Husqvarna L65: Refurbishing a 40 Year Old Chainsaw
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2018
- A wonderful antique Husqvarna chainsaw gets an upgrade.
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this is hardly a restoration, more of a clean and general maintainance job.
i thought it was going to be a full teardown, new seals, new piston, honing the cilinder, etc etc and a paint job to match just like it came out of the factory.
none the less an impressive saw and significant improvement, so you see a good bar and chain does most of the work.
Restoration my ass, this guy wouldn't know where to put the seals anyways , just a clickbait title
Was a good clip but I guess you need to watch your wording on the title, it was a little misleading
I was waiting for a paint job to say the least .😐😑
he'd probably ask big money for it now thats its had a full restoration .lol
Barry Reynolds “refurbish” not “restore”. Dictionary is for definitions if you need em.
Nice saw but what part did you restore? Simple vintage saw maintaining
He changed the spark plug so he changed something
I'd love to know where you got the parts from. I have a L65 that I'd like to freshen up, but parts are hard to find.
I have a Husqvarna Rancher I bought in 1979. Still starts easily and runs good. I did clean up the electronic ignition couple of years ago. Carb has never been off the saw. It has seen hundreds of cords of wood in its lifetime. Kinda heavy for me now so I bought a 543 recently for limbing.
Enjoyed the video. Clean and direct to the point. Do you have a video for replacing the coil on an L77. My shop told me I needed the coil and they weren't interested in sourcing it, but you may have a recommendation for the the part source and instructions on the replacement procedure. Hope so. PJM
Just took my L65 out of storage. It was given to me by may dad who purchased it new 40 years ago. I want to do a similar change to a newer bar and chain. Can you point me in the right direction for getting a kill switch and what sprocket you used? Thanks!
May I ask What size pull start rope did you use and what length?
What year was that saw made? I have one and im also wondering how would you tell the year of manufacture
Probably 1979
HUGE improvement! What bar length did you go with? Is that the 24"? I don't know much about Husqvarna but it almost sounded like it bogged a bit which could be due to the longer bar. With smaller logs like that I bet you could cut even more time with a slightly shorter bar (around 20"). Again...know zero about Husqvarnas so might be way off. Thanks for the vid! Nice getting a mix like this.
It was the 24". It actually bogged much worse with the old hard nose 20" bar and .404 chain than the new setup. A 20" bar with a sprocket nose would fly. Thanks for stopping by.
Why do you americans need a 24" bar on that saw anyway? Cutting logs that a 18" would have no problem with. If you don't need a longer bar why use it? It takes more time to sharpen, is heavier, makes the saw slower, is more expensive and so on.
Well thats only my opinion as a swede. Everything over 20" here is considered enormous, and only something a proffesional would use maybe a few times a year if they cut a huge oak in a garden. But then again we have smaller trees in forests around here.
Old saws like this deserve a good refresher after so many years of faithful service. My friend acquired a nice old Homelite C-5 from his uncle a few weeks ago that we're going to eventually bring back into service. His C-5 ways about as much as this thing does, but is capable of taking a 36" bar. :)
When ru going to do the restoration?
I have the same saw and would like to do a proper restoration but having. A really hard time finding parts and sources you might have would be appreciated
Essa Serra é de mais.meus parabéns.Brasil
is the big line return on carb should i be able to see in tank
I'm having the same problem
Hi I came across two old Husqvarna saws I don’t see a tag plate on them but they have this number stamped in the saw at the back of saw 1077929 any idea what year or model this is? I need a fuel line in the tank for it any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated
Sweet saw. Just picked up a rebuilt 266xp yesterday. Loving the vintage husqvarnas
Good video. Yes, more like this vid would be welcome.
I appreciate all the technical numbers you gave us. Just one more: what pitch and gauge is the new chain/bar. Is this a change from the old ones?
Good work!
Seenso baguskah
do you have try old pioneer partner chainsaw from sweden to . from sam group of jonsered ans husqvarna ?
restoration? please,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
legendary husqvarna
Where do you find replacement parts?
Did you lube the clutch bearing?
Any idea what to do with a leaky gas cap?
what power is the scythe 244rx?
hello nice job.Have you ever open and clean the carburator or change gaskets?may you see more difference
John Dervic I have not. Seems to be doing pretty well as of now. If it becomes necessary I’ll definitely do it. Appreciate you watching.
Not too much more you could do to them saws other than porting and polishing to get them to go any faster.
Great video, nice saw, maybe try taking the carb apart and blowing it out. Then tweak the adjustments a little. You might be surprised. Try turning the high about an 1/8 or 1/4 turn out. Counter clockwise👍
Nice job. I would suggest having a second saw. My two stihls get used a lot I would feel lost without the second one. You never know when one will have an issue and having two different bar lengths comes in handy. What more entertainment could I ask for working on equipment and sawmilling!! Keep up the good work.
I've also got a Stihl Wood Boss...but I use this old 65 a lot more often. Thanks for watching,
Some how I knew that you would have a 2nd saw. I agree we all have our favorite go to saw or tool.
Amazing thanks for sharing!if it's not broke don't fix it?
Good job on the refurbish. Where did you get the air filter!!! I need one for my L65!!!
Really slick! Love the old machines, nice and simple. Great video, thumbs up.
Great video, where did you buy the parts?
This is maintenance work, not restoration.
Your saw has a very powerful sound I noticed in the first oak log you felled and sawmilled
I have the same saw and am having problems finding the correct bar and chain, I would like to find either an 18 inch or 20 inch. bar and chain Would you be able to provide me with the model of bar and chain that you used? Thanks
The correct numbers used on that saw is a 3/8" pitch .50 gauge and it should be 72-80 drive links.
Great video, sir. I have an older (not as old as yours) Husqvarna that was my favorite, go-to saw. It started leaking fuel and I have not been able to get it to stop so I quit using it. You said you like working on old saws so if you ever run out of things to do and want have a crack at it, just let me know and I will get it to you.
Can you add a chain brake to this model?
I have one. How much it costs?
I came across an old cottage owner selling a 272XP, he had bought it new however he admitted that it was to much saw for him. He was asking $250 and I didn't haggle at that price. I love that old saw.
Ray Duerksen I wouldn’t have either. Good find!
I have that same exact saw and almost the exact condition. Dad gave it to me when he moved to Florida. I basically did the same thing you just did about 2 years ago and it still runs perfectly. Those are amazing saws. I remember as a kid watching that thing chew through a 30 inch diameter Cherry Tree on a fence line, and being amazed. It still has the original Windsor bar on it. I fired up a couple times a year just to make sure it runs. It does. I think my dad picked it up in 1978.
That's really cool. I got this one from my dad as well. It really is a remarkable machine. I expect it to last me quite a few more years. Appreciate you watching.
mine was also built in 78 and has the original windsor bar . kinda my back-up saw nowadays .
Hey where could I get the on off switch mine broke. I have the exact same model
Sorry but this was not restored just tuned up and vid as well as description should be called that.
Ok so that was a rather good swedish pronunciation there on husqvarna. I'm as a swede is proud you took your time to learn how to pronunce it.
Wehere can i get a airfilter for this saw?
CC ?
Yes lift up on the bar tip when tightening the bar nuts, this is the saw that made Husqvarna great. Good tune up.
I love this video. I have 2 L65 Tomos versions with the rudimentary chain brake. One was my Dad's and the other my Uncle's (dad's twin brother) Just picked the uncle's up and am doing some much needed maintenance on it. I have a 24" on my dad's and the other one I'm going to run a 28" bar with a full chisel chain.
I just got my hands on one of these L-65 Husqvarna chainsaws, And I own 70 chainsaws and this one has become a top 5 of my collection. I also have a 266xp from Tomos Slavaina Yugoslavia and that damn saw is full of piss and vinegar! I took the 224 carb off and replaced it with a 255 carburetor off of a 1320K railroad cutting Husqvarna and wow! That thing is an animal!
My opinion the l 65 is right up there for the best all around firewood saws ever produced .again just my humble opinion, good video, thanks buddy
Jeez, ive use mine for knocking trees and all. Didnt phase it. Its more for display now however but when i want some grunt i grab that before my homelite super xl. Theyre one of a few saws that can handle oak and ash without too much bother. Most newer chainsaws however can tackle that stuff anyways but still, back in the day these ol' 65's were probably one of the best you could buy
Had a 79 Rancher. Great saw, gave it away to guy who had a worn out saw and no money.
that's a nice work.. I like the old saw myself and sometime I work on some when I get one , so I like the video.
My dad had one, oh the memories, of cutting oak to heat the house, living ya!!!
Still the best Husquarvarna
Most often really enjoy your videos but I was dissapointed. I was really looking forward to seeing it made to look like new with a original color brand new paint job and replacement stickers and all. Would make a good video.
Would definitely make a pretty saw. I was more concerned with the function than look. Besides, all that road rash is character.
Yes it would! Hey still liked the video just by the way.
Love seeing older tools refurbished! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Compression?Thanks
I love those old Husky's. Have a couple myself.
That's a darn good saw,had one years ago, have a newer model 2, but those are better to me.
very nice job, can you show me how to rebuild saw
The speed came from changing the bar ,the old one had no rollertip the new one did . the new plug and fuel filter didn't hurt it
I just got one last week and I really want it to run. I had to get a new gas filter and a tube to connect it to the carburetor because the one in the saw was completely melted and rotten. I'm going to install the new one today and see if she fires up! If everything still works then I'm going to buy a new bar for it. The chain it came with is old, but still in good shape. The bar was a little beat up though. Thanks to your video now I know how to remove the clutch if I need to do that!
Glad I could help! Let me know if it runs. They are wonderful saws.
I can't believe it, but she actually started!! Wow! Those Huskys were tough. I just have to adjust the carburetor screws now, but that's a bit tricky I find. How did you do it on yours?
Oliver's World I believe you will have to take that top cover off. They are on the left side of the carburetor. The idle adjustment can be accessed through one of those holes on the back of the saw above the on/off switch and choke. Please double check which hole it is while you have the cover off. If you try the wrong hole you will puncture the air filter. I don’t have the saw in front of me right now or I would check. Hope that helps!
I'll see what I can do. It's a bit difficult to adjust the screws while the saw is running because she's shaking a lot. I found myself adjusting the screws, start it, let it run a bit to hear the motor and then stop it to adjust the screws again. There's only so much I can do though because I still need a bar and a chain to do the final adjustments. Next week I should get what I need. Thanks a lot for your help!
I have a older model Husqvarna chainsaw maybe 40 years old where can I find parts for it to refurbish it
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You are right, the bar and chain probably had more to do with the reduced time than anything else. The rest was just routine maintenance.
Old saw. Worth running. Lift up on bar when ajusting chain.
No
Lol, that's a long ways from a "restoration".
Critter87 he never said restoration so your “””” are irrelevant 😂
@@jakeofalltrades7177 he said restore it to its former glory.
Stihl or Husqvarna?
New or used?
Looks good with a the new bar.
Great video love that old saw too!
Thanks! It's a classic!
The new chain and the sprocket bar for sure got faster cut time I would restore the paint and decals that saw worth restoring further
Nice. New paint, no way. A got the same but Tomos. Stil work♥️
I have the same saw with 20in bar. my wood cutting partner has one also, we lovingly call them man killers cuz of the weight, either make ya or break ya. great video. thanks
I thought you were going to clean and paint it etc.
Harrison P And get rid of all that character?
A new sharp chain makes the difference. I still think the high needle could be wound in a litle bit and get that high end screaming!
Nice wouldn't call it a restoration but still great video
Wow why all the hate??? Don't let an opinion on terms of speach tear each other down. I thought it was great! This video tells us that a little maintenance goes a long way! Thus restoring it to it's (former) glory! Thanks for the video! Nice job my friend!!👍
Just wondering what it would have done with just a knew chain by itself nice job very nice old school Husqvarna
Nice older Husqvarna
Cool I love old husky saws, partners too anything swedish. Rollerize the clutch andbbarvnose.
That old chainsaw deserves more then just a "maintenance service" more like a rebuild kit with new piston, rings and a new cylinder. If you really want to see noticeable improvement in the saws performance... you would fix the weak compression the saw has slowly got over the many years of use!
Unfortunately a piston and cylinder are damned near impossible to get for these. I looked around for 6 months and got both. I got the final one that the seller had but they do pop up the very odd time. For what they were and still are, theyre a pure brute of a saw. You wont find much that they wont cut
We have one just like that, thanks very informative. Wish you would work on mine!!!
Not restoration just maintenance
I have 3 l65 runners you can have. Or just take one for parts id you like
Would you sell one, I had one in the70s but it was stolen. Would like to have one again.
@@tomhickey5510 Yes,I'd love to get them in a good home cheap. I'm loaded in 20" bars as well. They just seem to appear in batch buys of saws. email me @ belliott128@hotmail.com, my junk email address
Sent you an email.
This is a tune up !
i have L77, beautiful machine, fantastic before, fantastic now, fantastic forever, 35 years in my hands..
Those are extremely rare. Hold onto that and mind it
Im Swedish and i use a husqvarna daily at work. This one is a beauty
Most definitely. That’s a good one
Should've blown the engine clear of debris better, you were right there. Optimist of the plug gap too. All too often the gap's not true & that video WASN'T a restoration!
hello there Sir. I'm a new sub. great video bud. I love the old saws. they build good stuff back in the day. be safe out there and take care Sir.
They definitely built them tough back then. Thanks for the sub!
Good job have a Husky 65 getting ready to restore. Shoe in Oregon.
I have Yugoslavian version make Tomos. Very nice chainsaw. Much power. Thanks for this video.
Good old Husky. I have 1986 Husky 61 FF, runs like new.
I watched right up until it looked like he put a new chain on. A sharp chain makes all the difference (duh!), so all the other maintenance he did is certainly helpful, but I'd have liked to see the difference after the maintenance with the original chain, then the difference with a new one.
I have the same chainsaw from my father. IT was a Birthday Gift from mother to him in 1976. Wunderful SAW ...greatings from black Forrest Germany. Great Video thanks!!🎉
The new bar did most of the improvement. A sprocket nose bar will give around a 30% increase in performance. Sometimes factory chains cut fairly good. But can always be vastly improved.
For a saw that old it runs good.
However, it does not have anti vibe. Really not good for your hands At All. I grew up running saws with no anti vibe . The nerve and other damage is permanent.
Older Husky's like the 2100, even tho they had AV were hard on the hands. The modern spring mounted saws aren't bad.
It does vibrate quite a lot. Maybe one day I'll get a newer one. Thanks for watching.
Amazing the difference from a dull chain to a sharp chain.
Scott Foster First chain was plenty sharp...but you just can’t beat a new chain! Thanks for watching.
Cool not quite a restoration
Saw is a power house.
First Husqvarna I owned a great reliable almost indestructible saw
It's a workhorse for sure. Thanks for watching.
A job very well done,always good to see well made machines given a new lease of life, your video gets my 5 ☆ rating
Thank you for the compliment! I appreciate you watching.
NOT RESTORED. it would be a laugh to see you try to get the flywheel off........in ONE piece.
You think getting a flywheel off is hard or something?
@@billyboots3730 it was kind of a pain in the ass on that particular saw.
@@austindenotter19 : u should use a puller , its pretty easy to make one actually .
An older friend asked if I wanted his 65. "Its in good condition". (I have not seen) 1970,80 Homelites for me, EZ, XL12/SXL. (All tooled up) Been looking for a 925.
for the 65:
Many Specials tools needed,? How's Parts Availability?
Thx
hp
Only thing I would have done differently is gotten a skip chain rather than a safety chain much better performance
I have that same chainsaw. It belonged to my husband. He died 4 years ago. I picked it up a couple of times. I can tell you 1 thing about that chainsaw. It was not made for a woman.
I have 65 1974 and still run at very high rpm
Donde puedo hacerme con un pistón completo motosierra Husqvarna 65L