Stihl oil seal puller

[husqvarnaguy]

I am new to this forum and I am looking for a stihl oil seal puller. Right now I am rebuilding a 026 and would like to have it to pull both crank seals. I know it costs alot but I am willing to pay because I rebuild alot of saws and this would save alot of headache.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I am new to this forum and I am looking for a stihl oil seal puller. Right now I am rebuilding a 026 and would like to have it to pull both crank seals. I know it costs alot but I am willing to pay because I rebuild alot of saws and this would save alot of headache.

Pay your Stihl dealer a visit, he will order you one if you are nice to him. There is many alternative seal pullers that will do the job but there is nothing like having the proper Stihl seal puller to work on the smaller Stihl saws.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

Theres not many Stihl dealers near me and the ones that are here would rip me off in a heartbeat. But I will check anyway

 

[pioneerguy600]

Check with them all, they are not really supposed to sell just anyone these trools so you might just have to bite the bullet and go with one that agrees to sell you one.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

I just remembered that there is one 45 mins away, and the guy that runs it has known my dad for 30+ years. He might be kind enough to sell me one under the table.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Yep, that sounds like a good enough connection to get you in the door.

 

[jus2fat]

If I remember right...I believe they sell for about $180.

J2F

 

[husqvarnaguy]

I hope so, I dont like using picks or the automotive oils seal puller. I like the fact that it is fast and simple and reduces the risk of burring or messing up a bearing.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Seals are really easy to do if you have plenty of experience working on such things but there is really nothing better than the speciality tool from Stihl.
A little Stihl rep sent your way.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

I have some experience but not as much as some people on this forum. Hopefully I will be getting more, I have a stihl 026 and a husqvarna 268 to rebuild with more saws on the way. This winter I would like to open a small saw shop. There is plenty of firewood cutters and small saw mills around here that I could get work from. There is just not any good saw shops nearby and I am in the middle of nowhere so I was hoping and could save them a trip to town and provide quality service.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I have some experience but not as much as some people on this forum. Hopefully I will be getting more, I have a stihl 026 and a husqvarna 268 to rebuild with more saws on the way. This winter I would like to open a small saw shop. There is plenty of firewood cutters and small saw mills around here that I could get work from. There is just not any good saw shops nearby and I am in the middle of nowhere so I was hoping and could save them a trip to town and provide quality service.

That`s a noble thought and I hope it works out well for you.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

Do you have any experience with aftermarket parts? I like using OEM but I am trying out rebuilding saws and selling them and OEM is not always ecnomical.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Its kind of hit and miss on aftermarket parts, some work out ok especially for homeowner and occasional use saws but for the professional user there is nothing better than OEM parts. It varies between different users , how hard the saws are used and the number of hours of run time expected from them. Some aftermarket parts are of quite good quality, others not so much. Ask on here about any specific part you are thinking of using and you will get plenty of feedback.

 

[Saw Dr.]

Trust me when I say that aftermarket is not always economical either.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Trust me when I say that aftermarket is not always economical either.

Especially if they fail prematurely and you are left on the hook to replace/ repair the damage done fron some of them, ie. piston pin keepers leaving their locations.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

I have been using some aftermarket stuff from Baileys, such as NWP cylinder kits and Meteor pistons. The meteor seem pretty good for the price but I dont think anything will beat an OEM Mahle. Ebay is filled with so called high quality parts that can sound deceiving but I will come here with anything questionable.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

If I remember right...I believe they sell for about $180.

J2F

They are less than that up North.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

They are less than that up North.

I may be able to get a good deal with that guy since we have known him a while and maybe even get a deal on some other parts or tools.

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

I just remembered that there is one 45 mins away, and the guy that runs it has known my dad for 30+ years. He might be kind enough to sell me one under the table.

What town would that be in. I might know one that is within driving distance. I bought one so long ago I don't remember the price. Perhaps some other members could chime in on the going price so our friend does not get "knifed" for more than is necessary.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I have been using some aftermarket stuff from Baileys, such as NWP cylinder kits and Meteor pistons. The meteor seem pretty good for the price but I dont think anything will beat an OEM Mahle. Ebay is filled with so called high quality parts that can sound deceiving but I will come here with anything questionable.

NWP are just ok in my books, Meteor is very good, close to OEM and I have used a slew of them repairing mostly firewood saws. The latest Meteors have very nice strong pin keepers coming with them now, there should not be any issues with them if installed correctly. The NWP kits are useable but could use some improvments, pins are clunky and keepers have been soft, rough finishes in the ports but will run and give service if installed correctly. Hard to beat OEM in heavy use saws in a professional setting as I believe they will last longer under heavy useage.