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Roll chain backwards to stop oil leaking

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by cezar, Sep 30, 2026.

  1. cezar

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    I read this somewhere and have been experimenting with it. Anyone else?
     
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    First I heard of it, but I will check it out. Can't hurt.
     
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    Was it posted on April 1st?
     
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    Some of my saws have "accidents"
     
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    Kind of like driving in reverse rolls back the odometer on a car :whistle:
     
    Eric Wanderweg, Oct 11, 2026
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    Jeffrey Svoboda, Oct 12, 2026
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