Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX GTG (Next GTG 08/27/2016 ) Fort Scott, KS

[workshop]

Anybody know where to get a meteor piston and rings for an ms390? I'm not having any luck.

 

[Hinerman]

Anybody know where to get a meteor piston and rings for an ms390? I'm not having any luck.

Have you tried Watsonr (Weedeaterman)? I hear he is the man on aftermarket kits. After that, Bailey's?

 

[Hedgerow]

Anybody know where to get a meteor piston and rings for an ms390? I'm not having any luck.

49mm
E-bay has a ton of pistons for em'. Cheap too..
You'll pay a little more for the meteor.
The cheaper pistons have worked fine in those for me thus far..

 

[workshop]

Yeah, it's looking like the only thing meteor makes for it is piston/cylinder assemblies. I think I'll go with what's available with piston/rings online. I know my pocket book (wife) would like it better.

 

[diggers_dad]

49mm
E-bay has a ton of pistons for em'. Cheap too..
You'll pay a little more for the meteor.
The cheaper pistons have worked fine in those for me thus far..

+1.

I haven't replaced many, but have used the ones from Hutzl whatever on eBay with good results. I replaced the piston and rings in my Dad's MS 180 a couple of months ago. He's harder on equipment than most and it's doing well. It didn't really need piston or rings, but the seals went bad and I thought it would be a good time to freshen it up.

I've used the seals, bearings, fuel lines and some other stuff from Hutzl with no problems so far. I hate to send my money over there, but when you can buy six of theirs for the price of one OEM it's hard to avoid.

Hedgerow, have you used their stuff or are you using a different source?

dd

 

[diggers_dad]

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Husky 45, MS390, Sachs-Dolmar 111, Makita DCS 540, Jonesred 2050 Turbo in a box. Plus a box of 14 good chains.

Ya know, I was just thinkin'... Dangerous, I know.

I'll bet you could fit at least three of those saws in one box. That would cut down on shipping cost to ... oh, I'll just pick a place at random here ... say, Arkansas.

dd

 

[Hedgerow]

+1.

I haven't replaced many, but have used the ones from Hutzl whatever on eBay with good results. I replaced the piston and rings in my Dad's MS 180 a couple of months ago. He's harder on equipment than most and it's doing well. It didn't really need piston or rings, but the seals went bad and I thought it would be a good time to freshen it up.

I've used the seals, bearings, fuel lines and some other stuff from Hutzl with no problems so far. I hate to send my money over there, but when you can buy six of theirs for the price of one OEM it's hard to avoid.

Hedgerow, have you used their stuff or are you using a different source?

dd

If it's just a re-build to make em' run, I just order what I find that's cheap.. Sometimes it's a golf, sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised with a made in greece on the box...

 

[workshop]

Ya know, I was just thinkin'... Dangerous, I know.

I'll bet you could fit at least three of those saws in one box. That would cut down on shipping cost to ... oh, I'll just pick a place at random here ... say, Arkansas.

dd

Yeah, You're thinkin' too much. I got that 2050 to fire this evening. And that old husky 45 started up, too.
What I can't figure out is where's Arkansas? I don't see it on the map.

 

[workshop]

If it's just a re-build to make em' run, I just order what I find that's cheap.. Sometimes it's a golf, sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised with a made in greece on the box...

This one I want to keep and use in my firewood duties, but I also like keeping costs down, too.

 

[diggers_dad]

If it's just a re-build to make em' run, I just order what I find that's cheap.. Sometimes it's a golf, sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised with a made in greece on the box...

The stuff on eBay from "the Greek" has been pretty good for me. I can't think of the seller's name but it's the only chainsaw parts dealer from Greece that I'm aware of. I bought several sets of rings from him with no issues. Of course, "several" to me is a dozen or so. I don't get to work on saws nearly as much as I'd like to.

 

[diggers_dad]

Yeah, You're thinkin' too much. I got that 2050 to fire this evening. And that old husky 45 started up, too.
What I can't figure out is where's Arkansas? I don't see it on the map.

I think you'll really like that 2050. I have been very pleasantly surprised with mine. Matter of fact I used it exclusively the last time I went cutting; didn't even pack another saw! Of course, I was pretty close to the house.

You don't know where Arkansas is? Just go to Branson and keep driving south. You'll know you're in Arkansas when the scenery improves and there are fewer idiots on the road.

dd

 

[67L36Driver]

The stuff on eBay from "the Greek" has been pretty good for me. I can't think of the seller's name but it's the only chainsaw parts dealer from Greece that I'm aware of. I bought several sets of rings from him with no issues. Of course, "several" to me is a dozen or so. I don't get to work on saws nearly as much as I'd like to.

I'm pushing toward twenty sets of rings from 'the Greek' and have been very pleased. Just the availability of so many differents sizes at a reasonable cost and always five working days delivery can't be beat.

Where else can you find rings for a Remy SL-4 notched for locator pin.

seller name dandrikop

 

[67L36Driver]

I think you'll really like that 2050. I have been very pleasantly surprised with mine. Matter of fact I used it exclusively the last time I went cutting; didn't even pack another saw! Of course, I was pretty close to the house.

You don't know where Arkansas is? Just go to Branson and keep driving south. You'll know you're in Arkansas when the scenery improves and there are fewer idiots on the road.

dd

Better stay out of Kansas City in that case. Them people will kill each other on the highway just to save thirty seconds on their commute.

 

[workshop]

I have to admit, the scenery down there is some of the best in this good land. Truly part of Gods gift to mankind, and so are you Marc. But the 2050 is still yours.

 

[diggers_dad]

I'm pushing toward twenty sets of rings from 'the Greek' and have been very pleased. Just the availability of so many differents sizes at a reasonable cost and always five working days delivery can't be beat.

Where else can you find rings for a Remy SL-4 notched for locator pin.

seller name dandrikop

Yup - that's him. His stuff always shows up a little faster that it estimates and packaged very well.

 

[diggers_dad]

I have to admit, the scenery down there is some of the best in this good land. Truly part of Gods gift to mankind, and so are you Marc. But the 2050 is still yours.

Oh man, I must have you snowed. You've just seen me on the weekends when I'm on my best behavior.

I can promise the 2050 would have a positive, loving environment in which it would be cared for and appreciated.

BTW, thanks for the premixed fuel at the last cut. I hate to say it, but I think it runs a little better than the non-ethanol stuff I normally use. I wish it wasn't so expensive.

 

[67L36Driver]

I am going to be in Harrisonville, Mo. Friday about noonish.

Yeah, the 4200 Poulan that Travis has on C'list. (not for me, I'm the middle man)

Can do a relay on parts or saws................................................

 

[pdqdl]

Better stay out of Kansas City in that case. Them people will kill each other on the highway just to save thirty seconds on their commute.

Yep.

Although...you shouldn't think that it gets any better when you get off the highway. I drive with them every day.

 

[67L36Driver]

Yep.

Although...you shouldn't think that it gets any better when you get off the highway. I drive with them every day.

I thank my lucky stars I don't have to drive down there every day.

 

[sam-tip]

Just stopped at Burger King in Carthage on my way through to home. What a beautiful day! 48 degrees. Beats the -14 when I left DSM on Monday

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