I'm working on a 51 now doing basically same build. I ran out of exhaust tube. And ended up cutting up a jack handle to get my round exhaust pipe and welder it in . Not easy on that thin muffle lol.
Got a 51 given to me that needed a cylinder. Didn’t port it, but set it up without the base gasket. It’s a solid little saw. Nice one to add to my collection of Stihl’s.
Those Stay-Silv silver brazing rods are really nice quality too… it’s great stuff! Stumbled across some with some shop tools and equipment that a guy wanted hauled off… I’m glad I went through everything and that I didn’t just toss everything… I hated tossing off the old drum cutting lathe but I couldn’t find anyone who had any current use for it???
I have a 50 that was giving to me scored to hell. I converted it to the 55 and ported it. Wouldve like to go a little farther with the open port transfers but was leary. Only had 20 degrees of blowdown.
Some 55 saws had closed, some open. the rancher was open, the EPA version was closed. I have one of each sitting on my shelf. I don't think the 51 was available both ways, but I could be wrong.
Hey bellhopper! I've taken a little Hiatus from RUclips but question for you a Husqvarna 351 in pretty good if not almost mint condition from a reputable person. He wants 350 but said he will take $3 25. All my buddies are breaking my stones saying how it's not worth it but I don't know man what's your opinion? And what size bar you think I could put on there to rip some wood? By the way I hope everything with your back is going well! It's been that long! LOL
Its basicly a larger 346 some people turn them into 346 its a pro saw with a mag case they usually sell for around 5 bills in good shape. When ported they are stout and 18 is bout as far as i would go
Thanks!
Thank you buddy you rock
Nice build Hopper! Thanks for sharing.
I'm working on a 51 now doing basically same build. I ran out of exhaust tube. And ended up cutting up a jack handle to get my round exhaust pipe and welder it in . Not easy on that thin muffle lol.
Thanks for sharing, it’s always interesting to see how you build saws
Bellhopper, God Bless and Protect you and your loving family:) I love spending time with you:)
Got a 51 given to me that needed a cylinder. Didn’t port it, but set it up without the base gasket. It’s a solid little saw. Nice one to add to my collection of Stihl’s.
That’s awesome. One of my favorite saws is the 55. Great size for working.
Another ripper from the hopper bench! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
Those Stay-Silv silver brazing rods are really nice quality too… it’s great stuff! Stumbled across some with some shop tools and equipment that a guy wanted hauled off… I’m glad I went through everything and that I didn’t just toss everything… I hated tossing off the old drum cutting lathe but I couldn’t find anyone who had any current use for it???
Sounds like a beast sir i have no doubt.
I have a 50 that was giving to me scored to hell. I converted it to the 55 and ported it. Wouldve like to go a little farther with the open port transfers but was leary. Only had 20 degrees of blowdown.
I’d love to buy a ported 51 if you ever have another!
Thats a neat little saw, did they also come with a old closed port?
No, but you could mount closed port cylinder from Partner 5000 - 5500 or Jonsereds 490 - 590, and get quite a screaming saw.
Some 55 saws had closed, some open. the rancher was open, the EPA version was closed. I have one of each sitting on my shelf. I don't think the 51 was available both ways, but I could be wrong.
Great saw and a solid build my friend. What size pin sprocket are you using? See ya Saturday my friend. ❤️🌲🪓👊🏻🙏🏻
Nice job buddy
She going to be a good cutting saw buddy
Great stuff!
Nicely done. Did u put it in some wood?
Hi what size piston was it 45mm or 46mm thanks great video by the way
@@Zack-dv8jt 55 cylinder is 46 mm buddy
I know that smell I burned 3" of my beard off soldering a water heater under a house once🤣🤣
Hi. it can also be replaced with a stihl 028 type piston without any changes?
Heck yeah! That's killer!
Why didn't you go with the closed port cylinder, and the pop up piston?
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Hey cylinder meteor itally do husqvarna 55 good kits ?
I need 2 of those built lol
Hey bellhopper! I've taken a little Hiatus from RUclips but question for you a Husqvarna 351 in pretty good if not almost mint condition from a reputable person. He wants 350 but said he will take $3 25. All my buddies are breaking my stones saying how it's not worth it but I don't know man what's your opinion? And what size bar you think I could put on there to rip some wood? By the way I hope everything with your back is going well! It's been that long! LOL
Its basicly a larger 346 some people turn them into 346 its a pro saw with a mag case they usually sell for around 5 bills in good shape. When ported they are stout and 18 is bout as far as i would go
On a Husqvarna 55 can you put a 61 piston and cylinder on it
I won't say you can't but it won't bolt up to stock holes.
@@johnsonlong1272 thx
What % silver do you use for the exhaust?
Its saftey silv 45 buddy
@@bellhoppersaws
Thanks hopper!