Hey guys, had some spare time today to check a few things on my badly abused 044 I bought. I have just removed the clutch from the saw to inspect what else is wrong, found huge amounts of oil soaked saw dust etc, but one thing has got me stumped here... I took the oil pump off and the worm gear basically fell out onto the shop floor which i thought was odd as that must have been just sitting there...strange..I took the oil pump off for a good clean and inspection and here is the odd thing. I ran over my Stihl 044 IPL and noticed that there is a part called the worm gear spacer?, which is not in my saw.???? now I dont know if the previous owner had an attempt to rebuild her before me but is this meant to be here???? did Stihl change the design/revision of this saw to NOT included it?. My saw doesn't have the serial number due to it being eroded if anyone asks.
Got some pictures below to explain a little further.
Got some pictures below to explain a little further.