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I don't know. I measured the pin last night and it's definitely 12mm. Maybe he had it in the wrong box? Regardless, I don't believe MS 440 cylinders came without a decomp. None that I've seen anyway. I paid $144 for the kit last week. I have to say, I think I stated I could get them for around that price, at least around the same price as the AM cylinders being pushed. Believe I proved just that.
 
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I don't know. I measured the pin last night and it's definitely 12mm. Maybe he had it in the wrong box? Regardless, I don't believe MS 440 cylinders came without a decomp. None that I've seen anyway. I paid $144 for the kit last week. I have to say, I think I stated I could get them for around that price, at least around the same price as the AM cylinders being pushed. Believe I proved just that.

No, you said you get them for under $150. You seem to have a hard time remembering what you have written. You got one for that price and you are now complaining that it sucks.

If you were trying to prove that you have no clue what you are buying, you have done so.

Excellent work.:msp_thumbsup:
 
Oh look, a 200T cylinder kit for $160, no bids and only 32 minutes to close

New Stihl MS200T Mahle Cylinder Head Jug Piston Rings 40mm MS 200 T 1129 | eBay

Oh look, a MS362 cylinder kit, 3 available BUP IT NOW PRICE $159.99
Stihl New MS362 Cylinder Piston Assembly Mahle Cylinder Genuine | eBay

oH LOOK, ms260 PRO kit for buy it now $149.99
New Stihl Chainsaw 44 7mm Piston Cylinder 026 MS 260 Pro MS260 1121 020 1215 | eBay

And about a dozen or so of the new Stihl OEM consumer kits for less than $129. That's just what's out there today.
 
Polar guy, I don't like you. My point on the other thread was why would someone buy AM when for the same price, thereabouts, they could find OEM. Split hairs all you like. You've been proven wrong. Even if OEM costs $20 more, you'd be a frickin idiot to go AM. A frickin idiot!
 
Yes, I'm the guy who said he regularly get OEM kits for around $159, and I have gotten several, this one included. Several more available, and for "pro" Stihls (check Ebay, search stihl oem cylinder). This is the first Stihl branded cylinder I've ever bought, the rest have been Mahle. The original box states it's a 044 cylinder. It has no decomp and a 12mm pin. I'm sure it'll work okay. Though the looks of it are disappointing. I'm only going to get the Mahle ones from here out.

See fellas, I'm not biased. I base my opinions on my experiences and observations. In this case, the OEM quality appears to me to suck. The pictures don't do it justice. It almost looks as if the ports were drilled out at an angle. Camera doesn't show the graininess of the cast either. My last AM 039 cylinder looked much better.

Aside from what the others have stated, are you using too much sealant? I've noticed little boogers in the mufflers on a few occasions, but nothing that suggested any type of "failure", just used too much sealant and it squished through and must have been picked up while saw was running. Clean the mating surfaces well and always check with a straight edge. I use a metal tri-square and haven't noticed any problems yet with any OEM cylinders. Not saying the factory doesn't make mistakes, just that I haven't run across any bad cylinders yet.

BTW, I'm not knocking folks who use AM cylinders, I have in a pinch and out of curiosity, I'm just sharing my experiences. Plenty of OEM cylinders and piston kits available on the Ebay for $159, or less, to even bother with a quality AM for the same price. That's a no brainer to me. If none available, and no good used OEM cylinders advertised, and I was pushed for time, I'd definitely go for the complete meteor set up.

And your opinion now is OEM suck?
 
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This one sure looks low quality to me. That's what I'm saying. Hopefully it'll perform. Haven't used a Stihl branded cylinder yet, so don't have an opinion, yet. Thanks for putting up the quote where I stated I could get OEM for $159. Polar guy was wrong again, as usual.
 
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Polar guy, I don't like you. My point on the other thread was why would someone buy AM when for the same price, thereabouts, they could find OEM. Split hairs all you like. You've been proven wrong. Even if OEM costs $20 more, you'd be a frickin idiot to go AM. A frickin idiot!

Why not? I like you, your posts make me laugh and give me a break from reality.

Where's the hair splitting? You said you can find new, oem cylinders all the time for under $150. How about for a 066? 064? 372? 346? 046?

It only took you 3 weeks to find a crappy (according to you) 044 cylinder, that had the wrong part number on the box, yet you bought it anyway. You have definitely proven something and I think we can easily see what it is.
 
This one sure looks low quality to me. That's what I'm saying. Hopefully it'll perform. Haven't used a Stihl branded cylinder yet, so don't have an opinion, yet.

I'd be very interested to hear how the build goes... AND i do believe that the aftermarkets are catching up very fast and in some cases, OEM is slipping. Just recently had someone tell me the dealer bought and installed aftermarket bearings in his repaired saws and another person say that his dealer recommended aftermarket to him as well.

Sounds like its time to be an aftermarket dealer...:msp_biggrin:
 
No. it took two weeks. Could have gotten a 046 a week ago for $169. I don't have a 046 to build. Notice the above quoted post? States what I told you, $159. At least I'm honest, you're not. I provided my observations on a recent cylinder purchase. I didn't have to. I'm trying to be helpful to other members. The purpose of this post was to show others what I found, that at least one Stihl branded cylinder was a bit "rough", much like some AM cylinders. What's your beef with me? I proved I can get the OEM cylinders I need. If you can't, then buy the AM.

Ever wonder why you have no credits in your signature, but lots of posts? It's because you offer nothing of value to the forum. You're a troll.
 
I'd be very interested to hear how the build goes... AND i do believe that the aftermarkets are catching up very fast and in some cases, OEM is slipping. Just recently had someone tell me the dealer bought and installed aftermarket bearings in his repaired saws and another person say that his dealer recommended aftermarket to him as well.

Sounds like its time to be an aftermarket dealer...:msp_biggrin:

You may be correct, especially if the new kits come with cylinders as "rough" as this one.
 
No. it took two weeks. Could have gotten a 046 a week ago for $169. I don't have a 046 to build. Notice the above quoted post? States what I told you, $159. At least I'm honest, you're not.

Seems you may not be as honest as you remember? Seems this post was from the first week of February, is that more than two weeks ago?

Stihl Chainsaw Cylinder and Piston Kit 064 640 | eBay

Plus a couple of 260 kits, a 041 kit, 029,039 and 210 kits out there today. All can be had for under $170, most for $150.

That definitely looks like you wrote $150, to me. Was that a typo? Or are you just spreading so much BS you can't keep up with it?

Seller has a lot of items listed from a closed shop. Generic description. Pics didn't look right to you? You're pretty tough to persuade. I doubt video of my saws cutting cookies would convince you either. You'd think something was staged.

I bolded it so it was easier for you to see, since you couldn't remember writing it.

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Ever wonder why you have no credits in your signature, but lots of posts? It's because you offer nothing of value to the forum. You're a troll.

Now I see, you have a hard time comprehending how simple things work. Like the credit system or a calendar. I donate most of my credits to the 4H Club of Greenland, they put them to good use repairing igloos for the cattle.

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Yeah, that;s me. I'm full of $^#$%. Just go away troll. You've nothing to offer here. Go away. Get a job, or something. Ever build a saw, or do you simply like trying to pick fights on the internet? Tough guy! Yeah, right. It's idiots like you who discourage folks from posting their projects and opinions. Please, go away, or at least stop bothering me.
 
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Name calling and insults don't cut it. If the facts of your argument don't speak for themselves please don't resort to juvenile behavior to make your point.

State your case, make your argument, and move on.
 
Gologit,

Didn't start this thread to be stalked and called a BS'er. Provided pictures, links etc.... Didn;t intend to be "stalked" on a thread you moderate. Didn;t intend to get into an argument with anyone. Sorry.
 
Is this the new "rep" thread? Subscribed.











As the customer said to the bank manager at 5:59PM on a Friday, "in before locked".
 
Gologit,

Didn't start this thread to be stalked and called a BS'er. Provided pictures, links etc.... Didn;t intend to be "stalked" on a thread you moderate. Didn;t intend to get into an argument with anyone. Sorry.

Arguing is okay. Personal insults aren't. Stalking isn't permissible either. We'll deal with it.
 
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