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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    I will keep your contact information. Regards, Martin
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    The Big Husky is back in action. Runs like a Champ, and the piston and rings are in great shape as viewed through the exhaust port. Now that I understand what a polished cylinder should look like, I have greater confidence in my workmanship.. Thanks to all of you for educating me on this...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    I cleaned the inside of the cylinder 3 or 4 times with a spray can of Brake Parts Cleaner. Label says Acetone, Toluene, and Methanol. It appeared to have remove all of the residual WD-40 and any grit that was in there. The Pit and the scratches don't appear to have any residual residue...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    Ok, Here is my best effort at cylinder polishing.. Went to 10 stores trying to find emery cloth today. Home Dumpster & Lowes didn't have a clue. One auto parts store had a roll for $36.. Mountain Truck in Longmont, CO was the winner, sold it by the foot. They only had 180 grit, but it...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    WOW, Thank you all so much for your imputes.. I have pulled the jug off, and here is the sad story. As you can see I did a very POOR job cleaning up the inside of the cylinder.. I used Hydrochloric Acid thinking it would react with the Aluminum and turn white in color, and when there was no...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    Thank you for the advice. I may be just a little tardy in reading it though. I just finished putting everything together this afternoon, and fired it up without the muffler installed, so I could see the piston. I only ran it a couple of minutes at idle and a minute at 1/4 throttle. I shut it...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    Thanks for the offer, I am 75 years and counting. May have to give up one of these days, but not just yet.. I bought it 10 years ago from a guy that was 84. Jack Slade the stagecoach robber from Virginia Dale, Colorado is just up the road from me. I think he was the name sake for the movie...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    I'll try to find some genuine ones. Thanks for the suggestion
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    Thanks for the help. I have ordered a Proline molded fuel line from Ebay-$12.95 The cracked fuel line most likely led to fuel starvation or leaning out the mixture? I have a carb kit to install and, I'm also getting a Mityvac tester. The piston is coming from Greece, not sure who the mfg...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    You guys are starting to convince me.. The cracked fuel line, and old rubber parts in the carburetor must be contributing factors. A carb kit and new fuel line along with the new Greek piston and rings are on the way. I believe the new piston will have a different skirt, not the open windowed...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    That sounds like a good idea on doing a vacuum and pressure test. I will search the forum for the proper technique. The inside of the cylinder was cleaned with hydro-chloric acid, then lightly rubbed with 500 grit emery paper. I believe those vertical lines are scratches instead of ridges...
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    Husqvarna 2100 scored piston.

    Disaster has struck my big Husky chainsaw which I acquired 10 years ago. I am new to your site, but have seen a lot of expertise available to members seeking help and opinions in situations like my current dilemma. As you say, "find out why it failed before you just start putting in new...
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