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Old 261 husky followed me home.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by JamesV, Dec 10, 2022.

  1. JamesV

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    This 261 husqvarna followed me home. It has good compression but I still may put the 262xp piston in it as well as molded muffler. inbound1548401077847422431.jpg inbound3252097099802343282.jpg inbound6959768310939600100.jpg inbound1548401077847422431.jpg inbound3252097099802343282.jpg inbound6959768310939600100.jpg inbound1548401077847422431.jpg inbound3252097099802343282.jpg inbound6959768310939600100.jpg
     
  2. Buttermilk

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    Sent mine to huskihl and love it. Cuts like a champ.
     
  3. Stephiedoll

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    I put an aftermarket 262xp when it had a meltdown 8-10 years ago for my best friend. Nice running saw but not as nice of shape as the one you found. Enjoy that fine piece of equipment.
     
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    That’s a great looking saw, especially considering it’s age
     
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    Nice saw. I've never ran a 261 or 262, I would like to have one someday.
     
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    Pretty nice example. Did ya get a good deal on it?
     
  7. JamesV

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    Yeah, it wasn't bad at all. It's going to make a nice saw. Thanks
     
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  8. JamesV

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    Thanks ! they're out there, just keep an eye on your local want ads.
     
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  9. JamesV

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    Thanks ! Yeah it wasn't a bad price and so far everything look really promising on the saw. The plug was.nice and cinnamon color. Good compression. I was to check for crank play before I fire it up.
     
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  10. JamesV

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    Thanks ! It was definitely run but not abused.