Firstyear50
ArboristSite Member
I have an early 044 that is in need of a complete rebuild, well seals + P&C anyway. This being a 10mm saw, I'm torn on the best way to rebuild it (other than shelling out $400 for OEM stuff). Here are my options so far:
1.) Replace the seals and buy the Hyway 10mm p&c kit for around $120.
2.) Buy an entire 12mm crank case that has been pressure and vac tested, with an OEM cylinder / hyway piston. There's one on Fleabay right now for $165, then I could sell my left over parts.
3.) Just keep searching for good used all OEM parts for $??
I know this issue has been gone over and over, but there were so many options discussed out there, my head is spinning. Also, most of the threads I came across were a few years ago when maybe the used OEM stuff was easier to find? I'm not sure, they seem nonexistent atm...
Either way, can someone please give me their input on the best route for this saw? If anyone has a better option than what is listed, please let me know!
1.) Replace the seals and buy the Hyway 10mm p&c kit for around $120.
2.) Buy an entire 12mm crank case that has been pressure and vac tested, with an OEM cylinder / hyway piston. There's one on Fleabay right now for $165, then I could sell my left over parts.
3.) Just keep searching for good used all OEM parts for $??
I know this issue has been gone over and over, but there were so many options discussed out there, my head is spinning. Also, most of the threads I came across were a few years ago when maybe the used OEM stuff was easier to find? I'm not sure, they seem nonexistent atm...
Either way, can someone please give me their input on the best route for this saw? If anyone has a better option than what is listed, please let me know!