scored cylinder

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and looking for some answers. We recently started building handcrafted log homes so I went to the local Stihl dealer and bought a 261 C-M for our notching and small saw work. After using it a few days (less than 10 hours on the saw) it wasn't starting and obviously...

I get asked from time to time about the tools I use to revive scored cylinders. I've cleaned a lot of them now and have had a fair amount of success. When I'm at home I use the flex motor and a mandrel, but occasionally I'll bring one in to work to do on break. I've used a split mandrel in...

Hi everyone, I’ve been hanging around here a while soaking up all the knowledge you guys are kind enough to share but this is my first post. I’m sorry in advance if this post is a bit long but I just want to give as much information as possible in the hopes that someone can help me. I bought a...

Recently I happened to get an old Stihl 064 parts saw. I figured it would be good to have some spares for my 066. But then I reconsidered and now I would like to try to make the 064 roar again. It is missing the carburetor and air filter assembly. I know nothing of its history. I tried to start...

I purchased a Husqvarna Model 550XP Autotune (Model year 2015) which is in beautiful condition, and looks like it has only been run once or twice. The cylinder, piston, and piston ring is severly scored 180 degrees around the exhaust side with aluminum transfer, no real grooves but scored. The...