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Chain keeps slackening
« on: September 28, 2021, 12:49:24 pm »
My chain keeps slackening after one or two cuts even though the tightening nut is very tight. Do I need to replace the bar?

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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2021, 11:35:27 am »
Providing the thread on the adjuster is not damaged and the locating pin of the adjuster is located correctly then in theory providing the clutch cover nuts(s) are tightened up the chain shouldn't slacken off at all. If you have inspected those items and all are fine, then are you tightening the bar cover up with the bar in it's 'upwise' position. Ie, as if you were putting pressure on the bar whilst cutting? A lot of people tighten bar covers without exerting upwards hand pressure to the tip beofre tightening, this can allow the chain to loosen whilst cutting as the bar can slip upwards against the bar 'stop' under the cover. Let's assume all that is fine, then remove it all and firstly inspect the bar- particularly the bar tip if it has a sprocket nose- the needle bearings can fail and can cause the sprocket to run off centre- in which case replace the bar. Next check the clutch sprocket for wear- if oyou have significant high and low wear on the sprocket gear teeth you will get irregular adjustment- tight one rotation and loose the other. Next, the clutch drum bearing- easy to remove and check- if in any doubt just replace as they are cheap. Finally if all that seems ok, then you are looking at crankshaft bearings and/or a bent crankshaft. Start cheap and easy to check and work up to the dear less obvious stuff.

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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2021, 07:07:27 am »
I'm curious what saw brand and model and if it has one of those tool less chain  tenisoner cover set ups.

Only saws I see with that issue local been those.

I install regular covers and tensioner set ups on them and no more issues. 
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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2021, 05:41:29 pm »
I'm curious what saw brand and model and if it has one of those tool less chain  tenisoner cover set ups.

Only saws I see with that issue local been those.

I install regular covers and tensioner set ups on them and no more issues.

Cut4fun, do you have part#'s required for that conversion? I have a 450e and that is my problem, ill sometimes have to tighten my chain every few cuts.

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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2021, 07:06:34 am »
I'm curious what saw brand and model and if it has one of those tool less chain  tenisoner cover set ups.

Only saws I see with that issue local been those.

I install regular covers and tensioner set ups on them and no more issues.

Cut4fun, do you have part#'s required for that conversion? I have a 450e and that is my problem, ill sometimes have to tighten my chain every few cuts.

None on hand I have to order like you would. Is yours the one bar nut cover. Then use IPL to order cover.

If one this might be the one you need for 450   https://www.ereplacementparts.com/clutch-cover-assembly-p-616431.html

https://www.ereplacementparts.com/husqvarna-450-201009-chainsaw-parts-c-114486_114487_275681.html


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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2021, 07:18:06 am »
It is the one nut, it has that tool less thingy on it. is that what you usually replace just the single nut and the adjuster?

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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2021, 08:42:29 am »
It is the one nut, it has that tool less thingy on it. is that what you usually replace just the single nut and the adjuster?

Never did the 450 myself  swap as they all been this normal 1 nut clutch cover that come in But yes should be a direct swap in. Part number  544097902 so you can search for used too.

Bunch on ebay too. Looks like there is even some cheaper aftermarket covers too.  https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3671980.m570.l1313&_nkw=+544097902&_sacat=0

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Re: Chain keeps slackening
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2021, 11:43:43 am »
Thank you sir, very helpful.

 

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