My BIL, a good guy

[matt9923]

We could get a new P&C and it will really be a "NEW" saw.
My .02 cents
Matt

 

[blsnelling]

Or an OEM top end from Bcorradi. It's not like there is no $ in the coffers....

That's what I was thinking since the cylinder isn't perfect anyway. We'd also be upgrading from 44mm to 44.7mm. I've actually already sent him a PM to make sure he has one.

 

[blsnelling]

Only $85 right HERE for an OEM topend kit. A new Meteor piston would cost us close to $45 with shipping, so only $40 more for a new OEM 44.7mm topend is a no brainer to me.

 

[Brian VT]

No brainer. Be done with it already.
Alright, I gotta go to bed. You guys stop posting here 'til tomorrow, okay ?
Don't make me open up another beer. LOL

 

[ropensaddle]

No brainer. Be done with it already. LOL
Alright, I gotta go to bed. You guys stop posting here 'til tomorrow, okay ?
Don't make me open up another beer. LOL

Yup

 

[blsnelling]

No brainer. Be done with it already.
Alright, I gotta go to bed. You guys stop posting here 'til tomorrow, okay ?
Don't make me open up another beer. LOL

LOL. This is one thread you don't want to get behind on if you're going to stay up with it.

 

[ropensaddle]

Only $85 right HERE for an OEM topend kit. A new Meteor piston would cost us close to $45 with shipping, so only $40 more for a new OEM 44.7mm topend is a no brainer to me.

:yourock:

 

[matt9923]

Only $85 right HERE for an OEM topend kit. A new Meteor piston would cost us close to $45 with shipping, so only $40 more for a new OEM 44.7mm topend is a no brainer to me.

I think that's the way to go. Its relay a new saw now, even better then new.
Matt

 

[Saw Dr.]

Only $85 right HERE for an OEM topend kit. A new Meteor piston would cost us close to $45 with shipping, so only $40 more for a new OEM 44.7mm topend is a no brainer to me.

SOLD! Can Brad ship it out tomorrow?

 

[matt9923]

No brainer. Be done with it already.
Alright, I gotta go to bed. You guys stop posting here 'til tomorrow, okay ?
Don't make me open up another beer. LOL

Will keep posting, give you a good excuse to open that beer.
Matt

 

[ropensaddle]

I pm'ed Mckee tree to see if he may be our liaison for the handling of the saw. I know he lives around there and feel he if accepted the task would do it, we will see!

 

[Brian VT]

Will keep posting, give you a good excuse to open that beer.
Matt

I'm already 1/2 way through the one after the last one of the night. LOL

28 pages. Wow. I guess this effort is pretty important to all of us. Good on you all.

 

[yo2001]

I measured the piston and rings and am concerned about the fit. The piston is .007" smaller than the bore and the ring end gap is .022" and .020". I'm not sure what to do at this point.

wow, that is the piston that I sent right? I didn't think it looked that bad in real life. That piston and my jug was making serious compression before. I think it was in 190-200 range with no gasket.

Let me know what you are going to with the piston. I'll take it back if you are going to trash it.

 

[blsnelling]

wow, that is the piston that I sent right? I didn't think it looked that bad in real life. That piston and my jug was making serious compression before. I think it was in 190-200 range with no gasket.

Let me know what you are going to with the piston. I'll take it back if you are going to trash it.

Pics do tend to accentuate flaws. Just like the pics of the cylinder.

 

[blsnelling]

The new topend is bought.

 

[madhatte]

This sure is a top-quality bunch of folks. I'm really glad I joined this forum. Hats Off and Thumbs Up to all of you.

 

[jra1100]

The new topend is bought.

I think that's the way to go, we should be closing in on 500 bucks, so a new PC is going to make this a better saw (after Brad's magic) than those that leave the factory. This is gitten good. JR

 

[blsnelling]

We're still in good shape money wise. Donations are up to $445. Below are the estimated costs so far.

• Engine shroud and air filter cover = $37
• Bearings, gaskets, seals, bar, 2 chains....ie all dealer parts = about $150
• P&C kit = $85
• Chaps = $73
• TOTAL $345

 

[ropensaddle]

We're still in good shape money wise. Donations are up to $445. Below are the estimated costs so far.

• Engine shroud and air filter cover = $37
• Bearings, gaskets, seals, bar, 2 chains....ie all dealer parts = about $150
• P&C kit = $85
• Chaps = $73
• TOTAL $345

Sounds good but you should get something for your labor too

 

[olyeller]

Who's name is Ken? I have a PayPal contribution that I don't know which AS member gave.

I'm Ken, but I sent you my contribution the old-fashioned way, via mail. Are there two Kens at play here?