Stihl MS500i

[Cut4fun]

Everybody likes the Hong Kong caps Dave sells best. I put them on guys saws per request.

Info on each with feedback https://chainsawrepair.createaforum...hl-flippy-cap-replacements/msg72412/#msg72412

https://chainsawrepair.createaforum...ppy-replacements-en-route-from-hong-kong-now/

https://chainsawrepair.createaforum.com/stihl/video-of-the-stihl-flippy-cap-replacements/

 

[Cracker Boy]

Argh I have a few hundred left gotta fix eBay, been working with a web developer and not payin as much attention to the old ebay

Yeah it shows there gone a friend sent me link.the link isnt even showing up on your store

 

[RI Chevy]

Brian - You're the first guy that I have heard that didn't like the left coast flippy replacement caps. I am surprised to hear.
@crackerboy

 

[Cut4fun]

Brian - You're the first guy that I have heard that didn't like the left coast flippy replacement caps. I am surprised to hear.
@crackerboy

Out of feedback thread
I have feedback on the 2 different styles of stihl flippy cap replacements. By end users.

LCS one sometimes gets tight or awkward to remove. Locks in place and has push button unlock. I think it could be forgetting to unlock it. Better grade of plastic used IMO.
O-ring prefect shape no leaks. Have to be modded the Y part on string to use in the stihl oem location. The string slide in part in tanks. They come with Y on end.

CCC one Easier to use. Dont lock. O-rings c-racked all the way around even new unused. Worry about the cracks in O-rings breaking through and leaking. Come with the right oem string attachment for tanks.
Inoperable sometimes with E10 and become harder to turn because they swell up. Maybe the type of plastic use?

I will use either one at saw owners decision. I like having both of these as a replacement option.

 

[RI Chevy]

Thank you sir. So I guess they both have their pros and cons. [emoji106]

 

[Cracker Boy]

Out of feedback thread
I have feedback on the 2 different styles of stihl flippy cap replacements. By end users.

LCS one sometimes gets tight or awkward to remove. Locks in place and has push button unlock. I think it could be forgetting to unlock it. Better grade of plastic used IMO.
O-ring prefect shape no leaks. Have to be modded the Y part on string to use in the stihl oem location. The string slide in part in tanks. They come with Y on end.

CCC one Easier to use. Dont lock. O-rings c-racked all the way around even new unused. Worry about the cracks in O-rings breaking through and leaking. Come with the right oem string attachment for tanks.
Inoperable sometimes with E10 and become harder to turn because they swell up. Maybe the type of plastic use?

I will use either one at saw owners decision. I like having both of these as a replacement option.

Your exactly right you had to compress and twist.they were cool about it even guy on phone tried and stated they were extremely tight.they were in both crankcase and fuel tank.they were so tight i was afraid of damaging my tank.i felt like i needed a small pair of pliers damn near.

 

[RI Chevy]

Hmmm. Intetesting. I wonder if a slightly thinner o-ring would solve that issue?
One thing for sure, you don't have to worry about them coming loose. Lol

 

[Cracker Boy]

I honestly wish stihl had never gone to tool less caps.i hate them things they go bad more often,collect more dirt and if not on right they will come off and make a mess.i wish when replacing tanks they still had option of the old scrench caps.if the wheel aint broke dont fix it i say.

 

[RI Chevy]

I agree. Simple plastic cap with no moving parts has to be better than these flippy crap caps.

 

[Cracker Boy]

I agree. Simple plastic cap with no moving parts has to be better than these flippy crap caps.

The only thing that ever went wrong was the gasket you could replace.

 

[RI Chevy]

Yup. Flat washers. Easy fix or just a maintenance update. Piece a cake.
Sometimes the slot gets boogered up, but still better than flippy cap.

 

[Cracker Boy]

Yup. Flat washers. Easy fix or just a maintenance update. Piece a cake.
Sometimes the slot gets boogered up, but still better than flippy cap.

Just get a bigger screwdriver

 

[RI Chevy]

Yup. I keep my screw caps like new. I use a big, big flat head screw driver on them.[emoji106]

 

[Cracker Boy]

Yup. I keep my screw caps like new. I use a big, big flat head screw driver on them.[emoji106]

Your not like me are you? Im a little ocd i keep em clean but they have there usage from work.

 

[RI Chevy]

Lol. I may be worse ocd than you Brian. But don't get me wrong, I use and work my saws. I just don't beat on them.

 

[Cracker Boy]

Likewisa brotha man

 

[Cut4fun]

Least husqvarna got the flippy caps right. Screw in so simple.

Break one has a flat screwdriver slot to remove.

 

[Cut4fun]

right on if you broke one

 

[RI Chevy]

Pretty nice design there. Simple and effective.

 

[Jon1212]

I honestly wish stihl had never gone to tool less caps.i hate them things they go bad more often,collect more dirt and if not on right they will come off and make a mess.i wish when replacing tanks they still had option of the old scrench caps.if the wheel aint broke dont fix it i say.

You tell 'em, Brian.

I'm just too damn mad.