husky 357 clutch drum

[big ootsiders]

its the drum itself,when you rev the saw the drum must rise a few millimetres and hit the side casing

[tommer9]

Chuck it out and get a stihl ms361. It'll never let you down like the present offerings and those of the last few years from electrolux. Sorry, I mean husqvarna. With any luck they will get their act together and start building something decent again before long.

[penfold]

[Big 'Ammer]

its the drum itself,when you rev the saw the drum must rise a few millimetres and hit the side casing

 

Take it to bits and reassemble as Dean said.

 

If everythings on the right way round and in the right order, it may just be the clutch assembly slackening itself off.

 

You may have to tighten the clutch on a bit and put a spot of thread lock on it.

 

In theory they self tighten, in practice they may not.

 

I had this happen once with a 357, and that cured it.

[Mesterh]

Take the starter side casing off and try to move the crank shaft sideways, it might be movement in the crank bearings rather than a problem with the clutch.

[Dean Lofthouse]

If the clutch housing is shifting sideways you may also have left a washer out...

[big ootsiders]

Take the starter side casing off and try to move the crank shaft sideways, it might be movement in the crank bearings rather than a problem with the clutch.

 

 

 

crank bearings are ok,tried that

[evo0001]

what are the clutch springs like if one is weak or broken it may push the drum off centre. running out of answers on this one!! you must be pulling your hair out.

[Ian C]

I think after all these answers from the guys on here your left with 2 choices....... chuck it out or take it to a husky/electrolux dealer, chainsaws are next to the washing machines at currys.......

Edited May 4, 2009 by Ian C

[geoff]

take it to a good service centre for a look, eyes on gives an advantage. i know a reet goodn in essex, dont know where you are based, probably wont cost loads, unless its cattle trucked, does sound like c/shaft endfloat now though. if you sort it let us know!