My new "sneaky pete" chainsaw, Closed port Husqvarna 51

[BPS]

Old thread I know, but I plan on doing some thing similar with a 50 crank case.
I have a very nice looking nearly complete 50 but needs a piston. If I can find a closed port piston
I'll be in business, already have a closed port jug. Planning on doing the base gasket delete and put a 16'' bar on it.
It should be a mean little cuttin machine then.

 

[Roanoker494]

Old thread I know, but I plan on doing some thing similar with a 50 crank case.
I have a very nice looking nearly complete 50 but needs a piston. If I can find a closed port piston
I'll be in business, already have a closed port jug. Planning on doing the base gasket delete and put a 16'' bar on it.
It should be a mean little cuttin machine then.

I have done this same deal on several model 50's. Problem with the 50 is if it was built before 88-"ish" the 55 closed port cylinder is not a direct bolt on swap. Somewhere there is another one of old threads where I built a 50 and had to do a little custom fitting.

 

[Full Chisel]

Great project, nice job, sounds like a runner! I was planning on doing a closed port 45mm Meteor top end on my 350 until it's "seized piston" turned out to be a loose screw caught in the flywheel when I got into it. Guess that will be a project for another day...hopefully later than sooner, I like my saws running and my money in my pocket

 

[Donnieboy]

I have a 51 i would like to do this to. Where would a guy find a closed port 55 cyl? What saws came with them? Can you buy an aftermarket one?

 

[BPS]

I have done this same deal on several model 50's. Problem with the 50 is if it was built before 88-"ish" the 55 closed port cylinder is not a direct bolt on swap. Somewhere there is another one of old threads where I built a 50 and had to do a little custom fitting.

Right, I've heard that but mine is after 88, so far the jug seems to fit like a hand in glove.

 

[Guido Salvage]

I have done this same deal on several model 50's. Problem with the 50 is if it was built before 88-"ish" the 55 closed port cylinder is not a direct bolt on swap. Somewhere there is another one of old threads where I built a 50 and had to do a little custom fitting.

Johnnie, where have you been hiding?

 

[cheeves]

I heated this whole old 200 year old house for ten years with a close ported 55! Wonderful saw! Handles great! I found a 16" bar with chisel chain worked well with never the saw binding up!

 

[nmurph]

I believe the 5k+ cylinder bolts right on.