M&Rtree
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Trying to get my 254xp back in shape right now. Its been on a tree crew since new. I snatched it when I started noticing parts getting harder to find for them.
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And they make a stout saw I have done this conversion a couple times
M&Rtree
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Be cool to get some custom 262xp lite decals made and put one together.
SawTroll
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Maybe in the IPLs, but I know there were different gasket confiurations recommended elsewhere, even between different top ends on the 262. This has been discussed to some length by knowledable people on another chainsaw forum.
Anyway, you should be safe, if you pay close attention to the squish.
M&Rtree
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Anyone know how many different chain catches their were? I see some cases have a spot for a plastic and metal and some do not?
I would like to have a set or two.
cory@owen
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I had the same thought.
Mike Gott
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Since we're on 2 series saws. My 268 leaks bar oil out of where the tit of bar adjusting screw goes into the case. Is there supposed to be something that seals that up
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ArcticOverland
It's getting cold out there....
My 1997 254XPG, completely OEM, original piston and cylinder and only Husqvarna parts fitted whenever it needs anything doing....Just fitted a new set of genuine 'firm' A/V rubbers and gave it a good cleaning....
.....along with a new brake handle due to a small crack developing at the base of the old one, nylon chain guides and bar plate, 7 x .325 sprocket and bearing, chip deflector and Carlton bar and Oregon LPX chain as fitted to my 560XPG...
Also a new heated handle switch as the old one had a cracked piece, and a good cleaning of the carb and filter area....
It's well used but far from abused. I plan on keeping this saw for as long as it can be maintained, although parts aren't always available in a hurry nowadays!
.....along with a new brake handle due to a small crack developing at the base of the old one, nylon chain guides and bar plate, 7 x .325 sprocket and bearing, chip deflector and Carlton bar and Oregon LPX chain as fitted to my 560XPG...
Also a new heated handle switch as the old one had a cracked piece, and a good cleaning of the carb and filter area....
It's well used but far from abused. I plan on keeping this saw for as long as it can be maintained, although parts aren't always available in a hurry nowadays!
M&Rtree
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Nice 254! Hope to have mine together tonight.
ArcticOverland
It's getting cold out there....
Thanks! The 242XPG is in better condition but it's about 300 miles from here now so photos of that one will be some other time.
SawTroll
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I believe you will be even happier with a .325 x 8 rim on that saw - at least you should try it!
bag-o-donuts
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Cant wait to watch it go together John.
Tor R
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262, my oldest ones have just the plastic catcher, the same style as the 242.
The newer ones have both, plastic + metal, I prefer the newer ones.
M&Rtree
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My 90 has the plastic and 92 the metal
I'm really slow Mike. I'm gonna try to get my numbers on one of the jugs this week and get it sent. There should be enough good parts to build two of these.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
I got a 254SE yesterday.......
As soon as I get time, I'll see how well I did.
As soon as I get time, I'll see how well I did.
Tor R
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that make sense. Unfortantly I dont have the 91 crankcase in front of me, else I would had checked that one also.
All my 90 crankcase have plastic, while 92 or newer have metal, actually, since Husky generous let the old chain catcher system be intact on 92 or newer, we can choose whitch one of them we want to use.
