Stihl 044 Chainsaw Crankcase problem

[johannes]

Hi,

I have an old Stihl 044 chainsaw. The serial number is 130988955. The engine block (chain side) is damaged beyond repair, and the part number is 1128 020 2901.

I am looking for a new part for my chainsaw. Does the part number need to be exactly the same? Who can advise me on how to get my chainsaw back in working condition? All other parts are in good condition.

Thank you!

 

[NSEric]

I'd buy a g444 clone and swap your OEM parts onto it's crankcase.
You can also buy aftermarket case halves.

 

[Mad Professor]

It's better to replace case halves as a pair. I'd look for a good OEM case/crank. Replace seals, bearings if needed.

 

[johannes]

Thank you for your advice.

I would like to confirm this with you as experts.

If I purchase this part from Germany, do you think the other parts of my chainsaw will fit it without difficulty?

https://shop.saegenspezi.de/crankcase-fits-Stihl-044-MS440

 

[Mad Professor]

Thank you for your advice.

I would like to confirm this with you as experts.

If I purchase this part from Germany, do you think the other parts of my chainsaw will fit it without difficulty?

https://shop.saegenspezi.de/crankcase-fits-Stihl-044-MS440

I'm not a 044 expert but it might make a difference if your saw has 10mm (early) or 12mm (later 044/440) wrist pin crank.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Thank you for your advice.

I would like to confirm this with you as experts.

If I purchase this part from Germany, do you think the other parts of my chainsaw will fit it without difficulty?

https://shop.saegenspezi.de/crankcase-fits-Stihl-044-MS440

Just be aware- those folk- even if in Germany- are not selling you genuine Stihl parts.

 

[johannes]

"What does the word 'shortblock' mean in the Stihl chainsaw spare part sales advertisement CRANKCASE SHORTBLOCK ENGINE ASSEMBLY FITS STIHL MS360 036?"

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

"What does the word 'shortblock' mean in the Stihl chainsaw spare part sales advertisement CRANKCASE SHORTBLOCK ENGINE ASSEMBLY FITS STIHL MS360 036?"

Shortblock- in the Stihl spare parts, I believe does not exist- Stihl do not offer one that I have ever seen, the likes of Farmertec cheap out copies however, do.
A "Short Block" would refer to an assembled crankcase with nothing else fitted- so two crankcase halves, gasket, crankshaft, bearings and oil seals- fully assembled and ready for you to bolt everything else to.