Lt 40 blade guides

Started by stihltoomany, February 29, 2020, 04:42:56 PM

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stihltoomany

The drive side blade guide keeps working loose were you make the vertical adjustments going to try loctite is anybody else have a good suggestion on how to keep this from working loose Other than going to the new high performance guides
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and other dirt toys
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Magicman

Working loose indicated that there is something keeping something from getting tight.  Take everything apart and give it a good wire brushing and cleaning.  Is there anything rusted away?  No need for Loctite.  Properly tightened will not loosen.
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donbj

Are both locknuts on? Top and bottom?
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stihltoomany

This has been a problem since the beginning. Have replaced entire guide roller mounting assembly. My blade seems to have flutter in it but saws fine. Replacing B57s to see if that helps. All bearing seem fine. Thanks for suggestions.
Way too many saws, mostly STIHL
Bobcat S650, Bobcat 331 excavator Bobcat A770
and other dirt toys
Looking for hyd bandsaw mill, Timberking used maybe? NOT anymore!
WoodMizer LT40 super

Magicman

By "flutter" are you describing blade oscillation before it enters the log?  If so blade tension can/will affect this oscillation. 

Earlier you were questioning the guide working loose?  Is this still a problem?
Knothole Sawmill, LLC     '98 Wood-Mizer LT40SuperHydraulic   WM Million BF Club Member   WM Pro Sawyer Network

It's Weird being the Same Age as Old People

Never allow your "need" to make money to exceed your "desire" to provide quality service.....The Magicman

stihltoomany

Way too many saws, mostly STIHL
Bobcat S650, Bobcat 331 excavator Bobcat A770
and other dirt toys
Looking for hyd bandsaw mill, Timberking used maybe? NOT anymore!
WoodMizer LT40 super