Stihl 021 Connecting Rod Crankshaft Uncaged Needle Bearings Install

[@stevenf6161]

Put a magnet on crankshaft makes it easier

[@josephsmith1853]

Glad I found this video was about to throw out my 015l got a parts saw with a good cylinder so I ported and polished it went to put it on my mint 015l all the bearings fell out but she is back together now and runs alot stronger now it was my first port and polish job I was some upset until I found this video thanks alot you have a new sub now lol

[@EHTheGreat]

Is it correct that I count 14 pins?

[@magicone9327]

Wonder what would happen if ya magnetized the needles first?

[@PRN-Life]

Nice tutorial by the way

[@eroomjennings]

Just experienced that adventure!!

[@vikasshelke5544]

I would probably use very heavy solid grease to let needles stick in place and after installation of shaft flush grease with diesel or petrol .

[@EHTheGreat]

I use vaseline, because it's petroleum jelly.

[@leighanneedney7548]

Thank you

[@behrett2374]

I have a 1977 skilsaw1610 and all of them fell out this will help allot

[@darrellepickering8433]

That was an early 1. Those used the same construction the 009, 010, 011 & 012 used. Use grease & make damn sure you don't lose 1. Stihl makes a tool for that.

[@dogdooish]

Stick one end of the crank shaft in a vice with hard wood spacers, then you'll find it HEAPS easier!

[@workhorse8794]

Mike MacDonald thanks for the information I will use that on the next build

[@rudisDIYprojects]

could you please respond, did you measured the pins? i would like to improvise something but i need some specs, thank you have a nice day ps on internet i didn-t find specs of the pins

[@happydays454]

That's seems hard I'm gonna tear one apart tomorrow

[@rudisDIYprojects]

hi, i have the same problem and lost the pins, do you have some specs for the pins? diameter/lenght? thank you

[@workhorse8794]

Length 7.00mm diameter 3.52mm

[@williamwhite9321]

Never will attempt this again 3 times after installing back in case fell out through in trash ✌️

[@PRN-Life]

That just happend on my 010 Darn anoyying .