Older John Deere chainsaw - help with model?

[mattsmith75]

Hello all,
My son just picked up a project chainsaw, and the model number is missing. Any input on what model (and perhaps year?) it might be? He needs to order a sprocket cover and a bar.
Side question - will a universal Oregon bar fit on this chainsaw?
Thanks in advance for any insight!

 

[pioneerguy600]

They were made for John Deere by Echo, looks like one of the 55 series saws, there was a 55V ,55EV, 55SV and a 550V that all looked alike

 

[heimannm]

Looks a lot like the 500 EVL that I haven't cleaned up yet.



Mark

 

[Ed Penney]

I have a Koritz Echo 650 EVL. It's identical. The parts are completely interchangable. Only thing I had problems finding were carb rebuild parts. I soaked mine to soften the varnish before disassembling it. I was able to hand cut the gaskets using the old ones as a pattern. Luckily the needle and seat were still good.

 

[Ed Penney]

This is it, I noticed the post is over a month old. Frawleys saw shop sells an Oregon drum and spur kit plus the bar and chain.

 

[Ed Penney]

e-replacement might have the cover, but mind you they are far from reasonably priced. Good luck on your endeavors

 

[sean donato]

Evilbay is a good place to look for the evl series parts, lord knows some of it is darn impossible to get anymore. Shame too, decent saws for their time.

 

[Ed Penney]

I use mine to cut railroad ties and extremely dirty wood. It's easier to clean than my other saws. It cuts good at slow speeds so I don't get creosote on me. My old lady complains about it LOL. She saw it at a garage sale and bought it for me 20 something years ago for 25 bucks

 

[dwaugh]

That looks like the 55V my family had, I will see if I can find a photo of it. Although probably googling images would have better results.