STIHL The Official Stihl Chainsaws Thread

[eric4]

Throw a stink, he may claim parts in add no return but you can try. Supposedly the mag isn’t supposed to harm the cylinder or transfer like aluminum. That looks like carbon scoring going on there. Unless someone replaced the mag piston with aftermarket aluminum that they do make

I think it's a mag piston. The exhaust side of the piston looks pretty good, so I'm hoping the seller just didn't look deeper into the cylinder. Sent them the pics, so if they've got a conscience, then maybe they'll work with me a bit. If the magnesium cleans up, and I've only got to replace the piston, it wouldn't be as painful...

 

[maulhead]

I just bought this 'parts' ms400c from the big auction site, and was told the Piston and Cylinder are in good shape, but upon arrival I've got my doubts...

What do y'all think, should I throw a fuss? Looks like some magnesium transfer onto the cylinder, intake side. I can't tell if there is scoring on the cylinder, but this is a disappointing sight... Spent $400 and it's missing top cover, ignition coil, clutch cover, so throwing in a P/C kit would be a huge expense. Think magnesium would clean off as easily as aluminum?

I have some of those MIA parts, if you decide to fix it.

 

[eric4]

I have some of those MIA parts, if you decide to fix it.

Much appreciated! I'll keep ya posted. Since I was expecting this saw to be worthy of reassembly, I put an order in for a top cover at my local STIHL dealer, as well as an aliexpress clutch cover. The last main pieces missing are the coil, and p/c of course.

At this point, it seems like the best route would be to just return the whole mess, unless the seller is willing to partially refund me for ~$175 towards a p/c kit.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Much appreciated! I'll keep ya posted. Since I was expecting this saw to be worthy of reassembly, I put an order in for a top cover at my local STIHL dealer, as well as an aliexpress clutch cover. The last main pieces missing are the coil, and p/c of course.

At this point, it seems like the best route would be to just return the whole mess, unless the seller is willing to partially refund me for ~$175 towards a p/c kit.

All those parts are the same as 362 parts I’m pretty sure

 

[eric4]

All those parts are the same as 362 parts I’m pretty sure

I think the coil has a different part # than the 362, but I'm not sure what makes it different...

The seller responded offering to 'do what it takes to make it right' which is good news. Since that's the case, I'll pull the jug tomorrow, to assess the damages. Perhaps it's just some piston transfer, with no cylinder scoring, but I kinda think there's more damage hidden beneath the exhaust port...

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I think the coil has a different part # than the 362, but I'm not sure what makes it different...

The seller responded offering to 'do what it takes to make it right' which is good news. Since that's the case, I'll pull the jug tomorrow, to assess the damages. Perhaps it's just some piston transfer, with no cylinder scoring, but I kinda think there's more damage hidden beneath the exhaust port...

Didn’t know you needed a coil, yes I think rhe coil is different along with piston and cylinder and modified cases. The rest of the saw is the same as a 362

 

[the 28inch mac man]

I just bought this 'parts' ms400c from the big auction site, and was told the Piston and Cylinder are in good shape, but upon arrival I've got my doubts...

What do y'all think, should I throw a fuss? Looks like some magnesium transfer onto the cylinder, intake side. I can't tell if there is scoring on the cylinder, but this is a disappointing sight... Spent $400 and it's missing top cover, ignition coil, clutch cover, so throwing in a P/C kit would be a huge expense. Think magnesium would clean off as easily as aluminum?

That cylinder looks junk to me. Btw merry Christmas guys!