Description
This STIHL MS361 cylinder kit is a Winzor PRO engine-overhaul package built around a 47mm NIKASIL-coated cylinder. It replaces a worn, scored or seized cylinder group on compatible STIHL MS361 chainsaws and cross-references 1135 020 1202.
STIHL MS361 cylinder kit specifications
The package is suitable for:
- STIHL MS361
- STIHL MS361 C variants using the 47mm cylinder
- Machines requiring reference 1135 020 1202
Core specifications:
- Cylinder diameter: 47mm
- Cylinder coating: NIKASIL
- Piston finish: Graphite coating
- Engine type: two-stroke petrol chainsaw
- Brand: Winzor
- Product range: PRO
NIKASIL provides a hard, low-friction running surface inside the aluminium cylinder. It also transfers heat efficiently from the piston area to the cylinder cooling fins. However, correct lubrication, carburettor adjustment and unrestricted cooling airflow remain essential.
Included overhaul components
The Winzor PRO package contains:
- 47mm NIKASIL cylinder
- Graphite-coated piston
- Piston rings
- Piston pin
- Piston-pin retainers
- Gasket set
- Cylinder mounting screws
- Spark plug
- Engine sealant
Before installing the STIHL MS361 cylinder kit, determine why the original cylinder failed. Inspect the crankshaft bearings, connecting rod, inlet boot, impulse line, crankshaft seals, fuel supply and carburettor settings. Replacing the cylinder without correcting an air leak or lean fuel mixture can cause repeated engine damage.
Coat the piston, rings, pin bearing and cylinder wall with clean two-stroke oil during assembly. Install the piston in the correct direction and confirm that the rings remain aligned with their locating pins.
Browse other STIHL MS361 chainsaw parts for compatible repair components. Operating and maintenance information is available in the official STIHL MS361 instruction manual.













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