Chainsaw Repair

How To Basics - Carb Fixes + Mods - IPL and Service Manuals => How To Basics and Fixes => Topic started by: Cut4fun . on July 23, 2018, 02:16:10 pm

Title: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: Cut4fun . on July 23, 2018, 02:16:10 pm
So many different ways, just find whats works best for your needs.

I use flapper wheel and then emery clothe by hand. I wont use acid. I then use a ball hone to add fresh crosshatch. Not really needed but I feel it makes a difference in my rebuilds.

My 3 step process in pic.
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: Al Smith on July 24, 2018, 08:25:48 pm
Scotch Brite and kerosene ,on occasion Easy off oven cleaner .
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: pete on July 25, 2018, 07:21:16 am
Kevin what grit  flap wheel do you use is that a compressed air handpiece  I have a dremel tool with variable speed have considered using that I enjoy the video here the op uses a foredom variable speed unit and nails that are slotted to take the emery paper
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: Cut4fun . on July 25, 2018, 08:08:16 am
Mine is a generic foredom with foot pedal.  I use 80 and 120 depending on how much transfer.
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: 3000 FPS on July 26, 2018, 04:09:30 pm
I have used the acid method with scotch bright many times.   Then on the final clean up I will use a ball hone.   
I think the ball hone will remove aluminum transfer much faster then it will chrome used in chainsaws due to the aluminum being softer. 
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: Al Smith on July 28, 2018, 03:27:08 am
Just be careful if you use a flap wheel .I ground right through the plating once on an 034 Stihl .They make flap wheels using Scotch-Brite which would probably be a better choice .
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: pete on July 29, 2018, 08:14:23 am
will have a look for the scotch brite flap wheels
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: Cut4fun . on July 29, 2018, 08:21:00 am
will have a look for the scotch brite flap wheels


Guy south of me tried those do to the cheaper cost. He said they worked good on a 380 cylinder he just did.
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: pete on July 29, 2018, 08:23:42 am
Thanks will check ebay see what i can find
Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: Cut4fun . on August 21, 2018, 11:56:03 am
Finally remembered to post the pic of them for you.



Title: Re: Scored cylinder cleaning
Post by: pete on August 22, 2018, 07:58:11 am
Thanks