A wrecked cylinder back to life

[Landmark]

My 385 laid down on me a few months ago due to rod needle bearing failure. (I posted the damage in previous thread)
I thought it might be over and would need a new cylinder. I took it to Mike (aka Rattler) this past Saturday and ck it out now. Unreal what the right person can do with the right tools. I am just a saw hack that bolts them together but i cannot do what you machinist can do. Some very tallented people here on OPE. I am impressed to say the least and glad the 385 will live to saw another day. Thanks Mike!!

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[Backtroller]

That's totally cool when someone can save it for you. Looks really nice.

 

[rattler]

Hi Dave we gonna try to make her live again

 

[Tor R]

Awesome work Mike!!

 

[rattler]

Thanks Tor

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[stihl_head1982]

very nice. It's good to have friends with these skills.

 

[Mastermind]

Ain't nothing better than fixing stuff most people would think was junk. Good job Mike.

 

[rattler]

Thank You Randy

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[Whiskers]

Dang, any damage to the ports?

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

That turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Now all you need to do is raise the ports and you'll have one of the strongest 385's around.

 

[rattler]

The squish band is the only thing that got damaged except a tiny spot on the intake.

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[Landmark]

Dang, any damage to the ports?

The squish band is the only thing that got damaged except a tiny spot on the intake.

 

[Landmark]

That turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Now all you need to do is raise the ports and you'll have one of the strongest 385's around.

Thats right. It should have great compression. It was already a strong saw so i am looking forward to seeing it now.

 

[rattler]

Dang, any damage to the ports?

One little knick on the int pore

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[rattler]

Sorry guys pic is not good

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[rattler]

Ext

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[rattler]

Well here she is mostly back together

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[Landmark]

Well here she is mostly back together

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Looks good Mike. I love that saw!

 

[rattler]

Won't be long and you will be able to use it again.

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