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Specifically: a centrifugal clutch. It is part of a (vintage *3) chainsaw (Homelite Super XL or XL 12). Above a certain RPM it will force the 3 lobes out, increasing the friction between the lobes and the drum. The drum is (indirectly) connected to the chain. Mfg. is Homelite (*1). Sold 'used' by chainsawr.com.(*2). Pictures on wikipedia (*3).
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Posted By: HelpIdentify
I'd Like to Know:
I would like to know what this is specifically, what it goes to, what it does, what it is used for and who manufactures it. Thanks.
Item History: N/A
Size: It is 2-7/8" OD.
Markings: The word 'OFF' with an arrow pointing away from it.
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Specifically: a centrifugal clutch. It is part of a (vintage *3) chainsaw (Homelite Super XL or XL 12). Above a certain RPM it will force the 3 lobes out, increasing the friction between the lobes and the drum. The drum is (indirectly) connected to the chain. Mfg. is Homelite (*1). Sold 'used' by chainsawr.com.(*2). Pictures on wikipedia (*3).
References:
http://www.homelite.com/catalog/chainsaws (1)
http://store.chainsawr.com/collections/all/products/homelite-super-xl-xl-12-c...
By: Ehorsepower Submitted on: 03/04/2016 at 11:33AM
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