I have videos on my YouTube channel on how to rebuild a 290. It is easy. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
Part 1 reassembly I should have Part 2 assembly, which completes it edited tonight or tomorrow. I'm going to do a muffler mod video too. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
Baileys short block 159.99 ..... lotta work to save $10 ! No thanks - not worth the time on my end ! Beerwhoop!!!
$120 for cylinder Cross Performance Stihl 039, MS390 cylinder kit* $2.50 seals Stihl 029, 039, MS290, MS310, MS390 oil seals $10 bearings SKF 6203-2RS SKF Deep Grove Ball Bearings, 17 x 40 x 12 - 2 Rubber seals | eBay That is less than the kit and the parts are better. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
Read the customer reviews on this product in the link above .... we’ve used the Baileys kit and while not the quality of Oem it’s a viable solution ... have taken throwaway 290s and breathed new life in them for 159.99 (and went from 55 to 64cc) and more importantly for FAR less time ... STIHL gets 2+ hours on top end and that’s with everything being clean and a trained tech with all proper tools ... a guy doing it himself for the first time is gonna take longer ... your mileage may vary!!!
not arguing - just giving pertinent facts so the op can make an informed decision - trying to help out that’s all -
