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#Post#: 63437--------------------------------------------------
mcc 1435 chain tension issue
By: jrdplowing Date: October 17, 2015, 2:29 pm
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set the chain tension on this saw dozens of times and unless the
chain is super loose that it is hanging off the bar, the saw
will cut for a very short time and then the motor will not run
the chain because of a super tight issue,how is this saw
changing the tension and getting so tight it will not run,also
when set loose it will go thru a tight and then loosen up again
on its own,any help would be appreciated
#Post#: 63440--------------------------------------------------
Re: mcc 1435 chain tension issue
By: 3000 FPS Date: October 17, 2015, 4:11 pm
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Check the sprocket and make sure it is not worn. I would also
pull the bar off and chain off, leave the clutch cover off and
then start the saw to look and see if it is putting out bar oil.
I would check the bar groove and oil holes to make sure they
are not plugged up. It sounds like the bar and chain are
getting overly hot and that the sprocket is worn and needs
replaced.
#Post#: 63464--------------------------------------------------
Re: mcc 1435 chain tension issue
By: jrdplowing Date: October 18, 2015, 8:56 am
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thanks for the help,it has a new bar and chain,never gets a
chance to get hot because it will tighten up so quick that it
wont move on the bar,has been using oil and i did clean the
ports,i think it may be the tensioner because the little nib
that fits in the hole of the bar looks very worn,would that be a
possibility,thanks for any info
#Post#: 63497--------------------------------------------------
Re: mcc 1435 chain tension issue
By: 3000 FPS Date: October 18, 2015, 8:27 pm
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Well the nuts that hold the clutch cover on will hold that bar
in place even without a tensioner. When you go to tighten the
bar down pull it up tight by the chain and then tighten the
nuts. That way the bar is all the way up and is less likely to
move on you when cutting. Also check the sprocket for
excessive wear.
#Post#: 63530--------------------------------------------------
Re: mcc 1435 chain tension issue
By: jrdplowing Date: October 19, 2015, 6:20 pm
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sounds good thanks again,i always pull bar up before
tightening,but i will check sprocket
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