Dead Husky 55 chainsaw

[Godwin]

I've had this Husky 55 for about 20 years and it's worked well over this time but finally died. I had it in the shop for an evaluation and the diagnosis is a scored piston and cylinder at the minimum. A rebuild will be costly, close to the amount of a new chainsaw. I'm not willing to put that kind of money back into it which leaves me with a saw that is at least good for some parts. I don't want to just toss it so any recommendations on how or where to try to sell it as is? Craigslist for sure but are there other outlets?

 

[splitshot]

Jim, those older Huskies are worth the rebuild imo (Made in Sweden). Jug and piston kits can be found on ebay and not that pricey and easy to R&R. I have a 51 that I upgraded to a 55. Shoot me a pm if it needs a home and you want to go new.

 

[D'Animal]

They are not hard to put a cylinder and piston on.

Bailey's Outdoor/ forestry has a big selection of Husqvarna cylinder and Pistons.

 

[Godwin]

Finally got around to purchasing parts and throwing them into the chainsaw. I bought a Meteor cylinder kit, a piston pin bearing, and a few gaskets from H L Supply. Rebuilding was easy but watching these videos was helpful


Engine Rebuild On Husqvarna 55 & 51 Chainsaw Part 3/3

A few pulls on the starter cord and it fired right up.