I just replaced my clutch drive sprocket and the needle bearing on my Husqvarna 36. The old clutch drum sprocket was pretty worn, so the replacement was necessary. I purchased the new parts online. I put the new needle bearing on after greasing it liberally, and I noticed that it had a plastic race. Should I be concerned? The old needle bearing was totally a metal assembly. Are all the new bearings made this way? I would hate for it to go south on me when I am in the woods. Any thoughts?
Plastic Needle Bearing?
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stihlboy
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dude its america! we are getting cheaper!!
dont worry about it some pro saws have them too
I think you mean plastic cage
the inner race is your crankshaft, the outer race is your clutch cup, doubt that is plastic
the inner race is your crankshaft, the outer race is your clutch cup, doubt that is plastic
stihlboy
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ya never know with these consumer saws lol lol omfg
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Plastic cages been around in a the auto industery and equipment for a long time.
If the parts are from a supplier you trust, run it.
If the parts are from a supplier you trust, run it.
I've been seeing nylon cages in automotive wheel bearings (tapered needles) for decades. I assume your crank won't get that hot (it would kill the crankcase seal if it did), but if you try to run the saw with the brake engaged, the bearing cage won't like the heat.
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And the oiler gear won't like it also.
For the OP I think all of the replacement bearings for that size of saw come with plastic cages, don't worry about it, just go run the saw!
Stihlman441
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All the Stihl have a plastic cage.
They're definetly plastic, I had one melt before, I don't know how.
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