DaltonPaull
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I bought a well used 066 a few months back to use in my Alaskan saw mill. A few weeks ago I was milling a 24" oak slab and the saw seized up - had some major scoring and stuck rings on the exhaust side and would not run. I bought a new piston from baileys, honed the cylinder and put it back together. Before doing any cutting I reset the mixture by ear. Then I started milling up some cherry slabs. The saw ran great with tons of power but just as I finished the last cut the saw died. I took off the muffler and sure enough, the piston was scored pretty bad.
I've got a big bore kit that I'm going to install on the saw but what should I do to make sure I don't ruin it again right away?
I'm planning to run it a little richer and use Stihl oil (unlike before)
Also, I'm planing to check out a Husky 2100cp later today. It comes with a 40 inch bar and is supposed to run well and be in good but ugly condition. He's asking for $300. I'm planing to do a compression check and see how it runs before I decide if I might want it. Would this be a good backup or alternative to the 066? What about the price?
I've got a big bore kit that I'm going to install on the saw but what should I do to make sure I don't ruin it again right away?
I'm planning to run it a little richer and use Stihl oil (unlike before)
Also, I'm planing to check out a Husky 2100cp later today. It comes with a 40 inch bar and is supposed to run well and be in good but ugly condition. He's asking for $300. I'm planing to do a compression check and see how it runs before I decide if I might want it. Would this be a good backup or alternative to the 066? What about the price?