How to rebuild a old husqvarna 61 saw

Donny rebuilding mr walkers 61

[@ericfradenburg754]

Man....I wish I would've seen this video before I went through the headache of trying to find the early 61 coarse thread clutch and the oem kill switch! I did end up using a modern switch and tapping a hole for a machine screw so no problem there but the clutch.....I bought 3 that all stated Coarse Thread and none of them were. The old one had cracks on the end of the nut. I welded a washer to it, pulled the spring and shoes off one of the fine thread clutches and struggled putting it back together. Hey....it works now!

[@bumpkinrocks]

The new style clutch won't replace the original as that is a course thread crankshaft.

[@donnywalker4691]

Yes I know I forgot to mention that sorry dam live videos eh

[@SomeGuysSawShop]

Those air filter systems on huskys are amazing, I love stihl but their air filter systems just suck

[@donnywalker4691]

Ya you know it

[@robert4027]

ram air induction 💪

[@Macgyver-ranch]

Hey Donnie, we are waiting for your 61 to 272 conversion.

[@robertdouglas3456]

Donny you are a working Machine! You must get so much more work done at home! Good for You!🎉🤩

[@donnywalker4691]

I try to get lots done but sometimes I want to walk the dog or go fishing eh🪵🪵👍👍

[@MrHuntermikey]

Shop looks really good Donny . Nice job man

[@allenhuling598]

Since I have and enjoy using an old whit-top 61 I always enjoy when your videos include them! I would be interested to know if anyone makes a more modern air filter for these saws or is the original still the best option? Thanks!

[@smorefirewood]

I asked my dealer How much does it cost to rebuild my stihl? Mechanic says “I wouldn’t know I never had to rebuild one”

[@ToddAdams1234]

That’s a copout answer if I ever heard one. All that dude needs to do is contact his distributor and find out how many hrs THEY show in their books. Then he just needs to multiply that figure times X shop rate per hour and he’ll be able to give you a manufacturer recommended charge. BUT, if he takes LONGER to do that job then he’ll just have to eat the labor because it’s not the customers fault!

[@donnywalker4691]

Then I quess that shop doesn’t do a lot of saws

[@smorefirewood]

@@donnywalker4691 stihls never break down, they never wear out, they are so good you can run straight gas in them with no issues, stihls are the most powerful highest turning most reliable always start on the first pull best fuel economy and most importantly have the prettiest shade of orange. Lol just trying to make fun of the Stihl guys,, wait a tick,,, I’m a stihl guy.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Looks like daughter Taylor's dental experience is wearing off on you, Donny!!!😂

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥right on dw.. really enjoying all your daily videos lately 🔥👊🔥🔨🏍⚙️🪵

[@donnywalker4691]

Thanks I will keep them up

[@ascramstad2976]

Donny great video as usual. I've got an earlier 61 that is in pristine condition but missing the airfilter. It has a single bolt style. Is there a way of altering it so I can use a filter that is available? Change the adapter? What might work. Thanks again from Kamloops BC

[@jeremyfortune7274]

I’m looking at possible purchase of a 61 and 66.. what should I be looking at most? Is it like any other 60cc husky saw or were there any issues with those models you saw a lot?

[@902hand7]

Hey Mr Donny, really happy to hear that top end worked out for you. I knew the old cylinder looked good but didn't figure it would have 150psi comp - did you replace the ring? Those 61 white tops are def my fav ol school saw. Can't wait to hear her run...

[@donnywalker4691]

Hi bud I went ran it but the carb leaking again will try to fix it one more time or change it

[@902hand7]

@@donnywalker4691 Ok, let me know as the carb off the saw is here too with your name on it -- if you need it....

[@bennyblanko3]

Bummer about not being able to get those springs anymore. I broke one on my old 61, but they had replacements back then. Still have the 61, as it was my 1st "real" firewood saw ... heh heh ... and it cut a ton of wood too, and I kept my 1st saw, and the 61 for nostalgia. I run it every once in a while, but it is so slow compared to any modern or ported saw. But, still fun! I've seen ported 61's run pretty good though. Mine is still bone stock.

[@donnywalker4691]

Great saw keep er in the wood

[@shaner67]

Hey Donny, that crank on the 61 is a coarse thread clutch. It took me months to find one for my old 162. As Tinman calls it (Unobtanium) saw parts hahaha.. Great video on the old 61, my absolute favorite saws of all time.. Keep em comin brother 👍

[@donnywalker4691]

Your right I forgot to mention that I actually have a few of them but keeping them I will talk about that