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    Husqvarna 288xp lite or Makita 7901?

    Thinking of selling one of these saws. never ran either, so no frame of reference. So which one to keep? 288- new crank bearings,seals, new meteor piston, ( oem cylinder had a little scoring but cleaned up nicely) new oem top cover , rebuilt carb and I have a new k&s oem cylinder/piston for...
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    Who’s right with this eBay Return Request

    Ebay will almost always side with the buyer and you will lose the cost of shipping. And if they pay with PayPal then they can open a case with them and you will most likely lose.
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    Help with charge pressure seepage around base gasket 357xp/359 hybrid

    I put the same cylinder on my 359 case and runs well. No problems with installation, simple bolt on . With a thinner base gasket and 2-3 tanks running time I’m getting 170 -175lbs compression. Piston looks fine as well. Maybe over time it will reveal its low cost but for now it’s good.
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    "You Suck" Thread 2021"--Pics required!

    Nice score! Looks like new.
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    "You Suck" Thread 2021"--Pics required!

    My $100 makita 6401 just got a little better. It has a 54mm bbk on it! Looks to be newly installed . No scoring, ports look even with a nice bevel. I bought an oem 79cc cylinder for it thinking it was the 64cc cylinder. I guess I’ll put the oem on it as I’ve read they run pretty strong and...
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    "You Suck" Thread 2021"--Pics required!

    Listed as a 6401, no I.D placard on handle or recoil so not sure exactly. Seller said no spark. Cut back the ignition lead, inserted the plug tang and its running. 160lbs compression, 20” bar and chain. Carb needs a rebuild, had to have idle screw all the way in to idle. $100 , maybe not a...
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    Husqvarna 261

    Just an update. Put a meteor 262 piston/ caber ring, opened up the muffler in front where the factory slit is and cut out the side port to about 5/8”. Covered the side back up using a 288 deflector. I did put in a spark screen. Put a thin( Manila envelope) base gasket , squish came out about...
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    Husqvarna 261

    Nice clean saw!
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    Husqvarna 261

    Yup, I put that cylinder you sold me and a meteor/ caber ring on that 357 along with a thin base gasket.and MM. Shows about 175 lbs compression , runs strong. I have a few saws now. Why, I don’t know, I don’t even cut firewood. But it’s just a hobby. Projects or Saws that I’ve acquired to...
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    Husqvarna 261

    So that cylinder isn’t very good quality? I read some decent reviews on it. And I’m installing a caber ring which I read helps. I got it on sale for $49 so won’t be out a lot of money if it’s not good.
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    Husqvarna 261

    Thanks Tim, I was kinda leaning on letting the 359 go. I have the 357 that I got the cylinder from you, just wondering how that Hyway cylinder was gonna run on the 359 compared to the 357.
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    Husqvarna 261

    Just picked this 1999 saw and a McCulloch Power mac 320 for $10. Owner said it’s been sitting in back of his garage and didn’t know if it ran. New $10 fuel line and the 261 is running well. Put a compression gauge( it reads correctly on other things) on it and it’s at 120lb. I did a search and...
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    What's Hittin' the Grill or Smoker?

    Called Tulsa torpedo, kielbasa and pepper jack cheese wrapped in pork sausage then wrapped in bacon.
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    Got the saw back together, vacuum and pressure test seemed good ( let it sit for about 8 minutes @ 8 psi and stayed there). New caber ring, rebuilt carb using HDA 24 kit and drilled hole in top cover per Treemonkeys video. Muffler mod and thin base gasket ( squish @.23) compression is only...
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    I haven’t checked it yet but I will just to see where it’s at. Thanks
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    I think that’s what I’m going to do grizz. Just get it running and see if I even like the saw. Couple of questions, Are those aftermarket cylinders just a steel bore? And it has the Walbro 199B carb , rebuild or put on one of the Zama carbs. Thanks
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    My only concern about using that cylinder was such a low compression #, I’m no expert and I can see it being a little bit low until seated but to jump 50lbs is telling me that it’s out of round. Maybe I’m wrong but I dong have a bore dial to check it, what’s your thoughts?
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    Thanks for all the good info. Not sure what equipment is needed on the vac test and what psi it should hold . Guess I’ll do a search. Not sure on how to pm as I just joined Probably practice porting on that Chinese, can’t hurt it. Sounds like I’ll be going oem on the p/c.
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    Walmart brand towels. Ya, I saw that ad up for a bit so I figured if it was all good someone would have jumped all over it. So I took a chance, I think it’ll make a good saw when it’s done.
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    Husqvarna 357xp -low compression on new cylinder

    Just picked up this saw listed as a parts saw. Seller said needs carb rebuild and said he just spent $150 on repairs. Ok, must have been some world class repair facility to get a saw back that needs work, lol. New p/c( unknown brand- horrible, i`m thinking one of the big 3,Parker bros,Mattel or...
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