036 Bar

[stoker-steam]

I know the risks of buying second hand, I was seduced by the thought of a bargain, plus the price was not bad for Flea Bay, I usually laugh at the silly prices they go for.

 

Here is the bar and bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

I do not think its in bad nick for the money, it certainly was not looked after, it was filthy and caked in crud.

 

But a good clean, carb strip and general going over has brought it back to something not bad.

 

The piston and bore is fine, the carb linkage shows little wear, as do the trigger parts. I would not be surprised if this was not the original bar and chain, but then I am a novice.

 

Jonesie has very kindly agreed to give it the once over tomorrow to assess the worth of pouring more money into it,

 

Cheers

[stoker-steam]

The saw is now sorted and running as sweet as a nut, thanks again for your advice and help,

 

and thanks to FR Jones for there good service and advice,

 

Cheers

[Borders Training]

What was it? chainbrake band?

[chris cnc]

what was the diagnosis then? just for future reference

[stoker-steam]

It was the rear sprocket, this surprised me as the wear looks even and not to deep,

 

All the best,

 

Chris

[Borders Training]

.5mm is the limit, not much tolerance

[stoker-steam]

I was a bit surprised, the chap at Jonesies is of the opinion that the chain rides up the sides of the wear tracks then slips back down into the rut and gives you a tight and then loose chain.

 

No point putting a good chain on a worn sprocket, with the new sprocket and chain all was well, I will pop down and get a new bar soon just to finish the job off, that will bring my £150.00 bargain up to £230.00.

 

Still under half the price of a new one

 

I am well chuffed with the saw, but I do not think I would ever recommend an E Bay saw unless you have had a very good look at it, I think I was very lucky.