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And, a special thanks to Shane for sticking with it to show me where to find the correct rings! i wouldn't have found those on my own.

Hello fellas, I have concluded work on this Ryobi ss30 system powerhead and drive. I would like to thank all that have contributed to this thread, as all info was VERY helpful. I grinded and lapped the exhaust port to smooth and clean up any irregularties in the casting. I stayed away from...

Ryobi ss30 with the "S" style clutch plates. Unavailable it seems everywhere. Does anyone know what is a replacement clutch for this drive. I had purchased a clutch online which is the one with one spring encircling the throwouts. However, I don't think it is for this model. RY30002A model #...

From your link I see videos of cutting action. I don't doubt the efficacy of porting a saw, rather questioning why honing a cyl lightly is a problem, while breaking the aluminum to plating interface at the ports, while grinding, does not present a greater hazard to the cyl. What am I missing...

Is there a parts and service manual for the MS261CM?

I have watched some cyl porting, however, my question still remains; why does porting, which appears aggressive, not harm the cyl.?

I went there, page not available.

I click on it, nothing happens. It's a black screen.

Yes, I am a Powerplant Engineer 1st class, motorcycle mechanic, refrig tech, and heavy metals wastewater treatment plant operator. Reason to hone is for light cyl cleanup and ring seating . Caber rings. So, back on subject, why would an alum oxide hone, run for perhaps 10-20 seconds ruin a...

I'm not getting a clickable link to that video.

I ordered a alum oxide ball hone, but if the cyl is plated I was wondering if I needed silicon carbide instead.

Then I just re-ring without honing?

I guess so. 2stroke with cyl wall ports.

Which hone do I need for a Ryobi weedeater cyl, aluminum oxide or silicon carbide?

Will the aluminum oxide hone work on this Ryobi cylinder? If not, I need to change the order I put in today.