Husqvarna 550xp repaired-ish

[bullbreaker]

These guys are cheaper:

New Echo CS-51P 5.2 cc top brand Chain Saw for sale chainsaw

Thanks I will look into it .
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Not tryin to jack thread but have a question ? But not worth startin thread over a question like this one IMO . QUES : Anybody knows why some aftermarket chainsaw bars have the oiler hole in bar up on top instead of on bottom of bar ? Like on OEM bar . Or does it matter ?

 

[ericm979]

All the bars & saws I have oil holes on both sides, to allow the bar to be mounted right side up or upside down. I swap the orientation every time I sharpen the chain to even out the wear.

 

[Oldpath05]

Thanks I will look into it .
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Not tryin to jack thread but have a question ? But not worth startin thread over a question like this one IMO . QUES : Anybody knows why some aftermarket chainsaw bars have the oiler hole in bar up on top instead of on bottom of bar ? Like on OEM bar . Or does it matter ?

Dont worry about jacking any of my threads, if anyone has good info on saws this is as good as any place to post. I'll be getting a saw one of these weekends, just having a devel of a time making up my mind over Husky 550xp or Echo 501p, the problem is there not like cars just cant take it for a test drive.

Not sure if I know that answer,mabe someone else does.

 

[tjkubota93]

I bought a new 346xp from a pawn shop on Ebay about a year ago. Paid $500.

Might keep an eye on the ebay.

 

[Oldpath05]

I finally done it, I looked at both for an hour and the turning point was my new Husqvarna bar wont fit Echo and my son was getting antsy so I bought another 550xp but a different place. The first store they or she wouldn't come down an inch, from $629.95, so went to another place that sold 550xp for $569.95 + 5.5% tax. At the first place they supposedly nave top notch chainsaw repair guy so I left my old 550 there, but the repair guy took today off and the store clerk lady also the wife said he will call Monday to see if it's worth fixing and if it is, they might take it in trade. If they just offer $50.00 I'll have the Echo 501p, they are already a good $100.00 cheaper then Husky. I pay this much and I couldn't even get a bar guard what's up with that.

 

[s219]

Man, nothing like a shiny new saw!

 

[tjkubota93]

hope the new saw and the saw shop treat you right.

 

[xyz123]

Is that the new improved 550 version that is coming out? MarkII http://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/husqvarna/new-versions-of-updated-husqvarna-550-545-coming/

 

[Sawyer Rob]

At the first place they supposedly nave top notch chainsaw repair guy so I left my old 550 there, but the repair guy took today off and the store clerk lady also the wife said he will call Monday to see if it's worth fixing and if it is, they might take it in trade. If they just offer $50.00 I'll have the Echo 501p, they are already a good $100.00 cheaper then Husky. I pay this much and I couldn't even get a bar guard what's up with that.

Heck, I'd give 50 bucks for the old saw, just for parts I need for mine... Anyway, I hope the new saw turns out to be a good one, I know so far, I like mine.

SR

 

[Oldpath05]

hope the new saw and the saw shop treat you right.

Me to it even sounds like a saw is supposed to sound like. Yesterday when I got home I just had to cut a few trees, and what do you suppose is the first thing that happens to a brand new saw with a brand new chain........darn rock, already had to resharpen it this afternoon so I could I cut some more trees.