New guy from slovenia with ms500i problem

[PV Hiker]

If that saw is less than a year old show it to Stihl dealer or rep. Maybe they might replace it, manufacturers defect?

 

[cookies]

I'd be afraid of more plating peeling off that could damage the bottom end, new oem cylinder and piston is where I would take it.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Should I make 1:40 mix for Al of my chainsaws?

Depends on the mix brand. Stihl and Husky should be fine but there are others like Echo’s “red” stuff that work well.

 

[alaznik1990]

I'd be afraid of more plating peeling off that could damage the bottom end, new oem cylinder and piston is where I would take it.

Ok friend then a new cylinder kit it is

 

[alaznik1990]

Orderd new cylinder kit and since I got everything apart order new bearings and seals and gona rebuild everything I'll keep you posted

 

[Tomos770]

Keep the old cylinder for porting lessons.....

 

[alaznik1990]

Keep the old cylinder for porting lessons.....

Yeaaa that's a great idea

 

[woodfarmer]

Who takes their cylinder and piston apart to clean a saw???

How much run time did you have in the saw?

I think in that video, Joe had to get a couple cylinders replated but couldn’t find anyone to do the work so he added a metal sleeve.

 

[alaznik1990]

Who takes their cylinder and piston apart to clean a saw???

How much run time did you have in the saw?

I think in that video, Joe had to get a couple cylinders replated but couldn’t find anyone to do the work so he added a metal sleeve.the

Who takes their cylinder and piston apart to clean a saw???

How much run time did you have in the saw?

I think in that video, Joe had to get a couple cylinders replated but couldn’t find anyone to do the work so he added a metal sleeve.

The saw had quite some hours don't know how much, just taken I'd apart for inspection and good that I did because the cylinder was in bad shape and one bearing to so good that I did because it could have been worse

 

[Czed]

I will be updating

Hey Steve that's missing plating.

I'd reassemble that saw and demand Stihl fix it
That is if the warranty is not voided already.
Several guy's I know swear by them and have had no issues
Logging with them.
Hopefully they'll make it right with you
The oil ratio debate is as bad as religious or politics
Just read some threads and make your own mind up.

 

[Czed]

The saw had quite some hours don't know how much, just taken I'd apart for inspection and good that I did because the cylinder was in bad shape and one bearing to so good that I did because it could have been worse

Nevermind I thought it was a newer saw.

 

[Gabriel1982]

Make it run right, clean it and sell it!
If you manage, buy a brand new Husqvarna 395 xp.
The right choice!
P.s. and use more synthetic oil for... SAKE...

 

[Gabriel1982]

Hey Tomos thank you for the reply, I will be definitely buying that oil.

I use Motul 800 off road. Even in summer at 38 degrees celcius worked very good on some thick 70cm logs no rotten cores. I was done by exhaustion the chainsaw barely got warm

 

[alaznik1990]

Make it run right, clean it and sell it!
If you manage, buy a brand new Husqvarna 395 xp.
The right choice!
P.s. and use more synthetic oil for... SAKE...

Hey thanks for the heads up
Yea maybe my next saw will be just that

 

[alaznik1990]

All parts are clean and waiting for reassembly just have to get the missing parts.
And a pic from some of my chainsaws.
From left to right:
Stihl 031AV
Stihl contra
Husky 550xp
Husky 372xp
Stihl 461 with barkbox
Have more of them when I'm done with the 500i I'll make a pic with all of them together

 

[Tomos770]

How do you like 550xp mk2? Any flaws?

 

[Tomos770]

I can see that 500i is completely dissasembled....

When you will be buying new (main) crank bearings......buy them in C3 tolerance....

 

[alaznik1990]

How do you like 550xp mk2? Any flaws?

No flaws yet and awesome little helper

 

[ericm979]

Could you post pics of the exhaust side of the cylinder and both sides of the piston?

 

[alaznik1990]

Could you post pics of the exhaust side of the cylinder and both sides of the piston?