Would you run this cylinder? MS290

[sld961]

I'm cleaning up a cylinder on an MS 290. Once all the aluminum was cleaned off, I can see that there are some scratches in the plating, and I wore though the plating in one small spot under the exhaust port. If it was just one scratch, I wouldn't even ask, but there are several, plus where I wore through the plating. Would you run this cylinder? Would you feel comfortable selling the saw, with full disclosure about the imperfections.

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[dougand3]

I've seen worse that ran pretty good. New piston and ring going in? I'd put it back together and see what compression is like.

 

[sld961]

Yes, I have new OEM piston and rings to put in.

 

[blsnelling]

For yourself? Run it.

 

[sld961]

For yourself? Run it.

That's the problem. I'll be selling it when it's done. I might try to find a good used OEM cylinder.

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

I see the quandry I believe. Perhaps the question should be, "should I put this back together and try to sell it" or "should I keep this one for myself."
Understandable, even with clarification. It appears to be heavily honed (even though I was not there). Will it run, certainly. Should it be sold to an
unwary buyer -- that depends on your definition of "integrity". My 2 pennies.

 

[sld961]

I see the quandry I believe. Perhaps the question should be, "should I put this back together and try to sell it" or "should I keep this one for myself."
Understandable, even with clarification. It appears to be heavily honed (even though I was not there). Will it run, certainly. Should it be sold to an
unwary buyer -- that depends on your definition of "integrity". My 2 pennies.

The question is: should I put it together, and if it's good, sell it, with FULL DISCLOSURE? Or get a good used cylinder? I have no interest in keeping this saw. I'm leaning toward getting a good used cylinder.

It was cleaned with 180 then 320 grit in a Foredom, then finished with red scotchbrite in a drill.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

This shouldn't even be a question if you are planning on selling it.

 

[sld961]

I bought a good used OEM cylinder.