I am working on a Homelite 33 early 90's vintage. I got 3, (all with parts missing or damaged). They were either cleaned very well or are have some new parts.


I have one piston with ring installed. The piston is single ring with a pin in the ring groove. There are no reference marks on the piston top. the pin ring in ring groove will either be in alignment with the exhaust or intake port. Does it make any difference which way the piston is installed on the connecting rod?

None of the engines have head gasket? Is this normal for the older Homelite 33 ' s?