Stihl051master
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I was thinking of putting one of these cylinders http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330100742988&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
on my 051 (since the stock p/c has met its Waterloo). Does anyone have any experience with these aftermarket cylinders, or is it a stupid piece of fecal matter that will break in half and send the piston careening off the rod into my face ruining any chance of a career in modeling? I know genuine Stihl parts are better quality, but I just can't justify taking out a second mortgage so I can afford parts on a saw I paid $40 for (that really is in good shape and WAS running....)? Any ideas on where I can get some cylinder studs for an 076 also? Ebay has turned up fruitless, and I live a long ways from the dealer, especially when gas is $3.32 a gallon. Any help would be appreciated.
on my 051 (since the stock p/c has met its Waterloo). Does anyone have any experience with these aftermarket cylinders, or is it a stupid piece of fecal matter that will break in half and send the piston careening off the rod into my face ruining any chance of a career in modeling? I know genuine Stihl parts are better quality, but I just can't justify taking out a second mortgage so I can afford parts on a saw I paid $40 for (that really is in good shape and WAS running....)? Any ideas on where I can get some cylinder studs for an 076 also? Ebay has turned up fruitless, and I live a long ways from the dealer, especially when gas is $3.32 a gallon. Any help would be appreciated.