Spike60's Saw College, Overview of Jonsered 625, 630, 670 Husqvarna 61, 161, 266, 268 and 272xp

Bob goes thru the different variations and permutations of Jonsered and Husqvarna 70cc saws. Focus is on the Jonsered 625, 630, and 670 along with Husqvarna's 61, 161, 266, 268, and 272xp series, These were the bread and butter of the Jonsered & Husqvarna saws during the late 1970's thru the 1990's

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great vid, thanks for sharing your invaluable knowledge 👍💨💨

[@adkfoothills1973]

Great video with a lot of great information. Big thanks to both of you. Bob is a wealth of knowledge and I'm glad he shares it with us.

[@affalaffaa]

Just found and been given a white top 61 by way of clearing out a garage at my mum's. Was my stepdads. Been sat around for years but after watching a few vids I think I'm going to spend some cash on getting it going properly as after cleaning it up seems like it's in not bad nick. Cheers for the vid.

[@jz3512]

So fun to watch, and it's so fun watching two friends talk and share with one another and spend the whole day having fun with chainsaws it's an awesome hobby tbh. My dad has a loft full of old saws and there's a good few old husqvarnas up there I took one down the other day it was a 51 with a white top. I'm only 18 and have been using chainsaws since I was 14 and I'm in love with them, someday I'll fix all the chainsaws in the loft , my dad says there golddust but he never fixes any of them all's he wants is a saw that he can use to get by, the only time he goes up to the lift is when he's stuck for a saw or when someone wants a saw fixed he might use some parts, but at the Moment I'm using a stihl ms 290 farm boss and my dad uses a husqvarna 365 special.

[@MrJoeruben]

That is a killer video thanks for sharing I learned a lot about both saws. I have a 266 and just love it.

[@afleetcommand]

joe ruben Thank you for watching and for the feed back. :) Hoping to add a bunch more on that chassis this year.

[@gervaisfillion9417]

what a great video when you have a "pro explaining clearly" .i still have my old Jonsered 535 here that need to be rebuilt and cannot find any parts and the dealer is just selling ATV and chainsaws but know nothing about parts,,, i wish i could be near this gentleman and ask advise. thanks for that great video inofrmation gervais riviere-bleue,quebec

[@andrewhaitch9841]

Its cool putting faces to names after reading your posts on the chainsaw forums. Thanks for the videos.

[@afleetcommand]

Andrew Haitch Thank you for the support!

[@loggingandunimogchannel3962]

Super collection of chainsaws!

[@lancestacey2360]

thx

[@garengtutorial8923]

Wow banyak nya mesin2 bagus 👍👍

[@elioselectric468]

Thanks for sharing. This is golden

[@fuggetabodit]

When they were new the 670 was hands down the most powerful. it was the same motor as the 268 but without the Jet inside that made it so you could completely close the high throttle screw and it still wouldn't rev over 12000. I put a 266 carb on the only one I ever had and it was a screamer. The 61/161 was the most gutless of the bunch. I used them for training. The 630 had the same cylinder and piston as the old 162. I ran saws for a living for 27 years and have owned all of those saws except for the 625. I still have my 266 bottom with a 670 cylinder carb and piston I ported and used a 33" bar to falls snags on the Juan Defuca Trail on Vancouver Island. Thanks for the trip down memory lane,

[@afleetcommand]

+fuggetabodit Spike60 reminds me of that over and over as he has a perfect 670 west coast that will stomp any 272 (stock) although my old tweaked 272 is more saw. Also the 272 was a way to extend the product life in the face of Stihl's 038/044/046. That thinner wall thickness than the 268...you can argue that the 272 is less durable as well. Love those old Jonsereds though.

[@gigiadrianmager6003]

Y liked so much this video... y simply don't have so many like buttons to express that filing, many,many congrats from România!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gigiadrianmager6003]

That man is,a pasion in person, so many informations,details,knowledge, y have a great respect for him!!!

[@l0n3d4nger4]

I don't even want to use my 625 anymore I didn't realize parts are hard to get

[@randymagnum143]

Ahh, the good old days, when you had to blow out the air filter every morning.....turbo & air injection was so much an improvement! Too bad stihl lagged behind so long!

[@phillipkramer6638]

My white top 61 antigua says i believe 1967 on the carb and 64 somewhere else. Mine has the single screw top also. Compression is 145+ I haven't cut with it cause the oiler needs cleaning out.

[@Deghan2165]

it would be pretty cool if you guys did a segment on the 357xp 359 and 2156 2159 chassis too

[@afleetcommand]

Deghan2165 Maybe this year...its in the works along with the 262 series and 562-555

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

Most comprehensive break down of the super 260 I’ve been able to find. I have my gramp’s 260 Super 2. Will a 266 Husq work or will I need an impulse line added? Trying to get things going again. It’s a bad gas saw needing a new jug/piston

[@sean7193]

guys these vids are great,i know your not too into stihls but you SHOULD do some college vids on stihls. that way we can all become more knowledgeable on all saws.

[@afleetcommand]

We don't know a THING about them is the problem....:) Of course the AM MS660 was my education of sorts..

[@maxwell6774]

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[@VIheavyequipment]

just bought a 630 for 60 bucks hasnt run in 5 years haha let the fun begin has good compression

[@afleetcommand]

Those run surprisingly well but could take them either to a 670 or 272 depending on how clever you are in working around the intake & carb differences

[@rolfsteinmann4140]

Hi i i am huski 268 xp is a top Huski for Forst i am forstworker , 😁 . Great Video top ! Lg. I am Swiss Män

[@phillipkramer6638]

I also recently got a Husqvarna 140 rancher thats part 340 rancher. It needs some antivibration grommets and I think thats it. I have three pullstarters and a few clutchs and drums extra and 2 extra top covers. Any thoughts on if I should fix it and put in another 30-70 bucks or just part it out slowly or fix it to resell. I don't need it to use cause I have about a dozen others not mentioned. I also have a Husqvarna 45 that is 20 dollars away from complete now. Will the 272xp top end 52mm fit my 266se also. Many of mine are frankensaws or scrambled egg you could say but work fine and no one would know without being told.

[@lastironcowboy]

Will a Jonsered top fit on the older 266? Fitting the top on a 272 cylinder/exhaust on a 2 piece ignition 266 would be nice. You two are a wealth of information!! Greatly appreciated!!! -Robert

[@afleetcommand]

The white top is a two piece 61 I blended a 272 top end to....it can be done.

[@davidwyby]

Was there a Jred that had a metal tank like the 162?

[@phillipkramer6638]

What part of south america? I have family that goes to costa rica and occasionally chile. Also the middle east. Should I go thru the dealer for the 266 handle or online? Thanks

[@afleetcommand]

The obsolete Husqvarna's ? I believe they make a version in Brazil now. At least that's where the "two piece" ignition systems are coming from.

[@clearlake2369]

What a great video, thank you! Do you know where I can purchase the larger air cleaner on the 670 Jonered? I have two of them I still run and would like to upgrade to a larger filter. Do you know what make model air cleaner the large round one is with the chrome top? Also does it need a special manifold, who makes these manifolds if so? Kind Regards and keep the wonderful videos coming!

[@afleetcommand]

All that stuff is NLA, have to keep watching the regular places like eBay and the forums. No longer a "place" to go to find anything vintage Jonsered.

[@clearlake2369]

Is the air cleaner just a K and N? Manifold? Who actually put this package together? Thanks

[@Hammer81]

Just picked up a jonsered 2149 what is the husky version?

[@Ketis1985]

Great video. Could you do saw college about Jonsered 510 520 525 535?

[@afleetcommand]

Over time that will happen

[@VIheavyequipment]

can a new style 61 top cover fit on the old style 61 that has the slits over the exhaust I'm missing the air filter on my old 61 and the new air filter wont fit under the top cover

[@afleetcommand]

The dividing line for success and failure is the case/ignition system the cover is designed for. If it's from the "two coil" older ignition it's not going to fit on the newer "one coil" ignition & visa-versa. Just that simple.

[@TheManWithNoName93]

is there anywhere were I could buy a 630 super 2 that is in really good shape, how are your saws in such good shape.

[@afleetcommand]

+The Man With No Name Many years of patient searching...and really have no idea where one is.. until it turns up. Then just have to be ready with cash...that's it.

[@randymagnum143]

In 1997, the dealer had already had success selling 371's, and had 2 leftover 272's he donated to the volunteer fire dept., and I believe they raffled them off. I know we had no intention of buying a saw without the "air injection" at that time. Too bad I didnt pick one up, thinking back.

[@garycarman1920]

what is the best chain for very sandy conditions? Well i live close to the coral pink sand dunes and we cut fier wood here and the wind blows the sand in to the bark of the juniper ceader trees so i was just wondering if any one may know the best saw chain for sandy conditions? Im going to post this question on a few videos in hopes that some one will have an awnser. Reply ·

[@afleetcommand]

Gary Carman Probably a semi - chisel. I would go to the Oregon web site and ask.

[@garycarman1920]

afleetcommand Thank you

[@fuggetabodit]

+Gary Carman Skip tooth, it doesn't take as long to sharpen, chipper chain, or semi chisel doesn't damage as much when you hit dirt sand or rock.

[@dsadiesel]

Would a 162 top cover fit on and old style 61?

[@afleetcommand]

The 162se/sg from the mid 1970's? Think so, if when you say "the old style 61" you mean the ones with the two coil ignition system. Also the early "white cover" ones from the 1970's had a shorter cylinder therefore the covers were a little shorter as well. Mufflers shorter too.

[@afleetcommand]

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[@afleetcommand]

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[@trucker12121]

Where can I get a tall top cover for my 288xp.

[@afleetcommand]

eBay? Not sure if they are still available from a dealer. I usually camp out on eBay or post a want add in the forums like forestryforum.com & arboristsite.com for parts that are either rare of NLA from standard sales channels.

[@user-xb3qd6sp3f]

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[@afleetcommand]

I only got one half of the comment :( Thank you for watching anyway and maybe try again. I use "google translate" to read these.

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

He seems to have a preference in saws,,,lol

[@afleetcommand]

Oldcoinsandstuff1 Yea He's a Jonsered fan through and through. Also one of the most knowledgeable folks on the subject as he lives the saw thing from actually working with them as well as having a very successful shop. A pro who also does an extremely good job at supporting a large professional customer base. I'm honored to have him participate in these video's.. :)

[@twistedsledder]

What year is the grey top 61

[@afleetcommand]

twistedsledder My old one was made in 1978.... wow think about that a second. Past 35 years old... but did have a heart transplant...

[@afleetcommand]

afleetcommand Sorry that was my white top....that was made in 1978. I'll dig around and see. Does your saw still have its tag in front of the bar oil cap?? Should say there.

[@twistedsledder]

Yes it does I will check it the serial number is there also I believe .

[@fuggetabodit]

+twistedsledder You can look at the cylinder head too. If it's stamped Maher it's before Electrolux.

[@pm270100]

how you and bob going

[@afleetcommand]

Getting by

[@jamesbond1764]

hi I live in canada I have a jonsered 670 did someone can sell me a brake and a handlebar for my saw?

[@afleetcommand]

Try eBay. Usually the best place to find older parts. Also if you post a request on places like "arboristsite.com" you should find one. Most of mine & bob's are "collector" saws and we try to keep the parts vs. sell them. Especially with saws like Jonsered 670's, 920-930's, 2094's etc. I have ONE 670 and also always checking eBay for bits & pieces. I'll "bump" this post from time to time.... If someone can help please feel free to use this place to communicate!