What else to replace when replacing piston and pot?

[18 stoner]

Nice one. For some reason I was thinking it may have been one worth upgrading such as 440 but your already on the bigger saw.

 

Sometimes exhaust studs can shear on them so take the can off before you order your bits. I would say the can gasket should be ok but worth checking at same time.

[18 stoner]

If you want to give it a little more umph, you could set the barrell down on instant gasket instead of a paper one. You may need to alter the timing slightly but it will give it a tad more compression, i.e more power.

[josharb87]

ive pulled everything off, except the crank case, the 46 is a great saw, the 44 series is good, but soon wears out ime

[raker]

If i`d gone that far with stripping, then i would fit new fuel and impulse hoses, and have a really good look at the carb boot for splits.Also replace the crank seals or at least vac test it for leaks.

When i rebuilt an 026 i cleaned up the cylinder with acid. The stuff from builders merchants for cleaning bricks.It lifts off the aluminium transfer, and as long as its not deeply gouged, bit of fine wet and dry will bring it up fine. A patern piston off the bay and the jobs a good un.