Finally Got My 031AV Running

[pyromaniac guy]

So, after winning the auction when there was snow on the ground, and picking up the saw and putting it in the basement, I finally got around to it yesterday.

Took it to my "shop", cleaned it up, replaced the spark plug, put in new bar oil and fuel mix. Pulled once on full choke and it tried to start. Took the choke off and pull again, it fired right up. It ran, but it needed adjusted badly.

I loaded it into the car and took it to my FIL's house. He showed me how to adjust the throttle and set the carb up right. I can truly say that I like my new saws, (260pro and 170), but there is nothing like running one of the older "beasts".

Now for some questions: (of course I have some)

I got this saw with an Alaskan Mill attached. That leads me to believe that there is probably a rip chain on it. The other thing that leads me to believe that is that when I tried to buck a log with it yesterday, it cut like poop. Is a saw this size "mill-worthy", or should I just have the rip chain ground into a cross-cut chain? Is that even possible?

I don't know if I will bring this one to the woods with me or not, but it would be great to use if/when I get a load of logs and can just buck them all day.

Here's a few pics of it on the table. Sorry, no action shots yet...

 

[adkranger]

Now for some questions: (of course I have some)

I got this saw with an Alaskan Mill attached. That leads me to believe that there is probably a rip chain on it. The other thing that leads me to believe that is that when I tried to buck a log with it yesterday, it cut like poop. Is a saw this size "mill-worthy", or should I just have the rip chain ground into a cross-cut chain? Is that even possible?

I don't know if I will bring this one to the woods with me or not, but it would be great to use if/when I get a load of logs and can just buck them all day.

Here's a few pics of it on the table. Sorry, no action shots yet...

First, nice looking 031, looks like you did well.

Converting rip chain? I'd personally leave as is, don't even know how you'd make it a better cross cutter as the cutter teeth are different. It'd be easier to just buy a new chain then you've got a ripper when needed. There are times when a ripping chain comes in handy like cutting a hard to split block(like a crotchy piece) to splitable halves when you are hand splitting. Plus you may want to try out that Alaska on it..........

....which leads to your first question; 031av for milling? Why not give it a shot. It could probably do OK in smaller softwood logs, the saw will let you know whether it's performing or not. I've certainly seen guys using saws of that size before. It's not a first choice for the guys doing serious milling obviously, not a production milling saw but then you've got the setup so what you've got to lose? Maybe others with more milling experience will chime in.........

 

[andrethegiant70]

Hey, you scored! That's a pretty 031. I've never run one, but I've heard terrific things. Great firewood saw, but small for milling. The mill is worth a fair chunk of change, also.

 

[pyromaniac guy]

Hey, you scored! That's a pretty 031. I've never run one, but I've heard terrific things. Great firewood saw, but small for milling. The mill is worth a fair chunk of change, also.

i picked up both for a little over $200 with tax. the mill is an alaskan, either a 32" or 36". it is one of the older models, but shows very little wear...

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Yea, that's the one he beat me out of. They wanted $50 for shipping and he was able to go pick it up. Grrr....

good luck with it,
Ian

 

[Haywire Haywood]

HEY! You got a good one! According to Acres, it has 11 cylinders! Lemme see... 48cc and 11 cylinders = 4.36cc per cylinder... the bore and stroke on that thing must be itsy-tiny.

Ian

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...858c0dec5088261b88256ba2001978db?OpenDocument

 

[pyromaniac guy]

Yea, that's the one he beat me out of. They wanted $50 for shipping and he was able to go pick it up. Grrr....

good luck with it,
Ian

that's the one. sorry 'bout the location thing, but she does run like a champ...