this is hardly a restoration, more of a clean and general maintainance job. i thought it was going to be a full teardown, new seals, new piston, honing the cilinder, etc etc and a paint job to match just like it came out of the factory. none the less an impressive saw and significant improvement, so you see a good bar and chain does most of the work.
I have a Husqvarna Rancher I bought in 1979. Still starts easily and runs good. I did clean up the electronic ignition couple of years ago. Carb has never been off the saw. It has seen hundreds of cords of wood in its lifetime. Kinda heavy for me now so I bought a 543 recently for limbing.
I have that same exact saw and almost the exact condition. Dad gave it to me when he moved to Florida. I basically did the same thing you just did about 2 years ago and it still runs perfectly. Those are amazing saws. I remember as a kid watching that thing chew through a 30 inch diameter Cherry Tree on a fence line, and being amazed. It still has the original Windsor bar on it. I fired up a couple times a year just to make sure it runs. It does. I think my dad picked it up in 1978.
That's really cool. I got this one from my dad as well. It really is a remarkable machine. I expect it to last me quite a few more years. Appreciate you watching.
Old saws like this deserve a good refresher after so many years of faithful service. My friend acquired a nice old Homelite C-5 from his uncle a few weeks ago that we're going to eventually bring back into service. His C-5 ways about as much as this thing does, but is capable of taking a 36" bar. :)
Nice job. I would suggest having a second saw. My two stihls get used a lot I would feel lost without the second one. You never know when one will have an issue and having two different bar lengths comes in handy. What more entertainment could I ask for working on equipment and sawmilling!! Keep up the good work.
I have that same chainsaw. It belonged to my husband. He died 4 years ago. I picked it up a couple of times. I can tell you 1 thing about that chainsaw. It was not made for a woman.
HUGE improvement! What bar length did you go with? Is that the 24"? I don't know much about Husqvarna but it almost sounded like it bogged a bit which could be due to the longer bar. With smaller logs like that I bet you could cut even more time with a slightly shorter bar (around 20"). Again...know zero about Husqvarnas so might be way off. Thanks for the vid! Nice getting a mix like this.
It was the 24". It actually bogged much worse with the old hard nose 20" bar and .404 chain than the new setup. A 20" bar with a sprocket nose would fly. Thanks for stopping by.
Why do you americans need a 24" bar on that saw anyway? Cutting logs that a 18" would have no problem with. If you don't need a longer bar why use it? It takes more time to sharpen, is heavier, makes the saw slower, is more expensive and so on. Well thats only my opinion as a swede. Everything over 20" here is considered enormous, and only something a proffesional would use maybe a few times a year if they cut a huge oak in a garden. But then again we have smaller trees in forests around here.
Jeez, ive use mine for knocking trees and all. Didnt phase it. Its more for display now however but when i want some grunt i grab that before my homelite super xl. Theyre one of a few saws that can handle oak and ash without too much bother. Most newer chainsaws however can tackle that stuff anyways but still, back in the day these ol' 65's were probably one of the best you could buy
I came across an old cottage owner selling a 272XP, he had bought it new however he admitted that it was to much saw for him. He was asking $250 and I didn't haggle at that price. I love that old saw.
I have the same saw with 20in bar. my wood cutting partner has one also, we lovingly call them man killers cuz of the weight, either make ya or break ya. great video. thanks
Most often really enjoy your videos but I was dissapointed. I was really looking forward to seeing it made to look like new with a original color brand new paint job and replacement stickers and all. Would make a good video.
I just got my hands on one of these L-65 Husqvarna chainsaws, And I own 70 chainsaws and this one has become a top 5 of my collection. I also have a 266xp from Tomos Slavaina Yugoslavia and that damn saw is full of piss and vinegar! I took the 224 carb off and replaced it with a 255 carburetor off of a 1320K railroad cutting Husqvarna and wow! That thing is an animal!
Great video, nice saw, maybe try taking the carb apart and blowing it out. Then tweak the adjustments a little. You might be surprised. Try turning the high about an 1/8 or 1/4 turn out. Counter clockwise👍
I love this video. I have 2 L65 Tomos versions with the rudimentary chain brake. One was my Dad's and the other my Uncle's (dad's twin brother) Just picked the uncle's up and am doing some much needed maintenance on it. I have a 24" on my dad's and the other one I'm going to run a 28" bar with a full chisel chain.
Should've blown the engine clear of debris better, you were right there. Optimist of the plug gap too. All too often the gap's not true & that video WASN'T a restoration!
Hi I came across two old Husqvarna saws I don’t see a tag plate on them but they have this number stamped in the saw at the back of saw 1077929 any idea what year or model this is? I need a fuel line in the tank for it any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated
Enjoyed the video. Clean and direct to the point. Do you have a video for replacing the coil on an L77. My shop told me I needed the coil and they weren't interested in sourcing it, but you may have a recommendation for the the part source and instructions on the replacement procedure. Hope so. PJM
I have the same chainsaw from my father. IT was a Birthday Gift from mother to him in 1976. Wunderful SAW ...greatings from black Forrest Germany. Great Video thanks!!🎉
Great video, sir. I have an older (not as old as yours) Husqvarna that was my favorite, go-to saw. It started leaking fuel and I have not been able to get it to stop so I quit using it. You said you like working on old saws so if you ever run out of things to do and want have a crack at it, just let me know and I will get it to you.
I just got one last week and I really want it to run. I had to get a new gas filter and a tube to connect it to the carburetor because the one in the saw was completely melted and rotten. I'm going to install the new one today and see if she fires up! If everything still works then I'm going to buy a new bar for it. The chain it came with is old, but still in good shape. The bar was a little beat up though. Thanks to your video now I know how to remove the clutch if I need to do that!
I can't believe it, but she actually started!! Wow! Those Huskys were tough. I just have to adjust the carburetor screws now, but that's a bit tricky I find. How did you do it on yours?
Oliver's World I believe you will have to take that top cover off. They are on the left side of the carburetor. The idle adjustment can be accessed through one of those holes on the back of the saw above the on/off switch and choke. Please double check which hole it is while you have the cover off. If you try the wrong hole you will puncture the air filter. I don’t have the saw in front of me right now or I would check. Hope that helps!
I'll see what I can do. It's a bit difficult to adjust the screws while the saw is running because she's shaking a lot. I found myself adjusting the screws, start it, let it run a bit to hear the motor and then stop it to adjust the screws again. There's only so much I can do though because I still need a bar and a chain to do the final adjustments. Next week I should get what I need. Thanks a lot for your help!
Good video. Yes, more like this vid would be welcome. I appreciate all the technical numbers you gave us. Just one more: what pitch and gauge is the new chain/bar. Is this a change from the old ones? Good work!
An older friend asked if I wanted his 65. "Its in good condition". (I have not seen) 1970,80 Homelites for me, EZ, XL12/SXL. (All tooled up) Been looking for a 925. for the 65: Many Specials tools needed,? How's Parts Availability? Thx hp
Wow why all the hate??? Don't let an opinion on terms of speach tear each other down. I thought it was great! This video tells us that a little maintenance goes a long way! Thus restoring it to it's (former) glory! Thanks for the video! Nice job my friend!!👍
That old chainsaw deserves more then just a "maintenance service" more like a rebuild kit with new piston, rings and a new cylinder. If you really want to see noticeable improvement in the saws performance... you would fix the weak compression the saw has slowly got over the many years of use!
Unfortunately a piston and cylinder are damned near impossible to get for these. I looked around for 6 months and got both. I got the final one that the seller had but they do pop up the very odd time. For what they were and still are, theyre a pure brute of a saw. You wont find much that they wont cut
Even if you didn’t spray any paint I liked your restoration. Beautifully refurbished/restored saws, IMO, aren’t practical. I want to hear em run and see em blowing smoke and chips. Great job and great video.
The new bar did most of the improvement. A sprocket nose bar will give around a 30% increase in performance. Sometimes factory chains cut fairly good. But can always be vastly improved. For a saw that old it runs good. However, it does not have anti vibe. Really not good for your hands At All. I grew up running saws with no anti vibe . The nerve and other damage is permanent. Older Husky's like the 2100, even tho they had AV were hard on the hands. The modern spring mounted saws aren't bad.
Wow! Nice work! I'm with you. A fancy paint job is great if you're going to leave it on a shelf. I thought I was watching the STIHL championships at the end there!;-)
Take a look at epoxy... It's really cool stuff for wood slabs you can put metallic color on wood in wood... If you're into making table tops tables maybe bar benches...
Thanks a lot for taking the time out to recognize my comment you're the first ever UA-camr that I watch out of many that I actually recognize my comment.... thanks again....
I even watch all your older videos which I like very much ...me and my buddy are going to go to buy a piece of land ...when we get older and I would like to build my own house... I'm only 41 but I'm getting closer...
Just took my L65 out of storage. It was given to me by may dad who purchased it new 40 years ago. I want to do a similar change to a newer bar and chain. Can you point me in the right direction for getting a kill switch and what sprocket you used? Thanks!
I watched right up until it looked like he put a new chain on. A sharp chain makes all the difference (duh!), so all the other maintenance he did is certainly helpful, but I'd have liked to see the difference after the maintenance with the original chain, then the difference with a new one.
I have the same saw and am having problems finding the correct bar and chain, I would like to find either an 18 inch or 20 inch. bar and chain Would you be able to provide me with the model of bar and chain that you used? Thanks
Nice job but this wasnt a restore but a complete maintenance and tune up. Nicely done though and just goes to show how inportant proper maintenance is on chainsaws. This old saw still running and cutting shows how good maintenance pays off. But to restore like new would be a complete teardown and rebuild from ground up of all components. Dont mean to sound nit picky but for chainsaw novices the title and early comment of restoring to new could be misleading.
Definitely not a "total" restoration...but my intention was to restore it performance wise to its former glory...to like it was before I started beating it around. To get the bugs out of it, clean it up, replace broken parts, and make it faster with a better bar. Since it was in such great shape to begin with, a total breakdown would have been wasted effort. That's why my early comment was to "restore this old saw to its former glory." I do always appreciate your comments, Ken.
@@falllineridge i being a retired professional understood completely and dont mean to reticule. But to the untrained this could be misleading. A better title and description probably should have been. A guide to proper maintenance for max performance and long life. Then brag about how old the saw is and how good its performance after so many years. I belive this would have a better effect. Just coming from years of experience in the field. But i am not an expert in making video so maybe my way isnt best on camera. Its just a though and thowing it out there.
If you fitted the new bar and chain prior to the "resto" it would have been fair. Any "before and after" MUST use the exact same chain at least. Dumb comparison - -I like your videos, but comparing with dull chain, and then brand new chain - -Na, Dumb comparison.
ciao è bello vedere questa vecchia L65 cantare sempre bene anche io ne ho 2 e spesso ci faccio vari pieni lavorano da 40 anni sempre tutto ok sono treni che non si fermano .
this is hardly a restoration, more of a clean and general maintainance job.
i thought it was going to be a full teardown, new seals, new piston, honing the cilinder, etc etc and a paint job to match just like it came out of the factory.
none the less an impressive saw and significant improvement, so you see a good bar and chain does most of the work.
Restoration my ass, this guy wouldn't know where to put the seals anyways , just a clickbait title
Was a good clip but I guess you need to watch your wording on the title, it was a little misleading
I was waiting for a paint job to say the least .😐😑
he'd probably ask big money for it now thats its had a full restoration .lol
Barry Reynolds “refurbish” not “restore”. Dictionary is for definitions if you need em.
I have a Husqvarna Rancher I bought in 1979. Still starts easily and runs good. I did clean up the electronic ignition couple of years ago. Carb has never been off the saw. It has seen hundreds of cords of wood in its lifetime. Kinda heavy for me now so I bought a 543 recently for limbing.
Nice saw but what part did you restore? Simple vintage saw maintaining
He changed the spark plug so he changed something
I have that same exact saw and almost the exact condition. Dad gave it to me when he moved to Florida. I basically did the same thing you just did about 2 years ago and it still runs perfectly. Those are amazing saws. I remember as a kid watching that thing chew through a 30 inch diameter Cherry Tree on a fence line, and being amazed. It still has the original Windsor bar on it. I fired up a couple times a year just to make sure it runs. It does. I think my dad picked it up in 1978.
That's really cool. I got this one from my dad as well. It really is a remarkable machine. I expect it to last me quite a few more years. Appreciate you watching.
mine was also built in 78 and has the original windsor bar . kinda my back-up saw nowadays .
Hey where could I get the on off switch mine broke. I have the exact same model
Old saws like this deserve a good refresher after so many years of faithful service. My friend acquired a nice old Homelite C-5 from his uncle a few weeks ago that we're going to eventually bring back into service. His C-5 ways about as much as this thing does, but is capable of taking a 36" bar. :)
Nice job. I would suggest having a second saw. My two stihls get used a lot I would feel lost without the second one. You never know when one will have an issue and having two different bar lengths comes in handy. What more entertainment could I ask for working on equipment and sawmilling!! Keep up the good work.
I've also got a Stihl Wood Boss...but I use this old 65 a lot more often. Thanks for watching,
Some how I knew that you would have a 2nd saw. I agree we all have our favorite go to saw or tool.
This is a very good video. When I first heard the narration, I thought that they had hired Tim McCarver to read
I have that same chainsaw. It belonged to my husband. He died 4 years ago. I picked it up a couple of times. I can tell you 1 thing about that chainsaw. It was not made for a woman.
restoration? please,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
legendary husqvarna
HUGE improvement! What bar length did you go with? Is that the 24"? I don't know much about Husqvarna but it almost sounded like it bogged a bit which could be due to the longer bar. With smaller logs like that I bet you could cut even more time with a slightly shorter bar (around 20"). Again...know zero about Husqvarnas so might be way off. Thanks for the vid! Nice getting a mix like this.
It was the 24". It actually bogged much worse with the old hard nose 20" bar and .404 chain than the new setup. A 20" bar with a sprocket nose would fly. Thanks for stopping by.
Why do you americans need a 24" bar on that saw anyway? Cutting logs that a 18" would have no problem with. If you don't need a longer bar why use it? It takes more time to sharpen, is heavier, makes the saw slower, is more expensive and so on.
Well thats only my opinion as a swede. Everything over 20" here is considered enormous, and only something a proffesional would use maybe a few times a year if they cut a huge oak in a garden. But then again we have smaller trees in forests around here.
My opinion the l 65 is right up there for the best all around firewood saws ever produced .again just my humble opinion, good video, thanks buddy
Jeez, ive use mine for knocking trees and all. Didnt phase it. Its more for display now however but when i want some grunt i grab that before my homelite super xl. Theyre one of a few saws that can handle oak and ash without too much bother. Most newer chainsaws however can tackle that stuff anyways but still, back in the day these ol' 65's were probably one of the best you could buy
I came across an old cottage owner selling a 272XP, he had bought it new however he admitted that it was to much saw for him. He was asking $250 and I didn't haggle at that price. I love that old saw.
Ray Duerksen I wouldn’t have either. Good find!
I have the same saw with 20in bar. my wood cutting partner has one also, we lovingly call them man killers cuz of the weight, either make ya or break ya. great video. thanks
Most often really enjoy your videos but I was dissapointed. I was really looking forward to seeing it made to look like new with a original color brand new paint job and replacement stickers and all. Would make a good video.
Would definitely make a pretty saw. I was more concerned with the function than look. Besides, all that road rash is character.
Yes it would! Hey still liked the video just by the way.
I just got my hands on one of these L-65 Husqvarna chainsaws, And I own 70 chainsaws and this one has become a top 5 of my collection. I also have a 266xp from Tomos Slavaina Yugoslavia and that damn saw is full of piss and vinegar! I took the 224 carb off and replaced it with a 255 carburetor off of a 1320K railroad cutting Husqvarna and wow! That thing is an animal!
Sweet saw. Just picked up a rebuilt 266xp yesterday. Loving the vintage husqvarnas
Great video, nice saw, maybe try taking the carb apart and blowing it out. Then tweak the adjustments a little. You might be surprised. Try turning the high about an 1/8 or 1/4 turn out. Counter clockwise👍
This is maintenance work, not restoration.
My dad had one, oh the memories, of cutting oak to heat the house, living ya!!!
Still the best Husquarvarna
I love this video. I have 2 L65 Tomos versions with the rudimentary chain brake. One was my Dad's and the other my Uncle's (dad's twin brother) Just picked the uncle's up and am doing some much needed maintenance on it. I have a 24" on my dad's and the other one I'm going to run a 28" bar with a full chisel chain.
Should've blown the engine clear of debris better, you were right there. Optimist of the plug gap too. All too often the gap's not true & that video WASN'T a restoration!
Lol, that's a long ways from a "restoration".
Critter87 he never said restoration so your “””” are irrelevant 😂
@@jakeofalltrades7177 he said restore it to its former glory.
Sorry but this was not restored just tuned up and vid as well as description should be called that.
Had a 79 Rancher. Great saw, gave it away to guy who had a worn out saw and no money.
Just wondering what it would have done with just a knew chain by itself nice job very nice old school Husqvarna
Yes lift up on the bar tip when tightening the bar nuts, this is the saw that made Husqvarna great. Good tune up.
You are right, the bar and chain probably had more to do with the reduced time than anything else. The rest was just routine maintenance.
Hi I came across two old Husqvarna saws I don’t see a tag plate on them but they have this number stamped in the saw at the back of saw 1077929 any idea what year or model this is? I need a fuel line in the tank for it any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated
A new sharp chain makes the difference. I still think the high needle could be wound in a litle bit and get that high end screaming!
Enjoyed the video. Clean and direct to the point. Do you have a video for replacing the coil on an L77. My shop told me I needed the coil and they weren't interested in sourcing it, but you may have a recommendation for the the part source and instructions on the replacement procedure. Hope so. PJM
Ok so that was a rather good swedish pronunciation there on husqvarna. I'm as a swede is proud you took your time to learn how to pronunce it.
That's a darn good saw,had one years ago, have a newer model 2, but those are better to me.
I have the same chainsaw from my father. IT was a Birthday Gift from mother to him in 1976. Wunderful SAW ...greatings from black Forrest Germany. Great Video thanks!!🎉
I'd love to know where you got the parts from. I have a L65 that I'd like to freshen up, but parts are hard to find.
Great video, sir. I have an older (not as old as yours) Husqvarna that was my favorite, go-to saw. It started leaking fuel and I have not been able to get it to stop so I quit using it. You said you like working on old saws so if you ever run out of things to do and want have a crack at it, just let me know and I will get it to you.
Old saw. Worth running. Lift up on bar when ajusting chain.
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I just got one last week and I really want it to run. I had to get a new gas filter and a tube to connect it to the carburetor because the one in the saw was completely melted and rotten. I'm going to install the new one today and see if she fires up! If everything still works then I'm going to buy a new bar for it. The chain it came with is old, but still in good shape. The bar was a little beat up though. Thanks to your video now I know how to remove the clutch if I need to do that!
Glad I could help! Let me know if it runs. They are wonderful saws.
I can't believe it, but she actually started!! Wow! Those Huskys were tough. I just have to adjust the carburetor screws now, but that's a bit tricky I find. How did you do it on yours?
Oliver's World I believe you will have to take that top cover off. They are on the left side of the carburetor. The idle adjustment can be accessed through one of those holes on the back of the saw above the on/off switch and choke. Please double check which hole it is while you have the cover off. If you try the wrong hole you will puncture the air filter. I don’t have the saw in front of me right now or I would check. Hope that helps!
I'll see what I can do. It's a bit difficult to adjust the screws while the saw is running because she's shaking a lot. I found myself adjusting the screws, start it, let it run a bit to hear the motor and then stop it to adjust the screws again. There's only so much I can do though because I still need a bar and a chain to do the final adjustments. Next week I should get what I need. Thanks a lot for your help!
I love those old Husky's. Have a couple myself.
is the big line return on carb should i be able to see in tank
I'm having the same problem
Good video. Yes, more like this vid would be welcome.
I appreciate all the technical numbers you gave us. Just one more: what pitch and gauge is the new chain/bar. Is this a change from the old ones?
Good work!
Seenso baguskah
I thought you were going to clean and paint it etc.
Harrison P And get rid of all that character?
Only thing I would have done differently is gotten a skip chain rather than a safety chain much better performance
The speed came from changing the bar ,the old one had no rollertip the new one did . the new plug and fuel filter didn't hurt it
Your saw has a very powerful sound I noticed in the first oak log you felled and sawmilled
NOT RESTORED. it would be a laugh to see you try to get the flywheel off........in ONE piece.
You think getting a flywheel off is hard or something?
@@billyboots3730 it was kind of a pain in the ass on that particular saw.
@@austindenotter19 : u should use a puller , its pretty easy to make one actually .
An older friend asked if I wanted his 65. "Its in good condition". (I have not seen) 1970,80 Homelites for me, EZ, XL12/SXL. (All tooled up) Been looking for a 925.
for the 65:
Many Specials tools needed,? How's Parts Availability?
Thx
hp
Really slick! Love the old machines, nice and simple. Great video, thumbs up.
i have L77, beautiful machine, fantastic before, fantastic now, fantastic forever, 35 years in my hands..
Those are extremely rare. Hold onto that and mind it
Wow why all the hate??? Don't let an opinion on terms of speach tear each other down. I thought it was great! This video tells us that a little maintenance goes a long way! Thus restoring it to it's (former) glory! Thanks for the video! Nice job my friend!!👍
That old chainsaw deserves more then just a "maintenance service" more like a rebuild kit with new piston, rings and a new cylinder. If you really want to see noticeable improvement in the saws performance... you would fix the weak compression the saw has slowly got over the many years of use!
Unfortunately a piston and cylinder are damned near impossible to get for these. I looked around for 6 months and got both. I got the final one that the seller had but they do pop up the very odd time. For what they were and still are, theyre a pure brute of a saw. You wont find much that they wont cut
Where do you find replacement parts?
Any idea what to do with a leaky gas cap?
When ru going to do the restoration?
Im Swedish and i use a husqvarna daily at work. This one is a beauty
What year was that saw made? I have one and im also wondering how would you tell the year of manufacture
Probably 1979
Even if you didn’t spray any paint I liked your restoration. Beautifully refurbished/restored saws, IMO, aren’t practical. I want to hear em run and see em blowing smoke and chips. Great job and great video.
Thank you, Bud. I like all the road rash personally.
That "patina" gives the saw a character. If it were painted up all nice and shiney it would be only for display
Not restoration just maintenance
Good job have a Husky 65 getting ready to restore. Shoe in Oregon.
Did you lube the clutch bearing?
Chain sharpness means a lot.
Nice older Husqvarna
The new bar did most of the improvement. A sprocket nose bar will give around a 30% increase in performance. Sometimes factory chains cut fairly good. But can always be vastly improved.
For a saw that old it runs good.
However, it does not have anti vibe. Really not good for your hands At All. I grew up running saws with no anti vibe . The nerve and other damage is permanent.
Older Husky's like the 2100, even tho they had AV were hard on the hands. The modern spring mounted saws aren't bad.
It does vibrate quite a lot. Maybe one day I'll get a newer one. Thanks for watching.
I just found one of these at a garage sale for $10! I brought it home and put fuel in it and it started after about 10 pulls
Nice ! Wanna sell it lol .... I'm having a Hell of a time with mine I picked up man ...😅
@@user-pw2vn4jv6y I’m putting a carb rebuild kit in now and when it’s done and tuned I will be selling it
@@user-pw2vn4jv6y I did a couple short videos and a longer form video on it that you can check out.
First Husqvarna I owned a great reliable almost indestructible saw
It's a workhorse for sure. Thanks for watching.
Nice. New paint, no way. A got the same but Tomos. Stil work♥️
Wow! Nice work! I'm with you. A fancy paint job is great if you're going to leave it on a shelf. I thought I was watching the STIHL championships at the end there!;-)
It took that saw 40 years to earn all that road rash...it'd be wrong to take all that away!
It’s in really good shape considering.
Take a look at epoxy... It's really cool stuff for wood slabs you can put metallic color on wood in wood... If you're into making table tops tables maybe bar benches...
Thanks a lot for taking the time out to recognize my comment you're the first ever UA-camr that I watch out of many that I actually recognize my comment.... thanks again....
Bobathan P Of course! I appreciate you watching.
I even watch all your older videos which I like very much ...me and my buddy are going to go to buy a piece of land ...when we get older and I would like to build my own house... I'm only 41 but I'm getting closer...
The new chain and the sprocket bar for sure got faster cut time I would restore the paint and decals that saw worth restoring further
Good old Husky. I have 1986 Husky 61 FF, runs like new.
Just took my L65 out of storage. It was given to me by may dad who purchased it new 40 years ago. I want to do a similar change to a newer bar and chain. Can you point me in the right direction for getting a kill switch and what sprocket you used? Thanks!
A sharp chain probably more to do with it than a new bar.
I watched right up until it looked like he put a new chain on. A sharp chain makes all the difference (duh!), so all the other maintenance he did is certainly helpful, but I'd have liked to see the difference after the maintenance with the original chain, then the difference with a new one.
Cool I love old husky saws, partners too anything swedish. Rollerize the clutch andbbarvnose.
Love seeing older tools refurbished! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
hello nice job.Have you ever open and clean the carburator or change gaskets?may you see more difference
John Dervic I have not. Seems to be doing pretty well as of now. If it becomes necessary I’ll definitely do it. Appreciate you watching.
Not too much more you could do to them saws other than porting and polishing to get them to go any faster.
Nice wouldn't call it a restoration but still great video
I have the same saw and am having problems finding the correct bar and chain, I would like to find either an 18 inch or 20 inch. bar and chain Would you be able to provide me with the model of bar and chain that you used? Thanks
The correct numbers used on that saw is a 3/8" pitch .50 gauge and it should be 72-80 drive links.
This is a tune up !
Looks good with a the new bar.
May I ask What size pull start rope did you use and what length?
Amazing the difference from a dull chain to a sharp chain.
Scott Foster First chain was plenty sharp...but you just can’t beat a new chain! Thanks for watching.
I have Yugoslavian version make Tomos. Very nice chainsaw. Much power. Thanks for this video.
Cool not quite a restoration
Good job on the refurbish. Where did you get the air filter!!! I need one for my L65!!!
very nice job, can you show me how to rebuild saw
Nice job but this wasnt a restore but a complete maintenance and tune up. Nicely done though and just goes to show how inportant proper maintenance is on chainsaws. This old saw still running and cutting shows how good maintenance pays off. But to restore like new would be a complete teardown and rebuild from ground up of all components. Dont mean to sound nit picky but for chainsaw novices the title and early comment of restoring to new could be misleading.
Definitely not a "total" restoration...but my intention was to restore it performance wise to its former glory...to like it was before I started beating it around. To get the bugs out of it, clean it up, replace broken parts, and make it faster with a better bar. Since it was in such great shape to begin with, a total breakdown would have been wasted effort. That's why my early comment was to "restore this old saw to its former glory." I do always appreciate your comments, Ken.
@@falllineridge i being a retired professional understood completely and dont mean to reticule. But to the untrained this could be misleading. A better title and description probably should have been. A guide to proper maintenance for max performance and long life. Then brag about how old the saw is and how good its performance after so many years. I belive this would have a better effect. Just coming from years of experience in the field. But i am not an expert in making video so maybe my way isnt best on camera. Its just a though and thowing it out there.
No worries, Ken. I always appreciate your input. Especially being a retired sawyer.
Amazing thanks for sharing!if it's not broke don't fix it?
If you fitted the new bar and chain prior to the "resto" it would have been fair. Any "before and after" MUST use the exact same chain at least. Dumb comparison - -I like your videos, but comparing with dull chain, and then brand new chain - -Na, Dumb comparison.
Great video love that old saw too!
Thanks! It's a classic!
Stihl or Husqvarna?
New or used?
Wehere can i get a airfilter for this saw?
Nice saw design. Responsive company.
It cut faster because you put on a new chain on it.
exactly and a new bar. Wow! Who would have thought?
I'm all for that, and its needed, but why time consuming.
do you have try old pioneer partner chainsaw from sweden to . from sam group of jonsered ans husqvarna ?
I have a older model Husqvarna chainsaw maybe 40 years old where can I find parts for it to refurbish it
www.sawagain.com
Can you add a chain brake to this model?
Most definitely. That’s a good one
ciao è bello vedere questa vecchia L65 cantare sempre bene anche io ne ho 2 e spesso ci faccio vari pieni lavorano da 40 anni sempre tutto ok sono treni che non si fermano .
I have one. How much it costs?