Stihl MS271 Cylinder and Piston Kit, looking for source

[HarleyT]

Not if you look at the pics of the 2 crankcases!!

 

[HarleyT]

Here is a pic of the MS271 engine "block", I sell it all together.
Then look at the pic of the MS261 crankcase...

 

[Daniel Casburn]

Thanks for your information! How much or what source do you have for a cheaper "block" than facory OEM sites?

 

[grizz55chev]

So I guess the question that still needs to be answered is can you place an aftermarket Ms 261 on ms271 crank case

No!

 

[HarleyT]

Thanks for your information! How much or what source do you have for a cheaper "block" than facory OEM sites?

I just part out new Stihl saws, you can see the factory sealant on the items.

 

[computeruser]

There is no AM option for the 271. IMHO, I would just sell off the carcass for whatever you can get and go buy the 261 you want. Spending $200 (+bearings, seals, maybe) seems dumb as you would still have a 271 when you were done.

 

[trouts2]

My buddy bought a brand new Stihl MS271 and someone put regular gas in it. He ruined the piston and cylinder. The local repair shop said "not worth fixing", but if I fix it myself, I'm pretty sure I can have it free. It probably has three hours on it.

I can find the piston kit with no problems, but after 30 minutes of searching for a cylinder kit, I can only find one on eBay for $200. I'm hoping you folks who shop this stuff more often can find me another source and maybe even a better price. On one site, it seemed they had EVERY cylinder, except the MS271.

Also, are there any other parts I'll need to check to make sure they don't need replacement as well.

I'm not much of a wrench turner, but willing to try. Thanks for any advice.

 

[trouts2]

My buddy bought a brand new Stihl MS271 and someone put regular gas in it. He ruined the piston and cylinder. The local repair shop said "not worth fixing", but if I fix it myself, I'm pretty sure I can have it free. It probably has three hours on it.

I can find the piston kit with no problems, but after 30 minutes of searching for a cylinder kit, I can only find one on eBay for $200. I'm hoping you folks who shop this stuff more often can find me another source and maybe even a better price. On one site, it seemed they had EVERY cylinder, except the MS271.

Also, are there any other parts I'll need to check to make sure they don't need replacement as well.

I'm not much of a wrench turner, but willing to try. Thanks for any advice.

 

[TNash]

Anybody have any leads on a new cylinder and piston kit?

 

[trouts2]

https://www.amazon.com/shuihuo-Piston-44-7mm-Kolben-11410302012/dp/B01NB8SSJ4
https://www.amazon.com/Piston-44-7m...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N1P2BYGXF0NJ1WMEM6EM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/POP-UP-PIS...440302?hash=item2ac462deae:g:YL8AAOSwq4xcY46e
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Proline-Pi...286182?hash=item33d5433f26:g:yh8AAOSwVVlckpbt
https://www.hlsproparts.com/Stihl-MS261-piston-assembly-44-7mm-p/h31261.htm

Below is for 261 but may work
https://www.amazon.com/Piston-Cylin...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=REFBWCWGN0FWNGGKJHHX

 

[TNash]

Thanks trouts, looks like the cylinder has a different exhaust port on it or It may have worked.

Torn between parting out this saw and buying new or spending the $200 bucks for a cylidner and piston.

 

[trouts2]

I goofed on the 261-271.
Below is a used set for $105.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/STIHL-MS-2...065300?hash=item1cd2ffd2d4:g:y7MAAOSw9HNc~9cu

 

[aggiepope]

Anybody have any leads on a new cylinder and piston kit?

I have the same problem. Thanks for the helpful forum everyone!
Can I ask what you ended up doing?

 

[82F100SWB]

There is no aftermarket on the cylinder for those that I know of.
Shipping probably wouldn't make it worthwhile, but I have a decent running parts saw kicking around.