Husqvarna 142 chain oil leak ?

[woodbug]

Hi guys

I have a Husqvarna 142 chainsaw which starts and runs a treat, but have a niggling problem with an oil leak from the pump area.

I have strpped it down and inspected the pump and the rubberised feed tube but cannot find any damage or wear. I have also cleaned the bar channel and oil holes. When the saw is in use the chain is fed oil in the usual manner, ie fine splattering of oil from the bar/chain. The saw cuts fine but when i set it down between cuts oil drips from the underneath, yet no leaks when the saw is put away:confused1:..It just appears to be sending too much oil around the bar/chain.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Al

[Rich2484]

Its a husky. They are a bit renowned for leaking some oil after use. And all saws tend to allow what's left on the bar groove to drain away looking like a leak..

 

The important bit is it doesn't leak when put away.

 

Is there a significant drop in chain oil to fuel ratio when being used?

[woodbug]

Rich.

Many thanks for your prompt reply.

I agree Husky's can be a bit 'oily' but this one i think is a bit too much!

To give you some idea of leakage...one full tank of oil doesn't last as long as one full tank of fuel:sad:.The oil is constantly dripping while the saw is in use.

I dont mind replacing pump and connecting oil feed part, but the frustrating thing for me is not knowing which part has failed.

 

Al

 

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[Dan Earp]

Change it all as any saw shouldn't be running out of oil before fuel. Plus ud have no doubt when changing the parts over

[woodbug]

Thanks Dan , appreciate your comments.

[Rich2484]

I would change the pipes first, but then while you are there you may aswell do the pump. Pipes can be funny things. Pull it out and give it a good twist around while looking for any cracks, some look fine but when you bend them the wrong way cracks will open up.

 

A pressure test in the tank should give an idea of leaks.