rickyrooster
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Has anyone here used the aftemarket cranks in there saws. I have seen them in the baileys cat. and was wandering if they are any good. Do they hold up to many hours use? thanks Rick!
Aftermarket Crankshafts
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mattinky
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I've never used an aftermarket crankshaft in a saw but I would'nt hesitate to do so. I've used aftermarket rod kits in my dirt bikes for years and they've held up just as good as the stockers and have never caused me a problem. Bailey's is a top notch business and they don't sell junk, I'll bet they'le last just as long as the stock cranks do, I'd buy one in a minute.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
I haven't used them.
I find it interesting that they went to the effort to have them made - how many cranks get replaced in chainsaws? Uncommon... and many many used cranks or entire crank cases availble for most saws.
I did install some TS350 cranks in new cases for a guy... Those we Tecomec - and decent. They should be - they also made them for Stihl.
I find it interesting that they went to the effort to have them made - how many cranks get replaced in chainsaws? Uncommon... and many many used cranks or entire crank cases availble for most saws.
I did install some TS350 cranks in new cases for a guy... Those we Tecomec - and decent. They should be - they also made them for Stihl.
rickyrooster
ArboristSite Guru
Lake,I think your right about not many being replaced as not many comments are being made about them. Ive got a 288 Husqvarna parts saw, the crank seems ok but Ive read that the big end bearing for the rod is the weak link on a 288. I have been debating to use it as is or trying a new after market one. I really like the 288 saw and figure I will most likely have $400.00 to$500.00 dollars in when it is done, but I will have a saw I like that looks and runs like a new one. I would rather do that as pay $300.00 to 350.00 for a good used one. Rick!
