ms170 oiler problem

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my ms170 took a fall out o a tree i had to replace the brake handle and the case.i bought a cas from a 180 off of ebay ad my buddy who is off work switced out the case for me and the oiler does nt work now it wont spray oil off the bar tip like it used to but it does leak oil out of the oil hole when the saw is just sitting did we install the pump wrong?
 
my ms170 took a fall out o a tree i had to replace the brake handle and the case.i bought a cas from a 180 off of ebay ad my buddy who is off work switced out the case for me and the oiler does nt work now it wont spray oil off the bar tip like it used to but it does leak oil out of the oil hole when the saw is just sitting did we install the pump wrong?



Have you tested the oiler without the bar?

Is it leaking oil out the oil hole without the bar on?
 
Have you tested the oiler without the bar?

Is it leaking oil out the oil hole without the bar on?

That's a good indicator for the oiler alright. Also check the oil holes in the bar, they may be clogged as well. While your at it clean out the chain groove in the bar too.
 

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