Got a 51 given to me that needed a cylinder. Didn’t port it, but set it up without the base gasket. It’s a solid little saw. Nice one to add to my collection of Stihl’s.
I have a 50 that was giving to me scored to hell. I converted it to the 55 and ported it. Wouldve like to go a little farther with the open port transfers but was leary. Only had 20 degrees of blowdown.
Those Stay-Silv silver brazing rods are really nice quality too… it’s great stuff! Stumbled across some with some shop tools and equipment that a guy wanted hauled off… I’m glad I went through everything and that I didn’t just toss everything… I hated tossing off the old drum cutting lathe but I couldn’t find anyone who had any current use for it???
Some 55 saws had closed, some open. the rancher was open, the EPA version was closed. I have one of each sitting on my shelf. I don't think the 51 was available both ways, but I could be wrong.
Hey bellhopper! I've taken a little Hiatus from UA-cam but question for you a Husqvarna 351 in pretty good if not almost mint condition from a reputable person. He wants 350 but said he will take $3 25. All my buddies are breaking my stones saying how it's not worth it but I don't know man what's your opinion? And what size bar you think I could put on there to rip some wood? By the way I hope everything with your back is going well! It's been that long! LOL
Its basicly a larger 346 some people turn them into 346 its a pro saw with a mag case they usually sell for around 5 bills in good shape. When ported they are stout and 18 is bout as far as i would go
Thanks!
Thank you buddy you rock
Bellhopper, God Bless and Protect you and your loving family:) I love spending time with you:)
Got a 51 given to me that needed a cylinder. Didn’t port it, but set it up without the base gasket. It’s a solid little saw. Nice one to add to my collection of Stihl’s.
Thanks for sharing, it’s always interesting to see how you build saws
Nice build Hopper! Thanks for sharing.
That’s awesome. One of my favorite saws is the 55. Great size for working.
Another ripper from the hopper bench! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great saw and a solid build my friend. What size pin sprocket are you using? See ya Saturday my friend. ❤️🌲🪓👊🏻🙏🏻
I have a 50 that was giving to me scored to hell. I converted it to the 55 and ported it. Wouldve like to go a little farther with the open port transfers but was leary. Only had 20 degrees of blowdown.
Those Stay-Silv silver brazing rods are really nice quality too… it’s great stuff! Stumbled across some with some shop tools and equipment that a guy wanted hauled off… I’m glad I went through everything and that I didn’t just toss everything… I hated tossing off the old drum cutting lathe but I couldn’t find anyone who had any current use for it???
Sounds like a beast sir i have no doubt.
Thats a neat little saw, did they also come with a old closed port?
No, but you could mount closed port cylinder from Partner 5000 - 5500 or Jonsereds 490 - 590, and get quite a screaming saw.
Some 55 saws had closed, some open. the rancher was open, the EPA version was closed. I have one of each sitting on my shelf. I don't think the 51 was available both ways, but I could be wrong.
I know that smell I burned 3" of my beard off soldering a water heater under a house once🤣🤣
Nicely done. Did u put it in some wood?
Hi. it can also be replaced with a stihl 028 type piston without any changes?
I’d love to buy a ported 51 if you ever have another!
Hey bellhopper! I've taken a little Hiatus from UA-cam but question for you a Husqvarna 351 in pretty good if not almost mint condition from a reputable person. He wants 350 but said he will take $3 25. All my buddies are breaking my stones saying how it's not worth it but I don't know man what's your opinion? And what size bar you think I could put on there to rip some wood? By the way I hope everything with your back is going well! It's been that long! LOL
Its basicly a larger 346 some people turn them into 346 its a pro saw with a mag case they usually sell for around 5 bills in good shape. When ported they are stout and 18 is bout as far as i would go
Why didn't you go with the closed port cylinder, and the pop up piston?
Hey cylinder meteor itally do husqvarna 55 good kits ?
I need 2 of those built lol
She going to be a good cutting saw buddy
Great stuff!
Nice job buddy
On a Husqvarna 55 can you put a 61 piston and cylinder on it
I won't say you can't but it won't bolt up to stock holes.
@@johnsonlong1272 thx
Heck yeah! That's killer!
What % silver do you use for the exhaust?
Its saftey silv 45 buddy
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Thanks hopper!
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