359 husqvarna leaks bar oil

BigDanT

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I've got a 359 Husqvarna saw that if left for any length of time will leak most of the bar oil out...not a big deal but gets messy after awhile.I called a service center and asked if there was a fix for this and was told "it's normal" and nothing could be done. I'm on a pretty good sized fire department and all our Ventmaster (made by Husqvarna) roof saws do the same thing. Anybody out there run into this with their saws and if so have you figured out a way to stop the oil? ( other than pour the bar oil out) Thanks Dan
 
I've got a Dolmar - a good German saw. Does the same. Talked with someone about it (since three other saw brands do it as well) and he said it is the changes in temperature that cause changes in tank pressure to push the oil out. It isn't like you could set the saw on its side - they are designed to run and oil at any angle. I just pour the excess oil out each time and set the saws on a paper feed sack to absorb the extra.
 
Same problem with mine I now lay it on its side filler cap up problem solved. Good saw otherwise. NASA had a problem like that, ink pen would not work in zero gravity, spent millions trying to solve the problem. Russia just sent a pencil with the space craft....
 
(quoted from post at 17:20:41 07/28/15) I've got a 359 Husqvarna saw that if left for any length of time will leak most of the bar oil out...not a big deal but gets messy after awhile.I called a service center and asked if there was a fix for this and was told "it's normal" and nothing could be done. I'm on a pretty good sized fire department and all our Ventmaster (made by Husqvarna) roof saws do the same thing. Anybody out there run into this with their saws and if so have you figured out a way to stop the oil? ( other than pour the bar oil out) Thanks Dan
have 2 Stihl saws & both have leaked it out since new!!!!!!!!!!!! :x
 
I wondered about pressure...I've tried setting flat on bar but it still leaked, maybe I'll try loosening the cap then setting on it's side. I've got a newer Stihl 661 that doesn't leak yet, hope it stays that way...Thanks Dan
 
Any seasoned Huskie mechanic may say "it's normal" but should have enough experience and pride in his work to say it can be fixed. The one I know is really really good.
 
I have a couple of Jonsereds that do the same thing, took one back when it was pretty new and complained, the service department took it apart and re-sealed it, maybe made it a little better. What I have notice is if I keep it in my shop where the temperature is pretty constant it's not so bad, but in a pole shed where the temperature changes about as fast as outside it's worse. So, I think it's pumping the oil out every time the saw warms up.
 
(quoted from post at 12:48:06 07/29/15) You are correct. I thought that was funny as all get out. Keep it simple stupid! ha ha
eah, just like my Stihls don't leak either if they are empty! :)
 
Hello BigDanT,

Most saws will do just that! You can try removing and reinstalling the oil cap and that will take the pressute off the tank. But gravity may still be the problem. Storing the saw with the tank below the chain bar would help as well,

Guido.
 
I've got Jonsered, Husky and Stihl and they all do that. It seems like all the newer saws do. I have an old 51 Husky that doesn't leak.
 

I've had numerous brands including current Stihl and a couple of Remington electrics. Tried different ways to stop it and finally just drain the oil when finished using. That works.
 

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