A legend on the porch: Super 797

cpr · May 5, 2010

It's here. I've only had time to open the box and do a quick once over before supper. I'll get more pics up later and maybe a video, but I doubt that, we have severe storms in the area tonight.

Here's a quick teaser, though.

little possum · May 5, 2010

Not very nice to tease us like that.

Ill be waiting

opcorn:

:drool:

nmurph · May 5, 2010

i want one!!!!!!

rep fired!!!!

pioneerguy600 · May 5, 2010

Man, does that bring back some memories!
Pioneerguy600

nmurph · May 5, 2010

pioneerguy600 said:
Man, does that bring back some memories!
Pioneerguy600

why would ANYBODY in their right mind sell that saw????

swamprat46 · May 5, 2010

Nice snag! It's always a treat when someone shares neat stuff with the rest of us mortals ! :clap:

John

sefh3 · May 5, 2010

Please show us more!!!!!!! Plus details!!!!

CM76 · May 5, 2010

Really nice find you have there! It will be great when you can give us some more pictures.

Well done!

Regards,

Chris.

pioneerguy600 · May 5, 2010

nmurph said:
why would ANYBODY in their right mind sell that saw????

Probably got to old and feeble to lift it, you would remember if you ever used one of them.
Pioneerguy600

RandyMac · May 5, 2010

pioneerguy600 said:
probably got to old and feeble to lift it, you would remember if you ever used one of them.
Pioneerguy600

lmao!!!

o8f150 · May 5, 2010

cpr said:
It's here. I've only had time to open the box and do a quick once over before supper. I'll get more pics up later and maybe a video, but I doubt that, we have severe storms in the area tonight.

Here's a quick teaser, though.

dang cpr,,,,your a bigger tease then my wife,, :cheers:

Brian13 · May 5, 2010

Cant wait to see the video. Excellent score.:greenchainsaw:

Tzed250 · May 5, 2010

.

Kick A saw...

.

ric5141 · May 5, 2010

CPR, I can't wait to see more pics. Lets get that video up...LOL

:clap:

opcorn:

Dan_IN_MN · May 5, 2010

nmurph said:
why would ANYBODY in their right mind sell that saw????

pioneerguy600 said:
Probably got to old and feeble to lift it, you would remember if you ever used one of them.
Pioneerguy600

Or wasn't able to start it any more. Does it have a decomp?

Dan

leeha · May 5, 2010

CPR, All i can say is your going to
love that saw. They are one of my
favorites and a blast the run.

Congrats on a great american muscle saw.
Please more pic's and what carb is on her.

Lee

hoss · May 5, 2010

Very nice saw there. I love mine. One of the better of the legends in my opinion. :clap:

cpr · May 5, 2010

Sorry guys, but I've been left drooling on the keyboard so many times...

I started doing some basic cleaning on it and it really is in nice shape. This was an ex-county highway dept. saw. I figure it spent more time rattling around a truck bed or sitting on a shelf than running. It has dents and dings, but not very much sawdust and the drive sprocket isn't worn.

The grill on the air filter housing will have to be replaced as will the starter cover due to a crack. Also the 2 bolts that attach the rear handle to the block are gone, so no cutting today. Plus the rubber inside the upper right handle mount is half gone and will need to be replaced, again an easy fix.

McCulloch Walbro SDC carb. Never messed with one of these before.

More to come...

heimannm · May 5, 2010

The 795 and 797 have a curious sort of compression release with a little plunger valve and a spring wire that holds the valve closed...but you have to remember to lock it closed once the saw starts.

Mark

cpr · May 5, 2010

If I'm right, the 13 on the right of the serial number might be the prefix code which would make this an early 1969 saw.

Should I port it??? Of course not!!! Hone marks still visible in jug. Pretty clean in there.

Compression is ???. I absolutely do not trust my gauge. This saw tested 125psi. I knew that was wrong and checked it in some other saws. The gauge will not go past 125psi in saws that have tested above 170. Time for a new one.

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I'll clean it up some more and try to cut with it tomorrow.

A legend on the porch: Super 797

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