MS261 query

[peatff]

If you put a location in your profile, it doesn't need to be your address just a city or even a county then someone may be able to help with something a bit more specific. Our local supplier Spire bearings is really helpful and will get most things in a couple of days. He did pull me up when I asked for metal caged bearings for one job saying that the fibre cage option they supply actually runs cooler and holds lubricant better than a metal caged alternative and the rollers do the work not the cage.

[Sawchip]

Thanks for reply Mark. I have been looking for metal cage bearings as well but all the sellers at the moment seem to be selling plastic ones. I would appreciate a heads up from anyone finding metal caged bearings.

Have bought metal caged bearings from garden and hire spares if that helps...."Other part dealers are available "

[Brushcutter]

If your issues is that your crankshaft is worn from excessive clutch drum wear. This also trashes needle bearing and oiler arms. Also makes the saws run like a pig and stall when you put the chain brake on.

 

This is now a warranty repair job, or at least here it is.

[outonalimb]

If your issues is that your crankshaft is worn from excessive clutch drum wear. This also trashes needle bearing and oiler arms. Also makes the saws run like a pig and stall when you put the chain brake on.

 

This is now a warranty repair job, or at least here it is.

 

I have just ordered from garden spares

 

I don't have any problems with bearings or crankshaft ( my saw is 2015) but just want to take precautionary measures just in case.

 

Thanks for all replies.

[SawTroll]

Is it not the end of the crank that has been ground slightly oval causing the bearing to eventually fail ?

 

I don't know if it is, but this thread is the first time I have read about that theory - and I will only believe it when evidence is presented.

 

If that proves to be a fact, the issue would be more serious than I have been thinking....

[Stubby]

I don't know if it is, but this thread is the first time I have read about that theory - and I will only believe it when evidence is presented.

 

If that proves to be a fact, the issue would be more serious than I have been thinking....

 

I read it somewhere a while back . Think it was on this forum about the time it all started kicking off .