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And add: lots of returns because greasy finger Fred thought it would fit his Rancher 55 that has been in his garage for years.
I've let them know that it would be of little interest.
problem with that is not every manufacturer makes everything themselves. They aquire what they don't make and honestly, mostly lower priced junk to keep cost down.
And add: lots of returns because greasy finger Fred thought it would fit his Rancher 55 that has been in his garage for years.
I think this may have killed off a little too fast. You COULD also use a 55CP piston in a 51 open port cylinder. I have used windowed pistons in open port jugs before, and been very satisfied with the results. There are SCADS of 51s out there, and that opens up additional markets. It would be really nice if they'd make it about .015 " taller and just include a thick gasket for those who dont measure squish.
If you know someone who wants to make some pistons, lets start with Red 750, 8800, and 540 pistons. Then Green 5200/8500, and Yellow 850 ones. How about some Orange 041 Super, 056 MAG, and 2100 thin ring while we're at it, and I'm just getting started....
Mine was a closed port until my father used old ethanol gas in mine and blew it up. Bailey's rebuilt it year ago and used reg open port cyl.Keep these thoughts coming guys, believe me when I say there are people that are interested.
The 55 was still being sold in 2010 in the US. I know its a new year but 4 years ain't a many. The 346 hasn't been sold in the US in how many years?A few of the problems with manufacturing a closed port 55 cylinder and/or piston are:
- The 50/51/55 family hasn't been sold in the US for many years now.
- They were a relatively inexpensive saw to begin with.
- There are cheap-o open port 46mm AM cylinder/piston kits for $40 on fleabay.
The 55 was still being sold in 2010 in the US. I know its a new year but 4 years ain't a many. The 346 hasn't been sold in the US in how many years?
Inexpensive saw, yes but the most sold saw for about 28 years. There are thousands of them out there.
Some don't want a cheap kit and will gladly pay for a higher quality mid range kit, which may just have the possibility of being a closed port one.
I would have 10 on my shelf.
To my knowledge, in our area, the 55 wasn't available long before 2010. The 346 was available new less than a year ago.
"I would have 10 on my shelf." ....depending on price I'm sure.
Look, I'm not saying that an aftermarket closed port 55 piston and/or cylinder would be a bad thing. If they were available, I'd be looking for a burned up 50,51,55 (or 10) myself...depending on price of the AM parts. It's just that there are cheap options out there for a saw that was inexpensive in the first place. It sounds like it would be too expensive to make an AM closed port 55 option viable.
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