Lube of the Needle Bearings under the Clutch Drum

[peterbro]

The clutch bearing is not carrying any force, it is effectively free spinning so it doesn't take much in the way of lube to make it last a long time.
My manual says to use grease on the crankshaft when fitting a new seal, so residual grease helps even if only a thin film.

 

[Dennisthemenace]

There is no point getting too worried about the clutch drum bearing. Grease it when you think about it, and don't idle the saw on the ground for too long.
And check the drum for "wobble" or wear every now and then

 

[ZeroJunk]

Some of you are anal about what ratio of oil to use and don't put any oil on the clutch drum bearing at all. Curious bunch.

 

[bwalker]

Some of you are anal about what ratio of oil to use and don't put any oil on the clutch drum bearing at all. Curious bunch.

Because one matters and the other doesnt..

 

[5155]

I always greased because I thought that is what the holes were for. Push some grit out.
Then I found the web and learned how stupid I am for wasting 15 seconds lol.

 

[stihltech]

Like this one? Early model MS261.View attachment 1048382

Yup-don't need no stinking grease!

 

[ZeroJunk]

Because one matters and the other doesnt..

Reality does not support that at all. Sometime in the next week or two I'm sure I will have one to take a photo of and post what happens... regularly.

Matter of fact, I can keep it up until you are tired of looking at them.

 

[bwalker]

Reality does not support that at all. Sometime in the next week or two I'm sure I will have one to take a photo of and post what happens... regularly.

Matter of fact, I can keep it up until you are tired of looking at them.

I think your dealing with guys that can break an anvil...

 

[stihltech]

Never have so many argued over so little.
Grease the bearing. It matters too.

 

[lambs]

I checked my Dad's 066 just before I sold it, and only the cage was there, not the bearings. The shaft was clean and no gouges or abnormal wear. I kept the saw opened up and let the buyer ( friend of mine) inspect it before I put it back together with a new bearing and a dab of grease. He was quite happy with it. I don't think Dad even knew there was a bearing there.