the page from the instruction manual in another thread in the last week or so.

Here's the thread --
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=115972&highlight=swede+matic

As far as model years go, I think they made different versions for different markets. I don't know that for sure, but I think its correct and explains the different equipment on these saws.

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[porsche965]

Thanks, I'll start my research. More opinions welcome without hijacking the thread. Also a great time to boast about your Huskies in the 70cc class.
I'll try to get a 44 picture up. She is a bit used but runs with all her heart last time I had her out.

 

[huskyhank]

I have a little 44 and I like it a lot.
I don't run it much but when the job is small its mighty handy.
Lets see yours!

 

[porsche965]

I get a picture tomorrow, the camera is at the office. I'm proud it was my Dad's and also all the work I did as a kid with it.

Never so much as coughed wrong, heck of a saw, and back then, not having anything else to work wood with it was always tackling something I now would sick the 361 on.

But the Husky she is, never missed a beat! And to this day her piston/cylinder look almost perfect.

 

[parrisw]

My 372