Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Stihl => Topic started by: jmester on November 26, 2014, 07:45:52 am

Title: 201T crank
Post by: jmester on November 26, 2014, 07:45:52 am

Should there be any play in the main crankshaft bearings with the saw assembled? I don't think that there should be any play. I am talking about up and down play not side to side.

Title: Re: 201T crank
Post by: mdavlee . on November 26, 2014, 08:10:00 am

Up and down should be zero

Title: Re: 201T crank
Post by: jmester on November 26, 2014, 08:42:21 am

Does it matter that they are rollor bearings and not ball bearings. I think it needs some bearings

Title: Re: 201T crank
Post by: sharkey on November 27, 2014, 07:42:49 am

Certain older units used a needle bearing on the clutch side.  These will have a small amount of radial play at the bearing when checking the crank.  Some wont have a cage around the needles, so if you decide to pull the crank pay attention so you dont lose the bearing parts.