Homelite Super XL Auto New Needle Bearings on Crankcase

[Old Man William]

What is best way to install new Needle Bearings on Crankcase or Connecting Rod? Do I leave the bearings stuck together as they come or do I need to separate them before installing them?
Also my cylinder has a small chip out of the very bottom when the Connecting Rod came loose. It also has a small chip on the other corner that may break loose. Do I need to buy a new cylinder? I feel sure I need a new piston. This was a new Cylinder and Piston but New Connecting Rod was defective and did not make a tight circle and Needle Bearings got stuck in crack and broke 2 bolts in the Connecting Rod. I have spent a lot of money on this saw because my father and I use to cut wood with it a long time ago. I am so frustrated but have learned a lot.
Thanks so much for any help!

 

[sonny580]

Probably should have the crank checked, now!!---may be damaged.--I personally would go different piston,rod and cylinder.-- I have a sxlao that got over heated and fried the cylinder and piston.---If this was replaced the saw would be new again!--these are excellent saws!! ---my ..0002 thanks; sonny580

 

[Old Man William]

Probably should have the crank checked, now!!---may be damaged.--I personally would go different piston,rod and cylinder.-- I have a sxlao that got over heated and fried the cylinder and piston.---If this was replaced the saw would be new again!--these are excellent saws!! ---my ..0002 thanks; sonny580

How do I have the crank checked. I installed new bearings and seals before this happened. Just looking at the crank, it looks good to me, no scares or such, but I'm surely no expert. I have ordered a new rod and needle bearings and as soon as I see they work I will get a new cylinder and piston. Glad to hear you say it is an excellent saw because I have put a lot of money into it but I have gained a lot of knowledge which is priceless. Thanks for all your help.

 

[sonny580]

A machine shop can mic. the crank to make sure it's ok. --They are excellent saws!--I have 3 of them, plus 3 super xl. --thanks sonny 580

 

[Old Man William]

Thanks for all your valuable help.