TTuke
ArboristSite Lurker
Hey folks,
So, I recently got all the parts I ordered for the rebuild of an 036 PRO I purchased. When I acquired the saw, it was locked up, the piston had crumbled from the intake side and took the cylinder with it. I figured it would be a good culprit for the first saw that I'll fully rebuild. I do have a pretty good mechanical understanding of things, and everything in the bottom end seemed okay upon inspection, though I did not throw a dial indicator on the crank to check for a bent crank.
I bought new crank bearings and seals, top end, and gasket set. All OEM, except the crank bearings as my local STIHL dealer told me they have been discontinued. I ended up getting CROSS bearings. When I went to reassemble everything went smoothly, until I tightened up the case bolts and the crank was very hard to roll over. Borderline unable to turn it by hand.
I don't currently have a dial indicator at home so I can't confirm, but I am fairly confident the crank is bent. Upon disassembly and cleaning (A real nightmare!! The guy ran veggie oil) I noticed some other tell tale signs that I should have payed more attention to on the coil and flywheel, as photographed. I was just hoping someone might be able to chime in and give me their two cents before I buy a crank for this saw (that I'm currently wishing I just used for parts hahaha)
So, I recently got all the parts I ordered for the rebuild of an 036 PRO I purchased. When I acquired the saw, it was locked up, the piston had crumbled from the intake side and took the cylinder with it. I figured it would be a good culprit for the first saw that I'll fully rebuild. I do have a pretty good mechanical understanding of things, and everything in the bottom end seemed okay upon inspection, though I did not throw a dial indicator on the crank to check for a bent crank.
I bought new crank bearings and seals, top end, and gasket set. All OEM, except the crank bearings as my local STIHL dealer told me they have been discontinued. I ended up getting CROSS bearings. When I went to reassemble everything went smoothly, until I tightened up the case bolts and the crank was very hard to roll over. Borderline unable to turn it by hand.
I don't currently have a dial indicator at home so I can't confirm, but I am fairly confident the crank is bent. Upon disassembly and cleaning (A real nightmare!! The guy ran veggie oil) I noticed some other tell tale signs that I should have payed more attention to on the coil and flywheel, as photographed. I was just hoping someone might be able to chime in and give me their two cents before I buy a crank for this saw (that I'm currently wishing I just used for parts hahaha)