John Talbot

<p>Hi John,</p>

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<p>The MS261 does have clutch needl bearing issues, the best you can do is to fit a steel cage needle bearing if you can get hold of one. The OEM part is fiberglass cage and tends to wear badly to the point the oiler arb breaks and excesive wear of the bearing causes the chain brake to fail. </p>

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<p>If the crank is that worn then repair is probably uneconomical but if a new bearing and sprocket will do it, repair wont be too escassive.</p>

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<p>The worrying part of your description is the worn crank shaft - Inspection of the saw, just drop it down and we can go from there - I know Martin well!</p>

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<p>Steve</p>

<p>Hi Spud, you've been recommended to me by Martin Childs and Daniel Fortuna - they're both local to me around the Huntingdon area.</p>

<p>I have an MS261 that has had various problems with clutch springs and the oiler arm breaking. I've changed the needle bearing, clutch springs, oiler and now all the clutch plates, and also recently replaced the chain brake which had broken. Having replaced the chain brake, the saw now stalls the instant the brake is applied. There's a fair bit of wobble on the sprocket, and the crankshaft looks as though it's been worn away under the needle bearing - I'm thinking that perhaps the chain brake is pushing the sprocket to one side, and catching the clutch plates underneath.</p>

<p>I'm happy to run it down to you for you to have a look at - would you let me know if you think it's worthwhile / something you can do / what your minimum or inspection fee is please?</p>

<p>Any other questions please give me a ring: 07522 665777</p>

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<p>Thanks in advance,</p>

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<p>John Talbot</p>