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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 14:08:16 GMT -5
That title just doesn't sound right, but anyway, the bar studs on my XL-902am are a tad wobbly is this okay
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Post by undee70ss on Jan 17, 2018 15:05:10 GMT -5
I would replace them. Not replacing might wallor the hole and cause bigger issues.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 15:19:13 GMT -5
I would replace them. Not replacing might wallor the hole and cause bigger issues. where would I get them? |
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Post by sweepleader on Jan 17, 2018 15:49:47 GMT -5
I got a pair from Joyce a while back, they were for an SXLAO. When you find them, loctite them in.
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Post by jerseyhighlander on Jan 17, 2018 16:46:32 GMT -5
"My studs are a little wobbly" - Don't you hate it when that happens? Part of gettin old...  Couldn't resist. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 16:53:12 GMT -5
"My studs are a little wobbly" - Don't you hate it when that happens? Part of gettin old... Couldn't resist. they float too. TMI |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 16:55:20 GMT -5
I got a pair from Joyce a while back, they were for an SXLAO. When you find them, loctite them in. Actually the threaded inserts were just loose. Should I remove them and loctite them? When I tightened the inserts up a bit they weren't wobbly any longer, but without loctite I think they will loosen again. Which loctite for them? Thanks |
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Jan 17, 2018 17:01:28 GMT -5
Looking at the IPL for an XL-902AM it appears the bar studs thread into a threaded insert,perhaps the studs are loose in the insert. Can you post a pic please ? lol you found the problem as I was writing this.Blue loctite should be enough.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 18:03:06 GMT -5
Looking at the IPL for an XL-902AM it appears the bar studs thread into a threaded insert,perhaps the studs are loose in the insert. Can you post a pic please ? lol you found the problem as I was writing this.Blue loctite should be enough. Thanks, 5Terry |
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Post by sweepleader on Jan 17, 2018 19:51:19 GMT -5
The studs have a small head on them and the inserts screw in around the studs. A tool to tighten the inserts can be made from tubing or a socket that is of the right wall thickness. It has to fit over the stud. Grind away most of the end to leave two tabs that fit the insert slots and tighten. I use red, permanent thread locker on the inserts and then tighten them tight. I do not plan on ever taking them out, there is no maintenance reason too unless you were to break one or wreck the threads. If they have to come out, heating to 250-300 degF will melt the locker. Personally, I have never seen that happen without gross neglect.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 21:20:34 GMT -5
The studs have a small head on them and the inserts screw in around the studs. A tool to tighten the inserts can be made from tubing or a socket that is of the right wall thickness. It has to fit over the stud. Grind away most of the end to leave two tabs that fit the insert slots and tighten. I use red, permanent thread locker on the inserts and then tighten them tight. I do not plan on ever taking them out, there is no maintenance reason too unless you were to break one or wreck the threads. If they have to come out, heating to 250-300 degF will melt the locker. Personally, I have never seen that happen without gross neglect. Thanks Dan, will do? The rear bulkhead that bar adjustment nut braces against was broken, I am using some steel reinforced JB weld to attempt to fix it, but not sure it will work |
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 17, 2018 22:32:15 GMT -5
Just be gentle with it in the future...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 23:34:03 GMT -5
Just be gentle with it in the future... I don't plan on using it, just starting it from time to time. Thanks |
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Post by 500500 on Mar 7, 2019 0:17:10 GMT -5
I have an XL 903 that was probably abused before I got it. Both bar studs failed at different times stripping all the material out of the body. I'm kind of stubborn I didn't feel like scrapping my saw so I macgyvered some new bar studs. Kind of a long process but if anybody's interested message me back
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Post by edju1958 on Mar 7, 2019 9:05:31 GMT -5
I'm interested,as I run into this problem occasionally.I'm sure other members would be interested as well. Ed
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