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buddys

Joined: Feb 6, 2006
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husky 254xp chainsaw
Original Message Feb 6, 2006 12:49 pm

Wondering what is a good compression for a saw mine seems to be around 50 -55 pounds?

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DNK1

Joined: Jan 11, 2006
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Re: husky 254xp chainsaw
Reply #2 Feb 8, 2006 11:24 pm

buddys wrote:

Wondering what is a good compression for a saw mine seems to be around 50 -55 pounds?

That is not near enough. Should be at least 80psi to run decent. Normally they are around 100psi to as high as 140psi. Take the muffler off and see if the piston is scored.

toolpig

Joined: Nov 12, 2005
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Re: husky 254xp chainsaw
Reply #3 Feb 9, 2006 4:40 am

My 254XP lacked compression and the piston wasn't scored.

It turned out that one of the bearings (pin bearing) came out of where the connecting rod is attached to the crank and came up through the cylinder. It didn't damage the piston or cylider sides. (just the top) It gave enough play in the rod to oval the cylinder and lose compression. In the end the saw wouldn't start.

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