Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Stihl => Topic started by: leec on September 19, 2013, 02:33:19 pm

Title: ms170
Post by: leec on September 19, 2013, 02:33:19 pm
I picked up a 170 with a scored piston.  Strangely it seems to run OK but I don't want to ruin it by running any more. I have purchased a Golf piston and am going to put that in.  Can I clean up the cylinder with acid on this model?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,

Lee
Title: Re: ms170
Post by: 660magnum on September 19, 2013, 02:37:34 pm
All the cylinders that are either chrome plated or Nicasil plated can be cleaned with Muriatic acid.
Title: Re: ms170
Post by: leec on September 19, 2013, 05:01:11 pm
Thanks for the feedback, I did know that in general.  I guess my question should have been is the cylinder on this model chromed?

Lee
Title: Re: ms170
Post by: jmester on September 19, 2013, 07:19:36 pm
You will be fine to use acid to clean it up on that model and most of all the ms models for that matter. You can also try a scotchbrite pad or some lite grit sandpaper as well.


Title: Re: ms170
Post by: leec on September 19, 2013, 10:54:14 pm
You will be fine to use acid to clean it up on that model and most of all the ms models for that matter. You can also try a scotchbrite pad or some lite grit sandpaper as well.



Thanks  Jason.

Lee