The fabulous 55. Of all the saws I own- and that's dozens for those wondering- I still adore the 55. Mightier than it appears and hidden as a homeowner saw- it's rugged, dependable, easy to work on- parts readily available. In my mind everyone should own one. And- there's no mistaking the sound of a 55. It has a unique hum.
I feel the same way.. except I ended up with a pile (3 or 4) 51's. One is probably going to get an OEM 55 jug though unless my mind changes. Found a later model 51 with few miles that someone straight gassed that needs a second chance at life.
Sweet little 55👍🏻 Before you discovered the lack of go juice, I was thinking maby the sealant between case and cylinder wasn't cured enough before you ran it. Boy those stihl hats sure do make huskys run good!😂
I've had a 51 for over 25 years. It's been very dependable. Besides common maintenance, I've only had to replace chain and fuel line. It's a workhorse!
I have a lot of sentiment for that saws. My grandfather bought one and she lasted for 25 years without a problem. Damn they made chainsaws back then! :D And i love the sound of this fabulous machine. Since i was a child i loved the sound cause i knew im gonna be chopping some wood soon ;) Can't mistake them or the 51 model, also great one. Wish i had a skill to rebuild one, maybe some day.
I think those are pretty well rounded little saws. Great for firewood, ground crew, and all around saw for clean up. They have good low end power and I like that about them. That on runs great! Got her tuned in and she rips just like it should!
i definitely could use a good saw! i have 2 wild things I gave $20 each i need to fix, and a wild thing gave to me last year that doesnt oil. thats it, cant afford a nice saw, so planning to make do.
I'd have thought the same thing first time I gave my clone 660 the beans, if it didn't have a translucent fuel tank. Probably the thirstiest saw I've ran!
Dumb question because parts could come from any model but, Is there a way 2 tell if it's a closed or open port from the decals(Rancher vs Air Injection)?
@@jackylsmith8138 What I'm asking is there a difference in the decals between the open port cylinder version vs the closed port cylinder version? Some version of the 55 only say Air Injection and others have Rancher on them also.
Doc, it will definitely be an Air Injection model. None of the Ranchers came with a closed port. Also, the ones without a compression release actually had higher compression for the open port cylinders. The only way to tell if it is a closed port cylinder is there will be a bunch of X's on the bottom of the cylinder all in a row. Like this: XXXXXXXX. I don't know how easy it is to see that on a saw that is assembled. Tomorrow I'll probably be porting my closed port cylinder and I'll have all that stuff in the video.
@@novicelumberjack Good 2 know and thanks 4 the reply, could make one a little more valuable 2 me if I come across any. In one of your early videos you were pondering a Partner 5K, Jred 490/590 cylinder swap 2 the 55 chassis. Did you ever go down that rabbit whole?
Been a mechanic for 32 yrs and rest assured sometimes you are your own worst enemy.
The fabulous 55. Of all the saws I own- and that's dozens for those wondering- I still adore the 55. Mightier than it appears and hidden as a homeowner saw- it's rugged, dependable, easy to work on- parts readily available. In my mind everyone should own one. And- there's no mistaking the sound of a 55. It has a unique hum.
I feel the same way.. except I ended up with a pile (3 or 4) 51's. One is probably going to get an OEM 55 jug though unless my mind changes. Found a later model 51 with few miles that someone straight gassed that needs a second chance at life.
Perfect use case for the aftermarket top end. Saw brought back to life!
"Ain't got no gas in it." 😜
I'll take it any day. I'm not scared of the Chinese parts.
Running great! I really like those saw’s. I might have to locate one for myself.
Sweet little 55👍🏻 Before you discovered the lack of go juice, I was thinking maby the sealant between case and cylinder wasn't cured enough before you ran it. Boy those stihl hats sure do make huskys run good!😂
I've had a 51 for over 25 years. It's been very dependable. Besides common maintenance, I've only had to replace chain and fuel line. It's a workhorse!
Nice work! A 55 is the one of the best homeowner saws! Always good to get an old one running fine again!
Awesome demonstration of 2 stroke repair and maintenance in the real world; keep up the great work!
😂 the first thing I check is gas. And that’s the last thing you check 😆. Good stuff
I have a lot of sentiment for that saws. My grandfather bought one and she lasted for 25 years without a problem. Damn they made chainsaws back then! :D And i love the sound of this fabulous machine. Since i was a child i loved the sound cause i knew im gonna be chopping some wood soon ;) Can't mistake them or the 51 model, also great one. Wish i had a skill to rebuild one, maybe some day.
I'm laughing my ass off at the "won't run right" part.... thanks for leaving that in.
I think those are pretty well rounded little saws. Great for firewood, ground crew, and all around saw for clean up. They have good low end power and I like that about them. That on runs great! Got her tuned in and she rips just like it should!
Love the 55, was my first saw. Go Air Force
running great-should be a woodsbull favorite! Thanks
i definitely could use a good saw! i have 2 wild things I gave $20 each i need to fix, and a wild thing gave to me last year that doesnt oil. thats it, cant afford a nice saw, so planning to make do.
I love the sound of a 55!!!
Beautiful saw I'm getting one Tok I love thos saw as it can take a 357 or 359 Poston too
I have a ton of .325 sprockets for those. If you need some.
Nice one! Seems good!
Heck of a deal for $20 plus a rebuild!
Not a bad little runner you got there
Runs dam good
Should make someone a good saw
Wuz🆙🐊
@@Doc-Cole_Trickle-of-Chainsaws chomp!
Another awesome vidéo, keep it up
Sometime that run away comes from running out of gas.. mine does it just before I'm out of gas
I'd have thought the same thing first time I gave my clone 660 the beans, if it didn't have a translucent fuel tank.
Probably the thirstiest saw I've ran!
Sounds like maybe the chain is to tight
Runs well
Nice saw for $50.
I don't own any of these, but I have replaced that silly impulse connector on a dozen of them
Dumb question because parts could come from any model but, Is there a way 2 tell if it's a closed or open port from the decals(Rancher vs Air Injection)?
Pretty much all huskies are air injection.
@@jackylsmith8138 What I'm asking is there a difference in the decals between the open port cylinder version vs the closed port cylinder version? Some version of the 55 only say Air Injection and others have Rancher on them also.
Doc, it will definitely be an Air Injection model. None of the Ranchers came with a closed port. Also, the ones without a compression release actually had higher compression for the open port cylinders. The only way to tell if it is a closed port cylinder is there will be a bunch of X's on the bottom of the cylinder all in a row. Like this: XXXXXXXX. I don't know how easy it is to see that on a saw that is assembled. Tomorrow I'll probably be porting my closed port cylinder and I'll have all that stuff in the video.
@@novicelumberjack Good 2 know and thanks 4 the reply, could make one a little more valuable 2 me if I come across any. In one of your early videos you were pondering a Partner 5K, Jred 490/590 cylinder swap 2 the 55 chassis. Did you ever go down that rabbit whole?
@@Doc-Cole_Trickle-of-Chainsaws I'd love to see someone do it. Sadly the closed port cylinders are soo few and far between.
nice. I love my 55. great saw.
Im puting duke parts in mine
Looks like a bad lil saw
where did you buy the cylinder?
ebay. long time ago.
Is it worth rebuilding a 350?
a 350 is much more fragile, bearings are held in a plastic housing... 50, 51, and 55 are really very strong and powerful.
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What tach do you use boady
He told me earlier that it’s a PET 304 and that he recommends it. 👍🏼
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Now more china than swedish. I'd send it back if i won lmao
I thought gas
no base gasket? what you use silicone?
all chinese kit advertised as 46mm but its not.