Well, I took my 66, put a brand new 25" Stihl bar and chain on it, and took it for a spin.
It was running great, but the chain seemed to be totally dull after just under 1 tank of gas.
I am guessing it was the oiler. There was oil in the tank. Not sure how much was coming out, because like I said, it ran fantastic at first.
I actually had to look to make sure that I hadn't put the chain on backwards, because instead of throwing the nice wood chips it started with, it was more like sawdust.
Had a look at it, sharpened the chain a little, started it again, and while running, the starter cord handle broke off. I didn't notice this at first, cause I was focused on the chain/bar issue (hot, wearing)
I took it back to the shed, and took the cover off, and the whole plastic part that the cord wraps around was in pieces.
So, I am wondering if I have 2 issues or what.
Did the oiler crap out, and could that cause the chain to dull that quickly?
Or is there a possibilty something else is going on.
Is the clutch/starter related, or coincidence?
:bang:
p.s. oh, yeah, I am obviously looking for some parts. anybody got em?
It was running great, but the chain seemed to be totally dull after just under 1 tank of gas.
I am guessing it was the oiler. There was oil in the tank. Not sure how much was coming out, because like I said, it ran fantastic at first.
I actually had to look to make sure that I hadn't put the chain on backwards, because instead of throwing the nice wood chips it started with, it was more like sawdust.
Had a look at it, sharpened the chain a little, started it again, and while running, the starter cord handle broke off. I didn't notice this at first, cause I was focused on the chain/bar issue (hot, wearing)
I took it back to the shed, and took the cover off, and the whole plastic part that the cord wraps around was in pieces.
So, I am wondering if I have 2 issues or what.
Did the oiler crap out, and could that cause the chain to dull that quickly?
Or is there a possibilty something else is going on.
Is the clutch/starter related, or coincidence?
:bang:
p.s. oh, yeah, I am obviously looking for some parts. anybody got em?