560XP Crank Bearings

[Macpherson]

Yep, I wondered about the warranty, I guess if the dealer repairs it you might get another 6 months !!! If the bearings have gone then the oil pump may be damaged as well.

[MattyF]

I have to fit Husky parts as all the saws have been warranty so far , i was just wondering if anyone had done there own saw that was out of warranty , average life span of a 560xp in the forest is about 6 months so i dont see any old ones !!

 

 

I've changed a couple of sets but never had any fail it was just a precaution thing whilst having the saw split.

I see looking inside what you mean now.

You can get a new short block from husky for £170 surely a more cost effective way of replacing bearings.

[njm]

I've changed a couple of sets but never had any fail it was just a precaution thing whilst having the saw split.

I see looking inside what you mean now.

You can get a new short block from husky for £170 surely a more cost effective way of replacing bearings.

 

Not that cost effective if you have to do this every 180 hours or so ?

[Macpherson]

No not the clutch bearing , crankshaft bearing ,they use a plastic cage to support the bearings , i am starting to see these failing on saws with around 200 hours on them , one had 180 hours 12 week old saw

surely with warranty it won`t cost you anything then !! cheers

[njm]

surely with warranty it won`t cost you anything then !! cheers

 

I have a few to rebuild that have been scrapped , i was planning to build a stronger bottom end if possible , my last saw i used as a pro was a 254 in 1989 LOL

[MattyF]

I have a spare new crank if you need one.... Never had issues with the 560 bearings though , had crank stuffers fall apart and the crank cases leak.

[adw]

The bearings are a little special as the crank seal fits in the crankcase but the innner part of the seal runs on an extention of the bearing inner race not on the crankshaft, the nylon cage gives much smoother running and decreased heat, if the bearubg was fitted under tention this could be why it has failed prematurley.

[adw]

To cut down on dealer warranty labour there is a short block available for the 560xp

[SawTroll]

To cut down on dealer warranty labour there is a short block available for the 560xp

 

What parts does that "shortblock" consist of?

[adw]

Crankcse, with crank,bearings and seals fitted, there is also one for the 562xp, it was more for the early saws with leaking case gasket, it now has an extra screw to support the gasket.