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That’s the mayor’s place, or someone else’s that you were cleaning up at his request?
Feb 2, 2026
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Mine don’t have that style washer any longer! Damn flippy caps!
Feb 2, 2026
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Sounds like Stihl has "fixed" another thing that was never broken. My saws don't have flippy caps either........
Feb 2, 2026
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Perhaps BBR had a hand in its design so people would not swap out new sprockets and run short bars. :stick: The two new 500i that I...
Feb 2, 2026
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Could be - I've noticed on the saws that have this washer that the looser the clip is the harder it is to get out of the washer. Why ...
Feb 2, 2026
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Maybe the oiler drive wire was pushing the drum out against the washer?
Feb 2, 2026
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Same. This was brand new! Putting an 8 on it to run a 20” for some saw training. We don’t have enough “smaller” saws for all our guys to...
Feb 2, 2026
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I’m going to try this method next time.
Feb 2, 2026
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I found a YouTube video with a modified screwdriver. I’m going to try that next time!
Feb 2, 2026
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Tried that, over and over and over again. Ultimately, that what worked with a better screwdriver but this one was a MF’r.
Feb 2, 2026
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Patience Grasshopper- I hacked up a long handle screwdriver on my bench grinder that works just tits after throwing a few carb...
Feb 2, 2026
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I tried c clip pliers used for transmission shafts. It helped, but still couldn’t get it off. Went to get another screwdriver and...
Feb 2, 2026
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Then why is it so aggravating on saws that haven't even been used yet ? I changed the rim on a 661 from a 7 to an 8 that hadn't even...
Feb 2, 2026
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Exactly! And this one has a wrap! I’m just going to take the advice of the certified Stihl tech…..destroy it and put a new one on! Screw...
Feb 2, 2026
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Hi D:couch: https://opeforum.com/threads/346-stuffers.16980/
Feb 2, 2026
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