Stihl MS251C Cylinder Identification

[Bobtack]

I have a MS251C Saw and it has a damaged piston and Cylinder from an initial inspection. I have been informed that the cylinders available fit the MS251 and Not the MS251C. How do I make sure that the cylinder I buy will be the correct one. Thanks for any information. Bob, In Australia

 

[DND 9000]

Simple. Bring the saw to your dealer and let it fix there.

 

[Bobtack]

Simple. Bring the saw to your dealer and let it fix there.

Not helpful if I'm doing the repair myself, thanks

 

[Chainsaw Pete]

I thought the only substantive difference between the regular saw (any model) and its counterpart w/ the 'C' was the recoil mechanism. The 'c' variant simply has a spring and a ratchet - pull the cord to wind up the spring and store energy, and when the spring's power overcomes the compression, it gives the crankshaft a push like an energetic pull on the cord.

I'm no expert, nor have I taken one of these apart, but when I bought my MS250c, the salesman told me what I described above. I'm interested to learn if he was mistaken and if there in fact, is a significant difference between the two models.