Husqvarna 257 blown need a cylinder piston

[waybel]

Hello all picked up a Husqvarna 257 today with a blown piston /cylinder .Rest of the saw looks good .Thought i would just pick up an aftermarket cylinder/piston to get it going but i have not found any . Don't want to spend a fortune on an old 1998 saw. Husqvarna parts says cylinder no longer available . I saw quite a few posts about converting to a 262 but seems like a bit of trouble and expense.Would rather just keep it as a 257 if i could.Anyone know of an aftermarket solution or what else would fit right in without adding parts or mods?Thanks in advance.

 

[Stihl Sharp]

Have you looked around ebay for any?

 

[waybel]

yes found nothing

 

[Stihl Sharp]

yes found nothing

I`m sure there are couple builders on this very forum that can probably hook you up. Hang in there, someone will surely help you here.

 

[LuckyRookie]

I have a cylinder. You would need to find a piston though. Shoot me a PM and we can work something out.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Ebay has an entire 262 kit for less than $40..

 

[Stihl Sharp]

Ebay has an entire 262 kit for less than $40..

I would have to wonder if its chyneez knock-off garbage for that price.

 

[waybel]

Ebay has an entire 262 kit for less than $40..

What else is needed besides the 262 cylinder / piston ?

 

[waybel]

I have a cylinder. You would need to find a piston though. Shoot me a PM and we can work something out.

PM sent

 

[a. palmer jr.]

What else is needed besides the 262 cylinder / piston ?

Nothing. Sometimes they throw in a gasket or two.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I would have to wonder if its chyneez knock-off garbage for that price.

Maybe. Just remember that Stihl buys from them..

 

[Stihl Sharp]

Maybe. Just remember that Stihl buys from them..

Probably true.

 

[waybel]

Nothing. Sometimes they throw in a gasket or two.

Ah i thought i read the carb won't fit and the top cover either

 

[Wood Doctor]

Ah i thought i read the carb won't fit and the top cover either

Are you sure that your saw has insufficient compression to run? Have you checked that out with any equipment? Got any Pics of the ring(s)?

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Ah i thought i read the carb won't fit and the top cover either

It's possible I guess. I bought a piston/cylinder kit from ebay for my 61 and have no complaints at all.

 

[82F100SWB]

You need the 262 intake block and associated gaskets to go with the cylinder. Your existing carb and top cover will fit just fine though.

 

[waybel]

Are you sure that your saw has insufficient compression to run? Have you checked that out with any equipment? Got any Pics of the ring(s)?

It's completely done .The wrist pin let go and ruined cylinder and piston .The guy i bought it from had it at a shop .Put an oem cylinder and piston in it It didn't last long .He should have brought it back but he couldn't be bothered and bought a new saw

 

[waybel]

You need the 262 intake block and associated gaskets to go with the cylinder. Your existing carb and top cover will fit just fine though.

Ok thanks for the info and all other replies from others.I think i will go this route .All i need is a cheapo 262 kit and a 262 intake block

 

[waybel]

i am guessing this is what i need?
https://www.amazon.ca/Adefol-Intake...x=husqvarna+262+inlet+manifold,aps,557&sr=8-4

 

[Cantdog]

i am guessing this is what i need?
https://www.amazon.ca/Adefol-Intake...x=husqvarna+262+inlet+manifold,aps,557&sr=8-4

No that's for the next larger family of saws with and has the OEM part # of 501 53 38 01
You need OEM part # 503 54 41 01 for the 262 cyl.