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So.......I just got this new Meteor piston. It's for an open port Husqvarna 268. I have never put a new piston in these open port saws (non windowed piston) but have put many in the closed port versions. Right out of the box I noticed the lower 1/4" or so of the skirt was smaller diameter than the upper skirt. It measures about 0.010" less than the upper part of the skirt. I could see it and feel it with my finger. I have a few new windowed Meteor pistons here for the 268XP, 272 XP and 262 XP....they do not have this relief as they measure the same the whole length of the skirt. So my question is......Do I have a bummer piston or are they supposed to be this way? I doubt it will affect the running of the saw but not having the skirt supporting the piston the whole length will contribute allowing the piston to rock more than usual.........OR is this a wear indicator telling you when the whole length of skirt is in contact with the cyl it's time for a new piston........seems a bit far fetched to me.........what are your thoughts???
For the record I'm a pretty good fan of Meteor piston by and large.
For the record I'm a pretty good fan of Meteor piston by and large.