That'll happen when you put the piston in backwards. Always remember ring locating pins toward the intake side. Thanks for sharing, I don't think I'd have admitted it.
Marks just a bit more experienced than to make that mistake.
That'll happen when you put the piston in backwards. Always remember ring locating pins toward the intake side. Thanks for sharing, I don't think I'd have admitted it.
That'll happen when you put the piston in backwards. Always remember ring locating pins toward the intake side. Thanks for sharing, I don't think I'd have admitted it.
I don't know how long I can keep this up!
That'll happen when you put the piston in backwards. Always remember ring locating pins toward the intake side. Thanks for sharing, I don't think I'd have admitted it.
I think LowVolt said he had an OEM cylinder for sale. If not, here's one, Stihl MS441 Cylinder Head Jug Piston Rings 50mm MS 441 1138 | eBay.
For those that didn't realize it, the bottom ring end locating ring is just to the side of the exhaust port. It could be that the pin wasn't located correctly. Also, the intake skirt isn't near that wide on the 441.
Mark, do yourself a favor and just get a refund. Either buy that used OEM topend I linked or contact LowVolt for the one I think he has.
I just didn't consider the possibility of the ring end gap being intentionally put in the exhaust port by the piston manufacturer.
im sure northwood saw will make this good they have great cs...
It wouldnt be the first time that it happened in error by the manufacturer.
That Ebay cylinder does look like a good deal. I'm with mark though, it's about as risky buying a used cylinder as it is to buy an AM cylinder. If it turns out bad, you have to go through all that Ebay crap to get a refund. All the while, the customer is without his saw.
If it did turn out good, it would be a great deal. It's risky though IMO.
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