Sten aftermarket piston and cylinder

[redunshee]

Have my eyes on an MS 440 that has new piston and cylinder made by Sten per the owner. He says he's used them before and never had a problem. Any thoughts? I'm a little uneasy about aftermarket pistons but figure someone has to make pistons for chainsaw manuf. I doubt they make their own pistons. Put in a bid but now I'm wondering if I jumped too soon.

 

[flashpuppy]

We use a ton of Stens parts at work. Never had an issue. I'm not particularly sure about the p/c combos, but I'm sure that they would be fine.

 

[redunshee]

We use a ton of Stens parts at work. Never had an issue. I'm not particularly sure about the p/c combos, but I'm sure that they would be fine.

Thanks. I feel a little better

 

[2000ssm6]

It would have to be cheap for me to buy it but I don't like aftermarket p&c....

 

[thejdman04]

I have used stens before, they work fine as long as you use the proper mix.

 

[brages]

figure someone has to make pistons for chainsaw manuf. I doubt they make their own pistons.

The Stihls and Husqvarnas use Mahle cylinders, don't they; I'd guess the pistons were Mahle, too.

 

[RENNIE]

Stens

I have used Stens p/c kits with no problem. Matter of favt the p/c I have for my pioneer 1074 came from Stens. Bought it 10 years ago but need the filter cover b4 i install it. Ok Pioneer guys don't beat me up to bad for getting the aftermarket kit. Couldn't find OEM p/c at the time.

 

[Lakeside53]

Ask Stens who made it. 90% chance it's the same POS Chinese P&C everyone else sells.


What they sold 10 years ago has nothing to do with what they sell today. That's the problem with any "in-house" brand.. they can change suppliers at will.

 

[Jacob J.]

I've never gotten anything directly manufactured by Stens. Stens is a distributor, like Scottsco and Brown & Wiser. I did order three piston and cylinder kits for Stihl applications through Stens a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised to received Tecomec parts.

 

[lawnmowertech37]

I've never gotten anything directly manufactured by Stens. Stens is a distributor, like Scottsco and Brown & Wiser. I did order three piston and cylinder kits for Stihl applications through Stens a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised to received Tecomec parts.

jacob what will it take to build these cylinders and pistons ?

what type of tools would be needed im just wondering

 

[Fish]

jacob what will it take to build these cylinders and pistons ?

what type of tools would be needed im just wondering

A cordless drill, and a pocketknife, to start with.......

Maybe an expresso machine......

 

[excess650]

A cordless drill, and a pocketknife, to start with.......

Maybe an expresso machine......

Fish, are you Spacemule in drag?:monkey:

 

[epicklein22]

The Stihls and Husqvarnas use Mahle cylinders, don't they; I'd guess the pistons were Mahle, too.

Wrong, Stihl makes all their cylinders now in house except the 880. Been that way for a few years.

I think Husqvarna still uses mahle.

 

[spankrz]

Have my eyes on an MS 440 that has new piston and cylinder made by Sten per the owner. He says he's used them before and never had a problem. Any thoughts? I'm a little uneasy about aftermarket pistons but figure someone has to make pistons for chainsaw manuf. I doubt they make their own pistons. Put in a bid but now I'm wondering if I jumped too soon.

stihl manufactures their own pistons/cylinders