Another lonely saw follows me home

[donbj]

The other thing Don, is if you have the room is to store the carcasses without stripping them. Sounds good in theory, but once the start building up, ya gotta thin them out.

Depends on the saw too. On some chassis, like 372's and Jonny 670's, I can pick up every single screw and know exactly where it goes. Something like an L65, I have to label everything.  :laugh:

For sure but I don't have the room at present to store them all as is. Some are incomplete organ donors that have just a few good parts so it's best to strip them out and part ways with the rest. It's surprising what an old grime covered saw has to offer at times.
Stripping and cleaning I can box and label things and Have that step looked after when I start the fun part putting some together. Looks good on paper😀

[Al_Smith]

 

Depends on the saw too. On some chassis, like 372's and Jonny 670's, I can pick up every single screw and know exactly where it goes. Something like an L65, I have to label everything.  :laugh:

It's whatever a person is used to .I know next to nothing about J-reds but on a 10 series McCulloch or a 200T Stihl I can almost do it blind folded .On the later it's hard to say how many I've worked on mostly seal and bearing changes which is what killed most of them .That's an age old thing of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure because given enough run time that's where a failure will happen .

[donbj]

Depends on the saw too. On some chassis, like 372's and Jonny 670's, I can pick up every single screw and know exactly where it goes. Something like an L65, I have to label everything.  :laugh:

It's whatever a person is used to .I know next to nothing about J-reds but on a 10 series McCulloch or a 200T Stihl I can almost do it blind folded .On the later it's hard to say how many I've worked on mostly seal and bearing changes which is what killed most of them .That's an age old thing of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure because given enough run time that's where a failure will happen .

A photo is golden as well and put in a file under saw model. Lots of components I take a photo of before disassembly or lay parts out in order of assembly and get a photo. The parts go in a zip lock with the fasteners for them as well. The days of trying to remember are long gone!

[Jeff]

I came up with a perfect solution for storing old saws. Didnt I @chet !  :D

[donbj]

I came up with a perfect solution for storing old saws. Didnt I @chet !  :D

That conjures up a few different scenarios!

[chet]

Yup, they're hangin' next ta mine. :D

[donbj]

Picked this up a couple weeks ago. Fiddlin with it today and cleaning it up. Looks pretty nice! Excellent compression and spark. Needs a bit of fuel line work. Should be a good one. Not a Husky but I'm partial to a few Homelites😀.


 

 

[chet]

Makes my fingers and hands numb just lookin' at it.  ;D  Great saws with just over a tad bit of vibration transferred to the operator.  :D

[Tin Horse]

That saw brings back memories. Dad bought one new when I was about 16. Loved it. Also ran it on a chainsaw mill. Didn't know any better about the noise, weight or vibration either. That plus a few others probably added to the need for carpal tunnel surgery in both hands. I remember the 922 eating fuel lines and a poor air filter system. Also pressurized the fuel tank.
Gas looked to be boiling when refueling.

[Al_Smith]

The one and only time I've seen boiled gas was in the Colorado rocky mountains in 1974 deer hunting .Did it on my Poulan S25 DA and a Pioneer of the same size .Cutting camp wood elevation between 8-9000 feet .Had to lean out the carb at that elevation .

[Spike60]

Oh, your gonna have fun with that 922. That chassis is a classic, and my favorite Homelite series. Real fun saws to run, and they sound great too.

Yeah they vibrate, but not a big deal unless your looking at all day use. To just run a tank or 2 through it and cut a pickup load of firewood will be fun. You won't notice the vibes as much as you'll notice the torque. 

[weimedog]

Actually the 922 maybe the best from that series  Happen to have one on the bench awaiting it's fate. Have a NOS cylinder and piston now just need the time.

[sawguy21]

I picked one off a scrap pile and got it to bark, it sure is noisy and heavy. Haven't cut with it, I need to find the correct bar.

[donbj]

I can relate to the vibration for sure. I bought a Super XL130 back in 78 It was a great saw. Fingers would be numb after running it at times. That saw would pressurize the tank as well and gas would be boiling inside. Had to be careful removing the gas cap.

I cut alot of wood with that saw, cut and sold firewood for a couple of years with it as well. Lots of jam for 58cc.

[donbj]

Interesting detail regarding that item/baffle in the jungle muffler. I took a couple 380 mufflers apart and they have exactly the same piece in them except if you look at the comparing photos they have the back of it opened up with holes as well as the two on each side. Interesting the jungle muffler on the 2100 had only the sides done. I wonder if it missed part of the process or something. Seems odd to me. They are exactly the same size just more holes in the 380CD ones, hmmm.


 

 

[donbj]

This little gem ended up in my truck today. Nothing missing except two proper starter cover bolts. Not a single crack in any plastic. Has sat for a few years but fired up after a few pulls with some fresh fuel. Could probably use a carb kit or maybe just run a bit, kind of cranky at idle. The orange brake flag is different. First one I've seen since I started this adventure a few years ago.

Heading out looking at 3-4 of the big boys tomorrow a fellow contacted me about. Could be interesting.


 

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[Walnut Beast]

Your off to a good start this month with gems showing up in the back of your truck! 

[donbj]

Yes. Fortunate to find this one. I didn't have a 61 til this. Great condition! Tomorrow looks interesting too.

[donbj]

Pretty clean unit


 

[DHansen]

  Nice 61 Don.  Looks well cared for.   Very impressed with the one I picked up last winter.  

[donbj]

 Nice 61 Don.  Looks well cared for.   Very impressed with the one I picked up last winter.  

Thanks, I haven't run it in wood yet, been too busy cleaning and dismantling some saws,lol.

[donbj]

Bit of a road trip today. Picked up a few more. Was hoping for more big cube saws but got pretty lucky with these. A 298XP, two 480CD's, 262XP, another 61, and two small Jonsered, 2045 and 2050.
The 298XP was on the bench soon after I got home. Great spark and 155# compression. Can tell it's earned its keep but it's all there except proper muffler and he fellow said it runs. A few bumps and bruises but great project saw.

The 480's are complete, one has low compression but looks good inside so has good potential. The other has a scored piston.

262xp was a great find and has low compression as well but looks good inside. It's all there and great company for my other 262.

The 61 and the Jonsereds I haven't got into yet. Was a great day and some good additions.



 

[Walnut Beast]

I would say your hauling in the treasures 👍

[customsawyer]

Had a 262 way back when. It was a great saw. Some nice finds you are getting.

[donbj]

Had a 262 way back when. It was a great saw. Some nice finds you are getting.

Yes, they are great saws. Mine I bought new in 96 still goes strong. Now I have good parts for it or may dig into the cyl/piston and see if it can be put back in running order