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Buying used saw - checking crank

Started by MNBobcat, December 23, 2018, 07:11:42 PM

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MNBobcat

I'm going to buy a used saw and put a big bore kit on it.  I know how to check bearings on each side of the crank for play.  Is there any way to determine if a saw is likely to end up with a spun crank?  Just wondering what I should  check on the crank before buying.

hamish

Crank failure is nearly non existent on saws that have a big bore kit available to them.
Crankbearing failure yes, but a spun crank I have never seen in a chainsaw in over 25 years of servicing them.
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MNBobcat

Hamish,

Thank you!  That's good to know.  I appreciate the info!   

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