Chainsaw Repair

problem isnt just with the old 261's....I have a NE261 sitting here that could use a new crank but i am gonna send it back out one more time with just a new drum/bearing to see how long it lasts. I really hate the idea of installing a new crank in a 6 month old saw.

I am sure Stihl knows about the problems....I have bought 8-10 cranks in the last 6 months....there is no way the sales of crankshafts is not catching someones attention.

someone over on OPE had a thread last week about the drum bearing eating 261 cranks and he found a bronze bushing to use instead of the bearing to extend the life of the crank a little more.

went an found the thread. http://opeforum.com/threads/ms261-sprocket-bearing-fix.6393/#post-324365