My nearly new 015, and a supply of 015 fuel lines

[sedanman]

Here's a shot of my "new" 015 I got off e-bay. Yeah I paid way too much but I don't care, the saw is spotless for being 25 years old. It startd right up but made a squealing noise that I thought was the sound of doom. Went to the saw shop and showed the tech the noise, he said it there was a service bulletin on that (some memory!) . Anyway off with the flywheel to re-position the point cover and no noise. I asked about the 015 fuel line and he said there's a new part # that will work on ALL 015's it's #1116-007-1005, hope this helps anyone trying to keep an 015 alive.

 

[sedanman]

Another Photo:

 

[sonny]

I will never understand why they quit selling them. Very good saws. I guess they were not selling any replacement parts. Just courious how much did you pay .

 

[sedanman]

let's just say that I could have bought a new 017 and maybe a case for the same money.

 

[stihltech]

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Nice saw. Anyone who ever owned an 015 knows why you paid more for it. 017 doesn't come close. Beware of carb! Always use and keep fresh fuel in it. Carb id NLA, and may be VERY hard to find. Maintain and enjoy!

 

[tony marks]

i recently sold mine ,because i couldnt find that line.
oh well ended up w a cs 3000 and 020 so guess im covered there.

 

[high life man]

Sedanman,

I had my eye on that saw too, but bidding spiraled out of control.

I have two 015L's, and treasure them. Best styling on a chainsaw I've ever seen. Bulletproof and simple. Amazing power for an old saw, huh?

Tell me, has that saw been kept original 1/4 pitch?

You may want to inspect the oiler tube in the tank. One of mine failed. I opened the tank and it was lying in 3 mushy pieces at the bottom. I checked the other saw, and sure as $**t, that one was really soft too. I replaced both with some pvc hose from the hardware store. Fit perfect and cost about 17 cents.

It should go well with your sedan.

 

[sedanman]

High Life Man, The saw has the original bar (old ones had a date code, 1977) Still 1/4" pitch, I'll be replaceing the bar with a newer 1/4" pitch bar so I don't beat the paint up on the original. I'll be tearing into the saw to shim the crank (service bulletin to improve chain tracking), I'll probably replace the oil and fuel lines at that time. Yeah, old stuff turns me on! I want a '67 Coronet wagon to use as a tow vehicle for the sedan! I once saw a '68 Roadrunner being towed to the track by a '68 Satellite convertable with a 1930 vintage driver!

 

[high life man]

Sedanman,

Yep, me like old stuff too.

Speaking of vintage drivers, when my Dad retired, he became one of those old farts towing an RV trailer all over the country. Only he refused to buy a truck to tow it with. Instead, he used his old boattail Riviera with the 455. He installed tranny coolers, triple core radiator, all kinds of guages, and had a rear end from a Ford truck modified at a racing shop and intalled it on the car. Even made it so he could mount the original Buick rims.

I don't remember how big that trailer was, but it was huge. 24 feet perhaps. That old Buick towed that trailer back and forth to Phoenix for about a decade. He totaled the car two years ago on the way to the post office. He was ok, but very pissed.

This is the same man that gave me my first chainsaw. Jons 520SP. What a guy.

The picture is pretty small. What year and model is your sedan?

If you have copies of those 015 service bulletins, I'd be interested if you ever have the time to shoot me the condensed versions. My e-mail option is on.

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

high life, your dad sounds like quite a dad. wonder how many miles he had on that old buick. I've got a 1975 Ford 1/2 T Super Cab that is still "on the road". About 185,000 now or so. Love that old truck.

 

[high life man]

I'm more of a truck guy myself. Dad hates 'em though. He doesn't approve of motorcycles either.

He says he loves me anyway.

I have an old Ford 3/4 Ton, ex Sewer Dept. truck. God only knows how many miles. Goes good. Sorry to say not as old as yours though.

Kinda neat though, says "Waste Commission" on the doors. Decals are gone, but it's still visible.

 

[sedanman]

High Life, The car is a '67 Dodge Coronet Deluxe(stripped!) originally a 318 will be a 383 when it hits the streets this year, Then back to a small block when the stroker motor is done. Will be 413 inch small block. The 015 service bulletins belong to my saw dealer who gives me access (sp?) to his library when I need it. The early to mid 015's had a LOT of crank endplay, later models had shims next to the main bearings. I'll be adding these to my 015 so the chain won't rub the clutch when the saw is tipped on its side with the crank trying to fall out of the starter housing LOL. Really loose 015's will have signs of the flywheel rubbing the point cover (like mine).

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

congrats on your 015 sedanman. this is what i'm looking for my dad. I missed a good project saw in a new looking Sachs-Dolmar 105 that needed a carb rebuild by $1.00. Sorry brotherman, I'm pissed right now. Would have bid on that saw, if i'd knowed about the 115.

 

[dbabcock]

Man, you guys are heavy hitters. Way beyond me. Impressive saw knowlege. Keep it coming!

 

[Greg Carberry]

Thats right you sure cant beat the old stuff I have a 1977 Jeep 3/4 ton truck I love those old Jeep trucks. Also have a 1969 Buick Skylark sedan thats currently being restored. And some old Pioneer chain saws. Lots of other things too. As you can see I like the not so common old stuff, I like to be different

Thats a great looking car Sedanman! Good luck with the 015 looks like its practically brand new!

 

[high life man]

I t seems many of us have an affection for old stuff. Maybe the powers at be would consider starting another equipment forum. They could call it simply "Old Stuff - OT".

Thanks for the tips, Sedanman. I'll disassemble mine to look for the wear marks. Don't remember seeing anything alarming though, and I'm pretty picky. One of them has measurably worse compression than the other, but still rus great. Thinking of a re-ring soon. So what's up with your dealer? Are you married to his daughter? Do you send him a pizza every Friday?

You should post pics of your Dodge. Maybe put your 015 on the hood to keep it on topic.

 

[sedanman]

The deal with the dealer is this, he drives Dodge products, I work on Dodge,Chrysler,Plymouth etc. I help him out when I can, He helps me out when he can. He breaks my stones sometimes about the "antiques" but I know he likes the diversion from the new stuff. I recently mini-tubbed the car by splitting the rear wheel openings and welding in filler pieces, the rear tires are now Mickey Thompson 28x13.5x15 . As soon I can get some digital pics of the rear end work I'll post them. BTW, The paint on the car is original and very thin, so I can't risk putting a chainsaw on top.