doc874 Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Jun 22, 2005 Messages 1,042 Reaction score 60 Location Kanuck. Aug 17, 2008 #1 How much play should be in a crankshaft ( If any.)
Lakeside53 Stihl Wrenching Joined Dec 25, 2004 Messages 24,802 Reaction score 1,873 Location Woodinville, WA Aug 17, 2008 #2 If it has deep radial bearings (most saws), zero perceptible play. if it has roller bearings - like the 200T etc, plenty of end float and often a very small radial movement.
If it has deep radial bearings (most saws), zero perceptible play. if it has roller bearings - like the 200T etc, plenty of end float and often a very small radial movement.
doc874 Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Jun 22, 2005 Messages 1,042 Reaction score 60 Location Kanuck. Aug 18, 2008 #3 Lakeside53 said: If it has deep radial bearings (most saws), zero perceptible play. if it has roller bearings - like the 200T etc, plenty of end float and often a very small radial movement. Click to expand... Thanks Andy, i thought as much. Its a MS340 with abit of play clutch side bearing so i will get it replaced. The saw is nice and worth it. Just in the process of redoing two 036's one MS model. Thanks again you are the best.
Lakeside53 said: If it has deep radial bearings (most saws), zero perceptible play. if it has roller bearings - like the 200T etc, plenty of end float and often a very small radial movement. Click to expand... Thanks Andy, i thought as much. Its a MS340 with abit of play clutch side bearing so i will get it replaced. The saw is nice and worth it. Just in the process of redoing two 036's one MS model. Thanks again you are the best.
Lakeside53 Stihl Wrenching Joined Dec 25, 2004 Messages 24,802 Reaction score 1,873 Location Woodinville, WA Aug 18, 2008 #4 Replace the flywheel side also... the messed up clutch side does a number of the flywheel side..