HUSKYMAN
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If its "well used" saw, no more than 150 since a piston and rings may be in its future.
Of course on eBay it would probably fetch $250 easily
Of course on eBay it would probably fetch $250 easily
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tony marks
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i would agree but the saw was probably owned by a pro of some sort ... or at least somebody that used it heavily. if u can try it out and everything works. good power,
oiler oils well . it would be worth 200 or more
to me, as they seem to be a real durable saw. i wouldnt take that for mine.
for real. and it aint all that pretty.
bottum line on used ,is u are making a bet,of a certain amount, that theres nothing really big wrong with it. id take it to a good saw mechanic if i was going to pay high money.good luck in your game of chance.
oiler oils well . it would be worth 200 or more
to me, as they seem to be a real durable saw. i wouldnt take that for mine.
for real. and it aint all that pretty.
bottum line on used ,is u are making a bet,of a certain amount, that theres nothing really big wrong with it. id take it to a good saw mechanic if i was going to pay high money.good luck in your game of chance.
As a possible alternative, it may have developed the non-idling problem at some earlier time and been relegated to parts-supply duty. Hence the missing fasteners.
I don't have a clue about it's value; I reckon it wouldn't have much as far as I'm concerned, but I'm not very big on buying used power tools. Like <b>B</b>rian <b>S</b>quirrel said, it might be worth a couple of bucks if you're inclined to invest a few beers worth of bench time on it.
Glen
I don't have a clue about it's value; I reckon it wouldn't have much as far as I'm concerned, but I'm not very big on buying used power tools. Like <b>B</b>rian <b>S</b>quirrel said, it might be worth a couple of bucks if you're inclined to invest a few beers worth of bench time on it.
Glen
Brian makes good points...
However, it is possible the saw is worth spending some $ on. Pulling the muffler allows you to see the exhaust side of the piston and intake side of the cylinder. Don't buy it unless it is clean looking, no obvious marks or scratches. Check the compression, either with a gauge or by pulling the starter. Make sure the carb can be adjusted properly. Make sure that small adjustments to the high needle affect the speed...and that the saw idles down fairly quickly, and idles smoothly. You want no air leaks. Check the plug color before doing adjustments, it should be medium brown.
I sold an old one for $225, bar and new chain included, after opening up the muffler, which produced at least 20% faster cutting times. I offered a satisfaction guarantee, and never heard back, so it must still be running.
However, it is possible the saw is worth spending some $ on. Pulling the muffler allows you to see the exhaust side of the piston and intake side of the cylinder. Don't buy it unless it is clean looking, no obvious marks or scratches. Check the compression, either with a gauge or by pulling the starter. Make sure the carb can be adjusted properly. Make sure that small adjustments to the high needle affect the speed...and that the saw idles down fairly quickly, and idles smoothly. You want no air leaks. Check the plug color before doing adjustments, it should be medium brown.
I sold an old one for $225, bar and new chain included, after opening up the muffler, which produced at least 20% faster cutting times. I offered a satisfaction guarantee, and never heard back, so it must still be running.
Newfie
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"I don't have a clue " Well I'll have to agree with glen on that one.
