STIHL MS 170 No Pressure
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96%
CONF
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Cylinder and Piston Kit
A loss of compression is fundamentally a failure of the mechanical seal between the piston rings and the cylinder wall. In two-stroke engines, scoring on these surfaces creates bypass channels that prevent the accumulation of pressure necessary for combustion. Replacing the entire cylinder and piston assembly restores the factory-spec tolerances and thermal conductivity required for operation.
SKU: 1130 020 1208
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2%
CONF
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Piston Ring Set
If the cylinder bore has not suffered deep vertical scoring, the loss of pressure may be localized to the piston rings. Overheating can cause rings to lose their spring tension or become 'stuck' in the piston grooves due to carbon buildup. New rings provide the outward radial force necessary to seal against the cylinder wall during the compression stroke.
SKU: 1130 034 3002
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2%
CONF
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Crankshaft Oil Seals
While 'no pressure' usually refers to top-end compression, a failure in the crankshaft seals on this clamshell engine can prevent primary compression in the crankcase. If these seals are brittle or displaced, the vacuum and pressure pulses required to move fuel and air into the combustion chamber are lost, mimicking a total loss of engine 'breath'.
SKU: 9638 003 1581
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Cylinder and Piston Kit.
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