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Thanks. It’s a Stihl Contra. Why do they crack as opposed to other 4 cycle engines that just get rebuilt?

Hi! I’m wondering about rebuilding vintage saws that are no longer in production. I know the cylinders can be re-lined indefinitely, but what about the crank case? If you’re careful splitting the cases when you rebuild them, can they be reused indefinitely or do they eventually crack or not...