MS 441 A/V buffers

[andrew]

Just wanting to get a little advice as I need to replace the buffers on a Stihl 441

 

If I've got the parts diagrams right, there are two - (1) a "stop buffer" under the sprocket cover by the tail of the brake band, and (2)  an "annular buffer" tucked in just below the oil cap

 

So:

The first is an easy pop in like a grommet, but how much disassembly of the handles etc. is needed to fit the annular buffer - is it possible to loosen the adjacent spring and sqidge it in?  Or does it mean taking half the saw apart?

 

And:

Looks like the originial parts might be tricky to come by at the moment, does anyone have experience of the copy ones available on ebay, or should I wait / trawl around for the real ones?

 

Thanks!!

A

 

[AngrySquirrel]

1 hour ago, andrew said:

Just wanting to get a little advice as I need to replace the buffers on a Stihl 441

 

If I've got the parts diagrams right, there are two - (1) a "stop buffer" under the sprocket cover by the tail of the brake band, and (2)  an "annular buffer" tucked in just below the oil cap

 

So:

The first is an easy pop in like a grommet, but how much disassembly of the handles etc. is needed to fit the annular buffer - is it possible to loosen the adjacent spring and sqidge it in?  Or does it mean taking half the saw apart?

 

And:

Looks like the originial parts might be tricky to come by at the moment, does anyone have experience of the copy ones available on ebay, or should I wait / trawl around for the real ones?

 

Thanks!!

A

 

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[andrew]

Thanks, was about to say that I'd looked at L&S and that both were out of stock, along with most other stihl parts, but thought I'd double check, and they are back again, so have ordered.

Still interested in any advice on fitting the annular buffer