Ms441 ''to do or not to do that is the question''

[frednerk]

So my Ms441 is seized. Personally I think it was running to lean but not sure. Anyway the upshot is i have a seized saw. I have been qouted £450 plus VAT for genuine stihl parts. Have had a look around for pattern maker parts but i have been told not to touch. I would like to know what the collective brainpower out there suggest's. BTW I am based in Manchester

[simonm]

Your over halfway to a new 1! put it on fleabay and buy new.

[spudulike]

I can't find a Meteor aftermarket piston so would avoid the Chinese stuff.

 

I would believe that the original bore can be cleaned/salvaged, an OEM piston fitted (circa £85-90) and the machine checked for cause of failure for under £250 but what do I know:sneaky2::lol:

[Johny Walker]

Get a ms461:thumbup1:

[frednerk]

I can't find a Meteor aftermarket piston so would avoid the Chinese stuff.

 

I would believe that the original bore can be cleaned/salvaged, an OEM piston fitted (circa £85-90) and the machine checked for cause of failure for under £250 but what do I know:sneaky2::lol:

 

Great idea Spud. Any idea who/where?

[wisewood]

Great idea Spud. Any idea who/where?

 

I believe spud is your man, looks like a quote for works to me 😉

He sorted my seized 066, send him a pm 👍

[frednerk]

I believe spud is your man, looks like a quote for works to me 😉

He sorted my seized 066, send him a pm 👍

 

Thanks have done.

[MattyF]

He's salvaged a 395 560 and ms260 cylinders and saved me a fortune in oem parts ! Also can give them a port job if you fancy a bit more ....Top man that spud

[spudulike]

Thanks Mat, always good......apart from that MS340, not sure that was a pleasure:001_rolleyes:

 

Hope it is OK now?

[welwell]

Time for a new saw me thinks