If you had access to a mill, it would be a simple process to square the shoulders of the piston to make it perfect. Otherwise, you got it. Perfect sometimes is the enemy of getting it done 😅
Ive bought a couple lrb pistons. Both were heavy and needed a lot of clean up but they are both still working. Its kinda like they make them super thick on the skirts and not sure why but yeah they worked for me
Had the same issue with a LRB in an Echo. Had to deburr. On another one, they were selling the piston to fit a range of years but didn’t know Echo had switched from a big end located rod, to small end.
Little Red Barn pistons may not be OEM quality, but they are certainly adequate. Think of them as a Harbor Freight piston. The price is right but sometimes they require a little bit of fiddling with. I have bought several Red Barn pistons myself, and have not had one fail. I did run into the same problem with the P41 Piston where it was too narrow. I called Lee over at Little Red Barn, and he was already aware of it. The Pistons he is selling currently have already been counter measured.
THANKS BILL FOR HELPING OUT THE TINMAN AND THE CHANNEL YOUR A GOOD MAN ,,THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND BECAREFUL AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE BUDDY ,TIMES ARE CRAZY RIGHT NOW ,,FROM BOBCAYGEON ONTARIO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍👍👍
Im getting ready to fire up my xl12 fully restored, ported, case matched to cylinder too, cleaned up the inside of crankcase, and a pioneer 1200a piston, taller pop up then factory homelite piston
I used few LRB pistons with decent luck. Also if its 2 ring piston i would use 2 rings on it. Using 1 ring on 2 ring piston you will free port tru ring land....
@tinmanssaws i also like 1 ring pistons. Im just saying that if its 2 ring piston then i want to use both rings so i dont free port the engine tru the ring groove.
All the highwy and meteor pistons ive seen and used were way better looking than the lrb pistons but ive never had a piston actually fail.. worn out but never like blow up or anything
Hey tinman just subbed. I have a ? about a HS 205a carb fits a 0650 practica ASS saw. I thought i would check into carb issues and i got a kit to fit and started. It seems that it wants to surge on run. I will replace the fuel line next and i found the plastic 90 that goes from line into carb has a small crack, so i will plastic weld that. Also, should i not use old motor oil for chain lube? Thanks
I do not claim any super powers or great skill but i have been running saws for 45 years and never had an engine fail ! how do folks destroy pistons and barrels so frequently ? my oldest is a 1978 green Poulan pre chain brake lol , the alloy frame and back handle has fallen to bits and it has gone to meet Mr junk yard but the motor was still running fine !
First off you said there's a bazillion of them out there that need a piston and then a few minutes later you said there's not very many of these saws around.... are you talking about the same saw?
Bill what great gifts for the channel, may good blessings be returned your way. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Bill for the gift to Tinman!
I used a LRB piston on a stihl my step dad straight gassed. Worked great til the 5 gallon can of premixed ran out.
Damn Bill, you came through. Those are incredible treasures.
Thank you, Bill!!! Your gift benefits all of us!👍
Very interesting build! Thx Bill for the help!
Incredible video! Bill, you’re a hero!
Nice save on the piston, timing numbers will be interesting. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙
Well do that in the next video.
Bill, your a Rockstar!
If you had access to a mill, it would be a simple process to square the shoulders of the piston to make it perfect. Otherwise, you got it. Perfect sometimes is the enemy of getting it done 😅
Ive bought a couple lrb pistons. Both were heavy and needed a lot of clean up but they are both still working. Its kinda like they make them super thick on the skirts and not sure why but yeah they worked for me
Had the same issue with a LRB in an Echo. Had to deburr. On another one, they were selling the piston to fit a range of years but didn’t know Echo had switched from a big end located rod, to small end.
Little Red Barn pistons may not be OEM quality, but they are certainly adequate. Think of them as a Harbor Freight piston. The price is right but sometimes they require a little bit of fiddling with. I have bought several Red Barn pistons myself, and have not had one fail. I did run into the same problem with the P41 Piston where it was too narrow. I called Lee over at Little Red Barn, and he was already aware of it. The Pistons he is selling currently have already been counter measured.
Tinman!!!
Billy rocks!!
Good stuff. Still wanna see you do a cheapo harry homeowner build on something super common and easy to get. Maybe an off the shelf box store unit.
Thanks for sharing another great video
THANKS BILL FOR HELPING OUT THE TINMAN AND THE CHANNEL YOUR A GOOD MAN ,,THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND BECAREFUL AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE BUDDY ,TIMES ARE CRAZY RIGHT NOW ,,FROM BOBCAYGEON ONTARIO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍👍👍
Awesome care package from Bill!
I've no personal experience with LRB pistons, have heard both sides. Will be a good test👍🏻
Great video, thank you Sir.
I recently got a LRB piston for a little 015 and that needed to be dremmeled out for conrod to fir width wise
The lil red barn piston is going to be an interesting project
It will either work or blow up right away lol
Im getting ready to fire up my xl12 fully restored, ported, case matched to cylinder too, cleaned up the inside of crankcase, and a pioneer 1200a piston, taller pop up then factory homelite piston
I used few LRB pistons with decent luck. Also if its 2 ring piston i would use 2 rings on it. Using 1 ring on 2 ring piston you will free port tru ring land....
It's rare I use 2 rings on any saw.
@tinmanssaws i also like 1 ring pistons. Im just saying that if its 2 ring piston then i want to use both rings so i dont free port the engine tru the ring groove.
thanks Bill😊
Had to mod a little red barn piston for a Husqvarna 254, was too long in the piston skirt and had no chamfer.
All the highwy and meteor pistons ive seen and used were way better looking than the lrb pistons but ive never had a piston actually fail.. worn out but never like blow up or anything
I just did a husky 460 and used a little red barn piston went right on no issues weird
Hey tinman just subbed. I have a ? about a HS 205a carb fits a 0650 practica ASS saw. I thought i would check into carb issues and i got a kit to fit and started. It seems that it wants to surge on run. I will replace the fuel line next and i found the plastic 90 that goes from line into carb has a small crack, so i will plastic weld that. Also, should i not use old motor oil for chain lube? Thanks
Did you cut the end off the clips?
The same thing happened when I tried to put one in a pp405...
I do not claim any super powers or great skill but i have been running saws for 45 years and never had an engine fail ! how do folks destroy pistons and barrels so frequently ?
my oldest is a 1978 green Poulan pre chain brake lol , the alloy frame and back handle has fallen to bits and it has gone to meet Mr junk yard but the motor was still running fine !
My guess is because you run sharp chains....
I've had terrible experience with LRB and their products
How's the Tinman and family
First off you said there's a bazillion of them out there that need a piston and then a few minutes later you said there's not very many of these saws around.... are you talking about the same saw?