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“It’s dead Jim”

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Timberdog, Nov 15, 2022.

  1. The Wood Wolverine

    The Wood Wolverine

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    Looking at that piston, I honestly doubt the cylinder will be good. But ya never know till you try and it's good practice to give it a go. Worse case scenario, it's not.

    Can I ask what oil you use? That exhaust port ain't lookin' too good.
     
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  2. huskihl

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    No. And I don’t believe there are any aftermarket cylinders for the 271/291 chassis
     
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    Stihl.
     
  4. huskihl

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    Since there’s nothing aftermarket available, and I’m sure an OEM cylinder is more than what the saw is likely worth, if you want to send that cylinder to me I’ll see if it will clean up. You’ll still need a piston and rings, which should be readily available at a reasonable cost. Then all you have to do is find out why it actually burned up in the first place.