What did I do wong

[Wolverine]

 

[Jon1212]

"What did I do wong"

I just saw that. Don't know what I did wong once agin

Everyone knows "two wongs don't make a white" dot dot dot

 

[stihl_head1982]

That's what I was thinkin. I guess oem for me now

Some things you just cant skimp on (I'm learning that the hard way). Buy new OEM clutch springs. You will probably be ok.
Was it an OEM clutch with Aftermarket springs, or just an aftermarket clutch. Just curious.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

OEM Clutch Springs. $1.95 a piece at my shop.

 

[DSS]

That sucks. I got a few saws with aftermarket clutches, one or two with quite a bit of time on them. I guess I'll know where to look when the chain don't stop.

 

[Mark71gtx]

The cost of OEM springs is not the issue. It is the ability to go to the Stihl dealer, have them order them for you (they certainly will not have them in stock), wait until they call you to let you know they are in, and go pick them up. These things can be a real problem for people that have to work for a living.

 

[leadfarmer]

Some things you just cant skimp on (I'm learning that the hard way). Buy new OEM clutch springs. You will probably be ok.
Was it an OEM clutch with Aftermarket springs, or just an aftermarket clutch. Just curious.

Springs on oem clutch

 

[stihl_head1982]

The cost of OEM springs is not the issue. It is the ability to go to the Stihl dealer, have them order them for you (they certainly will not have them in stock), wait until they call you to let you know they are in, and go pick them up. These things can be a real problem for people that have to work for a living.

Definitive Dave may be your huckleberry. He does sell OEM parts.
Although I know well your quandry. Finding a dealer who orders promptly and prices fairly can be a challenge in some areas. I finally did, and am very thankful!

 

[Mark71gtx]

I order from him often. Thanks for the advice though. Others here may not know DD is the man!

 

[67L36Driver]

The Chinese are not good on controlling the quality of the material (steel)they use to make parts.
Quite often subbing whatever is available instead of using AISI 1090 (spring wire) use maybe a much lower carbon such as 1074.
I've also noticed nicks in the surface (stress risers) from the bending dies of their spring winding machines.
Piston pin retainers are another.

 

[psuiewalsh]

Even if you get oem springs, the clutch still may engage as the holes the springs hook in become oblong

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

The cost of OEM springs is not the issue. It is the ability to go to the Stihl dealer, have them order them for you (they certainly will not have them in stock), wait until they call you to let you know they are in, and go pick them up. These things can be a real problem for people that have to work for a living.

Understood, we tend to keep high speed parts like that well stocked. Though replacing clutch springs over here is fairly rare, I am not surprised when a logger brings in a saw with them broken or weak. Hence why we stock at least 6.

I guess what I meant by cost is that the OEM ones at least around Here are pretty cheap. Normally aftermarket is cheaper.

 

[Mark71gtx]

The cost is a non-issue. Availability is the issue. The dealer's out here don't stock springs. If fact, I have yet to go into a Stihl dealer and walk out with the parts I was looking for.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Glad we stock them then. haha. In my opinion, dealers Should stock high speed parts like that. They are cheap and it shows you care for your customer when you have at least the Simple stuff in stock.

 

[Mark71gtx]

Yep, they don't care. They are more interested in selling those zero turn mowers...

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Yep, they don't care. They are more interested in selling those zero turn mowers...

Whatever brings more money. It's rather stupid what some of these business owners will do for a profit. I was lucky enough to find an honest business to work for. We actually get a nasty talking to if we don't restock parts. haha

 

[67L36Driver]

Even if you get oem springs, the clutch still may engage as the holes the springs hook in become oblong

The cost of springs plus shoes at my local Stihl dealer is considerably less than a complete clutch. The spider is the most expensive part across the counter.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

I think your problem is. You used two springs with only one hook on them.

All three of them need to have two hooks on'em......

LMFAO

 

[Stihl working Hard]

Here's the picture of the broken AM springs next to the new Stihl ones. Think I did a similar thread when this happened. The AM springs did last a whole day though!

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Well this inspires me to use AM parts NOT

 

[jmssaws]

I've used a lot of am 1122 clutches and the springs do break but I change them now before it's ran.
The clutch ain't bad for the money.