Aftermarket cylinder testers needed, Reduced price for your opinion and comments!

[8433jeff]

Received my P/C today, likely in the schedule next week. Something else came by mail today that really has my attention.

I did open the package, as it had a hole in the box, Nothing hurt. There will be a video before I remove the wrapping. Pictures, at least.

 

[watsonr]

Received my P/C today, likely in the schedule next week. Something else came by mail today that really has my attention.

I did open the package, as it had a hole in the box, Nothing hurt. There will be a video before I remove the wrapping. Pictures, at least.

Should I be worried?

 

[Mastermind]

Randy and Henry have sent me several different brands and configurations to test, here's one that will not cut it.

Before I posted this pic I asked Randy what he wanted to do with this kit......his answer? He said let's show it to the members and let them know what we found out. I like your style Sir.

So.....this is the Mako 066BB kit. It free ports at TDC really badly. It's not something I would use, and would recommend that you guys avoid as well......for now. This is the sort of feedback we need to help these kits improve.

The ports look fair, but the plating is really nice. It goes all the way to the top with no gap at the top of the bore......makes me wonder how they got everything right but missed that it free ports .060"

More pics of that jug.....

I'm wanting to see some of the other Mako kits to see if this is just an oversight on the 066BB. In the meantime they will be contacted about this issue.

Here's those pics Randy

 

[watsonr]

Here's those pics Randy

I'd like to say that because of your efforts in showing this kit the way you did and that it had problems. Your expert examination and exact report of why... the supplier has discontinued sales! The Engineer had nothing to say but good things and said your assessment was spot on and called you an expert in chainsaw engineering!!!

Here we go... you'll never be the same again :msp_smile:

You did a nice job Randy, I appreciate what you do everyday, I'm hoisting an iced tea to you my friend.

You Sir ARE making a difference!!
Randy

 

[Mastermind]

Jon is trying to deflate muh head to get muh hat back on. :cool2:

 

[Jacob J.]

"Expert in chainsaw engineering"? That sounds like getting an art history degree.

 

[Metals406]

"Expert in chainsaw engineering"? That sounds like getting an art history degree.

E.C. Engineer would fit nicely under Randy's username. :msp_biggrin:

 

[Jacob J.]

E.C. Engineer would fit nicely under Randy's username. :msp_biggrin:

We need to come up with an actual certification for this...

 

[OH_Varmntr]

PM sent. MS460 needing some love!

 

[thomas1]

No offense, but the guy who didn't know enough to know that the free porting was bad is the same guy who deemed you an expert.

 

[thomas1]

We need to come up with an actual certification for this...

There is one, it looks like this .

 

[Mastermind]

No offense, but the guy who didn't know enough to know that the free porting was bad is the same guy who deemed you an expert.

Thanks

You really know how to kill a buzz.

 

[watsonr]

No offense, but the guy who didn't know enough to know that the free porting was bad is the same guy who deemed you an expert.

I said the supplier pulled them. They will be sent back the the manufacturer and told there crap and why because of Mr Big Head. Different guy, bigger head maybe?

What wouldn't surprise me was that they measured the cylinder and never really put it on a saw or had there eyes open, they are kind of squinty I believe.

 

[Jacob J.]

Thanks

You really know how to kill a buzz.

Thomas is here to help.

 

[thomas1]

Thanks

You really know how to kill a buzz.

Jon has enough to do without worrying about you walking around with your melon all swolled up.

 

[Mastermind]

Jon has enough to do without worrying about you walking around with your melon all swolled up.

True dat

 

[8433jeff]

Should I be worried?

Yes and no. Casting looks good. Plating, what I can see, looks good. But there is a rattle or squeak from the package; pistons should not move in the mail. I want to document it in case its scraped or scuffed. It is wrapped inside the cylinder, so maybe not a problem. Rings are on the way, correct?

 

[8433jeff]

Thomas is here to help.

He is a very positive and encouraging individual, always helping a greenhorn out.

 

[Mastermind]

He is a very positive and encouraging individual, always helping a greenhorn out.

He's a troll.

But he's muh friend.

 

[8433jeff]

He's a troll.

But he's muh friend.

We are just squirrels in this for the nuts, or something like that.