What is it? (Husqvarna?)

[Greywynd]

Ok guys, I'd kind of forgot I had this thing kicking around. It was given to me last year, I fired it up, it ran strong, but didn't run it long or under load as I didn't have it hooked up to water.

Looks like it's some sort of Husqvarna modded/converted to run this diamond chain and bar combination. The water to 'lube' the chain is tapped into the oil filler hole, so I don't know if there is any sort of oil pump mechanism in there or not. The drive links and clutch are more rounded than standard chain that I'm familiar with, so if it could be switched to cut wood, the clutch would have to be swapped out.

It has a two ring piston, as best as I could measure it, a 58mm bore, with a 40mm stroke. Pics didn't turn out, but piston and cylinder look to be in pretty decent shape, even with it being used in what was likely a dusty environment.

To replace the diamond chain is a few hundred $$$, and it's not really something I have a use for. I could use a quik cut, or of course another chain saw, so I'm wondering if it could be re-configured for one of those uses.

I need to figure out what make/model this saw really is, then what it would take to rework it to something more useable for me.

 

[Fumducker]

I'm not positive but that looks like a concrete chainsaw. I've used that name brand saw in a demo saw configuration before that utilizes an abrasive blade. Unfortunatly I'm not very familar with them or their history. I'm sure some experts will be along shortly.

 

[Greywynd]

That part I know, this one has the 'Target' name on it, but they were later taken over/bought out by a company called ICS. icsbestway.com

Issue is I really don't have a use for it, even though I do excavation, stone and concrete work, these saws really are limited in what they will do, and how etc. We've tried them, and much prefer standard abrasive wheels, or diamond wheel saws for stone or concrete.

On top of that, this one has a worn out chain, and they are several hundred (like 6-800 range) for a new one from what I was told.

I'd much prefer to see if I could switch it back to a regular chain saw for wood, or maybe add the pulley etc and make it into an abrasive saw.

 

[Jacob J.]

It's an Efco 199/Olympyk 999 with a rev-limited ignition and governed carburetor.

Target contracted through a number of OPE companies through the years to make hand-held construction equipment.
Pioneer, McCulloch, Homelite, Partner, Efco- all have made the Target "Quickie" model cut-off saws.

 

[Justsaws]

Oleo-Mac 999F, 103cc.

Nice saws, expensive in Target paint.

 

[SawTroll]

It's an Efco 199/Olympyk 999
......

First option I thought of, when seing the first picture - remember the "infamous 999" story?

 

[TommySaw]

looks like the ICS saws which are Efco chassis.

 

[Greywynd]

So what are my options with this thing guys? I had been told once that some of these saws were Husky's so I was hoping that was the case, but it doesn't look it.

I take it these Efco/Olympyk saws are some sort of import, and not really supported here in north america?

With that in mind, is it possible to set it up for another use, or am I best to sell it as it is? (Well, back together of course, LOL!!)

 

[SawTroll]

looks like the ICS saws which are Efco chassis.

I would say EMAK, as that is the parent company of Efco, OleoMac, Olympyk etc..

 

[Jacob J.]

So what are my options with this thing guys? I had been told once that some of these saws were Husky's so I was hoping that was the case, but it doesn't look it.

I take it these Efco/Olympyk saws are some sort of import, and not really supported here in north america?

With that in mind, is it possible to set it up for another use, or am I best to sell it as it is? (Well, back together of course, LOL!!)

I would say EMAK, as that is the parent company of Efco, OleoMac, Olympyk etc..

EMAK yes, which is an Italian company. They don't have the greatest dealer network or support in north America.

For you to convert that to a chainsaw is nearly impossible. When Efco/Olympyk made those, they did not make a provision for an oil pump. So there's
no passageways in the case to provide oil. The mounting area for the oil pump is not machined out.

Plus as I said, the ignition is rev-limited to around 6500 RPM and the carb is fuel-governed, so both of
those items would be worthless for a chainsaw. You would need a new crankcase, carburetor, ignition, oil pump, plus several other parts.
I tried to convert one of those once and it was such a hassle I gave up on it. Your best bet money-wise is to get it running good as a
cut-off saw and sell it that way.

 

[srcarr52]

EMAK yes, which is an Italian company. They don't have the greatest dealer network or support in north America.

For you to convert that to a chainsaw is nearly impossible. When Efco/Olympyk made those, they did not make a provision for an oil pump. So there's
no passageways in the case to provide oil. The mounting area for the oil pump is not machined out.

Plus as I said, the ignition is rev-limited to around 6500 RPM and the carb is fuel-governed, so both of
those items would be worthless for a chainsaw. You would need a new crankcase, carburetor, ignition, oil pump, plus several other parts.
I tried to convert one of those once and it was such a hassle I gave up on it. Your best bet money-wise is to get it running good as a
cut-off saw and sell it that way.

I can contest to that. I have a 999F I've been trying to get a few parts for but they are hard to find or really expensive. Can't wait to get it running since I have a Cannon 36" roller nose to go on it.

 

[D&B Mack]

Issue is I really don't have a use for it, even though I do excavation, stone and concrete work, these saws really are limited in what they will do, and how etc. We've tried them, and much prefer standard abrasive wheels, or diamond wheel saws for stone or concrete.

They are nice if you have to put a new window or door in an existing basement wall. :msp_wink:

For excavation work, they work well for modifying inlets and manholes. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Greywynd]

Maybe, but I can just use the 16" Quikcut instead for the once in ten years I do a wall cut.

As to manholes etc, we never have a water supply around, but do have generators, so they often get a core drill or hammer drill treatment if the quikcut won't do it.

All our stone work is done dry anyway, as the sludge is just too messy to clean up from flagstone etc. A good sweep, then hit it with a leaf blower and we're good to go!!

 

[Greywynd]

Can a mod edit the title, delete the (Husqvarna?) and replace it with 999 Olympyk please?

 

[Simonizer]

Don't lose that chain, replacement cost is $250-$300. Also that clutch drum has a sealed ball-bearing instead of the typical needle-bearing set-up.

 

[Greywynd]

Don't lose that chain, replacement cost is $250-$300. Also that clutch drum has a sealed ball-bearing instead of the typical needle-bearing set-up.

I wish they were, everything I've found online starts at over $400, and the better quality stuff is up in the 6-700 range. Unfortunately this one is about 80% worn out.

Looks like my best option is to put it all back together, take some pics, and toss it up for sale as a unit. Any help in figuring out a fair price would be appreciated!

 

[jaya]

WOW....husqvarna is even selling to target now?, they dont know which department store they want to dump products into next, if caldor and jamesway were still around they would have the full line in there too.

 

[MTNBOY]

looks like a diamont boart concrete saw i have 100ish cc and it does rip

 

[Denis Gionet]

Holey cow Mark, that does have a certain Husky look, doesn't it ! Same layout as the concrete saw I spotted at the local dealership. I wonder how much life you'd get from a new chain, at that price it's probably more economical to use a 14" cutoff rescue saw.

 

[ZeroJunk]

I wonder how it does with barbed wire, railroad spikes, bricks, and other assorted items people seem to have put in their yard trees at some point.