dirtcurt
sawsnob
While looking around on CL for some 61 listings I found a surprise! I had to drive for an hour to get it.
What to Do with a Husqvarna 61and a bad piston-cylinder
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I just paid $30 for the whole saw which had a good piston/cylinder in it. Of course it needed a few other parts.
If I were in your shoes I'd put a 268 top end on it because I already have a nice one ready to go. Might as well give it a few extra CC's since you gotta tear it down anyway.
Husky77
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I was given one and soon found out the piston was too far gone so converted it to 272 and it runs great. It was worth trying as I had nothing to lose.
I have a very nice 61 white top that had a warped cylinder when I got it. The piston was scored when I got it and a replacement did the same thing with the same pattern. I measured the bore and it was out of round.
I took an option that I haven't read yet in this thread. Put a used OEM 266 cylinder on it. I bought a used cylinder and carb for the saw and a new Meteor piston. That setup was easier to find than a 272 cylinder and it fit under the top cover no problem. That saw is now in my firewood arsenal and is a top performer.
I took an option that I haven't read yet in this thread. Put a used OEM 266 cylinder on it. I bought a used cylinder and carb for the saw and a new Meteor piston. That setup was easier to find than a 272 cylinder and it fit under the top cover no problem. That saw is now in my firewood arsenal and is a top performer.
Bob95065 you gotta love a 266.I am a bit confused you say you bought a used piston and carb then you bought a new METEOR piston .Which piston did you install in the saw?
I meant a used cylinder and carb. I fixed it.
I used that saw to cut up some oak firewood yesterday. Great saw
