Jonsered 801 question

[16:1mix]

I drive by my neighbors house this evening and see his pickup truck fully loaded with cut fire wood....and a chainsaw laying on the ground close to the curb suggesting that it fell out of the truck. I call him up and tell him that he lost his saw and he explains that it won't run and he wants rid of it and please take it if I want to.

Don't need to tell me twice....I needed a new toy anyway and agreed to play with it. So far I have determined that the fuel was stale, and by his description the starter rope pulls "harder than hell" and there is no spark. This is where I stopped tinkering with it so I could spring these questions on you guys:

(1) what age is this Jonserd model 801?
(2) what is the Husky equivalent?
(3) are these models given to ignition problems?

Now off off to the shop again to check out the ignition. Since the compression is good I'm thinking it'll run if I can get some fire in the hole.

Let 'er rip fellows, I'll be back later to see what you think.



BTW - the pickup truck full of wood was cut by a Stihl - the John Red had nothing to do with that!

 

[04ultra]

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...d14fea1a20eeb4f488256b690079a7ec?OpenDocument




My 801 was bought new in 1974........If your not thinking when you pull the rope to start it ..You will get bit!!!!




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[rupedoggy]

Check the rope rotor. The plastic breaks and lets the spool spread. This allows the rope to double over and drag. It becomes difficult to pull the rope. Mike

 

[spike60]

(2) what is the Husky equivalent?

No Husky equivalent here. This was way before the 2 brands were "related".

You have a real Jonsered there, not a re-labled Partner or Husky.

Get 'er goin!

 

[jonseredbred]

Check the rope rotor. The plastic breaks and lets the spool spread. This allows the rope to double over and drag. It becomes difficult to pull the rope. Mike

theres no plastic in that recoil.

 

[16:1mix]

Thanks guys!

Here is the most current condition report for the 801:

The rope pulls hard because the engine is BIG and the cylinder was dry. That was cured with a little light oil in the cylinder....much smoother pull now.

When I started looking this saw over I had no idea how old it was but have come to expect electronic ignition on most things these days. After looking at the link to Mike Acres site (above) I realized the saw should have breaker points. I'm thinking that will be no problem so I pop the covers and flywheel and presto, no points! Someone had done a retro fit electronic ignition with one of those funky universal "ATOM" modules and herein lies the ignition problem, or the other possibility is that the coil has failed. I get to dig in to the art and science of those ATOM modules next to see what I can learn.

Save for the ignition problem, this saw should run. It has a $**** load of compression!

Later!

 

[Mid TN tree]

Hey I got a saw just as this one! But I messed the stator plate trying to remove the flywheel. The coil windings were broke on the plate behind the flywheel

 

[Jay Hansen]

Thanks guys!

Here is the most current condition report for the 801:

The rope pulls hard because the engine is BIG and the cylinder was dry. That was cured with a little light oil in the cylinder....much smoother pull now.

When I started looking this saw over I had no idea how old it was but have come to expect electronic ignition on most things these days. After looking at the link to Mike Acres site (above) I realized the saw should have breaker points. I'm thinking that will be no problem so I pop the covers and flywheel and presto, no points! Someone had done a retro fit electronic ignition with one of those funky universal "ATOM" modules and herein lies the ignition problem, or the other possibility is that the coil has failed. I get to dig in to the art and science of those ATOM modules next to see what I can learn.

Save for the ignition problem, this saw should run. It has a $**** load of compression!

Later!

If it was my saw I'd try replacing that old Atom chip with a new Nova unit. They cost about $15 or so. The 801 is a desirable saw, lots of power and very dependable. If you decide to re-home it I'd like to see some pics.

 

[Mid TN tree]

If it was my saw I'd try replacing that old Atom chip with a new Nova unit. They cost about $15 or so. The 801 is a desirable saw, lots of power and very dependable. If you decide to re-home it I'd like to see some pics.

I'll take some of mine.
I would kinda like to get it running! A ol buddy of mine bought a couple like junk pile

 

[Mid TN tree]

I'll take some of mine.
I would kinda like to get it running! A ol buddy of mine bought a couple like junk pile

It has everything minus switch & I messed the coil plate behind the flywheel

 

[Mid TN tree]

It has everything minus switch & I messed the coil plate behind the flywheel

I bought a aftermarket ignition kit for two stroke outdoor equipment from oreileys. Looks just like atom or novas. I may have messed the windings up the points or bent the actual plate with to long grade 8 bolts

 

[steele_109]

Hi i think a plate off a 601 will work or i have one off a 80.But more often than not the coil in the top cover is bad.

 

[Mid TN tree]

I don't have any other older Johnson red chainsaws. I don't even know where any parts saws are. Will a flight off of homelite or older McCullough work?

 

[Jay Hansen]

The one that steele_109 has from a model 80 should work. Get in touch with him and see if you can buy it.