Howdy guys,
Just a homeowner here. I picked up a used 357xp for use around the yard. I had a big oak fall over so it seemed like a good time to invest something good I’d need from time to time (is this where the Stihl guys chime in?). So after running through a couple cords I noticed my chain brake was floppy on the non-chain side (non drive side?). So after getting a replacement from the local saw shop, I realized that the threads are actually pretty tore up. I can’t figure out what the threads are on this bolt. It’s close to an M5 in size but the pitch doesn’t match .8 or .5. Anyone have any tips or knowledge they could pass on to help get to the bottom of this? Also, from other forums I’ve learned everyone likes photos. So I’ll include a picture of the unruly bolt. A photo of the saw in question, and a photo of the old Echo my dad used to take out to old almond orchards to buck firewood for the winter that I would have the privilege of loading, unloading, and stacking.
Just a homeowner here. I picked up a used 357xp for use around the yard. I had a big oak fall over so it seemed like a good time to invest something good I’d need from time to time (is this where the Stihl guys chime in?). So after running through a couple cords I noticed my chain brake was floppy on the non-chain side (non drive side?). So after getting a replacement from the local saw shop, I realized that the threads are actually pretty tore up. I can’t figure out what the threads are on this bolt. It’s close to an M5 in size but the pitch doesn’t match .8 or .5. Anyone have any tips or knowledge they could pass on to help get to the bottom of this? Also, from other forums I’ve learned everyone likes photos. So I’ll include a picture of the unruly bolt. A photo of the saw in question, and a photo of the old Echo my dad used to take out to old almond orchards to buck firewood for the winter that I would have the privilege of loading, unloading, and stacking.
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