Hi all,
Not sure how this hobby got started, but I got carried away fixing Husqvarna chainsaws after repairing a couple of good ol’ 55s, best saws ever! I knew I wanted to build a bigger saw from scratch, so I figured I’ll start slow and try out a Farmertec 288 kit, because why not? I know, I know..Chinese replica and can have a gazillion issues..no warranty etc…but I got the saw nicely together in three days, runs smooth, BUT..when I turn the started side up and clutch side down, it revs up a bit. I guess that might be a sign off a oiler side crank seal/O-ring issue? When installing the oiler the seal went in nice with the official sleeve, but not sure if the O-ring is too big..had to use force to get it about flush with the case. I feared it wont oil at all but honestly, it works perfectly. When using brake clean, no reactions anywhere and I sprayed massively on the oiler (but the seal/O-ring is kinda covered by the gear) Also, can see some 2 stroke ”oil spots” surrounding the worm gear.
Have any of you experienced similar issues? Will check more tomorrow and pressure test the saw in some way if everything looks good from outside. Fuel line/carb etc. already checked.
Grateful for any help, this is the beginning of my Big Saw journey.
Daniel
Not sure how this hobby got started, but I got carried away fixing Husqvarna chainsaws after repairing a couple of good ol’ 55s, best saws ever! I knew I wanted to build a bigger saw from scratch, so I figured I’ll start slow and try out a Farmertec 288 kit, because why not? I know, I know..Chinese replica and can have a gazillion issues..no warranty etc…but I got the saw nicely together in three days, runs smooth, BUT..when I turn the started side up and clutch side down, it revs up a bit. I guess that might be a sign off a oiler side crank seal/O-ring issue? When installing the oiler the seal went in nice with the official sleeve, but not sure if the O-ring is too big..had to use force to get it about flush with the case. I feared it wont oil at all but honestly, it works perfectly. When using brake clean, no reactions anywhere and I sprayed massively on the oiler (but the seal/O-ring is kinda covered by the gear) Also, can see some 2 stroke ”oil spots” surrounding the worm gear.
Have any of you experienced similar issues? Will check more tomorrow and pressure test the saw in some way if everything looks good from outside. Fuel line/carb etc. already checked.
Grateful for any help, this is the beginning of my Big Saw journey.
Daniel