Joel D'Angelo ArboristSite Operative Joined Aug 16, 2015 Messages 491 Reaction score 295 Location Manchester, CT Jan 11, 2019 #1 I am rebuilding a Husky and the cylinder has a few of these dark lines extending from bottom to top. Does this indicate the nikasil is worn through? Thanks Attachments 20190111_112226.jpg 1 MB · Views: 39
I am rebuilding a Husky and the cylinder has a few of these dark lines extending from bottom to top. Does this indicate the nikasil is worn through? Thanks
Jacob J. Tree Freak AS Supporting Member. Joined Aug 26, 2001 Messages 17,581 Reaction score 7,744 Location Oregon Jan 11, 2019 #2 Not necessarily - it could be where a chunk of carbon broke off and got between the piston and cylinder wall. Drag your fingernail over it - if your nail catches, it's likely through the Nikasil.
Not necessarily - it could be where a chunk of carbon broke off and got between the piston and cylinder wall. Drag your fingernail over it - if your nail catches, it's likely through the Nikasil.
cuinrearview Red saw lover Joined Oct 24, 2014 Messages 10,212 Reaction score 19,613 Location Hillsdale, MI Jan 11, 2019 #3 Unless a port is damaged I almost always put some sandpaper to it until I don't have a question. That one looks pretty suspect though. Good luck!
Unless a port is damaged I almost always put some sandpaper to it until I don't have a question. That one looks pretty suspect though. Good luck!