Return of the 154

[computeruser]

Well, since I've been too busy to work on saws lately, I decided to let my dealer fix my Husqvarna 154 up for me instead of waiting until I had some spare time again.

She got a new OEM piston/rings in a rehoned cylinder, along with new A/V bushings, fuel line and filter, plug, and a thorough cleaning. Took her out and made a few test cuts on some 14" ash and already this saw is making some power! Considering that this saw runs with or out-cuts most current production saws in its displacement class, I can only imagine how impressive this saw must have been when it was made back in 1984.

I wish I had left some of my remaining collection of logs uncut, since this is a heck of a firewood saw. Guess I'll just have to find some more logs to bring home. Anyway, here she is, posing with the 238:

And on an unrelated note, look what was waiting on a pallet on my driveway when I got home today:

 

[bobbyb13]

Have Mercy, Lord

Something going to get twisted, jerked, warped, and tored up in general:hmm3grin2orange: . Been there, broke that. To old for the pain any more. Have Fun.

 

[Nikko]

Yup - me and a recently resurrected 154 are just starting to make friends and I gotta say, it's made a good impression. I think it's going to stay in the stable.

Nikko

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Nice saws. If they were still offered today, you couldn't bring them in fast enough. Two of the best saws for woods work here in southwest Nova Scotia.

 

[computeruser]

Yup - me and a recently resurrected 154 are just starting to make friends and I gotta say, it's made a good impression. I think it's going to stay in the stable.

Nikko

Yeah, I look forward to putting some more time in on this saw. It feels (and even felt before the new piston) like it has more oomph than any non-woods port 353/2152 or 026/260 that I have used.

 

[SawTroll]

Yeah, I look forward to putting some more time in on this saw. It feels (and even felt before the new piston) like it has more oomph than any non-woods port 353/2152 or 026/260 that I have used.

I think the Dolmar 5100S is the one to compare it to! :chainsawguy:

By the way, it looks like the starter cover on your saw is a later 254xp one......

 

[romeo]

I have one thats an all out race saw. Its a mean little booger. You can really pull some wild rpm's out of them.

 

[Ed*L]

Nice saws Brandon!

You going to put the new winch on the back of the Jeep?

Ed

 

[computeruser]

Nice saws Brandon!

You going to put the new winch on the back of the Jeep?

Ed

Nope, the new Warn is going on the front in place of the Ramsey. The Ramsey had electrical problems earlier this year and shorted out in the motor. I'm going to give it to my father-in-law to repair and put to use on his property to lower his utility trailer down a hill to his gardens.

The replacement winch is the symbolic start of the transition of the Jeep into an expedition vehicle. Yeah, we think it's bad on the wallet to spend time here at AS, well, I've been spending too much time over at expeditionportal dot com lately and it is already costing me a grip! Gonna set the Jeep up with an ex-military trailer for extra fuel and gear (M416) and buy an expedition-trype tent (either mounted on the trailer or on the roof, not sure which yet), and start taking trips into the uncivilized wilderness in the US and Canada and, eventually, south of the border. I've kinda-sorta-almost got my wife on board with the idea...

In the past couple weeks I've replaced bits in my tool and recovery gear kit, added onboard air, and might finally start fabricating a storage system for the back of the vehicle if I have enough time this weekend. The goal is something along the lines of what this fellow did with his FJ:

An example of the rooftop tent idea on a LR110: