masser987
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I always try to do my research before posting such questions, but I am at a loss here. I got a Husqvarna 455 Rancher refurbished about 7 years ago. It always leaked, but I didn't mind. That is until this summer when trying to cut some wood, I noticed it wasn't cutting well. Got a new chain, but after about 10 minutes, it also wouldn't cut well, and I noticed it was smoking. After reading up, I checked to see if it was getting bar fluid, and found that to be the problem. Again, did research, and as the parts were cheap, I replaced the entire delivery line (rubber feeder from oil tank to oil pump, oil pump, feeder tube to bar hole, as well as worm gear as it was worn). I even used a Locktite gasket sealant as one person did on what seemed like a very professional replacement video on Youtube. I blew out the bar and checked the holes, and felt completely confident that everything was done, done right, and it would be smooth sailing.
Nope. Still leaks from the bottom (I cleaned the bar when it connects to the body of the saw), and the bar still seems like it isn't getting oil (checked by placing the tip near some brown wrapping paper and running engine for a minute). Someone mentioned to make sure the check value for the oil tank wasn't plugged, so what the hell, going to replace that. When I hand turn the worm gear, oil does appear where it would feed the bar. I am now at a complete loss as to explain the leak, and the lack of oil on the bar. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Nope. Still leaks from the bottom (I cleaned the bar when it connects to the body of the saw), and the bar still seems like it isn't getting oil (checked by placing the tip near some brown wrapping paper and running engine for a minute). Someone mentioned to make sure the check value for the oil tank wasn't plugged, so what the hell, going to replace that. When I hand turn the worm gear, oil does appear where it would feed the bar. I am now at a complete loss as to explain the leak, and the lack of oil on the bar. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.