Husky 350 makin' me look stupid

[Beezvet]

I know, I know; it probably doesn't take much. But, I'm trying to resuscitate an older Husqvarna 350 that had fallen on rough times. Its owner has gone to that big forest in the sky, so I don't have particulars. But the top cover was bashed in, one bar bolt knocked into the oil tank, chain brake assembly a little bent, etc, etc. My problem is this: despite having a big fat spark and new carb, it won't even pop after squirting a shot of starting fluid in the spark plug hole and then cranking it. Seems it should at least smoke a little or something. Compression seems normal to maybe a little low for a saw its size, so the spark shouldn't be suppressed by it. Ideas???

 

[coffeebrk]

Have you verified the condition of the piston and cylinder ?

 

[Beezvet]

Have you verified the condition of the piston and cylinder ?

Just viewing through carb and exhaust ports plus through plug opening. Piston and cylinder look good to very good plus no ominous noises coming from case.

 

[coffeebrk]

Don't ever put just starting fluid in the engine.
Do an actual compression test.
Post pics of piston exhaust side.

 

[Beezvet]

Apologies to all. Upon re-inspection, the Husky showed deep scoring of piston and cylinder on exhaust side. Further inspection showed ring seized in same location, probably from heat. Any preferences (or avoidances) out there on piston/cylinder kits?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

need pics, as many as possible. There may be a lot more damage than initial inspection shows. Once disassembled and cleaned you may find other problems. This is a plastic case saw and it may have cracks you don't even see yet.

 

[Beezvet]

need pics, as many as possible. There may be a lot more damage than initial inspection shows. Once disassembled and cleaned you may find other problems. This is a plastic case saw and it may have cracks you don't even see yet.

workin' on it