Fighting the clutch on my chainsaw fix

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Miller29

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I'm in the middle of swapping out the oil line and opening the case, and it seems like removing the clutch is a must. Trouble is, I haven't found a tool that's actually made for this model. If anyone's dealt with this kind of setup before, I'd really value some advice or a workaround
 
You can often get by with a universal clutch holder or make a locking tool from an old steel plate, just be careful not to stress the basket
 
What is your chainsaw for starters Stihl, Husky or echo or what. I have found if you go
to your hardware store and buy a steering wheel puller it covers a heap of different
chainsaw breeds. Most saws will holes in the clutch to take bolts if they are on a tapper
but if they are threaded take the plug out and put some rope down the hole till it
chokes the motor and it should be a lefthand thread so use a brass drift and give it a few
smacks and should come off. They are also good for pulling flywheels off.
Good luck.
 
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HArborist2 said:
You can often get by with a universal clutch holder or make a locking tool from an old steel plate, just be careful not to stress the basket
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Good tip, but universal tools sometimes slip and wreck the basket faster than they help. I'd rather hunt down the exact fit even if it's rare, than risk turning a simple swap into a bigger repair
 
Leon Couper said:
What is your chainsaw for starters Stihl, Husky or echo or what. I have found if you go
to your hardware store and buy a steering wheel puller it covers a heap of different
chainsaw breeds. Most saws will holes in the clutch to take bolts if they are on a tapper
but if they are threaded take the plug out and put some rope down the hole till it
chokes the motor and it should be a lefthand thread so use a brass drift and give it a few
smacks and should come off. They are also good for pulling flywheels off.
Good luck.
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I appreciate the detail, mine's a Stihl, so that left-hand thread tip helps. I'll try the rope trick before chasing special tools, but I'm steering clear of anything that risks chewing up the clutch.
 
Rope is your best bet as you can buy a piston stop that plugs in in your spark plug
hole but as it is metal I have heard a few bad things about them. Where is rope has a
bit of give in it but still locks your piston.
 
Leon Couper said:
What is your chainsaw for starters Stihl, Husky or echo or what. I have found if you go
to your hardware store and buy a steering wheel puller it covers a heap of different
chainsaw breeds. Most saws will holes in the clutch to take bolts if they are on a tapper
but if they are threaded take the plug out and put some rope down the hole till it
chokes the motor and it should be a lefthand thread so use a brass drift and give it a few
smacks and should come off. They are also good for pulling flywheels off.
Good luck.
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It's a Husqvarna 44 and I need to know how to set the high and low on the carburetor
I'm
 
Rule of thumb screw both in till seated and one to one and a quarter turns
out on the low and 1 turn out on the high.. You will have to fine tune it a little bit on both.
with the low if the motor is a bit rough in a tad or out a little till it sounds nice
and smooth.
The high one a lot of guys give them a quick burst at close to full revs and adjust
to it is smooth then back it out a bit till it four strokes a bit but should be able to get
the high good by ear.
 
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