Where to find parts for a Stihl MS391

[oldjonsered]

So a good friend of mine had an MS391 and told me it blew up and they offered him $50 for it on trade in at the dealer. He asked me if I wanted it because he knew I tinkered around a lot with small equipment.He said I could tear it down and check it out first to see what went wrong before I bought it...After tearing it down the piston and cylinder are damaged and will need replaced.
I looked around online and have really come across very many cylinders for the 391. The dealer said they can get me the piston kit and cylinder for $245 plus tax. I was just wondering if there is anywhere online to order parts for this model saw at a better price. The best deal I've come across so far was a whole new short block for $228. AS of right now that seems to be the best route.
Also, I guess I'll just throw the question out there while I'm making this post. Is this saw really worth my time/money to fix? I know its not a pro model so its not a highly desired saw. But for around the house and occasional cutting I need to do I figured this would be a good saw. And If I can end up under $300 in this saw after I order the new parts then I figured I'd be doing alright as that is about 1/2 of the cost of one new.

 

[blumtn969]

So a good friend of mine had an MS391 and told me it blew up and they offered him $50 for it on trade in at the dealer. He asked me if I wanted it because he knew I tinkered around a lot with small equipment.He said I could tear it down and check it out first to see what went wrong before I bought it...After tearing it down the piston and cylinder are damaged and will need replaced.
I looked around online and have really come across very many cylinders for the 391. The dealer said they can get me the piston kit and cylinder for $245 plus tax. I was just wondering if there is anywhere online to order parts for this model saw at a better price. The best deal I've come across so far was a whole new short block for $228. AS of right now that seems to be the best route.
Also, I guess I'll just throw the question out there while I'm making this post. Is this saw really worth my time/money to fix? I know its not a pro model so its not a highly desired saw. But for around the house and occasional cutting I need to do I figured this would be a good saw. And If I can end up under $300 in this saw after I order the new parts then I figured I'd be doing alright as that is about 1/2 of the cost of one new.

The ms391 is worth your money and effort if all your gona have in it is 300$. My dad has one with a 24 inch bar, he cuts 4 cords a year for his shop. Its heavier and slower than a pro model 60cc saw but it works.

 

[7sleeper]

Good saw with good performance.

Further I would ask your good friend if he knew why the saw "blew up"? THAT would be for me quite important to help eliminate further troubles with his two stroke equipment.

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[a. palmer jr.]

If I owned a 391 I sure wouldn't skimp on the fuel mixture or run it too lean on the adjustments.