Ms440 crankshaft

DKindley · February 28, 2016, 10:39:46 AM

Has anyone used the aftermarket crankshaft and bearing kit for an ms440? Getting ready to order the parts and tear into it. After asking you guys on the forum I feel pretty confident about the job, I just don't want to use junk parts and have to do it twice.

pwheel · February 28, 2016, 01:07:21 PM

Oh, there are lots of opinions both ways on this. When I rebuilt an ms460, I went OEM. Also got lots of good advice from the local Stihl shop as a side benefit. I understand that AM parts work just fine most of the time, but it's just my preference to use OEM when it's my own equipment.

DKindley · February 28, 2016, 02:38:40 PM

That's generally been my opinion also. So looks like the dealer only for OEM parts then?

ZeroJunk · February 28, 2016, 04:15:58 PM

Yeah, I use a lot of aftermarket parts but I think I might draw the line at the crankshaft.

DKindley · February 28, 2016, 10:22:14 PM

Well it's pretty clear that's the way to go then. I just have to bite the bullet and go to the dealer. I'll probably find something else I can't live without there too

DKindley · February 29, 2016, 12:04:20 AM

I see that site sponsor Chainsawr has a used crankshaft, what do we think about going that route? I know I'm being kinda cheap but this is just a back up to a back up saw so I don't want to spend a fortune to get it going. It's just not a necessity. I might actually still try the aftermarket kit just because it's really not goi g to see heavy use anyway

pwheel · February 29, 2016, 11:33:10 AM

Quote from: DKindley on February 29, 2016, 12:04:20 AM
I see that site sponsor Chainsawr has a used crankshaft, what do we think about going that route? I know I'm being kinda cheap but this is just a back up to a back up saw so I don't want to spend a fortune to get it going. It's just not a necessity. I might actually still try the aftermarket kit just because it's really not going to see heavy use anyway

The local Stihl tech recommended that I re-use the crank when I rebuilt my ms460 rather than buy aftermarket, and he's never steered me wrong. I've purchased a couple of flywheels from chainsawr, and they were in good condition and perform as expected.

DKindley · February 29, 2016, 01:53:19 PM

I wish I could reuse mine but that bearing is shot

pwheel · February 29, 2016, 02:13:38 PM

Quote from: DKindley on February 29, 2016, 01:53:19 PM
I wish I could reuse mine but that bearing is shot

I was suggesting that you snag the used unit that chainsawr has online instead of going aftermarket.

ohiowoodchuck · February 29, 2016, 05:31:28 PM

I have purchased a lot of stuff from chainsawr and haven't had no trouble. I would buy a used one from him before I would give any dealer 200 bucks for a new one.