Thoughts Husqvarna 45

DHansen · February 28, 2021, 04:12:56 PM

Using 3.5 to 4 ounces of chain bar oil per tank of fuel. It is not running the bar oil tank dry. There are two steps molded into the bar oil tank, so you can't see the bottom. I can tip the saw and see it is not out of bar oil.

DHansen · February 28, 2021, 06:12:21 PM

Am I wrong in thinking the bar oil consumption should be about half of the fuel consumption? So 2 fluid ounces of gas to one fluid once of bar oil? I am guessing at this based on looking at tank sizes on this and some other saws. If this was an adjustable oil pump, I would increase the volume. Thinking I should run the thinner bar oil all year around on this saw.

Tacotodd · February 28, 2021, 07:04:41 PM

OR, just cut with some diesel. All roads lead to Rome, some are just easier traveling smiley_alcoholic_01

sablatnic · March 01, 2021, 03:31:31 AM

Mine use about two thirds of the oil tank for a tank of fuel. That is not a lot, but it is enough, considering the short bar.
The pump isn't ajustable, and it keeps oiling when the saw is idling, it is an almost 40 years old construction.

Spike60 · March 01, 2021, 05:43:38 AM

Saw is fine. I get that the view into the tank adds a little mystery, but this is an example of over thinking the situation; measuring the ounces and all. It's not going to use as much oil as your 266 and 262, which were designed to run longer bars. Most saws are designed to NOT run the oil tank dry at the same time as fuel tank. Nearly everyone would be smoking the bar before every fill up if that was the case. There is no need to run winter oil in the summer in these saws. That would possibly create the very problem you are worried about as more of the thin winter oil will sling off the bar without doing it's job. That stuff is like water on a hot day.

ehp · March 01, 2021, 07:07:47 AM

you guys would be very surprised at how fast a stock 40 or 45 can cut with the right chain , I never had a 49 but I'm guessing it would even be faster . There was a contest up north that Husky was putting on and rules were 40 cc stock class and 45 cc stock class and I mean 100% stock out of the box stock but any bar and chain that you could file, Husky had 3 guys of their own at show to race and help run it and they brought a stock 395 with 20 inch bar setup that was 3/8's chisel chain, In 10 by 10 inch frozen aspen doing 2 cookies a run my 40 and 45 was faster than the 395 , that day I had 3 of my saws torn down which they all passed cause they were stock , the chain is everything

DHansen · March 01, 2021, 07:23:07 AM

Thanks for the information. I will run the correct oil based on ambient temperature. Will keep an eye on consumption. I was worrying about the pick up filter on the pump having dried residue from sitting so long. Thanks again, the information is very helpful.

Spike60 · March 01, 2021, 12:41:46 PM

Quote from: ehp on March 01, 2021, 07:07:47 AM
you guys would be very surprised at how fast a stock 40 or 45 can cut with the right chain , I never had a 49 but I'm guessing it would even be faster . There was a contest up north that Husky was putting on and rules were 40 cc stock class and 45 cc stock class and I mean 100% stock out of the box stock but any bar and chain that you could file, Husky had 3 guys of their own at show to race and help run it and they brought a stock 395 with 20 inch bar setup that was 3/8's chisel chain, In 10 by 10 inch frozen aspen doing 2 cookies a run my 40 and 45 was faster than the 395 , that day I had 3 of my saws torn down which they all passed cause they were stock , the chain is everything

And which chain was that?

DHansen · March 01, 2021, 08:22:14 PM

Quote from: ehp on March 01, 2021, 07:07:47 AM
you guys would be very surprised at how fast a stock 40 or 45 can cut with the right chain , I never had a 49 but I'm guessing it would even be faster . There was a contest up north that Husky was putting on and rules were 40 cc stock class and 45 cc stock class and I mean 100% stock out of the box stock but any bar and chain that you could file, Husky had 3 guys of their own at show to race and help run it and they brought a stock 395 with 20 inch bar setup that was 3/8's chisel chain, In 10 by 10 inch frozen aspen doing 2 cookies a run my 40 and 45 was faster than the 395 , that day I had 3 of my saws torn down which they all passed cause they were stock , the chain is everything

I would say my chain is lacking in the professionals opinion. It is a messed up chain that was on the saw when I bought it. It was badly rounded cutter tips. I have worked it over with the file a few times. At filing cutters and rakers, well I'm still learning, but will work at the chain a bit more. Maybe even try with a fresh chain.

DHansen · March 13, 2021, 03:48:12 PM

So I have been reading other threads here on this forum and I am absorbing information. Paying more attention to sharpening the chain. And have run four more tanks of fuel through this 45. It is cutting and running great. My bar oil consumption has improved with use. 7.5 ounces of bar oil per tank. Chain has a damp appearance to it now. Seems to have more power now, but that could just be my imagination as I have no way to measure that. Very Happy to have found this saw. And thanks for all the advice. The older threads here are very useful. And lots of you have been here on this forum for over 12 years. Thanks again.

ehp · March 13, 2021, 05:33:42 PM

Spike that would be 3/8's chain square filed by some old has been guy out of Ontario

Real1shepherd · March 13, 2021, 08:51:47 PM

"....some old has been guy out of Ontario."

Was does that mean exactly....he was drooling on the chain with no teeth and no hearing? Lol.......

Kevin

Spike60 · March 14, 2021, 07:25:25 AM

Ed, we're all entering the has been stage of life at this point.

Glad that the old 45 is getting some real use and you're happy with it DH. Good chance that the imagined power increase is due to your efforts in getting that chain back in decent shape. A chain that's been run into the dirt and rocks takes a lot of work to bring back. Now that the saw is a proven runner I agree that a new chain would be the next step.

DHansen · May 08, 2021, 08:58:48 PM

The Husqvarna 45 and 550xp mkII both had 3 tanks of fuel through them today. Future Son in law used the 45. His exact words were "It is cutting like a knife through butter". I do enjoy that saw and I have gotten the chain sharpening down so I am doing a good job on the cutters and rakers. The 550 has more rpm, but both saws cut great. Used the echo 2511p for limbing.

DHansen · May 02, 2023, 09:11:17 PM

Just as a follow up, and incase someone else runs into these "transportation ring" shipping washer or Swedish life saver, I found another one today. This one was orange in color. So, black, white and orange. Not sure if there are any other colors out there. I think saw assembly needs to be left to the professionals.

sablatnic · May 03, 2023, 01:49:08 AM

I use that series around the house and other places, where I just need a saw. It is easy to work on, good balance, low noise and low vibration level, and adequate power for lighter stuff. I have some Stihl 020s and ms200s, but the Hupajos get way more use.
Have five or six of them, one by combining parts from Husqvarna, Partner and Jonsereds saws.