siezed 575xp

[New Forest Firewood Co]

hi

 

ive got a 10 yr old 575 xp that has siezed badly and needs a new pot/ piston. other than that the saw is in good ish nick as has not done a lot of work and only been used by a mate irregularly over the last 7 yrs. ie its not shaken to bits etc.

 

what are my options? oem parts seem v expensive and spending £400 on a husqvarna pot/ piston is a lot for a 10 yr old saw.

 

What are the non genuine pot/ piston combos like?

 

Are there any good suppliers/ things to watch out for?

 

What is performance like with non genuine parts?

 

Can I expect new pot/ piston to last cutting HW rings?

[spudulike]

hi

 

ive got a 10 yr old 575 xp that has siezed badly and needs a new pot/ piston. other than that the saw is in good ish nick as has not done a lot of work and only been used by a mate irregularly over the last 7 yrs. ie its not shaken to bits etc.

 

what are my options? oem parts seem v expensive and spending £400 on a husqvarna pot/ piston is a lot for a 10 yr old saw.

 

What are the non genuine pot/ piston combos like?

 

Are there any good suppliers/ things to watch out for?

 

What is performance like with non genuine parts?

 

Can I expect new pot/ piston to last cutting HW rings?

 

 

My first option would be to try to save the original pot and fit a quality aftermarket piston (If available) or the OEM piston. I have salvaged some pretty ropey cylinders in my time and as long as the plating is relatively OK, the piston will bed in OK.

 

Other than that, Meteor kits are pretty much the best aftermarket kits and will give near OEM performance, Hyway are not bad Chinese kits but expect a looser piston fit and not the same level of finish.

 

The main issues on these non OEM kits are loose piston fit, brittle piston rings, poor circlips, poor port bevel and different port timing.

 

They are a cheap way out but maintain, if you can salvage the cylinder then do this! Unfortunately there are not too many parts available for your machine!

[Stubby]

Everything Spud said plus look for what caused the problem . Split fuel hose , leaking carb boot crank seals etc etc Don't want to fit new pot and piston and it go again !

[spudulike]

Everything Spud said plus look for what caused the problem . Split fuel hose , leaking carb boot crank seals etc etc Don't want to fit new pot and piston and it go again !

 

Good point Andy, it is why I always check this out on a repair even if the owner thinks he knows the reason for failure!

[New Forest Firewood Co]

thanks folks. where's best to get a piston?

[spudulike]

Ebay if you can find one or if OEM, Garden Hire Spares, Greenstripe or your local dealer!

 

Make sure the cylinder comes up before ordering anything.