I have an 018C with a bad oiler how do I go about replacing it.
replacing oiler 018 Stihl
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Have already replaced worm gear will check lines.
I got this saw as needs repair someone had run it with chainbreak on and melted worm gear.
I got this saw as needs repair someone had run it with chainbreak on and melted worm gear.
If you review the manual that was sent to you, you will see that it requires a special tool to remove and install. You can substitute the special tool with a bolt (I think they are 6mm) and pull it out with a set of vice grips. You need to measure the installed depth, and re-install it to that depth. Fine particles can make their way into the pump. 99% of the time this junk will accumulate in the groove on the side of the pump. Clean it with brake clean, blow out the oil lines, and clean out the oil tank. It should be good to go then. Another common problem with the 018 and 180 is that the oil line will become old and allow air to be sucked in where it plugs into the bottom of the pump channel. It won't leak oil, but it will leak air enough that the pump can't prime. Replacement of the line will solve that issue.
Well took your advice and cleaned and changed the oil in the tank checked line. Started and ran with bar off it bubbled and then started to oil is working great now. Thanks
Kerry
Kerry
fearofpavement
Trying them all
I've had two bad oilers on this series of saw. (well, one 018 and one 019T). I have no idea of what could have gone wrong with the oiler as it's such a simple design but I tried everything before actually replacing the oiler and after I did, it worked again. I think every 018/MS180 saw I've had leaked oil while sitting, even with new oil lines installed. I just keep a rag in the bottom of the case and dump out the oil tank when finished for the day.
I use a long metric bolt to extract the oiler (about 2" long) not sure the size and thread pitch.
The 018 is a great limbing saw.
I use a long metric bolt to extract the oiler (about 2" long) not sure the size and thread pitch.
The 018 is a great limbing saw.
