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Thanks Stubby, Will have to contact him and hope he sees my side of the story. The only other observation is that the oiling hole in the sugi bar looks smaller than in the husky bar( see previous pics) even though its location looks to be good. Will let you know how I get on

Thanks , Med

Guys , Just to update. Sthil () not getting any were with my sugihara bar oiling issue. This is despite fitting a new rim sprocket and oil feed/delivery pipe. Tried it again today and bar went hot and chain very slack When I refit the old Husqvarna 18" bar , I do not have the same issue.  My 395xp fitted with the sugi 28" bar , I have had no issues , despite making some heavy cuts. In fact its like new.  I am afraid if approach Rob @ chainsawbars, he is going to blame lack of oil ! even though I had only purchased it last week with new chain. Don't know what I can do next, as I cannot see why the bar should not be getting enough oil. Please help....................Med

Stubby, Put the saw back together and fitted the old husky 18" bar. Ran it against a cut log but very little oil  pattern on the log face. But a lot of oil around were the bar clamps to the saw. I am now thinking that the seal of the rubber hose to bar is not sealing properly  As when I run my finger across this area , there seems part of the rubber feed pipe seal that is flush and not proud possibly causing the oil not to be sent down the bar rail ? I am going to order a replacement oil pipe assembly and also a new sprocket, will update when fitted . Many thanks, Med 

Guys, just been studying this again. I have overlayed the bar pad onto both bars as I can see a witness mark showing the position that the bars are clamped in. What are your thoughts ? Do you think that wear on the rim sprocket is the cause ? I answer to angry squirrel, the plastic pump drive is showing NO signs of wear both were the drive is taken from on the rim drive and no wear on the worm drive remarkably. I don’t know we’re to look next if I am honest?

Any further help/ ideas appreciated. Thanks, Med

Adw, I will try this tomorrow night after work in case there is a mis-match between oil ways. I have had your manual, thank you very much for that and your help, much appreciated . This is a very odd issue    Regards, Med Roberts

Hi guys, Firstly thanks for everybody’s help. I have just been able to strip the saw and cannot see anything obvious? The Filter on the oil pick up pipe is not plugged , the oil line to and from the pump is clear. The mounting bolts for the oil pump were tight. The worm drive hasn’t worn and the pump is free to turn by hand.Here are some pics. Basically I cannot see any issues,but IAm no expert on saws unlike MF tractors( Agricultural engineer by trade). Can somebody point out what IAm missing please ?Thanks , Med

ADW, sensible advise! I have PM 'd you, with your kind offer. Will update when I can get a minute.Thanks , Med

Guys, Thanks for the assistance. Should I order the following parts from L &S : No 6 - worm drive, No-7 oil pump assembly and No-14 mounting screws ? Would these be OEM as never used them before ? Med.

Adw, pic of Clutch type you asked for. Thank you, Med

Thanks adw, were's the quickest place to buy one of these tools ? Thanks ,Med

adw, Do I need a special tool to remove the clutch/sprocket as I have never pulled it off before ? Thanks to all in advance . Med

Hi Steve , Just seen your post. That would make perfect sense. How much of a job to get to the oil pump to check this out ?

Thanks,  Med ps My 395xp you ported/exhaust mod is a beast

Thanks for the quick replies guys. I was wondering about the bar oil, but I have a 395xp (spud ported) with a 28" sugihara light pro bar, which I have this weekend been ringing up a beech trunk (3ft diam) and the bar is as new with the same bar oil !! I have put the 18" husky bar back on and bar isn't showing signs of heat as the sugi bar. But I cannot see how the sugi bar oiling holes are wrong and don't want to blame the bar without evidence. How can I tell if there, is enough oil flowing ? Any ideas what to try next ? Thanks , Med

Guys, I bought a 20” sugihara light weight pro bar and chain from Rob(chainsaw bars) last week to upgrade from the well used 18” husky bar. Thinking it would be easier on the back buckin firewood. After a little use, I could see signs of overheating on the bar? The chain was not over tight, chain sharp and using proper chain oil.  I have checked that the saw is oiling with bar removed,cleaned the bar rails and flipped the bar over but same occured again . I am now wondering if enough oil is being pumped, even though the oil adjuster is set to the max flow. Has anybody had oiling issues with this saw ? I have attached pics, if that helps? Not sure were to check next?? Ended up putting old bar and chain back on!

Everybody, Just like to add. This is NOTHING to do with steve's porting job!! The saw goes great after the work carried out TWO years ago and would highly recommend anybody to have him work his magic on there saw. Top guy Med

Hi everybody, Been using my Husky 395xp today on firewood. Went to switch it OFF and the saw kept running. I haven't had a chance to take a look yet, but are there any common issues with this fault on these saws ?  Spud (Steve) any thoughts ? Many Thanks in advance...............Cheers, Med.

Steve, My 395xp arrived back on Friday at work, so Friday night I put the 24" bar and chain back on and went to start it as normal:blushing: Bl**dy hell there is some compression in it now:thumbup1:I can only start it with the decompressor in:thumbup: I have tried it this afternoon in 2ft piece of oak and cannot slow her down in the cut:lol: What rpm did the saw tach to ? Sounds nice ticking over with M/mod. Many thanks , I will let you know how she gets on , when this weather improves:001_rolleyes:

Med Roberts.

Steve , Many thanks for update!!! Med.

Spud(steve), Just wondering how my 395xp porting is coming along ? Any pics ? Cannot wait to try it out!!! Cheers , Med.

Hi everyone,

My vented log bags(2yrs old) have degraded, and the fabric sides have started to rip:sneaky2: when I refilled them this time. They were bought from a well known supplier with good reputation. Can you buy the same bags but with the "mosquitio" netting on the four sides (and floor) as this seems to be so much stronger ? What would be the best price on these ? Many thanks , Med:thumbup:

Spud , Thankyou very much for your suggestions. I will try these and get back to you.

Regards, Med.

Stubby- that's exactly what I thought!!!!!!!!!!!

Wisecobandit-pics of the saw as asked. Serial no shows built in 2014 , sixth week. Stubby- my wife fell about laughing with your last comment :lol:

But on a serious note I bought a brand new 560xp 18" bar begining of the year (due to scum nicking my 357) and I am delighted with it power etc... So when I thought of replacing the sthil 056av with a 395xp I thought I was going to be pleased also:thumbup1:

Spud-what do you think about my compression reading ?

I guess I just want to know that the saw is preforming as it should. Was thinking of replacing the knackered 24"bar and chain for a 28" set up, but Iam concerned about how it will handle this ..... Comments please...

Well that is the story I have had from the seller. But looking at the state of the bar(wear to the rails by the tip) I am not so sure?? That is why I was asking about the compression , as the 395's Ive seen preforming on you tube seem to fly through the wood in comparision(I know some are ported,modded etc) even the stock ones

Spud & every body,

Firstly the 395xp is 100% not one of the Chinese copies and is the real Mcoy:thumbup1: I have bought a compression tester, and have attached a pic. After 4-5 drop starts I am getting around the 150psi mark:confused1: With your knowledge is this enough ? Considering the saw has supposedly only been used twice:blushing: Any other thoughts much apprieciated............