Huztl/Garden Tools China Replacement Piston and Cylinder Kit, PICS!

Duke Thieroff · Mar 16, 2012

I recently bought a replacement piston and cylinder kit for my Husky 268, which I wanted to upgrade to a 272. I opted to try out one of the kits for a very, very reasonable price, from this seller.

I do not want someone to think this is an ad for them, I just wanted to show off the pictures of the kit so guys who are on the fence can make their decision.

The whole kit was under $50 shipped!

That included the cylinder, piston, circlips, ring, wristpin and decomp valve.

Here is the piston.

Chris

Duke Thieroff · Mar 16, 2012

Here's the cylinder

Chris

Duke Thieroff · Mar 16, 2012

I hope to have it all back together next week sometime, maybe I can get a vid put together.

If anyone has any input I would like to hear it.

Chris

cajunhillbilly · Mar 16, 2012

I to was curious about Huztl. I ordered and is in the mail, a piston and rings for $10.50 s&h included. He has great feedback on this stuff. I have a Husky 55 (paid $20) that needs some help and I don't want to spend a lot on it. I just want to get it running and dog the p*ss out of it to see if it holds up. I wasn't going to say anything on here till I did just that. Most of my saws I buy cheap enough that they are an experiment. I hope everything goes great for you. You will probably have yours running before I get mine going. :rock:

Duke Thieroff · Mar 16, 2012

cajunhillbilly said:
I to was curious about Huztl. I ordered and is in the mail, a piston and rings for $10.50 s&h included. He has great feedback on this stuff. I have a Husky 55 (paid $20) that needs some help and I don't want to spend a lot on it. I just want to get it running and dog the p*ss out of it to see if it holds up. I wasn't going to say anything on here till I did just that. Most of my saws I buy cheap enough that they are an experiment. I hope everything goes great for you. You will probably have yours running before I get mine going.

I figure it's worth a shot. I've been cutting a fair amount of wood as of late, I might put this one through the rigors and see what I come up with as far as how she runs.

Chris

cajunhillbilly · Mar 16, 2012

I look forward to seeing how things go for ya'...I hope very well.

Jacob J. · Mar 16, 2012

There's a little bit of a ridge on the bottom of the intake port on the inside. Check to check if it will
interfere with the piston. Otherwise, it looks pretty good. I can't see the chamfering on the ports though.

Duke Thieroff · Mar 16, 2012

cajunhillbilly said:
I look forward to seeing how things go for ya'...I hope very well.

I had a few minutes to throw it together, everything went together nice, other than the holes for the carb bolts....they don't seem to be deep enough. I'll have to inspect a little closer on a day when I actually have some time.

Chris

TK · Mar 16, 2012

Looks like quite the porous casting from here, but overall not too bad. I might try to clean up the gasket mating surfaces a bit before I assembled it they look a bit rough. Nice clean lines on that piston :msp_thumbup:

I didn't see or maybe didn't notice the piston ring - is it a single ring with the groove in it or is it a solid ring?

Popeye1 · Mar 24, 2012

So what is the verdict? Did it work ok and is the quality acceptable?

I am looking to buy one of these soon, wondering how it went for you

Duke Thieroff · Mar 24, 2012

Popeye1 said:
So what is the verdict? Did it work ok and is the quality acceptable?

I am looking to buy one of these soon, wondering how it went for you

It went together good enough, but will need a little work with the carb bolts not being able to bottom out. I ham fisted one and snapped it. I may need to drill and tap, or simply shim them. Waiting on the bolts and I will report back.

Chris

Stihlofadeal64 · Mar 24, 2012

Jacob J. said:
There's a little bit of a ridge on the bottom of the intake port on the inside. Check to check if it will
interfere with the piston. Otherwise, it looks pretty good. I can't see the chamfering on the ports though.

If the ports had to be chamfered to clean it up. How would that be done and with what tools? My curiosity is up. Thanks in advance.

Otherwise I look forward to hearing what the verdict is on your saw. That piston looked as good as any aftermarket I've ever put my hands on. I couldn't see the inside of the cylinder and the transfers that well. Keep the information coming.

Arrowhead · Mar 24, 2012

Looks pretty good. Hopefully the timing numbers and combustion chamber are within reason.

Besides the lower intake, everything looks chamfered to me.

Arrowhead · Mar 24, 2012

Stihlofadeal64 said:
If the ports had to be chamfered to clean it up. How would that be done and with what tools? My curiosity is up. Thanks in advance.

Otherwise I look forward to hearing what the verdict is on your saw. That piston looked as good as any aftermarket I've ever put my hands on. I couldn't see the inside of the cylinder and the transfers that well. Keep the information coming.

I use a dremel flexshaft with a small ball bit.

brokenbudget · Mar 24, 2012

looks far better than the mako kit i bought for the stihl.:msp_thumbup:

roncoinc · Mar 24, 2012

I got in an order yestday from same co.
including a husky 55 kit.
i gave it a good look over and didnt touch anything,very pleased with it.
I dont consider a 55 worth an original kit but if these cheap ones bring it back to life why not ??
put it together yestday without a base gasket so i let it dry overnight,will fire it up today and hope all is well.

cheeves · Mar 24, 2012

Duke Thieroff said:
I hope to have it all back together next week sometime, maybe I can get a vid put together.

If anyone has any input I would like to hear it.

Chris

I have looked at these too. Only time will tell. Use a good oil right. They look OK. Keep us informed!

Warped5 · Mar 24, 2012

opcorn:

roncoinc · Mar 24, 2012

I have gotten three top end kits from that company and very happy.
already showed the last,a 55 kit i will start up today.
today i got a piston,from same company,dissapointed,turned out to be a GOLF !!

does NOT have the nice finish of the pistons in the other kit.
i will take the calipers and such and check it out before it goes in ..
$27 delivered cant complain to much..

Duke Thieroff · Mar 24, 2012

roncoinc said:
I got in an order yestday from same co.
including a husky 55 kit.
i gave it a good look over and didnt touch anything,very pleased with it.
I dont consider a 55 worth an original kit but if these cheap ones bring it back to life why not ??
put it together yestday without a base gasket so i let it dry overnight,will fire it up today and hope all is well.

roncoinc said:
I have gotten three top end kits from that company and very happy.
already showed the last,a 55 kit i will start up today.
today i got a piston,from same company,dissapointed,turned out to be a GOLF !!

does NOT have the nice finish of the pistons in the other kit.
i will take the calipers and such and check it out before it goes in ..
$27 delivered cant complain to much..

Vid or it didnt happen!

Chris

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