Great video, I had to chuckle about the switch being opposite, I'm glad I'm not the only one that tries to start a saw with it in the off position. Lol. I borrowed an old echo evl from my brother and it was wired backwards also so that brought back a fond and funny memory for me. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, they are definitely worth watching. Nice job working that dangerous snag!
I recently picked up a 1955 30hp Scott Atwater. Complete minus throttle/ tiller handle. Haven't had a chance to get at it yet, trying to get caught up on my saws. Hopefully sometime this winter. Love to get it out in the spring and test it. Thanks Walt for showing your 77. Haven't been able to add one to my own collection yet. Be well. Later
Thanks for sharing this one! I've been hoping you'd cover this saw series. I'm glad to see you're getting around so well, I know my 77 can be a workout on full days.
I put a pull rope on anHs 45 the other day and all I ended up with after a few pulls was the rope in my hand. It will not do it, again, because I melted the end before I put it in the pulley. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. I put an elastomer start rope on ne of my big thumpers and it pulled the rope right out of the handle. It was a Chinese pull rope and not a Stihl pull rope,.
Thats a really nice L77 you have there. Been itching to get my hands on a bigger 70s era husqvarna for a while. I have a small 340se 1977 and that thing suprised me with its throttle response also and that it looks like any other newer saw inside. The 49sp Jonsereds looks alot different from modern saws with its sparkplug sticking out and the electrical on the side of the cylinder. But the old husqvarnas are alot closer to the modern saws i think overall. Will get my hands on a running Jonsereds 621 soon i got off ebay that i was inspired to get from looking at your videos. Liking those old saws more and more now its a disease haha.
The whole time you were swinging your saw under your tail gate I was praying you didn't hit it with your chain😂🤣 because every new truck I've owned in the last 10 yrs I've scratched my tailgate swinging the bar under neath it. But I really liked your video I love old chainsaws I have 2 041av and a 044 stihl I like the kiss modow with old things keep it simple stupid. Also I like older things because the user is the brains behind the machine not the other way around
I've been impressed with outboards for a long time both for all the reasons you highlighted and also because they are designed to run at full throttle for hours at a time. Means bottom end is solid. :)
The L77 is based on the A65, and that model has been introduced in 1968. the difference is the presence of a bit of anti vibe system (and i believe some of the late L65 /L77 have electronic ignition) So in fact is a much older design
Husqvarna was ahead of the curve with their early piston port designs it seems :) I had always credited Jonsered but they were reed valve with the XF and earlier while from what you point out Husqvarna already had figured out the simplicity of piston port.....of course Husqvarna back then also had motorcycle racing in house so WHY am I surprised they were a bit further along?
@@afleetcommand i think it has something to do with origin, a lot of European 2 strokes never had reed valves, i believe Stihl was the same story, always piston port on the chain saws. and American saws used a lot of reed valve design
Maybe, but the early Jonsered did have reeds, I really am not familiar with old Stihl's, do think I remember the one Contra I saw was a piston port. Husqvarna had competitive Motocrossers right into the 1980's. They were ahead of the curve with their motocross motors in the 1960's for certain. During the 90's the big four Japanese brands took that away after their foray into road racing. Then water cooling changed the game along with power valves altering port timing. That racing back ground had to have influence their two stroke technology company wide :) BUT I'm just getting into these old beasts.
It's a closed port cylinder The strange thing for me about these early huskies is that for me both the 77 and 65 are far better tobrun than the later 480cd Also the 65 and 77 share the same carb and the 65 is very comfortable on a full comp 24" bar
What about the Partner R16? 1966 with the vertical layout predates them all. Many variations followed over the years as well. Excellent saws also still in service.
Partner will have its day in the sun too. I still have a Jonsered 2077 to highlight. Also a few of those small Husqvarna 49's . I really haven't found a good way to track for video the "lineage" that all tangled together to form the Husqvarna brand :) But those partner inspired anti vib and handle system Jonsered used will have to be highlighted...wait, think Bob already did in one two of the old Jonsered video's. I think I'll let Bob try and untangle that tangle. :)
Another reaso I like Stihl - external sprockets on them. Huskies make it difficult for me to get chains and bars in n them. On a Stihl I just loosen the bar all the way and put the Chan on the bar and tighten it up to my specs. I also like spur sprockets over rimmed sprockets for that same reason - easier to get the chain on them. It is rare need that I pull a chain off a bar in the field. The only time I pull a bar and chain off is to clean them. If they get dull in the field I just cut them off and grab another saw. I never take a saw afield that is dull or has issues. Those stay in the shop.
372 and 390 class saws have the internal clutch easy to get too external clutches as does the new 572. AMD 576 does as well. So depends on what "Huzky" :)
Put a new top on it of the right diameter and length. Don’t even think about using a rope that breaks, again. If it breaks once it will break, again. It still looks like you need to put another turn on the pulley - the handle looked a little limp to me.
Thanks for another great video, Walt. Stay warm and stay safe.
I still love running my mid 70s L- 65 , it is just very comfortable and smooth imho ,very interesting video thanks
Great video, I had to chuckle about the switch being opposite, I'm glad I'm not the only one that tries to start a saw with it in the off position. Lol. I borrowed an old echo evl from my brother and it was wired backwards also so that brought back a fond and funny memory for me. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, they are definitely worth watching. Nice job working that dangerous snag!
Ive got an L65 and L77 too. Have never failed to start. Great machines
I recently picked up a 1955 30hp Scott Atwater. Complete minus throttle/ tiller handle. Haven't had a chance to get at it yet, trying to get caught up on my saws. Hopefully sometime this winter. Love to get it out in the spring and test it. Thanks Walt for showing your 77. Haven't been able to add one to my own collection yet. Be well. Later
Thanks for the informative video. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing this one! I've been hoping you'd cover this saw series. I'm glad to see you're getting around so well, I know my 77 can be a workout on full days.
I put a pull rope on anHs 45 the other day and all I ended up with after a few pulls was the rope in my hand. It will not do it, again, because I melted the end before I put it in the pulley. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. I put an elastomer start rope on ne of my big thumpers and it pulled the rope right out of the handle. It was a Chinese pull rope and not a Stihl pull rope,.
Thats a really nice L77 you have there. Been itching to get my hands on a bigger 70s era husqvarna for a while. I have a small 340se 1977 and that thing suprised me with its throttle response also and that it looks like any other newer saw inside. The 49sp Jonsereds looks alot different from modern saws with its sparkplug sticking out and the electrical on the side of the cylinder. But the old husqvarnas are alot closer to the modern saws i think overall. Will get my hands on a running Jonsereds 621 soon i got off ebay that i was inspired to get from looking at your videos. Liking those old saws more and more now its a disease haha.
Great info on those 70s saws.
The whole time you were swinging your saw under your tail gate I was praying you didn't hit it with your chain😂🤣 because every new truck I've owned in the last 10 yrs I've scratched my tailgate swinging the bar under neath it. But I really liked your video I love old chainsaws I have 2 041av and a 044 stihl I like the kiss modow with old things keep it simple stupid. Also I like older things because the user is the brains behind the machine not the other way around
I've been impressed with outboards for a long time both for all the reasons you highlighted and also because they are designed to run at full throttle for hours at a time. Means bottom end is solid. :)
TY Walt good vid
Nice history lesson! I ran a homelite zip when i was young. No idea how many ccs it was i just remember is as being so heavy.
The L77 is based on the A65, and that model has been introduced in 1968. the difference is the presence of a bit of anti vibe system (and i believe some of the late L65 /L77 have electronic ignition) So in fact is a much older design
even the first Husqvarna the 90, has a vertical cilinder, piston ported, muffler on front, but the fuel tank setup, and oil setup are different.
Husqvarna was ahead of the curve with their early piston port designs it seems :) I had always credited Jonsered but they were reed valve with the XF and earlier while from what you point out Husqvarna already had figured out the simplicity of piston port.....of course Husqvarna back then also had motorcycle racing in house so WHY am I surprised they were a bit further along?
@@afleetcommand i think it has something to do with origin, a lot of European 2 strokes never had reed valves, i believe Stihl was the same story, always piston port on the chain saws. and American saws used a lot of reed valve design
Maybe, but the early Jonsered did have reeds, I really am not familiar with old Stihl's, do think I remember the one Contra I saw was a piston port. Husqvarna had competitive Motocrossers right into the 1980's. They were ahead of the curve with their motocross motors in the 1960's for certain. During the 90's the big four Japanese brands took that away after their foray into road racing. Then water cooling changed the game along with power valves altering port timing. That racing back ground had to have influence their two stroke technology company wide :) BUT I'm just getting into these old beasts.
Looks cold up there. I told you back in the summer it was going to be a cold winter.
Nice vintage tour. Also love the old triple cylinder boats and sleds. (I had an 89 Merc 80hp) Happy holidays! 👍✌
Thanks, you too!
It's a closed port cylinder
The strange thing for me about these early huskies is that for me both the 77 and 65 are far better tobrun than the later 480cd
Also the 65 and 77 share the same carb and the 65 is very comfortable on a full comp 24" bar
I'm just experiencing them for the first time, that 77 is a strong saw. For any time period :) I do have a 480 in the junk pile, never ran it
What about the Partner R16? 1966 with the vertical layout predates them all. Many variations followed over the years as well. Excellent saws also still in service.
Partner will have its day in the sun too. I still have a Jonsered 2077 to highlight. Also a few of those small Husqvarna 49's . I really haven't found a good way to track for video the "lineage" that all tangled together to form the Husqvarna brand :) But those partner inspired anti vib and handle system Jonsered used will have to be highlighted...wait, think Bob already did in one two of the old Jonsered video's. I think I'll let Bob try and untangle that tangle. :)
@@afleetcommand pretty sure some husqvarna engine parts can swap with partner to.
i have r16 super simple lay out easy to fix
Nice.😆 Cheers.👍
Another reaso I like Stihl - external sprockets on them. Huskies make it difficult for me to get chains and bars in n them. On a Stihl I just loosen the bar all the way and put the Chan on the bar and tighten it up to my specs. I also like spur sprockets over rimmed sprockets for that same reason - easier to get the chain on them. It is rare need that I pull a chain off a bar in the field. The only time I pull a bar and chain off is to clean them. If they get dull in the field I just cut them off and grab another saw. I never take a saw afield that is dull or has issues. Those stay in the shop.
372 and 390 class saws have the internal clutch easy to get too external clutches as does the new 572. AMD 576 does as well. So depends on what "Huzky" :)
Hiii Again!!!!
Put a new top on it of the right diameter and length. Don’t even think about using a rope that breaks, again. If it breaks once it will break, again. It still looks like you need to put another turn on the pulley - the handle looked a little limp to me.
That chain is as dull as dishwater.