Efco 152 long term test

[slipknot]

Im not sure about the 3 clutch side bolts as to whether they had bushings but as you can see they look like they had them...but the ones on the bottom do have bushings and those are the ones that would allow that engine to move like that. So check these pics out....2 on the bottom have bushings...3 on the clutch side...i may have them in the bag of parts that came from this saw. But im not sure if they weren't shoulder bolts..I think that's what they are called.

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachments/chainsaw/183523d1305051134-2010saws-045-jpg

 

[slipknot]

uglyness!!!

Ive gone ******** all of a sudden since I have not posted a pic since this past winter....sorry..lolhttp://www.arboristsite.com/attachments/chainsaw/183526d1305052101-ebay-026-jpg

 

[Stihl Crazy]

I guess I will get accused of brand bashing again.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

screw that. reporting is not bashing. anyone makes that accusation just doesn't want the facts. i do. preciate it. keep up the good work.

 

[slipknot]

I guess I will get accused of brand bashing again.

All i said was to check for that..as in im trying to help you like you have helped me in the past which I am thankful for. Also i said thanks for bringing that to our attention as I will check to see if mine are doing the same thing. Im trying to solve not cause problems. And maybe efco has changed and cheapend up the design...as mine are old farts compared to your efco in the pic...I dont know what else I can do or say to be nice to you SC without putting my nose in your butt crack...and I draw the line right there....I dont kiss butt. Now lets stay constructive....because I do like you SC...you have just misunderstood me. We Americans and Canadians do speak the same language right? Now lets show that port work soon. We all appreciate what your showing us...I didn't mean to insult your intelligence.....I know you know what your doing.

 

[slipknot]

After checking the video out about 5 more times....I stand corrected....its the 3 shoulder bolts on the clutch side that have wollered out the holes..correct? That aint good.....granted you may have more hours on an efco than anyone Ive ever heard of....but still those should be bushings not strait plastic...whats wrong with them efco engineers??

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Found the problem. Last few tanks the saw seemed to run slightly lean at times. Nothing serious but hot it would sometimes sound lean idling down.

The top 2 bolts (clutch side) were a quarter turn from tight but the bottom was tight, so it seemed.

When the crankcase was out the bottom thread boss was broken. Crack was thru into crankcase. That explained the lean condition and loose motor.

Camera is gone for a few weeks. Wife has it at my daughters as my grandaughter should be born tomorrow.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

After checking the video out about 5 more times....I stand corrected....its the 3 shoulder bolts on the clutch side that have wollered out the holes..correct? That aint good.....granted you may have more hours on an efco than anyone Ive ever heard of....but still those should be bushings not strait plastic...whats wrong with them efco engineers??

Case has 4 bushings, Some holes are slightly oval.

 

[Jacob J.]

Camera is gone for a few weeks. Wife has it at my daughters as my grandaughter should be born tomorrow.

Congratulations on the new granddaughter Art!

 

[8433jeff]

Congrats on the grandchild. Camera is where it should be.

 

[slipknot]

Case has 4 bushings, Some holes are slightly oval.

Did you lose one? what happened? I took mine apart last night to check it....and mine has the 2 on the bottom and i did confirm that it had 3 on the clutch side fastening into the engine. On another note....I do hope all goes well with your grand daughter. Congrats!!

 

[jerrycmorrow]

i also congratulate you on your upcoming new grandchild. i have acquired three in the last 2.5 years. totally amazing, never even thought i'd have kids. guess now i have GAD. just remember that grandkids are God's reward for not killing your kids. spoil them rotten and send them home. the best revenge. hahahahaha

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Thanks guys, got the call 7:00am, granddaughter arrived. Got to here her first crys over the phone. All is well with her and mother.

Leaving work early Friday to make the trip up to hold her. :smile2::smile2::smile2::smile2:

 

[jerrycmorrow]

you may melt like ice when you hold her, first time she recognizes you, first time she calls you papa, first time she searches you out in a room full of people, etc. dayum, now i need to see my grandkids.

 

[les-or-more]

Thanks guys, got the call 7:00am, granddaughter arrived. Got to here her first crys over the phone. All is well with her and mother.

Leaving work early Friday to make the trip up to hold her. :smile2::smile2::smile2::smile2:

Congrats on the little one!

 

[oakcutter]

WOW- what a great thread!! First of all,congratulations on your grandchild!! I have been following this thread for a little while. I was almost sold on an Echo cs-400 until I started reading about these Efco saws. I was looking for a saw that could handle an 18 inch bar for firewood cutting. I cut probably 5-7 cords a year. I am looking for something reliable and good, don't need that fastest or biggest brand name. Seems to me that the Efco 152 should fit the bill, especially after this test. Does anyone know if the brand new ones have a cat muffler? Thank you so much for doing this test, I'm a regular reader now. Looking forward to more updates.

 

[dancan]

Thanks guys, got the call 7:00am, granddaughter arrived. Got to here her first crys over the phone. All is well with her and mother.

Leaving work early Friday to make the trip up to hold her. :smile2::smile2::smile2::smile2:

Congratulations !

 

[Chris J.]

Thanks guys, got the call 7:00am, granddaughter arrived. Got to here her first crys over the phone. All is well with her and mother.

Leaving work early Friday to make the trip up to hold her. :smile2::smile2::smile2::smile2:

:msp_unsure: Not sure how I overlooked this post.

Congrats :msp_thumbup:!

 

[hamish]

Congrats Art!

 

[Great Smokies]

dayum. you're saying that cylinder is still bolted to the housing? how many hours you got on that saw. that could sure be a deal killer. might just have to stick to my old olys. they won't wear out any plastic.

Over 400 tanks of gas been thru that saw. I'd drill the plastic case out, metal bush it and push on. Realistically, if you get 400 tanks thru a sub $400 saw, you have little to complain about. I mean, for the average home firewood cutter (who this saw suits) that is a whole load of cutting- probably over 10 years.