Manugoss
ArboristSite Member
Yesterday I bought a used Husqvarna 262 xp at a furniture auction. It appeared to have no compression so I bit accordingly. I paid around 30$. It has 90psi compression but still starts after 5 to 10 pulls and runs not too bad. Everything else seems to work but the esthetics of the saw is not very good. I had a peak at the piston from the exhaust port and found some scoring on it (see attach files). The intake port is in good shape.
My questions are:
What happened to the piston (lean mixture, improper mix?). Can I possibly save the cylinder with a good honing? If the piston is salvageable, should I put a new piston with rings and would a golf piston be Ok. Is a 262 Xp a good saw. I am very pleased with my 2 Shindaiwa 488, nothing to complain so I can hardly imagine how a 262 could fit my need but I am willing to give that Husqvarna a try for my bigger jobs in the wood. Thanks
My questions are:
What happened to the piston (lean mixture, improper mix?). Can I possibly save the cylinder with a good honing? If the piston is salvageable, should I put a new piston with rings and would a golf piston be Ok. Is a 262 Xp a good saw. I am very pleased with my 2 Shindaiwa 488, nothing to complain so I can hardly imagine how a 262 could fit my need but I am willing to give that Husqvarna a try for my bigger jobs in the wood. Thanks