worn out sprocket?

[chuckwood]

I've just broken two chains in a row. I've rarely had chains break on me. I'm sloppy about replacing sprockets because of the hassle of doing it and finding/making the clutch removal tool. Is this sprocket toast?

Well, shucks, things seem to be different with the new site format as to attaching images so they show automatically. Next I gotta do some research to find out what has changed....
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[Cheese Whiz]

Looks to have lived out its useful life. This is where them inboard clutches the Krauts like so much have it all over them Sveedish critters you have.

The only outboard clutch I've worked on was an old Pioneer, and was easy to pull the clutch, no special tools needed other than a piece of rope stuffed in the spark plug hole for a piston stop. Can't help ya with Husky, but I'm sure someone here can!

 

[dingeryote]

:jawdrop:LOL!!!

NAWWW!!!

Just buff it up with a side grinder and it will be fine.:msp_scared:


Ya might wanna check your other saws too. Just sayin'.:msp_huh:

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[JRepairsK70e]

a 5 dollar sprocket seems cheaper than a 20 dollar chain or a broken chain wrapped around your leg or hand , change it now!!!

 

[8433jeff]

You got your monies worth. Rope in the spark plug hole works the best. Reverse threads on it more than likely, change the bearing and use some grease. Remind me not to buy from you on ebay. lol

 

[newmexico]

old thread on clutch removal tools

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=118391&highlight=clutch+removal+rope

couple of good ideas in it. I liked the two bolts in a bench vice-- seemed simple and effective.

 

[maico490]

Hardly worn at all. Years of life left in it. NOT

Edit, What a pain to it was to make that appear. Can't get the hang of it at all now without editing.

 

[SawTroll]

Hardly worn at all. Years of life left in it. NOT

Edit, What a pain to it was to make that appear. Can't get the hang of it at all now without editing.

Actually, it is waaaay past worn out, but I guess you know that.....:msp_biggrin:

 

[PineFever]

If you have owned that saw since it was new you must have put some hours on it.
If you got it used, it looks like whom ever had it didn't care.
Yeah it's beyond toast.

 

[Edge & Engine]

Aw, that sucker is barely broken in. This is worn out:

 

[Evanrude]

+3 or something like that on the rope trick. Works great for me! Like stated further up, should be reverse threaded.

 

[betterbuilt]

 

[gmax]

Slightly worn

 

[thomas72]

That sprocket is not in the best shape, but I do not see it breaking chains. I have had to use worse with abnormal wear to the chain, but never break one. Is the bar bent? Also, who is putting your chains together? Are they rivited as they are suppose to be?

 

[8433jeff]

Are you running the correct pitch for that sprocket? Not likely, but seen it.

 

[MS260 Fan]

Very Imformative thread

Turns out I've been replacing my sprockets way too early. This one's going to save me some coin!

 

[67L36Driver]

Actually, it is waaaay past worn out, but I guess you know that.....:msp_biggrin:

Appears to be just barely broken in compared to what I found in my pile of junk.

Been replacing them as I go along.

 

[TK]

My .02

 

[chuckwood]

my sprocket

That sprocket is not in the best shape, but I do not see it breaking chains. I have had to use worse with abnormal wear to the chain, but never break one. Is the bar bent? Also, who is putting your chains together? Are they riveted as they are suppose to be?

I've had sprockets in a lot worse shape that seemed to work fine and never broke chains, however this sprocket in question is on a small saw. It may be that the smaller size amplifies problems in relation to a worn sprocket. The effect may not be the same on a larger saw. The bar isn't bent, and the chains were put together at the factory. Had to get the MIG out today to build yet another clutch remover tool. Also, I noticed that before my second chain broke, when I moved the chain by hand it would alternately get loose and then tight. It may be that this second chain (a used one) has stretched unevenly, and may not be worth fixing, even though it's got a lot of tooth left. Or will a worn sprocket cause a chain to run loose/tight loose tight.....?

 

[8433jeff]

Sounding more like a pitch problem all along.