I have rings marked "ELKO f2" or "ELKO FZ". The marking is etched into the flats on each ring near the ring gap. Could these be aftermarket rings? Anyone know if the markings can be linked to a brand name?
"ELKO f2" rings?
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I think ELCO rings are made in Austria, I have heard of them before, they would most likely be aftermarket, what are they from? The letters may be indicators of a coating used on them.
Pioneerguy600
As far as i am aware Elko refers to Elko Koenig which is a product line of Mahle Koenig.
Elko Demoversion
I thought Elko mainly did dirtbike pistons and the like. There is a thread on here where someone found they had elko piston rings in a 025 which they had;
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/143247.htm
Elko Demoversion
I thought Elko mainly did dirtbike pistons and the like. There is a thread on here where someone found they had elko piston rings in a 025 which they had;
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/143247.htm
Hey Jerry,
The rings are from a Stihl 070. It was in that group of saws I bought a few weeks ago. The same saw discussed in this thread: http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/160260.htm
Trying to figure out what was done with the saw. Mahle cylinder is on there now. The piston looks OEM but it's toast. I'd appreciate you input on the cylinder if you can.
Superman,
Thanks for the link. So they could be OEM as they are associated with Mahle. What I don't know is if Stihl buys cylinders, pistons and rings from Mahle. Up until now I had never considered that Stihl used the same supplier for all 3 items. Unless I hear otherwise I'll consider them OEM.
Thanks guys!
The rings are from a Stihl 070. It was in that group of saws I bought a few weeks ago. The same saw discussed in this thread: http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/160260.htm
Trying to figure out what was done with the saw. Mahle cylinder is on there now. The piston looks OEM but it's toast. I'd appreciate you input on the cylinder if you can.
Superman,
Thanks for the link. So they could be OEM as they are associated with Mahle. What I don't know is if Stihl buys cylinders, pistons and rings from Mahle. Up until now I had never considered that Stihl used the same supplier for all 3 items. Unless I hear otherwise I'll consider them OEM.
Thanks guys!
