Quality of Aftermarket Cylinder/Piston Sets

[RES]

Does anyone have any information on the aftermarket Cylinder/Piston sets that are available for Stihl saws? I think some are made in Italy. How does the quality compare to the original equipment?

 

[ned coed]

after market parts

iv,e used a lot of these parts supplied by by a firm here in the uk but yes i think they are made in italy. used them on stihl 360 and 400 series disc cutter.but i always used sthil piston rings, found them softer more pliable than other so i reccon they seal better and i always used sthil main bearings.but have used all other engine parts inc. crank ass. and found them to be A ok. saws have a hard life, my brothers a stone mason and he,s cutting raw lime and sand stone with them week in week out, so they have been well tested!. regards, NED.

 

[Dan Forsh]

Hi Res,

I only know about Mahle www.mahle.com (Maker of the original Stihl cylinders & pistons) and Tecomec www.tecomec.it (Italy) who do a lot of aftermarket Stihl, Husqvarna and Dolmar stuff.

Ned, I struggle to find a good supplier in the UK. Who do you use? Are you paying retail or trade?

Dan

 

[Allan.K]

What about them GB pistons and rings sold on ebay... Any good?? I will never buy after market but just wondering..

Allan.K

 

[Freakingstang]

What about them GB pistons and rings sold on ebay... Any good?? I will never buy after market but just wondering..

Allan.K

I just bought a GB 46mm replacement piston for a husky 55 that I want to get running. The piston looks decent, and appears to be forged. It is more that I was expecting for the 30 bucks I spent on it. Will let you know after I fire it up tomorrow.


Steve

 

[ned coed]

after market parts

Dan, the people you should contact are L&S ENGINEERS, BROWNHILLS, WALSALL. Tel. no 01543 378189. they are really helpfull will accept private or trade and delivery is fast. iv,e used them for ten years or more. hope this helps you, regards, Ned.

 

[Timber_Hitch]

Chinese jugs an pistons

Does anyone have any information on the aftermarket Cylinder/Piston sets that are available for Stihl saws? I think some are made in Italy. How does the quality compare to the original equipment?

I was looking on Ebay and saw the China parts were about half the price ? Has anyone ran these chinese cylinders & pistons ?

My time is valuable and I dont want to do the job twice.

 

[mdavlee]

If you're going to use after market parts the meteor pistons are nice. The cylinder kits I would stick with baileys as they will take care of you if you have a problem.

 

[AUSSIE1]

If you're going to use after market parts the meteor pistons are nice. The cylinder kits I would stick with baileys as they will take care of you if you have a problem.

That they do,and if you are in Aus, you have the other option of Mathious Ward.

 

[deye223]

I was looking on Ebay and saw the China parts were about half the price ? Has anyone ran these chinese cylinders & pistons ?

My time is valuable and I dont want to do the job twice.

well thats simple buy OEM