All Things 288XP

[ErnieG]

What would cause the clutch drum to rub the cover ?
You can see the shiny spots ..

 

[Shane¹]

What would cause the clutch drum to rub the cover ?
You can see the shiny spots ..
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Did you have a bar and chain on it? 395 will rub if tight with no bar

 

[Woodwackr]

Did you have a bar and chain on it? 395 will rub if tight with no bar

Good point.

 

[ErnieG]

Did you have a bar and chain on it? 395 will rub if tight with no bar

Yes I had a bar on it without a chain .

Ernie

 

[Canadian farm boy]

What would cause the clutch drum to rub the cover ?
You can see the shiny spots ..
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Bad clutch drum bearing or worn bearing surface in the drum are my first thoughts

 

[ErnieG]

Bad clutch drum bearing or worn bearing surface in the drum are my first thoughts

Both are new ...

 

[Woodslasher]

Oiler gear doesn't really look seated, maybe double check that.

 

[Woodwackr]

Both are new ...
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That don' look right

 

[Woodwackr]

The gear should be seated down inside the ring, not sticking out like that.

Other than that…your saw is too clean…looks weird.