Stihl 441 crankshaft broken?

the crankshaft on my Stihl 441 sheared off while cutting some 18" maple.

Through a little research it seems to be a pretty complicated and expensive repair?!!

Is this something I sould attempt on my own (I can repair fuel lines, tune a carb, but never attempted an internal repair) or what should I expect to pay to get it fixed? Thanks in advance!

 

Replacing crankshaft is the most difficult repair...total disassembly and split the case, bearings and seals. Bet a shop would charge $200+. May be a good time to learn - lots of youtube instructions.

 

Ouch, that is going to require a full tear down. How low do you run your depth gauges?

 

Thanks, that was my assumption, u checked on YouTube and didn't find anything very useful. If you have a good vid let me know!

 

Not lower than specs. I baught it used from a rental store. Wondering if renters jamed the chain break on? Would that cause crankshaft failure?

 

Usually a broken crank is from depth gauges that are too low or a chain that is grabby/ chatters. With it being a rental saw who knows how it was used.

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If you decide to tare into it let me know. I have a set of bearings, seals, and some other parts for sale.

 

Thanks, you have a crankshaft?

 

Nah I don’t have a crank.

 

A 441 isn't the simplest saw to tear down. If you do it yourself, take lots of pics as you disassemble so you have a reference when you put it back together.

 

Did you check on a price for a crank yet? Used ones aren't too hateful, if you can locate one.

Stihl ms 441 chainsaw crankshaft, rod and bearings

 

I checked at one dealer and they want $345 just for parts!!

$100 for a used one sounds good, to bad the one one the link is sold out!

Anybody have thoughts on an after market crankshaft?

 

Most are a little uneasy about recommending AM parts. Especially a crank. But a member from OPE has been milling with a 460 or 660 with a Raisman crank for a few years with no issues.

 

I got a bad crank in my 660 kit. I just it rebuilt. It sounds so much better.

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Ok, buying a new 441 crankshaft from dealer for $350 is out of the question.

I have a guy that I've traded and purchesed saws from that does good work that will repair the saw for a reasonable price if we can find a good used crank, or reliable after market.

All leads on used or quality after market would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks FHC

 

This guy is a friend of mine and great seller. And a forum member. I'd jump on this deal

eBay OEM Stihl Crankshaft Assembly MS 441 BX545 JOSTA | eBay

 

Warped5

 

Kevin that is a Raisman crank in my 440. Mastermind recommended it after he built the saw you mentioned.

 

Ted is good people, I would buy the Warped5 crank.

 

thanks guys! I'm currently checking with my repair guy to see if he can make it work. I hope it works out! I don't have any need for a nice 441 parts saw!