Stihl 024 bar movement

[owain038]

Well it turns out the "optional" wear plate is essential. After fitting it, there's no issues with bar movement! Delighted to finally be able to run this saw and tune it up.
Also got some new climbing gear, today is a good day!
Appreciate the help [emoji4]

[Stubby]

4 minutes ago, owain038 said:

Well it turns out the "optional" wear plate is essential. After fitting it, there's no issues with bar movement! Delighted to finally be able to run this saw and tune it up.
Also got some new climbing gear, today is a good day!
Appreciate the help

Glad you got it sorted !

[petercb]

Glad you got it sorted.

 

Having followed this thread was turning the bar on my 026 and just out of interest removed that chain guide plate - still tightened up no problem which proves absolutely nothing LOL!

 

 

[owain038]

Glad you got it sorted.
 
Having followed this thread was turning the bar on my 026 and just out of interest removed that chain guide plate - still tightened up no problem which proves absolutely nothing LOL!
 
 

[emoji23][emoji23] I guess just as my bar seems to be thin (4mm vs 4.5mm as posted by someone above) that extra half mm seems to make the difference!

[Ratman]

Just took a rake of pictures for ya [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] glad your all up and running [emoji106] stonking little saw!

[bmp01]

23 hours ago, owain038 said:

I guess just as my bar seems to be thin (4mm vs 4.5mm as posted by someone above) that extra half mm seems to make the difference!

Surprising,  but anyway all's good if the problem has gone away.  Glad your up and running. 

 

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[owain038]

Surprising,  but anyway all's good if the problem has gone away.  Glad your up and running. 
 
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Cheers, ran it for a good spell today, logged a share of timber for firewood (all done on 3/4 of a tank!!) , got it running sweet, definitely my new go-to saw for smaller stuff [emoji123]
Appreciate the help!

[Wedgebanger]

I know this is a bit late as your problem is fixed.

 

my 260 never had a backing plate when I got it. But when I got the backing plate, I did notice the difference before the bar pitched tight was different after fitment... 

i will say lessons have been learned here. From the thinner than a stihl bar..

 

I’m greatful you posted your findings, so that others can learn

 

thanks once gain