It's Stihl 044 time

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Definitely fixable. Should make a good spare.

 

[redline4]

I have the cylinder back from Steve, so should be getting the case finished up this weekend.

Also, got the shrink tube I ordered.
I went with the 25mm stuff as I measured the tube at about 22mm.

It wrinkled a bit on the sharp bend.
But, I learned on the other part to pull it tight as you shrink it, gets out most of the wrinkles.


It's thinner than the stuff Stihl uses.
Could possibly go up to the 30mm stuff and go right over the original stuff if wanted.
Seems like it has decent grip, but won't know until it actually gets used.
It's also available in different colors if your into that kind of thing.

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

I have the cylinder back from Steve, so should be getting the case finished up this weekend.

Also, got the shrink tube I ordered.
I went with the 25mm stuff as I measured the tube at about 22mm.

It wrinkled a bit on the sharp bend.
But, I learned on the other part to pull it tight as you shrink it, gets out most of the wrinkles.
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It's thinner than the stuff Stihl uses.
Could possibly go up to the 30mm stuff and go right over the original stuff if wanted.
Seems like it has decent grip, but won't know until it actually gets used.
It's also available in different colors if your into that kind of thing.

I did the same thing to my Makita after It melted of in a fire. It worked good. Do multiple layers to get it to the desired thickness. I also used the stuff that glues itself to the product it shrink over.

 

[beaglebriar]

I have the cylinder back from Steve, so should be getting the case finished up this weekend.

Also, got the shrink tube I ordered.
I went with the 25mm stuff as I measured the tube at about 22mm.

It wrinkled a bit on the sharp bend.
But, I learned on the other part to pull it tight as you shrink it, gets out most of the wrinkles.
View attachment 370812View attachment 370813View attachment 370814View attachment 370815

It's thinner than the stuff Stihl uses.
Could possibly go up to the 30mm stuff and go right over the original stuff if wanted.
Seems like it has decent grip, but won't know until it actually gets used.
It's also available in different colors if your into that kind of thing.

That's quite nice looking. Could always send it to @dall and have him suck the wrinkles out.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

That's quite nice looking. Could always send it to @dall and have him suck the wrinkles out.

I just about spit my food out.

 

[Stump Shot]

That's quite nice looking. Could always send it to @dall and have him suck the wrinkles out.

...at the risk of him happening to read a @USMC615 post while doing so and cave the tubes in.

 

[redline4]

I did they same thing to my Makita after It melted of in a fire. It worked good. Do multiple layers to get it tot the desired thickness. I also used the stuff that glues itself to the product it shrink over.

Would have to go up to the 30mm size in order to do that.

Forgot to add, link to it..

https://www.amazon.com/eTekGo-Lengths-Grips-5-Diamter%EF%BC%9A35mm-Length%EF%BC%9A39/dp/B07FVSLXLV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2Q6J4O1R0BNMK&keywords=etekgo+x-tube+heat+shrink+wrap+tubing&qid=1679694368&sprefix=etekgo%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTTJMNVRYS1dPTkFZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEyMDkySkFNTUFKUEVUNUhRJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NDAyNTgzTjQzM0VGOVJGSVg4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

That's quite nice looking. Could always send it to @dall and have him suck the wrinkles out.

Is that included in the WV vacuum/pressure special or is it a separate fee?

 

[dall]

I just about spit my food out.

Lol hope you choke on your cat dog dinner

 

[beaglebriar]

Would have to go up to the 30mm size in order to do that.

Forgot to add, link to it..

https://www.amazon.com/eTekGo-Lengths-Grips-5-Diamter%EF%BC%9A35mm-Length%EF%BC%9A39/dp/B07FVSLXLV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2Q6J4O1R0BNMK&keywords=etekgo+x-tube+heat+shrink+wrap+tubing&qid=1679694368&sprefix=etekgo%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTTJMNVRYS1dPTkFZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEyMDkySkFNTUFKUEVUNUhRJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NDAyNTgzTjQzM0VGOVJGSVg4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Is that included in the WV vacuum/pressure special or is it a separate fee?

Since it's a Stihl I don't believe there would be an upcharge.

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Would have to go up to the 30mm size in order to do that.

Forgot to add, link to it..

https://www.amazon.com/eTekGo-Lengths-Grips-5-Diamter%EF%BC%9A35mm-Length%EF%BC%9A39/dp/B07FVSLXLV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2Q6J4O1R0BNMK&keywords=etekgo+x-tube+heat+shrink+wrap+tubing&qid=1679694368&sprefix=etekgo%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTTJMNVRYS1dPTkFZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEyMDkySkFNTUFKUEVUNUhRJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NDAyNTgzTjQzM0VGOVJGSVg4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Look like nice stuff. I might add another layer with this stuff. It way cheaper than buying another handle!

 

[Crzybowhntr]

Lol hope you choke on your cat dog dinner

 

[redline4]

I measured the base gasket that came in my gasket set.
From what I've read on the webz this was never a thickness offered by Stihl..so either I'm measuring wrong or something? There's a "raised" sealing ridge along the gasket. It will compress,at least in my mind, and change the thickness, but I think it should be taken into account if measuring it..or maybe not.


Anyhow, I dropped it over the piston.


Compressed the rings..
If you can see a gap between the compressor and piston, your rings are sitting on top of the locating pins


And dropped the jug home

 

[Mastermind]

I measured the base gasket that came in my gasket set.
From what I've read on the webz this was never a thickness offered by Stihl..so either I'm measuring wrong or something? There's a "raised" sealing ridge along the gasket. It will compress,at least in my mind, and change the thickness, but I think it should be taken into account if measuring it..or maybe not.
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Anyhow, I dropped it over the piston.
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Compressed the rings..
If you can see a gap between the compressor and piston, your rings are sitting on top of the locating pins
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And dropped the jug home
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The raised areas will compress. Should be about .018 measured at the edge.

 

[Stump Shot]

I measured the base gasket that came in my gasket set.
From what I've read on the webz this was never a thickness offered by Stihl..so either I'm measuring wrong or something? There's a "raised" sealing ridge along the gasket. It will compress,at least in my mind, and change the thickness, but I think it should be taken into account if measuring it..or maybe not.
View attachment 370936

Anyhow, I dropped it over the piston.
View attachment 370937

Compressed the rings..
If you can see a gap between the compressor and piston, your rings are sitting on top of the locating pins
View attachment 370938

And dropped the jug home
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View attachment 370940

That gasket measures about .019" as you just measure the flat part as it will flatten out when you tighten the cylinder. The kink in it just keeps pressure on it so its stays sealed.

 

[redline4]

Checked squish with solder.
Too tight without a gasket.
A bit on the large side with it, but we'll just go with it.


Bolted up the muffler and gasket


Tree Monkey small deflector

Looks like this is my best option

 

[redline4]

The raised areas will compress. Should be about .018 measured at the edge.

That gasket measures about .019" as you just measure the flat part as it will flatten out when you tighten the cylinder. The kink in it just keeps pressure on it so its stays sealed.

Thanks.
I should measure the old one out of curiosity.
I'd think that ridge would still play a part in overall thickness?
Or, my brain is just going about it wrong. Been in alot of transmissions lately so selective washers, snap rings and clutch pack clearances are rattling around in my otherwise empty skull

 

[Stump Shot]

Checked squish with solder.
Too tight without a gasket.
A bit on the large side with it, but we'll just go with it.
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Bolted up the muffler and gasket
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Tree Monkey small deflector
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Looks like this is my best option

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If I would have had that intel prior, I would have peeled a few more thou off the base for you.

 

[Stump Shot]

Thanks.
I should measure the old one out of curiosity.
I'd think that ridge would still play a part in overall thickness?
Or, my brain is just going about it wrong. Been in alot of transmissions lately so selective washers, snap rings and clutch pack clearances are rattling around in my otherwise empty skull

Old one should be flat as a pancake.

 

[redline4]

If I would have had that intel prior, I would have peeled a few more thou off the base for you.

Yeah, but it will run.
Plus it could always come back apart.
I mean if I figured out how to do it once, I should be able to do it again..

 

[Stump Shot]

Yeah, but it will run.
Plus it could always come back apart.
I mean if I figured out how to do it once, I should be able to do it again..

I would think that Mr. Goodwrench should be able to do that.