200T OEM validation

[jcutshall83]

I posted this else where in this forum and have gotten no hits so I figured maybe moving it would help. I have a friend who happened upon a 200t in a pawn shop he got it at a good price and is willing to work with me as far as price. Before I purchase this I want ensure that the piston and cylinder are OEM. Is there a way to tell by lettering or something else? What are other things that I need to be checking to ensure this thing is not a dud. The buddy pulled a compression test on it and it revealed 125 I can check it with my gauge but I have no reason to doubt him. Mind you we live at 6200' so compression here is always low but that seem right in the ball park for what I would expect. Muffler extraction revealed some minor scratching on the cylinder wall but I have not looked at the piston. The minor scratching was what he told me. The plastics on the saw look quite nice so that leads me to believe it is either smothered in lip stick or truly is a gem. Please advise what else I should be looking at.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

I'd be looking at the price you're asked to pay for it. New oem pistons are very inexpensive, but the cylinder kits are not. You'll likely need to replace all maintenance items.

 

[Wonkydonkey]

I looked at your posts, I could not see other than the 2 posts you posted. Where have you posted the said item and whats the serial number ?

Pictures are a thousand words/questions answered.

So post a pic or two. It may help you

Cheers

 

[jcutshall83]

I looked at your posts, I could not see other than the 2 posts you posted. Where have you posted the said item and whats the serial number ?

Pictures are a thousand words/questions answered.

So post a pic or two. It may help you

Cheers

 

[jcutshall83]

Serial number attached

 

[jcutshall83]

Cylinder and piston look fine. Looks to be a oem cylinder and piston. More thoughts

 

[Wonkydonkey]

That looks like a good low use saw. Very little of the yellowing from the heat on the side cover, and

Over here (uk) 200's go for £250 -£350 left like that. But the market your side is different.