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Broken Husqy brake cover?

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  1. bogydave

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    2010 Husqy 359, 20", 3/8" .050
    Dropped it last year on concrete floor & it cracked. epoxy'd it but it broke sometime this year
    Found the piece in the back of the PU today, didn't notice it missing &
    I fell, cut , limed & bucked 8 cord, not sure when it fell off

    Do I need to replace it ?
    Or
    Is it ok to run with part of the brake band exposed?

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    Good parts source ?
     
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    Another question for the saw gurus

    I finally getting around to servicing the saw.
    Should I run it out of gas before long term storage or just empty the tank ?,
     
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    I'd replace the sidecover. That's just me...as I see a senerio where a stick or twig could jam in there .
    As for storage....my saws get used throughout the year.....but things I park for awhile get a lil Seafoam and a full tank of gas. Run for a few minutes to run the Seafoam through the system....then let her be .
    I personally have had more problems running machines dry .
     
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    Duct tape will fix er right up there Dave:D
     
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    The brake strap is fully retained but I'd probably replace it. Maybe cut it clean and keep for noodling?
     
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    There's one on ebay auction for $18 total. Go snipe someone! The problem with running missing plastic is the clutch drum spinning and exposed = could be dangerous to fingers. Epoxy and duct tape may work. OR a mending plate with pan heads on clutch side - provided they won't touch clutch drum.
     
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    Mend plate, pop riveted out of the clutch AND chain path, epoxy or JB weld above band and clutch drum.... Gooder...
     
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    Epoxy, strap iron, pop rivets and some orange paint.
    Maybe someone on here has a used part for you cheap, the shipping is what's a kick in the butt, up where you are
     
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    I'd give this a try first. It also buys you time to find a better price. I'd bet there is a Hutzl like aftermarket for that saw much cheaper.

    Have to do something, that outboard clutch is humming along way too fast t
     
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    It's proper grammar to say "more gooder " :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Oh, you beat me to the pop rivets
     
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    I like the pop rivet idear ;)
     
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    I'll give ya "more gooder" :rofl: :lol:
     
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    You could fix it up with fiberglass and resin if you could find a small kit
     
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    True dat!
     
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    If it was cost effective, I'd get one of these and cut twiced in half, then apply to broken clutch cover...


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    Now, I know it seems impractical, but it would be slick. X 10....
     
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    :) Lots of good ideas & Yankee engineering. My kinda guys here :)

    Like the fiberglass & bonds idea, couple rivets & a piece of metal to grab on to.

    Had a member here last year, sells wood, the shop he works out of has a bunch
    Of broken saws, (Nate I think)
    May drive over & see what they have.
    Husky dealers might be cheaper too
    Found one at Jack small engine, $52 + shipping
    Don't need it for a while, so I have some time, May - June gonna cut some at moose camp

    Agree , it should be fixed
    (Dreaming) A new MS362 would work too. :rolleyes:

    But then it still needs fixed:zip:

    Will do something before Spring
     
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