Huztl MS440 crank centering

[msmmce1]

I believe I would split the case (knowing what I've learned) buy the Stihl PTO bearing and reassemble the case.
Look over a few of the build threads if need be to see what OEM parts need to be swapped insure reliability. Just my 2 pennies.

And I think I can get any good quality 6202 C3 for the flywheel side

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Do you know if the Stihl OEM bearing is a plastic cage?

It is...and for a reason. If the cage comes apart plastic bits are much easier on the rest of the saw.

 

[msmmce1]

It is...and for a reason. If the cage comes apart plastic bits are much easier on the rest of the saw.

Do you know of a source for the pto bearing other than the dealer? Preferably online? Thanks

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Stihl OEM parts are not allowed to be sold online. That being said...some people do sell online but they have purchased at a dealer and are reselling. If your dealer is decent, they will smoke online every time.

My local dealers struggle... aka they gouge. Send @definitve dave a message.

 

[msmmce1]

Stihl OEM parts are not allowed to be sold online. That being said...some people do sell online but they have purchased at a dealer and are reselling. If your dealer is decent, they will smoke online every time.

My local dealers struggle... aka they gouge. Send @definitve dave a message.

My local dealer has to order the bearing, approx $23.00, wonder if it will say made in China?

 

[Jimmy in NC]

My local dealer has to order the bearing, approx $23.00, wonder if it will say made in China?

Doubtful but even of they are...it's held to a much higher QC level.

Fun fact...Mahle jugs are cast in China. Why are they still worth the money? The QC is held very tight....lots of rejects.

 

[Definitive Dave]

The plastic cage is easily popped out with a pick and discarded, if that is your preference, i’m not sure t matters one way or the other , but they do come with a plastic cage