Husky 61 problem

Dieselsteve · May 21, 2014, 12:30:46 AM

Hi there,

I have a 1993 Husky 61 orange top as a backup saw. I recently rebuilt the carb and tuned it. I didn't run the saw but for 2.5 hours afterwards and it ran quite well but now it doesn't. the adjustment screws on this saw are touchy (within a hair) it will be out of tune. this saw wasn't used much at all (still has cross hatching in the cylinder) I have only run ethanol free premium through it. Now as far as its behavior it will fire within a couple pulls but it wont rev very high and eventually just stalls and wont start again for a while ??? seems like a carb issue to me are there any other carbs that will match this saw I cant seem to find parts for the carb other than a rebuild kit. Thanks in advance for any help that can be provided

NCFarmboy · May 21, 2014, 10:40:30 AM

Tillotson HS260 from 272 will swap you have an HS163 IIRC. 260 is larger carb too. There are other HS carbs that will swap. The last time I had your no rev problem the coil was breaking down around 8,000 or so. New coil prob. solved.
Shep

Dieselsteve · May 21, 2014, 11:18:07 AM

thanks it probably wont hurt to put on a new coil and see

bandmiller2 · May 21, 2014, 08:38:37 PM

Are the springs under the adjustment screws holding the screws from wondering.?? Frank C.

ZeroJunk · May 21, 2014, 09:50:08 PM

You can buy a new carb for that saw on eBay for $15 with free shipping. I used one on a 268XP and it ran fine. You get it about as quick as if you bought it here.

Dieselsteve · May 22, 2014, 11:34:54 AM

those springs might be a little loose, ill take a look at them. but heck the price on that carb isnt too bad at all might be the better way to go and also get a new coil just in case ;D

SawTroll · May 22, 2014, 11:59:17 AM

Quote from: NCFarmboy on May 21, 2014, 10:40:30 AM
Tillotson HS260 from 272 will swap you have an HS163 IIRC. 260 is larger carb too. There are other HS carbs that will swap. The last time I had your no rev problem the coil was breaking down around 8,000 or so. New coil prob. solved.
Shep

A 1993 Husky 61 should have the HS254, that has the same venturi size as the HS260. The smaller HS163 was used up to some time in 1990/91.

Of course you never know what have been changed out (for better or for worse) on a used saw, unless you know the history of that particular saw in detail. ;)

Dieselsteve · May 22, 2014, 01:30:26 PM

Well i know it was bought new and used a couple times then put away my uncle bought it from his buddy for 20 bucks and he never got around to getting it running I got it from him for free rebuilt the carb and ran it for 2.5 hours before it started losing rpms and quit it will start not rev very high and then die.

SawTroll · May 22, 2014, 01:57:12 PM

Are you sure the inlet lever is set right, and the needles properly adjusted?

Dieselsteve · May 22, 2014, 02:36:52 PM

I dont know it ran great and then it just didnt haha I just recently started thinking about it again because I have some time on my hands my 440 mag runs perfect so I havent needed this saw but id like to get it running again so I can play around with it

celliott · May 22, 2014, 04:34:49 PM

I bought a coil for a 272xp this winter, it was an aftermarket brand. Same one fits your 61. Paid $32 plus shipping. Cheapest I found anywhere.

http://northwoodsaw.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97

Dieselsteve · May 22, 2014, 05:13:39 PM

thanks guys Ill play around with it some more. i need to fix an oil leak on it also. when the time comes to rebuild my 440 mag i want to do some performace upgrades, kinda thinking about some for this 61 also.

SawTroll · May 22, 2014, 05:23:45 PM

Where is that oil leak?

Dieselsteve · May 22, 2014, 06:44:14 PM

Either coming from the oiler or the center seam not to sure its quite slow.

SawTroll · May 22, 2014, 07:04:39 PM

Quote from: Dieselsteve on May 22, 2014, 06:44:14 PM
Either coming from the oiler or the center seam not to sure its quite slow.

If it is from the case gasket (I assume that is what you mean by "centre seam"), bar oil may be leaking into the engine as well. Does the saw smoke more than normal when running? It may be an idea to try tightening the case bolts first, before doing something more drastic, if that is the case.

Dieselsteve · May 22, 2014, 10:02:03 PM

yes it does ill try that first. thats why I like this forum, a lot of good knowledge thank you Saw Troll for the good info. ill try that and report back the results

Dieselsteve · May 23, 2014, 10:15:42 PM

well everything was tight the oil leak is coming from the oiler and there is spark.... not sure if there is enough though.
there is a fin missing from the flywheel is that an extreme issue? and tomorrow I will play with the tuning screws a bit. any other input will be appreciated.

old 030 · May 28, 2014, 06:11:13 AM

sounds like you could have a bad fuel pick up line or a crank seal going out or both, check the fuel line first for any cracking or dry rot......... ;)

Spike60 · May 28, 2014, 06:47:42 AM

Quote from: old 030 on May 28, 2014, 06:11:13 AM
sounds like you could have a bad fuel pick up line or a crank seal going out or both, check the fuel line first for any cracking or dry rot......... ;)

Good advice. I'm thinking it's not the carb, as it ran OK after the rebuild. I'd also look at the fuel line first. In fact I'd automatically replace a 20 year old fuel line. Crank seals are a maybe, and I'd also look at the oil pump O-ring as the probable culprit here. Those O-rings are more likely to fail than the seals.