Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Efco Olympyk Oleo-Mac => Topic started by: Old Iron Logging on March 28, 2011, 06:37:32 pm


Title: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on March 28, 2011, 06:37:32 pm
Took the 152 out today. Sits at 431 tanks. Got cut short on using it as the recoil spring broke. This will be my main firewood blocking saw from now on. The 261 has sent the 152 into the woodpile. Was blocking 16" wood and the 152 handled it with ease. Has a 15" bar and Oregon 21 LPX chain.

Had the 660 with a 24" bar as a backup. Never again. If it goes again it will have a 16-18" bar. Have the 246 on the truck now for a backup.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 09, 2011, 08:38:15 pm
Getting close to 500 tanks now. Tearing it down to port. Found some play in the plastic housing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYqc6g_xMio
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Cut4fun . on May 10, 2011, 03:23:14 pm
Art is that play from where the clamshell bolts around bearings or does this have a bolt on cylinder like the 350 with plastic crankcase?
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 10, 2011, 04:03:26 pm
The 152 has a metal vertical split crankcase. It bolts into the plastic oil tank housing. 3 bolts on the clutch side, 2 on starter side.

Here is one on e-bay. The entire assembly in the US costs less than a piston here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/152-84A-Efco-152-Engine-51-7cc-Chainsaw-/270713602353?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f07c9c131
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: peppone on May 12, 2011, 03:55:10 pm
magnesium crankcase.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Cut4fun . on May 16, 2011, 08:43:53 am
Your not the only Efco dealer having troubles.

AUTHORIZED EFCO DEALER. Please note I am not stocking any efco saws at this time.

Nothing wrong with the saws, as my firewood saw is the 156. It is also a rental saw. My problem is with the distributor. Too hard to make contact with, takes too long to look up parts and too hard to get their statements paid. They know the Super highway is here but don't know how to use it.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 16, 2011, 05:18:49 pm
Sounds all to familiar.  :(
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 16, 2011, 07:55:59 pm
Found the cause of the play. Will post a pic when camera gets home. Need a new crankcase. Of course the Distributor has none in stock.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 19, 2011, 04:13:40 pm
Here is the broken crankcase. Break was at the thread boss. Hole in crankcase is circled in red.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 19, 2011, 04:16:00 pm
The 152 has a metal vertical split crankcase. It bolts into the plastic oil tank housing. 3 bolts on the clutch side, 2 on starter side.

Here is one on e-bay. The entire assembly in the US costs less than a piston here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/152-84A-Efco-152-Engine-51-7cc-Chainsaw-/270713602353?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f07c9c131

Mistake in info. 3 bolts on clutch side. 2 up from bottom.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Cut4fun . on May 19, 2011, 04:33:05 pm
Art just making that 152 pic in the ebay photo savable for you and me.

That way you can copy save paste, used it in photobucket or whatever.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Cut4fun . on May 19, 2011, 04:35:09 pm
Here is the broken crankcase. Break was at the thread boss. Hole in crankcase is circled in red.

So it was the mag case and not wollered plastic part it bolts into.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on May 19, 2011, 05:03:08 pm
Yes plastic is ok, mag case ****.

Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on September 05, 2011, 03:36:42 pm
It lives again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28fhLRClxGw
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on December 20, 2011, 07:13:08 pm
Got a new compression tester to play will. This saw shows 190, think I will leave it there for now.
Title: Re: Long term 152 test
Post by: Old Iron Logging on August 06, 2018, 06:43:58 pm
It is still running.