First time splitting a crankcase...

[jimdad07]

Went back to work on the saw tonight after work. Got the flywheel on and was staring to hit the clutch side and hit a roadblock by not having the o-ring for the spacer. I have a ton of o-rings all over the place, you think I had the right size. Can't have nothing. The oil seals went in very nicely with some sockets I used for push tools. Can't wait to hear her run. If I can get the o-ring tomorrow I will be in business.

 

[jimdad07]

fidiro:
You will do a great job on that saw. I had the whole thing over thought in my head. Just take your time. As you can see, there is no shortage of guys here who will help you out.

 

[southbound]

I have rebuilt a 046 not a 044 and I am not familiar with this O-ring?? Please explain...

Thanks!!!!

 

[pioneerguy600]

The O ring is meant to go under the spacer that slides over the crank stub on the clutch side, the seal lip rides on it. That O ring is not really needed and is NLA as far as I know. We just pack that groove and area with hard grease and let it go that way.
Pioneerguy600

 

[jimdad07]

The O ring is meant to go under the spacer that slides over the crank stub on the clutch side, the seal lip rides on it. That O ring is not really needed and is NLA as far as I know. We just pack that groove and area with hard grease and let it go that way.
Pioneerguy600

What do you mean when you say "hard grease"? What happens if you don't put anything there? To be honest with you, I never even saw the o-ring when I was taking the saw apart, I was going by the repair manual.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I use a black grease designed for application on open gear teeth, it is stiff, water resistant and tenacious as all get out. It helps seal the engine from air leaks, although it would not leak much air through the tight fit between the spacer body and the crank it should be sealed up as well as possible. I have had so many 044 and 440`s apart that had no O ring on them that I think some must have come from the factory that way. Some of the early 044`s did have that O ring but a good many since did not have one.
Pioneerguy600

 

[jimdad07]

I use a black grease designed for application on open gear teeth, it is stiff, water resistant and tenacious as all get out. It helps seal the engine from air leaks, although it would not leak much air through the tight fit between the spacer body and the crank it should be sealed up as well as possible. I have had so many 044 and 440`s apart that had no O ring on them that I think some must have come from the factory that way. Some of the early 044`s did have that O ring but a good many since did not have one.
Pioneerguy600

Thanks for the information, this is a later model 044.

 

[jimdad07]

Clutch is on, flywheel is on (have only had a few minutes at a time to work on it) and when I went to put the cylinder on and guess what? The last cylinder screw I put in stripped out on me. I'll have to pull the jug and tap it out. Still might have it running by the end of the weekend.

 

[fidiro]

Clutch is on, flywheel is on (have only had a few minutes at a time to work on it) and when I went to put the cylinder on and guess what? The last cylinder screw I put in stripped out on me. I'll have to pull the jug and tap it out. Still might have it running by the end of the weekend.

There's always that something that will stop you from finishing.

I had time yesterday to tear apart my makita 7311 to swap a piston. I almost didn't finish it either because of not having oem clips to reuse or use. So that I wouldn't lose track of parts I just put it all together anyway with aftermarket circlips but will have to tear it apart again to replace them with oem, at least it starts and runs now but I will not work it this way. This was another project I had to get finished and out of the way so that I can lineup my 440 next. I'm really getting anxious now to start the 440.

You went from a complete teardown/restore/rebuild and now your almost there.

BTW, I hope I don't strip any out but if it happens do you retap to next size bolts or do you helicoil and use the same head bolts.

 

[southbound]

Sounds fun!!!

I have found on the 044/440 and 46/460 at work that most of the chain catcher screws have stripped out over time..I found thanks to my local shop that stihl 6mm screw will work great!!

You don't have to tap it if you have a steady hand. You can force it in and you will have a real tight fit........

 

[jimdad07]

Sounds fun!!!

I have found on the 044/440 and 46/460 at work that most of the chain catcher screws have stripped out over time..I found thanks to my local shop that stihl 6mm screw will work great!!

You don't have to tap it if you have a steady hand. You can force it in and you will have a real tight fit........

I actually put a longer screw and Leak Lock in it, I was able to torque it down pretty good.

 

[jimdad07]

There's the progress so far. It is going very slow, quite a bit going on here. Wife's little brother is building a house just down the road and I've been down there wiring and doing the heat work. It's starting to come together though. Getting ready to vac test the case. Then it's off to the carb kit and cleaning up the rear handle/fuel tank.

 

[southbound]

Looking GREAT!!!!

 

[jimdad07]

Looking GREAT!!!!

Thanks. It's been a lot of fun so far.

 

[jimdad07]

There she is, all back together. I fired it up, I have some tuning to do for sure. It is already idling better, but still stalling out but I only have it backed out one turn. Hopefully it will work right, it held the vacuum so let's hope.

 

[southbound]

Looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't sweet it take your time and set the carb right..

You will be good to go,,,,

 

[jimdad07]

Looks GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't sweet it take your time and set the carb right..

You will be good to go,,,,

You are one quick replier. Am I starting right by the one turn out?

 

[southbound]

I'll check the book...

 

[jimdad07]

I'll check the book...

I checked it out and it says one turn and go from there.

 

[southbound]

Yes H and L one turn out to start....