Spike60's Saw College, Husqvarna 40 thru 444 & 133 Through 246. 238 & 242 Too

[@bill154cub]

I been collecting older 240’s, 44’s, 140’s. My latest buy is a mint 444sg. I been gathering all older husky saws to build them one at a time. Great video and knowledge shared here. I’m up to buying the big bore husky saws too. I ran mainly 2100’s in the firewood business.

[@bill154cub]

My 240 Sg professional was a awesome saw. Heated handles cutting in 10 degree weather was awesome.

[@latamaan4032]

Nice saws, here found some husqvarna too. 444sg warmhandle, 238se, 240sg, 162se, 242xp and445 projeckt. I know husqwarna take fast rpm responce if versus some saw where was 2 pistonrings

[@SteveRobReviews]

Haha well I'm glad to see Bob likes to start off a vid in style , nice cold IPA . Love going to Bob's saw collage , I always learn something . Good for you Walt for doing these. Cheers guys and Bob you should get a channel ....

[@jerva245]

One of your best videos yet, in my opinion!!! I recently tried to resurrect a 40 for a friend that belongs to her dad, but then i got up to 230 bucks in parts and still couldn't source them all, and then my limited technical knowledge ran out, so now I'm looking for a donor. Thanks again for the superb vid, both of you!

[@afleetcommand]

How close to NY are you I have a 40 carcass "partner style" vs. Husqvarna that needs a home. Price is right..:) Which 40 do you have and what does it need? Never certain buy from time to time we all run across stuff so post it and maybe someone can help.

[@jerva245]

I'm in southwestern Virginia, so not too close :). But I think I'd be willing to pay some shipping. Heck, I hear upstate NY is gorgeous in the fall LOL--road trip! .... This 40 was built between 1987 and 1991 , if that helps--I think). It lacks some grommets, and chainbrake assembly, and some of the antivibe stuff is no longer available, according to ereplacementparts.com and others.. It has sentimental value , and she would like it restored in whatever fashion needed. I can get the serial number off of it if that will help.

[@afleetcommand]

Actually headed to Virginia City to see my two sons and then to North Carolina to see my Father in Law at the end of the month.

[@jerva245]

The Virginia City that's in Wise County? If so, small world! If you can swing it, I'd like to meet up with you and would be interested in buying the "carcass" for sure!

[@afleetcommand]

I'll let you know how things progress. Should probably send u a pic to be certain the 40 I have is the same as the 40 you have....there were two! And unfortunately two in the same general era. The one I have has the "Partner" lay out and design.

[@hhoward14]

Videos like this go down in history...

[@peterelvery]

"And nobody's gonna get that 154SG either!" Couldn't agree more. The 444 was a fantastic small saw in it's day and is still right up there today. However, I was there for the gestation and "attended the birth" of the 154 and it's still my favourite.

[@bill154cub]

It’s hard finding new parts for these saws but the internet has finding parts much easier. The internet has opened up a market for the real swedish Husqvarna dirtbikes too. The performance of the Husqvarna saws drove me to try there dirtbikes too.

[@yashwantsutar5473]

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[@AntKardano]

would love if you made a video about the partner based 40

[@John-viheavyequipment]

I'm buying a husqvarna 44 tomorrow has original manuals, repair manual and parts look book super excited

[@afleetcommand]

Hope you can make a short video...:)

[@John-viheavyequipment]

yeah i'll take a video going over it for sure :)

[@bill154cub]

Around 1980 I picked up a new Husqvarna 240 SG. It was a rolls Royce of little chainsaws.

[@Living_The_Navy_Life]

I have a Pratica 40 (Rancher) white top the tag says ass 6331/77 3400 and s/n 017525. It has no chain brake but looks like it was only ran a few times. It’s pretty dirty but the gas cap, plastics and bar are in really good condition. It’s a little hard to pull but it looks gummed up. Is it worth rebuilding and fixing?

[@afleetcommand]

If you can find part I guess. They can be tough to find though. If your are an enthusiast why not, thats part of the adventure. If you are driven by trying to find a deal and a cheap saw...pass it along...:)

[@Living_The_Navy_Life]

I found it at the dump, thought it was a Skil when I first grabbed it but free is free lol.

[@Sensei948]

@@afleetcommand what power 444sg?

[@davidwilkison2777]

Would you be able to tell me the value of a 81' Practica 44? Cannot find that info online. I purchased it for $5. It wasn't running at the time. However I was able to get it running after going through the carb.

[@afleetcommand]

$5 is good. Might take a while to find parts. Old saw have no "book" value. It's what ever folks are willing to pay on eBay or FB marketplace. I guess yours is worth....5 dollars. :)

[@marcelh85]

There are a few things i want to add. The first 140/40 series had a different oiler system with gears, like on de 65, 65L, 77. and the cases where slightly different to the 444. The 444 all have a metal tank as far as i know, and the 44 have plastic. (consumer could do with plastic?? an pro wants metal??) starter cover was first metal, later plastic. The 140/240/40 and so, did first have a points ignition, later the models got electronic. On most of that series, the flywheel have 2 key positions, for 2 types of ignition used. The cylinder on a 444 is the same as used on the 244 brush cutters. And the clutch side bearing is NLA on all these models. and its a special bearing that's proprietary to Husqvarna. and is becoming a big problem in the near future ( its a bearing with the seal integrated)

[@afleetcommand]

Great info & feed back BTW, thank you..:)

[@voninman8922]

Is their any Husqvarna top cover that I can use for my 44 ?

[@Saw_Squatch]

Got a guy with a Husqvarna 240 S for cheap near me but i was wondering if anyone knows the difference between S and SE?

[@afleetcommand]

Actually not 100 percent sure, but I believe the 240s had a points ignition and the later ones had an early CDI

[@Saw_Squatch]

@@afleetcommand that would make sense, the e might have something to do with the ignition kinda like the "electric quick stop" on Stihl's of that era

[@madhatte73]

It's worth noting that the metal tanks vented through the fuel cap, and if you put a non-vented cap on it, you get about 30 seconds' run time between episodes of cracking open the cap to vent the tank. I, uh, don't know how I know that.

[@austindenotter19]

if you know that through experience then it was a pain in the a$$.

[@toargames]

The 234 bolt patern will accept the 238,242,246,42 topends but even with the same stroke length, the connecting rod on the 234 is 3mm shorter

[@TheJonsberg]

Arjan my friend and Chainsaw guru :-) See you enjoy the same videos as me. Blessings

[@cobhc1986]

Do either of you guys own a Husqvarna 285 or 2100? Love to see a discussion video on those old beasts!

[@afleetcommand]

I have a 298 think bob has a couple of the 2100 series. We will eventually do that series. :)

[@crackerjack1827]

hey sorry this comment doesnt have much to do with the 40's but ive been meaning to ask you....ive been thinking about building my 353 e-tech into a 346 xp. first question is it worth it. second question what is the longest bar i can run a non skip tooth chain on.

[@afleetcommand]

Not really a huge gain, I would check squish like I always do and see if you can do a no base gasket build before going to a 346 to end. Muffle mod as well. Longest bar....I guess for me its a 18 with a 50cc saw regardless of chain and wood. But My way of evaluating that may be different.

[@crackerjack1827]

thanks brother ill get to it

[@allenhuling598]

I always get something out of your vids, Walt. Thanks! Incidentally, I have and still use one of those white topped 61 Ranchers. Great running saw!

[@peterelvery]

Pretty sure the first 61s had roll pins to locate the top cover with a single nut to attach it, like the 162. Later 61s had three screws like the 266.

[@thomasfrost6993]

Question. What is it you like about the 242 over the 246?

[@afleetcommand]

nothing, both work well for their time, but both are tough to find parts for for the same reasons :)

[@MrNeutross]

Husqvarna AB means Husqvarna share company. It means that the company is listed on the market.

[@peterelvery]

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[@johntreloar1969]

I just bought a 1975 240s kas husqvarna runs but just needs gas line and carb kit

[@barryshonbeck2006]

You can't put a 246 top end on an early 42 or 238. There is not enough clearance for the 246 piston skirt (a couple of mm too small). That info came directly from the school of hard knocks.

[@larslindthomsen7370]

Hi 😊. Hope you can help me. My son-in-law has just lost his father this summer. He then got his old Husqvarna chainsaw 444 SE. He really wants to make it so I was put on assignments. Do you know where to get manuals and drawings. Hope you can help a father-in-law or there is someone out there on the net who sees it. Am really happy to have found your channel. Sincerely, Lars from Denmark. PS Google Translate.

[@jamiedalluge9472]

I jst picked up a old white top 240 practica.

[@jcs7402]

I Have a Husqvarna Chainsaw 44 .A Super Saw Strong and Powerful

[@aaronstevers6696]

will any other topend work on the husqvarna 44 or 444

[@afleetcommand]

Really don't know. Ask that question on the "forestryforum.com" site. Might c spike60 in there or sawtroll either could answer that

[@aaronstevers6696]

i need a topend and a piston and cant find one anywhere

[@afleetcommand]

Just have to camp out on eBay and the boards.....thats all u can do.

[@Александр-ч2д9ъ]

what is the rpm of this saw? husqvarna 133

[@camrynrhodes798]

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[@l0n3d4nger4]

Just got a 40 husqvarna all orange for 80

[@jamiedalluge9472]

I'm having a hard time finding any information on it

[@bill154cub]

Practica probably means practical in swedish?

[@johntreloar1969]

What bore is a 1975 240s?

[@afleetcommand]

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[@davidgaylord2035]

never saw any 240's

[@Sensei948]

what power 444sg?

[@crusader777]

The word sophisticated means , to be adulterated with and inferior substance.