What does that gap look like with the drum/sprocket removed and the bar mounted and tightened ?
OK. I won't get to it until next week...probably.
OK take a look at this picture. See the tab on the top left? It should fit a corresponding slot. If your cover is without the tab or the tab is left outside the slot you will have gaposis. BTW you can buy this one, working chain brake and all, for $18. Anybody that wants it is welcome to it. Mike
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Bing, bing, bing...we may have a winner.
No, I don't have the tab! Not on either the 36 or the 136 covers. I assume there never was a tab on the 36.
As far as the slot...I have two of those pieces, one with and one without the slot.
My deal is slightly complicated by the fact that the saw is a mix-master of 36 and 136 parts. The case is a 36; I am currently using the 136 cover which has been altered by me (and, maybe the PO).
Thanks, Mike.
The saw is actually, mostly, for my GF. While not having run it, she likes the feel/balance better than other alternatives we have. After I get it running, if she likes it in wood, I'll make an effort to make the whole thing as right as I can.
Roy