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Do i need both chain catchers?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Feb 14, 2024.

  1. buZZsaw BRAD

    buZZsaw BRAD

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    My MS400 has an aftermarket clutch clover with double dawgs and chain catcher. I noticed noodles kept jamming up between it and the OEM one at a recent cut. Should i take off the OEM one?
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  2. Eric Wanderweg

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    2 does seem redundant. Although, the aftermarket one kind of doubles as a stabilizer to stiffen up the larger dogs so they don’t flex. If anything, removing the OEM (and keeping it set aside) makes sense.
    My $0.02 uneducated opinion.
     
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    Kinda my thought exactly. Just liked to get the FHC's 2c worth.
     
  5. The Wood Wolverine

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    I’d remove this one:
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    The one on your dogs will do the job if called upon.
     
  6. John D

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    Definitely agree remove the oem chain catch
     
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    If you don't have the outer dawg, the case mounted catcher does the job. They sell them both ways it seems. Or a model shared clutch cover? Might need a couple washers to take up space as it looks like it's attached to the AV spring mount?
     
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    Either that or start running dull chains:whistle:
     
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    I removed mine for the same reason and the noodles pour out now.
     
  10. Swanman

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    Wings and a cape? You don’t need bofe um.