How to remove an ms 290 cylinder

[Ironworker]

What's the best and easiest way to remove the cylinder off an ms 290.

 

[Warped5]

You got to take it allllll the waaaay down .....

The 'A' plan: Remember that, in addition to the 4 bolts on the bottom, you need to remove the rear bar stud to free the engine assembly. Then you just life, tilt and slide it out ....

The 'B' plan: Put that powerhead in a large bucket with a pound of Tannerite. Place bucket in remote empty field. Hit Tannerite from safe distance with the centerfire round of your choice.

 

[jughead500]

sledge hammer takes out a lot of aggression.

 

[AKDoug]

Like said above, you pretty much have to disassemble the whole saw. It's really not that hard, just time consuming. There are four bolts from the bottom AND the rear bar stud needs to be removed to get the whole block out.

 

[Big_Wood]

You got to take it allllll the waaaay down .....

The 'A' plan: Remember that, in addition to the 4 bolts on the bottom, you need to remove the rear bar stud to free the engine assembly. Then you just life, tilt and slide it out ....

The 'B' plan: Put that powerhead in a large bucket with a pound of Tannerite. Place bucket in remote empty field. Hit Tannerite from safe distance with the centerfire round of your choice.

plan B sounds a whole lot more entertaining, efficient, and realistic to me

 

[Definitive Dave]

gentle on the bar stud, easy to mangle the case, then the tannerite is mandatory, I recommend using a stud puller and a hand tool, seen a mess of them spun out with a baby impact and strip the threads or melt them partially

 

[angelo c]

after you've done one you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.... rock simple and many cheap parts to choose from.
ain't a sexy saw but it will cut.

easy peasy....

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Pulling rear stud not necessary if just removing the cylinder.
If you want an OEM 039 jug just let me know

 

[HarleyT]

Or you could leave the bottom engine cap in, and just lift the cylinder off. Don't have to mess with the bar stud.

 

[Ironworker]

Pulling rear stud not necessary if just removing the cylinder.
If you want an OEM 039 jug just let me know

That's what I want to do just remove the cylinder. I haven't had much time to play with it. I'm guessing four bolts from the bottom like the husky clamshells.

 

[HarleyT]

3...... 4.........

Whatever it takes.............

 

[Bluefish]

That's what I want to do just remove the cylinder. I haven't had much time to play with it. I'm guessing four bolts from the bottom like the husky clamshells.

Take a few pics if you or mind, I would like to see this.
Russ

 

[Adirondackstihl]

That's what I want to do just remove the cylinder. I haven't had much time to play with it. I'm guessing four bolts from the bottom like the husky clamshells.

Yes......exactly.
You pretty much have to strip the entire saw to get to that point, but yes.
Gotta pull flywheel & clutch/oiler etc

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Take a few pics if you or mind, I would like to see this.
Russ

Whaddya wanna see. I might have pics

 

[Warped5]

I'd prefer video ..... of when the slug hits that Tannerite!

 

[blsnelling]

That's what I want to do just remove the cylinder. I haven't had much time to play with it. I'm guessing four bolts from the bottom like the husky clamshells.

You'll still have to disassemble the entire saw. Leaving the bottom cap in the chassis will only serve to make it more difficult to properly clean, thereby increasing the likelihood of an air leak. I'd recommend just removing the stud with a pair of Vise Grips and install a new stud when going back together. You'll also need new crank seals and a tube of fuel proof sealant, not silicone. Do it right...do it once.

 

[cedarshark]

I have tried it both ways and Brad(above) is giving you some good advice. No reason to leave that cap in the saw and try to effectively clean and reseal it. I would put bearings in as well.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Leave the cap in.
Carb cleaner & a fine stainless steel brush (the tooth brush style)will remove all the Dirko.

Pulling that stud is a waste of time & money. Rarely is the stud re-usable when it's removed.

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

Pulling rear stud not necessary if just removing the cylinder.
If you want an OEM 039 jug just let me know

and to think I was looking for one of those a while back. Dadgummit!

 

[Adirondackstihl]

and to think I was looking for one of those a while back. Dadgummit!

Sorry mang.
Didn't know I had it til about a week or so ago