ozflea
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Skil 1629 can anyone add some light on this saw ??
Bob
Bob
Skil saws
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Mange
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Have no idea, but it kind of looks like pioeer??
Is this new items in the collection downunder?
If so congrats!!
Is this new items in the collection downunder?
If so congrats!!
gatkeper1
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I believe that is a PM Canadian saw.
Power Machinery ( PM Canadien ) made quite a few Skil saws.Looks similar to a PM 330 or 340. I have 1 listing in an old Sandvik guide bar booklet that lists a 1629, 1630 using a 16" 3/8 .058 bar.
canguy21
ArboristSite Operative
PM sold these saws into the 80's after they dropped their own name. I think Skil bought the last of the production. They were not a particularily good saw, much like Mc..oops I'm outa here before Macman shows up!
Here is my example, the top and muffler are not original, I had to make up replacement aluminum parts. The saw runs OK, power is comparable to a modern 50cc saw. You would think a short stroke 69cc saw would be a screamer, but this one isn't. Since it is late 60's technology it probably would benefit greatly from porting and a pipe. I think it has some potential once those areas are looked after. Replacement parts are non-existant. On the plus side it is very easy to work on, a perfect example of simplicity and accessibility.
hutcha106
New Member
skil 1629
Hey,
I have one of these saws. It was my grandfauthers and I would like it as a spare saw for the cottage. It runs fine but requires a new bar and chain. Does anyone have a idea if you can get a bar and chain for it?
Thanks.
Hey,
I have one of these saws. It was my grandfauthers and I would like it as a spare saw for the cottage. It runs fine but requires a new bar and chain. Does anyone have a idea if you can get a bar and chain for it?
Thanks.
An old Sandvik catalog lists it using a 16" bar #1796-48. 3/8 chain, .058 gauge. No other saw in that catalog uses that same bar.
matty f
ArboristSite Operative
i had a skill drill once cost me £14 new lasted 5 mins..........get what you pay for any stihl or husky will last longer
Woody59
New Member
Skilsaw 1629
Rescued one from the dumpster, got it going but the pull start keeps slipping and needs some fuel lines etc, any ideas where I can get parts and or a manual?
Thanks
Jim
Rescued one from the dumpster, got it going but the pull start keeps slipping and needs some fuel lines etc, any ideas where I can get parts and or a manual?
Thanks
Jim
Here's mine, I painted it in old school PM colors. Love the looks of those PM saws!
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They use the Fairbanks-Morse type rewind starter dogs. Assembled correctly, they work just fine. Homelite C5's use the same starter parts. Study the C5 IPL and service bullitin for guidence.
Yup, they are very stylish if lacking in power for a piston ported saw.
I thought this was a new thread, Vintage '05 McBob. lol
Woody59
New Member
Skilsaw 1629
Thanks for the help, any idea where I can find a Homelite C5 IPL service bulletin? Have you had any experience with the recoil dogs not engaging properly, thinking I will take the assembly apart and clean/lubricate, it appears they are not extending out far enough?
They use the Fairbanks-Morse type rewind starter dogs. Assembled correctly, they work just fine. Homelite C5's use the same starter parts. Study the C5 IPL and service bullitin for guidence.
Yup, they are very stylish if lacking in power for a piston ported saw.
Thanks for the help, any idea where I can find a Homelite C5 IPL service bulletin? Have you had any experience with the recoil dogs not engaging properly, thinking I will take the assembly apart and clean/lubricate, it appears they are not extending out far enough?
