Found a CL post for a Husqvarna 261 for $25, not running. Guy gave me a couple extra parts (new plug, filter, carb rebuild kit). Previous owner said he couldn't get it started so on a whim, I figured even if it cost me $200 in a cylinder kit, it will be a good 60+cc saw to just keep in the truck.
Saw has been used but certainly not the end of its life.
![Another Project Saw Thread Another Project Saw Thread](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Fsierradmax%2FSaws%2FDSCN1115_zps716f0f0f.jpg&hash=a038006d74b959e5394e857803858e0e)
Just holding the saw by the starter cord, the saw dropped to the floor so I knew it had weak compression. I pulled the muffler off and saw the piston was toast!
![Another Project Saw Thread Another Project Saw Thread](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Fsierradmax%2FSaws%2FDSCN1118_zpsc2664a7e.jpg&hash=80782bac22c926556aff46d3252c0cf2)
Currently in the process of tearing it down. Ring was seized to the piston. Heavy scoring on muffler side and a chunk missing from top of the piston. Indication of straight gassed?
![Another Project Saw Thread Another Project Saw Thread](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Fsierradmax%2FSaws%2FDSCN1131_zps0879db8f.jpg&hash=306fbb52002d484c90d3c746e372ab22)
Saw has been used but certainly not the end of its life.
![Another Project Saw Thread Another Project Saw Thread](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Fsierradmax%2FSaws%2FDSCN1115_zps716f0f0f.jpg&hash=a038006d74b959e5394e857803858e0e)
Just holding the saw by the starter cord, the saw dropped to the floor so I knew it had weak compression. I pulled the muffler off and saw the piston was toast!
![Another Project Saw Thread Another Project Saw Thread](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Fsierradmax%2FSaws%2FDSCN1118_zpsc2664a7e.jpg&hash=80782bac22c926556aff46d3252c0cf2)
Currently in the process of tearing it down. Ring was seized to the piston. Heavy scoring on muffler side and a chunk missing from top of the piston. Indication of straight gassed?
![Another Project Saw Thread Another Project Saw Thread](/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi21.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb294%2Fsierradmax%2FSaws%2FDSCN1131_zps0879db8f.jpg&hash=306fbb52002d484c90d3c746e372ab22)