A Arnett95 ArboristSite Lurker Joined Aug 18, 2014 Messages 28 Reaction score 2 Aug 22, 2014 #1 I paid 40 bucks for this saw put a carb kit in nd now it runs fine. put a new bar and chain on today and it wouldn't spin the chain...compression 115psi. is this possably a clutch problem?
I paid 40 bucks for this saw put a carb kit in nd now it runs fine. put a new bar and chain on today and it wouldn't spin the chain...compression 115psi. is this possably a clutch problem?
sac-climber ArboristSite Operative Joined Apr 15, 2014 Messages 421 Reaction score 204 Location California Aug 22, 2014 #2 Is the chain brake on?
Pelorus Uva uvam vivendo varia fit Joined Jul 2, 2011 Messages 2,052 Reaction score 1,177 Location Ontario Aug 22, 2014 #3 Correct chain for the bar and drive sprocket? Over-tightened chain? Roller nose buggered on bar? Broken clutch spring?
Correct chain for the bar and drive sprocket? Over-tightened chain? Roller nose buggered on bar? Broken clutch spring?
A Arnett95 ArboristSite Lurker Joined Aug 18, 2014 Messages 28 Reaction score 2 Aug 22, 2014 #4 no brakes not on and I have three saws with 16 inch bars and they all are the exact thing
TheJollyLogger Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Apr 27, 2009 Messages 4,448 Reaction score 5,632 Location Georgetown TX, Fairbanks AK Aug 23, 2014 #5 compression sure is low. did you pull the muffler and check for scoring? Otherwise pull the clutch and inspect.
compression sure is low. did you pull the muffler and check for scoring? Otherwise pull the clutch and inspect.
A Arnett95 ArboristSite Lurker Joined Aug 18, 2014 Messages 28 Reaction score 2 Aug 23, 2014 #6 TheJollyLogger said: compression sure is low. did you pull the muffler and check for scoring? Otherwise pull the clutch and inspect. Click to expand... sure did is it worth a rebuild?
TheJollyLogger said: compression sure is low. did you pull the muffler and check for scoring? Otherwise pull the clutch and inspect. Click to expand... sure did is it worth a rebuild?
TheJollyLogger Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Apr 27, 2009 Messages 4,448 Reaction score 5,632 Location Georgetown TX, Fairbanks AK Aug 23, 2014 #7 Well... It's a good saw, repost in the chainsaw forum. Maybe they can help you more.