Chainsaw Knowledge questions

[derwen]

Gardenkit is right - chain creep at idle with a properly tensioned chain and idle speed is down to clutch springs almost all the time and a tight needle bearing or string/crap around the bearing/shaft rarely.

 

You usually get that annoying tinging noise as well Grrrrr:lol:

 

We have an old small Dolmar and the chain creeps, not all the time but more often than not and yes we have that tinging noise. Are you saying tinging is due to weak clutch springs or tight needle bearing. Is it the needle bearing that the chain brake/clutch sit on. Thanks for the help - saw has even been in for service and came out the same. Something I might look at myself - any tips help much appreciated.

[spudulike]

We have an old small Dolmar and the chain creeps, not all the time but more often than not and yes we have that tinging noise. Are you saying tinging is due to weak clutch springs or tight needle bearing. Is it the needle bearing that the chain brake/clutch sit on. Thanks for the help - saw has even been in for service and came out the same. Something I might look at myself - any tips help much appreciated.

 

Weak clutch springs - spin off the clutch and fit new ones, the ting ting noise is the clutch shoes catching the sprocket.

[derwen]

Thanks for the information. I know have an idea of what has been tining for a while. Much appreciate your help.