Stihl ms362 sprocket clips and washers

[LiamKealy]

I've been losing the sprocket clips and washers that retain the rim sprocket on jy chainsaw. Its happens twic this week? Does anyone else have this problem, and if so have you been able to fix it? Also, the clips on the clutch assembly disintegrated, along with the needle bearings. Again has anyone else experienced this.

 

I was considering switching to a spur sprocket to see if this helped at all.

[Stubby]

I've been losing the sprocket clips and washers that retain the rim sprocket on jy chainsaw. Its happens twic this week? Does anyone else have this problem, and if so have you been able to fix it? Also, the clips on the clutch assembly disintegrated, along with the needle bearings. Again has anyone else experienced this.

 

I was considering switching to a spur sprocket to see if this helped at all.

 

Try switching to an Echo or a Dollie . It seems to be were the smart money is going !

[SawTroll]

Try switching to an Echo or a Dollie . It seems to be were the smart money is going !

 

Hardly, and the issue will stay the same, as it is an inherent issue with inboard clutches! Also, less money doesn't automatically mean "smart" money.

 

The best ways to solve the OP's issue is to keep a supply of spares - or get a Husky with an outboard clutch. There are other benefits as well with that solution!

[Mark_Skyland]

It shouldn't be a problem as a lot of the stihl saws use the exact same circlips and washers. I would check the groove in the shaft that the circlip locates into doesn't have something stuck in there preventing the circlip from fitting in properly. Usually it's chainsaw blocking material causing the issue.

 

Other than that I would try changing the sun and bearing incase they are worn, although the 261 had plenty of clutch drum issues but it never really caused the circlip to pop out.

 

You are putting the washer on the right way around aren't you as this also helps keep the circlip in place?

[spudulike]

As Mark said plus I usually spin the E clip round in the groove after fitting to ensure the groove is clean and the clip can rotate.

 

Are you using Stihl OEM clips as they are thicker than no OEM ones? also, if the groove is full of crap, it may be stopping the clip fitting correctly or stretching the clip!

[njm]

Hardly, and the issue will stay the same, as it is an inherent issue with inboard clutches! Also, less money doesn't automatically mean "smart" money.

 

The best ways to solve the OP's issue is to keep a supply of spares - or get a Husky with an outboard clutch. There are other benefits as well with that solution!

 

For every 10 clutch repairs we get in 8 will be Husky 560 ,

[traktorz]

I've also once lost the circlip and washer on our MS362C-Q. It needs a frequent cleaning for safety operations.

 

I've also sometimes struggles to put the circlip back, it sometimes flies away, so having a couple of spares is a wise investment. Please be sure the oil pump lever is in place and also the bearing cage, prior to align the washer and circlip.

 

It shouldn't be a problem and after some unmount/mount one shouldn't find it too problematic. I find it more difficult to loosen the clutch, even with a rope through the spark plug hole.

[LiamKealy]

Thanks for all the replies folks. They're very usedul. I'll keep persevering with the saw.

[spudulike]

I have had three of these MS362s in over the last two weeks, all have had disintegrated clutch needle bearings, all three have knockd out their clutch drums and all three have taken out their worm drives due to the excessive play in the drum.

 

I have only ever seen such wear on MS261s but looks like Stihl have another problem as one of these machines was a 2013 machine and in fair to good condition!