NOS Stihl 044 Piston question

[singinwoodwackr]

Try some FRESH green Scotchbrite. I think that it is the mildest scotchbrite with any abrasives. Be sure to was thoroughly with soap and water to remove any remaining abrasive before installing.

White is the fine version.

 

[Automan]

No No
Get a new one.

Do not waste time and effort unless you want to do experiments on chemical/physical treatments and document the great results so other scholars can learn in the future.


cliff

 

[Mad Professor]

Besides vinegar, lye will work on it, but also on the aluminum. Go dilute.

Again test the crown first and have some water handy to rinse it with. Maybe apply and scrub with a stiff toothbrush.

It looks there is just a film and the machine marks are still there underneath.

 

[jackdaripper]

Just blast that baby in a cabinet and see how it looks.

 

[Juiceman]

I work at a stihl dealer. I’d hit with a brass wire and install it. Oil will keep it coated. It will more lightly outlast the rest of the saw.

 

[ZeroJunk]

I have a buffing wheel on my grinder and several bars of different compounds depending on what you are doing. I suspect you can buy a buffing wheel to go in a drill. Put a little lapping compound on it. Take the rings out and shine it up with no problem I'm thinking.
Nothing to lose.

 

[Automan]

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