reusing pistons

[angelo c]

MS 261 toasted top end. started with this

got it to this point and am wondering should i keep going, ditch it altogether or use as currently "repaired"

Chucked up a "sanding drum" on the drill press and figured WTF I got nothing to lose and y'all always say to buff and reuse ....oh and most importantly the AM slug I purchased wont work as its slapping on crank on the BDC ..

also what suggestions do you have for cleaning out the ring lands ?

 

[nyctreeman]

Make an ashtray out of it if you can't bring yourself to throw it in the garbage

 

[cuttinties]

If you can't see machine marks on the piston I advise against using it. Although some will reuse them you've got to remember those small ridges allow oil to coat the piston and help cool it.

 

[angelo c]

Make an ashtray out of it if you can't bring yourself to throw it in the garbage

no body I know smokes anymore

 

[sunfish]

Get a new OEM piston and fix it right.

 

[nyctreeman]

no body I know smokes anymore

The only other thing it's good for is an earring for a really big ear

 

[angelo c]

Get a new OEM piston and fix it right.

OEM ???
Dang you guys must be rich down there in Missou ...this is a STIHL product....I need my lungs ??


J/k....pretty sure thats the route I'll go as there is no Meteor slug yet.

 

[mdavlee]

OEM ???
Dang you guys must be rich down there in Missou ...this is a STIHL product....I need my lungs ??


J/k....pretty sure thats the route I'll go as there is no Meteor slug yet.

Most newer stihl pistons have dropped to $50-60

 

[Chris-PA]

I've sanded cylinders and pistons before, but the issue is you increase clearance. Any idea how much you took off? Can't you grind the AM piston where it hits the crank - or did I misunderstand the problem with it?

 

[big t double]

these pistons have came down in price for us in northern il as well angelo...I know you were lookin at 362 pistons in your area a while ago and they were still high. you might double check...see if they have adjusted prices yet?

 

[angelo c]

I've sanded cylinders and pistons before, but the issue is you increase clearance. Any idea how much you took off? Can't you grind the AM piston where it hits the crank - or did I misunderstand the problem with it?

Not a clue Chris, just futzing around.
I may try to grind the bottom clearance as well on the AM slug. It's got a rounded shaped skirt so I just chucked up the drum and started turning it.
This 261 is now mine so I was just playin with it.

Mike, this is the one I was talking to you about.

Big T, no changes yet on pricing OEMs here yet.

 

[HarleyT]

In the Ohio region, the 2015 price list shows #1141 030 2012 at $34.49

 

[o8f150]

since you took so much off of it you will more then likely get some piston slap,,,, chunk it and get a new meteor

 

[angelo c]

since you took so much off of it you will more then likely get some piston slap,,,, chunk it and get a new meteor

Don't think they make a meteor yet.
But id go OEM for $40 for sure.

 

[HarleyT]

Don't think they make a meteor yet.
But id go OEM for $40 for sure.

Best as I can tell, piston only, no rings. I'll check with my stihl peeps Monday

 

[HarleyT]

44.7 ring $5.49 each.

 

[angelo c]

44.7 ring $5.49 each.

Thanks. Send 2 pistons 4 rings. And the paypal addy.

 

[HarleyT]

What state are you in? The dealers should be fairly close on their pricing.

 

[HarleyT]

I am not a dealer, I might work for one from time to time........

 

[HarleyT]

You should have a local dude that can get close to that without all of the shipping/paypal costs etc...