Baileys Piston And Cylinder Kits?
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Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Believe it or not, some of us have a life outside of AS.
Andy
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Tzed250 said:
Some of the worst castings I've ever seen were Mahle cylinders. They had a run of the late '97/early '98 046 saws that had horribly mis-aligned ports, almost to the point where it looked as though the ports had been carved by a four year-old with a butterknife (and that's no joke, although there are four year-olds out there who could do better than Mahle did on these).
There was also a run of the Mahle cylinders when the 044 was first switched over to the MS-440 that had an over-pronounced lip on the bottom of the transfer ports. Fuel would puddle in that lip when the saw was idling and then when the user picked the saw up, the excess fuel would stall the engine. Stihl issued a technical bulletin on this and customers who bought the saws were encouraged to bring them back. We had to take the cylinders off and grind the lip off. Stihl reimbursed us for one of hour of labor under warranty guidelines for each saw regardless of the fact that we spent almost two hours on each saw by the time it was done.
2000ssm6
Stihl User
I had to get a 026 p&c from my dealer because I knew I would not feel good about it having a chicom rebuild. The chicom stuff might be good in a cheap saw but a pro saw should get oem. That way you know it will preform well. I think if my little echo 346 burnt up, it would get a af set. That might even be too expensive, might just throw it away.......
Pissfirwillie
ArboristSite Operative
The new Stihl 441 cylinders are not much prettier. But they seem to work fine. Has Bailey's come up with a big bore version of that one yet?
hornett224
ArboristSite Guru
i never had a problem with bailey's cylinder kits.
all the saws i put big bore kits on are still going strong. i had to match up to the intake boot a couple times but that's it.
all the saws i put big bore kits on are still going strong. i had to match up to the intake boot a couple times but that's it.
Pissfirwillie
ArboristSite Operative
What saws did you put them on and how long ago?
hornett224
ArboristSite Guru
044,372,365.
at least 2 years ago.
at least 2 years ago.
Pissfirwillie
ArboristSite Operative
How often do you run those saws. Do you have any estimated hourly time? Real curious because I have an older 044 (backup saw) that has been through the ringer, maybe a big bore will pick her up. I am not real interested in the new 441 anyhow.
hornett224
ArboristSite Guru
it gets used pretty much everyday by the guy i sold it to.
it was the big bore kit.made a nice difference in stumping power.the new kits have upgrades in the 08 ctatlog.for the money you can't go wrong.i have never know Bailey's to sell junk .they seem to strive to sell great stuff.i wouldn't hesitate to buy another kit from them.next blown up 372 or 044 i get will be getting another kit from them.
it was the big bore kit.made a nice difference in stumping power.the new kits have upgrades in the 08 ctatlog.for the money you can't go wrong.i have never know Bailey's to sell junk .they seem to strive to sell great stuff.i wouldn't hesitate to buy another kit from them.next blown up 372 or 044 i get will be getting another kit from them.
Bowtie
Gearhead
If ya aint interested in the 441 then shut yer yap about it. Quit talking smack about a saw you know nothing but worthless technical crap about that may or may not even be accurate.
Pissfirwillie
ArboristSite Operative
Hornet422,
Thanks for the info. I have an account with Bailey's and will probably pick one up with my next order (If I ever get called back to work). I guess the latest generation of cylinders are nikersil coated, so they are suppose to last longer. I have noticed they are more expensive.
Thanks for the info. I have an account with Bailey's and will probably pick one up with my next order (If I ever get called back to work). I guess the latest generation of cylinders are nikersil coated, so they are suppose to last longer. I have noticed they are more expensive.
Joe379
ArboristSite Lurker
You should probably take your own advise. I seem to recall you bashing Husqvarna saws on many occasions.
What is the word I'm searching for here.
Hmmm.
Lets see, Hypocrite, yeah thats the word I'm looking for.
Bowtie
Gearhead
But I have run them...not impressed....:newbie:
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
The couple I've been into were perfect... very very nicely made...
Pissfirwillie
ArboristSite Operative
Bowtie,
Actually, I have played around with one. Our crew has one on the landing. Apparently the 440 has been discontinued, so they got one. No one is particularly impressed, and replacement parts are super expensive. Hence bringing the 044 back to life.
Bowtie
Gearhead
I as well dont like the fact that the 440 is discontinued, but nothing I can do about it, life goes on, so I bought the new version, and...I LOVE IT!!! Dont need it any more, but I STILL LOVE IT!!!!
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
The parts look to be about the same price as the 044/440.. which parts do you think are super expensive?
Pissfirwillie
ArboristSite Operative
Handlebars (landing saw).
Joe379
ArboristSite Lurker
How do you know Pissfirwillie has not run a 441 and is not impressed with it? Would you still want him to shut his mouth about? When ever someone says that they don't like the 441, you act like they just insulted your woman.
Maybe I just stumbled on to something here. Have you ever been cut by the chain while you're fornicating with your beloved 441?
