Alphadelta
ArboristSite Operative
Hey all new here.
So I got a non running Jonsered 2171 at an auction, and have been slowly making her my lifetime saw. Got it running, new filter, new, sprocket, chain, bar, etc...
It runs really well now, no complaints. But I was watching videos and one guy did a compression test to see if there were any issues. I did the same; curious since this saw was run hard and put away wet. I am getting 100 psi on the dot, thats cold saw with the throttle wide open. I am using an automotive compression tester since a chainsaw one from baileys is expensive. But my reading on the forums is telling me thats low, that it should be around the 150 mark.
The question I have now is, should I be worried? And who do I go to for a rebuild kit? Part of me wants to overhaul the whole saw but rule # 1 "don't fix what aint broke" is probably going to be my approach.
I would love any insight anyone has. I've been looking at the Husky 372 XP rebuilds, and people seem to be buying these big bore kits but not sure I need that. I need reliability vs performance.
Much appreciated in advance!
So I got a non running Jonsered 2171 at an auction, and have been slowly making her my lifetime saw. Got it running, new filter, new, sprocket, chain, bar, etc...
It runs really well now, no complaints. But I was watching videos and one guy did a compression test to see if there were any issues. I did the same; curious since this saw was run hard and put away wet. I am getting 100 psi on the dot, thats cold saw with the throttle wide open. I am using an automotive compression tester since a chainsaw one from baileys is expensive. But my reading on the forums is telling me thats low, that it should be around the 150 mark.
The question I have now is, should I be worried? And who do I go to for a rebuild kit? Part of me wants to overhaul the whole saw but rule # 1 "don't fix what aint broke" is probably going to be my approach.
I would love any insight anyone has. I've been looking at the Husky 372 XP rebuilds, and people seem to be buying these big bore kits but not sure I need that. I need reliability vs performance.
Much appreciated in advance!