They are really close to the crank. I thought that’s what guys were using on these. They went on fine, but now you have me second guessing myself. Is there a aftermarket seal that will work ? Or should I look for nos poulan seals?
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I’m reading all these posts on guys installing skf 6904 crank seals on the big countervibes. Has anyone put some miles on these seals ? Long term are these working out?
ChipsFlyin
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Followup on the Archer chain. When finally finishing off the square filing and found out that I ended up with one of those 1 in a million fluke chains that has a 3 semi-chisel cutter section instead of full chisel. I send Archer a reply message via Ebay with a picture. The rep replied back in less that 2 hours and will have a replacement chain in the mail ASAP! Now that's customer service. He said they send out a few thousand loops a month and this was his first one. I also asked if they had any plans of doing a full chisel factory square ground regular 3/8 like the Oregon CL and Stihl RSLK. Who knows, if enough people ask we might see a value 3/8 square ground chain on the market.
ChipsFlyin
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ChipsFlyin
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No I was wondering if you wanted to see the goofy cutters or the square filing or both.
Square filed 3/8 low pro archer. Sorry the pic is not that clear in the corner.
Square filed 3/8 low pro archer. Sorry the pic is not that clear in the corner.
Just wow.
I buy PS PS3 in 25' or 100' at time and there wasnt much of a break in price with archer in same. Glad I didnt buy any if semi chisel in mixed in like that. I'd been pizzed getting a roll like that.
ChipsFlyin
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If I was buying rolls I would take the risk knowing they reply back quick and would prob replace for nothing = extra chain. I found the Archer 3/8 LP full chisel 100 ft for 219 and 25 ft for 70 shipped. Maybe the prices came down.
2stroke_shaman
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Kevin ,
Those Pioneers we like are the only backwards ones I know about . I stripped the one out on my first Pioneer.
Ya I got it off no prob. Flywheel took no effort. Seal went on great. But now I’m worried about these skf seals. So I guess I’ll tear it back down.
Was it hard to turn the crank, I know mine was hard with the skf, normal with the Poulan seals.
Steve
2stroke_shaman
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I talked with a member about seal clearance for a homie I have . Looks like a difference of .022 is acceptable . Shaft O.D. to seal I.D. Only use a seal with a spring. Unless thats all you can get !
Difference between the Poulan and skf, skf on the right.
Steve
Steve
2stroke_shaman
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Nice , can you do some measuring on them ? I keep a list .
Don't have them old Poulan seals, I still may have the skf seals, I'll have to look and see tomorrow at work. Just know the skf seals were too tight with close clearance to the bearing and didn't like the feel on the crank being too hard to turn cause of the seals.
Steve
Steve
2stroke_shaman
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Thanks , I can find out with the seal numbers. Looks like its a huge difference.
It is a big difference, outside diameter and thickness was dead on.
Steve
Steve
Cranks seals: 530019075
Oil pump seal: 530019076
Both are available, I replaced the oil pump seal cause I didn't like the looks of the old one and didn't want a oil leak.
Steve
Oil pump seal: 530019076
Both are available, I replaced the oil pump seal cause I didn't like the looks of the old one and didn't want a oil leak.
Steve
There's some guys here, I trust what they know and have learned, and I learn from them. If you can still get factory, get factory. I look up to them cause they know their stuff, lot smarter than I on theses old trusty saws.
Steve
Steve
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