Eric Modell
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I need a piston please help for my beloved husky 285.
Where on earth can I find a husky 285CD piston
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I bought a new piston and rings from Amick's a few months ago for one I was rebuilding... Call Tony he will fix you up. 1-336-672-1196
Eric Modell
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thanks for the lead. Tony can't get any more.
I'd just get a 2100 piston and cylinder and then you would have an awsome saw, worthy of it's weight!!!
romeo
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They are here http://cgi.ebay.com/Husqvarna-285-chainsaw-piston-kit_W0QQitemZ230227371500QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
But I would also agree on putting on a 2100 piston and cylinder. Everything matches and the saws are identical, but a 56mm bore vs. a 54mm.
But I would also agree on putting on a 2100 piston and cylinder. Everything matches and the saws are identical, but a 56mm bore vs. a 54mm.
Everything is the same EXCEPT for the 285 does not have a manual oiler.
romeo
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AND, the starter (2 pawl instead of 3 with a plastic spacer), flywheel (2 piece aluminum and steel), ignition (sem on the 2100).
but those are just minor details.
AND, the starter (2 pawl instead of 3 with a plastic spacer), flywheel (2 piece aluminum and steel), ignition (sem on the 2100).
Dang, your smart----- your a very valuable person on this site
:yourock: gimme more beer, I might remember more!!!
Eric Modell
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Thanks guys just ordered the piston. It,s a golf, should i used the wrist pin keepers?
blackoak
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Well if you don't your pin will probably come out:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: sorry I couldn't resist that smart azz remark, but I know why your asking this. I have used several Golf pistons and have never had a problem with their clips, but I have heard of it happening. I would try both Husky and the Golf and use the ones that look the safest.
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Cadenhill
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Would anyone know where a 2100 cyl and piston could be found? Working on my 285 today and see where the piston is starting to get a hole. Not bad after almost 30 years. Still running good though. Any serious chainsaw user should belong to this forum. Glad I found it.
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romeo
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2100 cyl kits are still available from the dealer. They are pricey though, around three bills last time I checked.
2100CD kit #501678501
2101XP kit #503488671
2100CD kit #501678501
2101XP kit #503488671
romeo
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As far as I know, it was a Stihl specific problem. I used a Golf 285 piston a few years ago with no problems.
Eric Modell
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If you go the 2100 route i will try to trade you out of your old jug and piston.
Cadenhill
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If there is not a lot of serious moding and I can find a jug and piston for a 2100 I might do it. My 285 jug is fine and I know where there is a 285 piston. I just thought I'd make a little hotter saw if I can just bolt it together.
Cadenhill
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Eric,
Do you need a 285 jug to get your 285 going? Might be able to help
Do you need a 285 jug to get your 285 going? Might be able to help
