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Thanks for your reply; as new chainsaw modifier I can try angle or flat for my style and likeing

Just asking: which is better an angle squish band or a flat squish band?

My neighbor. He is retired and has time for this.

Piston may be worn out(i.e. to thin on the intake side skirt). I have fixed several saws that have had idleing issues by replacing the piston.

Got to head out for work this morning. I'll try to post more pictures this afternoon.

I'm really new to porting. I have fixed a lot of saws but want to try my hand at some basic porting. Just wanted a suggestion which cylinder might give the best performance ( mahle or ks) or doesn't matter. Thanks to everyone for any response.

Another picture.

Sorry I may have been inaccurate it's an Ms 360 cylinder. It does have an hole for a compression release.

I hope my response to this thread is ok. I need some advice. On the left is a good used mahle cylinder. On the right is a new ks cylinder which one would port or does it matter. Looking for the best performance.

Put in new seals too much work not too. As for sealant your choice. I use different sealants depends on what I'm doing.When it comes to clam shell engines I use Stihls sealant Dirco.

Not sure, I've never had any luck finding one; had to buy a scrap saw just for the muffler but also ended up with other parts also.

Building an 036. This one will start life with a set of farmertec cases, OEM crankshaft and cylinder. It will have a tillitson carb and an OEM fuel tank/ handle housing. Hope to get started soon on porting.

I rescued Tex two years ago out of Texas. Top picture on the upper left is when he was first found on my friends property. He was almost done. Lower left picture was his trip to Illinois to live with me and get the veterinarian care he needed. Right hand picture where he started eating well and...

Tex and Annie