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Somehow (!?) one of our saws (Stihl 241) was run without the needle bearings on the clutch side of the crankshaft. Now there is significant play between the clutch drum and the crankshaft stub with the bearings properly in place.
I expect the wear was to both the crankshaft stub and the clutch drum - Putting a new clutch drum on reduces the amount of play significantly, but doesn't eliminate it.
Do I have to replace the crankshaft? Expensive, I'd probably just retire the saw...
Or can I still safely use the saw with a new clutch drum? What else is going to wear if we do this?
Thanks
I expect the wear was to both the crankshaft stub and the clutch drum - Putting a new clutch drum on reduces the amount of play significantly, but doesn't eliminate it.
Do I have to replace the crankshaft? Expensive, I'd probably just retire the saw...
Or can I still safely use the saw with a new clutch drum? What else is going to wear if we do this?
Thanks