rob066 Addicted to ArboristSite . AS Supporting Member. Joined Oct 30, 2009 Messages 2,080 Reaction score 1,047 Location pennsylvania Jan 6, 2022 #1 I know they make crank installers. I put the bearings on the crank first . Heat the case and slip it over the bearing. I now have done two Stihl 066s a Stihl 064 a Husky 372 two 254s and a husky 272 without a problem.
I know they make crank installers. I put the bearings on the crank first . Heat the case and slip it over the bearing. I now have done two Stihl 066s a Stihl 064 a Husky 372 two 254s and a husky 272 without a problem.
pioneerguy600 Lost in Space Staff member Moderator . AS Supporting Member. Joined Dec 23, 2007 Messages 44,712 Reaction score 32,327 Location N.S. Canada Jan 6, 2022 #2 Yes, been done that way since saws were invented.