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Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.

Oil passage is clogged, how to clean it out
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/19 07:03:25 (permalink)
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A BRAND and MODEL # would help..
 
There is a filter in the tank, that should be the first to check.
 
As for next checking/cleaning, we need to know what it is...
 
 
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/19 11:44:56 (permalink)
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Remington RM 1645 Electric.
 
Thanks, Duane
 
Oh, how do I get to the filter mentioned in the oil reservoir?
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/19 14:01:36 (permalink)
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Remington RM 1645 Electric.
 
Thanks, Duane
 Oh, how do I get to the filter mentioned in the oil reservoir?



Open the filler cap and peek inside.  Fish the filter out with a coat hanger.
Filters about 3/4 long, maybe .5" in diameter.  Remove it from the hose and use brake
cleaner to spray from the inside out.  
 
Now you can pull off the chain side cover.  You may see a thinnish black hose(not sure how it's routed).
You want  to make sure that's clear of crap, brake cleaner again..  
 
If still not happy, spray brake cleaner from/into the inside tank hose while activating (chain OFF)
the unit.  Brake cleaner and if you have compressed air is your friend.. 
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/19 14:04:47 (permalink)
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Also, on your bar.  There may be a small hole where the bar bolts to the saw.
That hole leads to the track where the saw blade rides.  If that's clogged, you won't get oil..
 
Always clean the bar with a sharp object (dental pick) where the chain rides of debris.
And of course where the small hole flows to...
 
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/19 15:53:10 (permalink)
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I am still working on finding the filter and removing it.
Also, I have not been able to find a new, replacement filter anywhere.
It seem like they don't even want to talk about it
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/19 20:46:45 (permalink)
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Oil is leaking out the bottom of the chainsaw, it may have a cracked case.
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 07:37:45 (permalink)
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If you dump the oil, clean the exterior, then fill with gasoline, you'll see real quick if you have a cracked case.
 
Obviously, be super careful doing this..
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 15:00:54 (permalink)
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I emptied the oil and filled it with gas.
That worked, thanks, Scott!
It eliminated the possibility of a cracked case, no cracked case.
However, it did reveal 2 small holes in the bottom of the case that looked like someone had drilled them 
with a small drill bit and the gas was coming out of those 2 holes. I cleaned them with brake cleaner and
when they dried I patched them with epoxy.
I have no idea of how the holes got there but my son had the chain saw for about 5 years and I will ask 
him about those.
What I do not understand is how oil or gas would get down to the bottom of the inside of the chain saw to be leaking out of those holes.
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 15:10:22 (permalink)
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How does the oil get to the chain? Is there a pump or is it just gravity fed?
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 17:43:56 (permalink)
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I looked for a parts diagram of the machine and could only find an owners manual (PDF).
 
There would be a small pump that very likely runs off (geared to) the main
(crankshaft if gas powered) shaft. 
 
I'd think you'd have to remove the drive sprocket OR
cover (same area) to find the pump. 
 
A hose may run to it from the oil tank
(I guess it's possible the filter is attached with no flexible line) to the pump.
 
From there, the pump would (again likely) have a short hose to where the 
cutting bar would see oil.  
 
I'm very familiar with the Stihls, Echo's and the cheap gas saws.
I suspect your oiling system is very, very similar.
 
For the holes on the bottom, I'd guess someone was just kinda rough 
with the machine.. They'd be no reason to drill a hole in the bottom 
of the machine...
 
Hopefully the pump isn't jambed up with crap (not turning).  It also helps sometimes
when "bleeding" system, to put it in all kinds of directions to get the oil flowing.
 
You can do this (preferred) with the chain off but you can see where the oil should come out.
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 17:50:33 (permalink)
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Good info, thanks Scott
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 18:09:17 (permalink)
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Yepper.  Plz post back how it goes..

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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 19:47:28 (permalink)
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Well, I have decided to disassemble the chainsaw.
There is something very wrong inside of it.
I have removed the 6 bolts that hold the 2 halves together.
Now have a problem seperating the 2 halves.
Any advise on seperating the 2 haves?  Very stuck
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 21:12:05 (permalink)
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If all the case bolts are out, look close at any shafts (motor/chain sprocket) sticking out
that may have something preventing the case to split. 
 
It's likely not as tightly sealed as a gas engine, it's just an electric motor.
 
Don't force anything or it's definitly junk (once you find the stuck, now broke part).
Proceed slowly and "feel" for where it's not moving/stuck...
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/20 21:18:36 (permalink)
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Ok, I found this pic of your saw.  
 
 
 
It looks like that tank IS using gravity to oil the chain...
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/21 01:38:13 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby SRTsFZ6 2025/08/21 07:20:41
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I was able to split the housing.
What a mess!
There were 2 hoses or tubes, one from the tank to a small pump and one from the pump to the outlet
near the bar/chain.
The hose to the pump had come off and there was oil everywhere.
I re attached the hose to the tank.
I will clean everything up and see how it performs then.
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/21 07:22:30 (permalink)
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Sounds like my initial assessment re operation..
 
Now I wonder where /what that posted pic was of...
 
Glad you found it, you should be good to go!
 
 
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/21 16:13:09 (permalink)
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I need to replace the oil pump.
I can find nothing online about oil pumps
I ran the saw and nothing is coming out of the oil pump.
When I pressurize the oil line from the tank, oil comes out of the oil pump.
But just running the saw nothing comes out.
I cannot even find a replacement pump online.
 
Where is Jack when I need him
Anybody have experience with this?     Jack?   Scott?    Anybody?
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged. 2025/08/21 16:41:01 (permalink)
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Did you find where the pump gear meshes with the main shaft?
 
If it's turning, and you cleaned with brake cleaner, the pumps junk.
 
For the bad news, it's basically a cheap throw away machine with few parts available. 
When I was searching your unit on-line I did find a couple of basic parts, but no oil pump...
 
You can search deeper, but....  
 
 
"Jack" is and has never been here (to my knowledge).  Mike and another moderator...
 
 
**Lastly, if you found a hose hose off/ broken, the pump may not be bad.  
As stated earlier, rotate the machine in different positions while running it to prime the system 
before junking it...
 
 
 
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post edited by SRTsFZ6 - 2025/08/21 16:45:02

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