What causes chain creep???

[tree_beard]

the long 'spring'(rather than the clip style) clutch springs will stretch over time and cause chain creep. a dry or gunked up roller cage bearing can also be a bit creepy...

[Mick Stockbridge]

always a handy item to carry in your spares box

 

How do you replace 020 clutch springs, I mean is there an easier way other than doing it with wire and pliers ?

[Dean Lofthouse]

How do you replace 020 clutch springs, I mean is there an easier way other than doing it with wire and pliers ?

 

Dead easy with a small electricians screwdriver once you have removed the clutch completely, can be done in a few minutes

[Mick Stockbridge]

Dead easy with a small electricians screwdriver once you have removed the clutch completely, can be done in a few minutes

 

I always leave the clutch in situ, put a piston stopper in the pot then one end of the spring in place then a wire loop pulls the other end in place. It,s a pig of a job and I,d love to see some pics of any other way of doing it.

[skyhuck]

I always leave the clutch in situ, put a piston stopper in the pot then one end of the spring in place then a wire loop pulls the other end in place. It,s a pig of a job and I,d love to see some pics of any other way of doing it.

 

Like Dean says, just take the clutch of. There is much more room on the back of the clutch.

 

I change mine as they get worn, before they break.

 

They can be half worn through in 6 months.

[Dean Lofthouse]

When the clutch is removed completely, it allows the three cluth peices to move together slightly releasing the pressure on the springs making it easier to take them on and off

[bob]

How do you replace 020 clutch springs, I mean is there an easier way other than doing it with wire and pliers ?

 

buy the proper tool from stihl is absolutely fantastic has loads of uses and you will never look back promise

makes doing them a doddle and a pleasure

will take a photo is you boys want as yes i do have one:001_tongue:

only a couple of quid

[MattyF]

low jet on the carb can cause chain creep if its not the clutch springs ,back it off a fraction.....make sure you check them springs thorough as some times a broken spring can be hard to spot with a quick once over, ive missedit my self a few times!