The bar has been cut, so it will not matter what the recommended chain is.
Chain won't spin after tightening the nut
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The bar has been cut, so it will not matter what the recommended chain is.
jdvsn83
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Ok...
Although, I put a 32" Deere bar on my MS660, I trimmed the bar maybe 3/8" or so, it went on the Stihl with the chain tensioner about maxed out. I ran it, but a touch loose. I took a link out and was Mucho Bueno...... So, if you don't know how much was cut off the bar, could be 1/4"-1".......it could be a link or 2 off.
The OP did say the tension screw was all the way to the left, so, if anything he should add a link to chain. Or cut bar a little more and contour it to fit around clutch, so it is not so tight to but bar and chain back on.
Gypo Logger
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I see only four obvious causes from here.
The chainbrake in the sprocket cover has been activated.
The plastic buffer guide is out of allignment .
The drive links are burred if a chain toss happened
Or a tie strap has became elevated off one rivet.
The chainbrake in the sprocket cover has been activated.
The plastic buffer guide is out of allignment .
The drive links are burred if a chain toss happened
Or a tie strap has became elevated off one rivet.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Live chain toss. Looks like the dweeb didn't even notice. Lol
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Gypo Logger
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Looks like he not only had shingles, he had the shakes too. Lol
Bump......any updates?
pieguy
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Old thread, I know, but for anyone looking this up.....
I had the same problem. Had to follow advice to reset the brake, but STILL had a problem . Found that the metal band in the clutch cover that contracts around the clutch was slightly out of place. Pushed it back in place and voila, chain now moves after reassembly
mybabybook
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Hi all,
have the same problem, but with an old Stihl 08s. I bought it a while ago, but has not have much use. everytime I take the chain of and put it back, it moves freely before I tighten the two nuts on the cover. If I tighten them fingertight and then apply a bit of more torque with the wrench, it is still a bit OK. but if tighten all the way, the chain stops moving. Also, in that state I am unable to screw in or out the tension nut. Could it be some of the reasons mentioned previously? What should be the chain width for that model? As I can only think of the chain being too wide? But if that is the case, would the problem with the tension nut also appear?
have the same problem, but with an old Stihl 08s. I bought it a while ago, but has not have much use. everytime I take the chain of and put it back, it moves freely before I tighten the two nuts on the cover. If I tighten them fingertight and then apply a bit of more torque with the wrench, it is still a bit OK. but if tighten all the way, the chain stops moving. Also, in that state I am unable to screw in or out the tension nut. Could it be some of the reasons mentioned previously? What should be the chain width for that model? As I can only think of the chain being too wide? But if that is the case, would the problem with the tension nut also appear?
Worth checking those out while you are quarantined for the next few weeks.
Any chance that it is a thinner bar, or that one of the inside plates or spacers is missing?
Philbert
mybabybook
ArboristSite Lurker
NOt really sure, as this is how I got the saw. BTW there are no spacers between body and cover, or at least none that fit on the bolts for the cover.
You need to find an IPL (illustrated parts list / exploded parts view) for that saw, and see if you are missing any.
Philbert
You cannot adjust the tension when the bar nuts are tight. That's a good way to destroy the tensioning device.
mybabybook
ArboristSite Lurker
Thanks for that. Did not know it. Wont be trying to tension with bar nuts tight then. As for the exploded view- I found it and it looks like there are no spacers there. How can I check if the bar and chain are compatible in terms of width?
PS how tight should the nuts be? I mean do I have to tighten them until they cannot be tighten any further?
PS how tight should the nuts be? I mean do I have to tighten them until they cannot be tighten any further?
Nothing like #31 or #32 (*IPL from different saw*)?
You can try posting photos, especially close ups of any information stamped into the tail of the bar, and of the chain.
Philbert
mybabybook
ArboristSite Lurker
#31 plate is there for sure. #32, i am not sure(or it is for none chain brake and chain brake models?mine is none chain brake). I can take some pics but will be in a few days.
Again, that IPL was for a different saw (it would have had either #31 OR #32, depending on the model, not both).
Philbert
mybabybook
ArboristSite Lurker
I see. Yes, #31 is there. I will take pictures soon for you to see.
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