Remington Chainsaws(including Mall chainsaws)

[sawdust21]

Resurrected Mall 12A

O.K., I know she's not perfect; but considering it began as a box full of grungy, rusty parts, I believe it will pass muster. Complete rebuild, runs like new (I think).

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[heimannm]

That is amazing EK, looks to me like you put more time, attention, and detail in one bar than I put in most of my saws.

Mark

 

[sawdust21]

That is amazing EK, looks to me like you put more time, attention, and detail in one bar than I put in most of my saws.

Mark

Thanks Mark. It's been one of my more rewarding projects. I can't believe it turned out as well as it did. Should've posted some before photos, but folks might not believe it's the same saw

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

O.K., I know she's not perfect; but considering it began as a box full of grungy, rusty parts, I believe it will pass muster. Complete rebuild, runs like new (I think).

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Nice job on the 12A. looks great.:msp_thumbsup:

 

[GAD]

Remington Mighty Mite Bantam

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This little old machine (Remington Mighty Mite Bantam) has been on a shelf in my garage for years. I can’t even remember when or how I acquired it (mild case of CAD). I know I’ve never seen it running but would like to bring it out of retirement.
I’ll drain the fuel and clean the plug and filters before any real attempt to get her going but would appreciate any suggestion you fellows may have for this particular machine or situation.
Thanks

 

[Steve NW WI]

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This little old machine (Remington Mighty Mite Bantam) has been on a shelf in my garage for years. I can’t even remember when or how I acquired it (mild case of CAD). I know I’ve never seen it running but would like to bring it out of retirement.
I’ll drain the fuel and clean the plug and filters before any real attempt to get her going but would appreciate any suggestion you fellows may have for this particular machine or situation.
Thanks

Moving this to the Remington and Mall chainsaws thread in the chainsaw stickies section. The old Remy collectors will tell you all you need to know.

 

[dff110]

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This little old machine (Remington Mighty Mite Bantam) has been on a shelf in my garage for years. I can’t even remember when or how I acquired it (mild case of CAD). I know I’ve never seen it running but would like to bring it out of retirement.
I’ll drain the fuel and clean the plug and filters before any real attempt to get her going but would appreciate any suggestion you fellows may have for this particular machine or situation.
Thanks

There are fun and easy little saws to work on. Usually louder than hell just like any Remington. The run nice, and cut well, but over heat pretty easy. If you run into any problems, just ask here.

 

[GAD]

No spark!

Thanks dff110.

My little Mighty Mite does not have any spark. I thought I read somewhere that there are points behind the starter gear (fan wheel), is this true would that be a likely cause? Should I be checking for other causes?

Thanks

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[dff110]

Thanks dff110.

My little Mighty Mite does not have any spark. I thought I read somewhere that there are points behind the starter gear (fan wheel), is this true would that be a likely cause? Should I be checking for other causes?

Thanks

yes, there are points behind the flywheel. Your flywheel should have two threaded wholes in it. The easiest way to remove it is to make a plate like this:

Use two #10-28 bolts to pull the fan wheel off(make sure to keep track of the half moon key). Once in there you can clean the points up very lightly with some sand paper, and set the proper points gap. Then put the flywheel back on with out tightening it down, and spin it by hand to check for spark.

 

[GAD]

Still no luck!

Thanks but that doesn’t seem to have cured the problem although I could only eyeball the gap. I’ll check it again tomorrow at work and if still no luck will have to start trouble shooting the rest of the system.
Thanks very much for your input.

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[dff110]

Thanks but that doesn’t seem to have cured the problem although I could only eyeball the gap. I’ll check it again tomorrow at work and if still no luck will have to start trouble shooting the rest of the system.
Thanks very much for your input.

One thing I have found on a lot of these old saws is where the spark plug spring is pushed into the plug wire, it gets corroded, and doesn't make a good connection anymore. What I normally do is pull it out, strip the plug wire a little, and solder the two together. I also keep an extra plug around that I know is good, just to double check that the plug isn't the problem. You can find the proper point gap here: Model Profile: MIGHTY MITE BANTAM

If none of that works, then it's time to trouble shoot the coil, and condenser.

 

[dff110]

Remington Bantam Cylinder

I was cleaning up the cylinder for my Remington Bantam today, and noticed a chip in the chrome plating of the cylinder just above the exhaust port. Does anyone have one available for trade? I have a lot of Remington parts saws, as well as some other parts and green stuff.

Also posting in the Old Mag thread

 

[RandyMac]

I think this is still available.

Remington Arms Chainsaw

 

[dff110]

I think this is still available.

Remington Arms Chainsaw

That looks to be in even better shape than the one I have. And it has the wire starter cord, which makes it older than mine as well. Unfortunately, it's on the other side of the country from me, and $50 plus the shipping is a little pricey for just a jug. Thanks for looking though.

 

[Mike-M]

One thing I have found on a lot of these old saws is where the spark plug spring is pushed into the plug wire, it gets corroded, and doesn't make a good connection anymore. What I normally do is pull it out, strip the plug wire a little, and solder the two together. I also keep an extra plug around that I know is good, just to double check that the plug isn't the problem. You can find the proper point gap here: Model Profile: MIGHTY MITE BANTAM

If none of that works, then it's time to trouble shoot the coil, and condenser.

Ive been having a weak spark issue with my little bantam too. This is a good tip about the wire, Im gonna check that tonight. In fact I think i only get spark with the wire stretched out a little so this sounds like the problem. I can feel my CRHAD (chainsaw related hyper activity disorder) kicking in right now.

 

[sawdust21]

Ive been having a weak spark issue with my little bantam too. This is a good tip about the wire, Im gonna check that tonight. In fact I think i only get spark with the wire stretched out a little so this sounds like the problem. I can feel my CRHAD (chainsaw related hyper activity disorder) kicking in right now.

Are you sure it's not the spark plug wire? The sharp bend at the coil and the turn at the cylinder where the wire threads back to the exterior of the cooling shroud, are often suspect areas for wire breakdown. If someone has removed the coil wire from the coil in the past, it might not be inserted completely back into the coil. Or the copper wire may be suffering from corrosion inside the insulation, all of which can leave you with a testy spark.

 

[Mike-M]

Are you sure it's not the spark plug wire? The sharp bend at the coil and the turn at the cylinder where the wire threads back to the exterior of the cooling shroud, are often suspect areas for wire breakdown. If someone has removed the coil wire from the coil in the past, it might not be inserted completely back into the coil. Or the copper wire may be suffering from corrosion inside the insulation, all of which can leave you with a testy spark.

I do think its the wire, exactly.

 

[67L36Driver]

I do think its the wire, exactly.

Visit your friendly, local, auto, parts store and get a length of 7mm solid core plug wire. The corrosion in the original from the last forty years isn't worth foolin' with.

 

[Mike-M]

Visit your friendly, local, auto, parts store and get a length of 7mm solid core plug wire. The corrosion in the original from the last forty years isn't worth foolin' with.

Might actually have some laying around. I bought new wires for my old chevy last year but it only needed a cap.

 

[2treeornot2tree]

If you need solid wire, my local saw shop has some laying around. I replaced my coil wire with it on my mall 12a. Pm me if you need some, and i will get some and mail it to you.