genuine or non genuine

[Forest2Furniture]

It looks like I've got to replace the piston & cylinder on my MS660.

 

So, do I go for a genuine set up at £280 or non genuine at £60?

 

Would be getting it from Mister-Solutions Ltd.

 

I know some might think it's a 'no brainer' but humour me please.

[Cut4fun]

The latest big bore 066 aftermarket kit I test ran from baileys that was on a 064 had unreal torque for a stock saw. I would buy one of those aftermarket ones in a heart beat if I needed one.

[grant]

I rebuilt a 660 about 6 months ago with non gen and havnt had any probs so far and no difference in power or torque.

[elfinwood saws]

i,ve fitted over 200 aftermarket kits and had no problems with them.

[spudulike]

Personally, I would always try to salvage the OEM cylinder first as the plating and construction of the Mahle cylinders will be better than a low cost non original but if the plating has been scored through then the £60 option sounds a reasonable option.

 

The owner at Mister Solutions is Andy Holtham - a good guy and an honest bloke - you could try phoning him and asking how many he has done and if he has had any returns!

 

I would inspect any non genuine parts and ensure clearances and finish are acceptable before fitting.

[Forest2Furniture]

Thanks for the advice from everyone.

[Ian C]

I rebuilt a 660 about 6 months ago with non gen and havnt had any probs so far and no difference in power or torque.

 

Done a few saws over the years with non gen pots etc, some from mister solutions and some from garden hire spares (both on the bay) had no problems and just as good as genuine stuff IMO.

[rorymoon]

Got a few non genuine parts in some of my saw's no probs with them at all go for it.

[Cut4fun]

Just make sure you get the Nicksel coating and not the chrome afm ones.

 

BB 066 NWP, This cylinder assembly is NiSi coated for long life. The piston is Moly coated and comes with ductile iron piston rings. Piston and cylinder kits have a 1 year warranty from date of purchase.

 

 

Owner of the 98cc 064/066 stock saw running it as he learns to cold start. Pulling 9T sprocket and also pulled a 10T. So no lack of torque in the kit, in the small wood testing.

 

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[/ame] Edited March 9, 2011 by Cut4fun