1970's Era Husqvarna L77 First Impression & Discussion Of Two Strokes Over The Years

Weekly Saw Time, Hedgerow and tinkering with the old saws Old Swedish Saws in particular

[alexhickey]

Ive got an L65 and L77 too. Have never failed to start. Great machines

[chiphammond]

Thanks for another great video, Walt. Stay warm and stay safe.

[richyough]

I still love running my mid 70s L- 65, it is just very comfortable and smooth imho, very interesting video thanks

[ronpatterson]

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!

[G-PA-]

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

[kurgan]

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.

[alvar]

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.

[NootNoot]

Thanks for the informative video. I really enjoyed it.

[ebenwaterman]

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. :)

[vintagesawyer]

Nice vintage tour. Also love the old triple cylinder boats and sleds. (I had an 89 Merc 80hp) Happy holidays! 👍✌

[johnclarke]

Looks cold up there. I told you back in the summer it was going to be a cold winter.

[wizard]

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.

[bryanblood]

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

[marcelh]

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

[j.mullen]

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.

[johntobin]

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

[johnclarke]

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.

[johnclarke]

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.