268 Help

[Jimmy in NC]

So I have been collecting parts for awhile to put a full wrap on a 268 I have. Finally got the last bit today and went to assemble it tonight. All bolted up but there is an issue...you cannot reset the chain brake. What am I missing or what is wrong?

 

[exSW]

Wrong flag.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

The IPL for a 272 shows same flag for both wraps...

 

[exSW]

Got any other 266,268,272's? Swap them around. I know they made several versions of brake flag. Could that one be aftermarket? And lastly,AARON!

 

[Stump Shot]

Take the clutch cover off and try to reset it. If it does it's probably to close to that new handle to come to the catch.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Take the clutch cover off and try to reset it. If it does it's probably to close to that new handle to come to the catch.

If you fight with the bar tip under pressure it will reset. If not its a pain to get off. Yes its an AM flag... but the 266,268,272 saws were so plentiful most of the AM parts are pretty good.

There is a bunch of free travel for the flag, guess I need to minimize that some how. Experience is something Ill get right after I needed it once again!

 

[Landmark]

I am wondering if it needs a metal flag style clutch cover

 

[Jimmy in NC]

I am wondering if it needs a metal flag style clutch cover

From what I gather those are almost unobtanium to find in usable condition.

 

[Landmark]

Check with @bplust and if he doesnt have one post a wanted ad in parts section. I bet there are a bunch around and sombody should sell you one reasonable. If i had one i would.

 

[NCFarmboy]

NOS metal flags are getting scarce. Some people squirrel them away.
Shep

 

[Motorhead]

Had that problem once,the brake mechanism wasn't assembled properly

 

[Four Paws]

Once you verify the chainbrake mechanism is assembled and adjusted properly, perhaps you could persuade the lever with a heat gun and create the necessary clearance?

 

[Motorhead]

Oh hell don't worry about if it's assembled correctly just take a heat gun and warp the piss out of it that'll fix it.

 

[Red97]

Put the half wrap back on like it belongs...

 

[DSS]

The metal flags for a full wrap have a completely different shape than a half wrap. I can take a picture tonight. I don't know what a full wrap plastic flag looks like.

 

[Landmark]

The metal flags for a full wrap have a completely different shape than a half wrap. I can take a picture tonight. I don't know what a full wrap plastic flag looks like.

That will complicate this project i think.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Find a broken metal half wrap flag and make one that fits.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Are you sure those are the right full wrap bars for that saw? I'm not used to seeing the front screw on the top cover that accessible. Usually you're up against the handlebar with the screwdriver when turning it.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Are you sure those are the right full wrap bars for that saw? I'm not used to seeing the front screw on the top cover that accessible. Usually you're up against the handlebar with the screwdriver when turning it.

It mounted and lined up correctly with no tweaking. I finally found an IPL referencing a different plastic flag for W/A saws. Bailey's also has a different clutch cover for wrap saws.

 

[lwhaples]

I have this if you can make it work.