j-jock
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I think it is a matter of what saw you prefer to own. Both are good.Have a guy wanting to trade a near new 361 for the 044.
Thoughts?
I think it is a matter of what saw you prefer to own. Both are good.Have a guy wanting to trade a near new 361 for the 044.
Thoughts?
Yeah. Turns out saw is a 271.....I think it is a matter of what saw you prefer to own. Both are good.
I started with the Super XL. The air filter was missing, and the sprocket was not moving freely. I disassembled the sprocket/clutch, cleaned up some light rust, greased, and reassembled. Problem solved. Regarding the other issues with this saw, I ordered a new air filter; that's it! I added fuel and bar oil and went out cutting! It started easily (I borrowed an air filter from another SXL.), and it cut and idled just like it should. I don't think I even touched the carb settings (I spent plenty of time doing carb adjustments today, but I think that was all on another project that's on my bench).Trifecta: 3 for $65 with cases:
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Super XL from 1983, that I can determine from the serial number. The Super EZ Automatic I can't date from the s/n, and the XL can't possibly be from 1978 as the s/n suggests, can it? Any dating help would be appreciated. So many project saws, so little time! Thanks for watching! O
Good lord, that’s a hell of a score! That Mac is BEAUTIFUL! I have one exactly like that, but mines rough.Best wedding gift ever, grandpa bought it new and says it has about 10-20 hours on it.
This story does not have a fairytale ending! While the saw ran and idled well for the first few minutes, it soon went south. I investigated the carb, and it needed a kit. I ordered and installed the carb kit, but the saw still refused to idle properly. To prepare the saw for pressure/vacuum testing, I pulled the muffler and found substantial scoring on the piston. So, now I have three running Super XLs and a parts saw! Yes, I know I have what it takes to fix this saw, but I've already stolen one or two parts to improve my other saws. As a parts saw, I still got my money's worth, but it dropped way down on the "You Suck" scale! OI started with the Super XL. The air filter was missing, and the sprocket was not moving freely. I disassembled the sprocket/clutch, cleaned up some light rust, greased, and reassembled. Problem solved. Regarding the other issues with this saw, I ordered a new air filter; that's it! I added fuel and bar oil and went out cutting! It started easily (I borrowed an air filter from another SXL.), and it cut and idled just like it should. I don't think I even touched the carb settings (I spent plenty of time doing carb adjustments today, but I think that was all on another project that's on my bench).
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With this addition to my herd of SXLs, I now have a 1983, a 1985, a 1991 and a 1992. All run, last time I checked. The paint could be better, but it's not bad for 40 yrs old! It even came with a fairly new,, relatively sharp chain.
Thanks for watching! T-A
Points?Picked up a Sachs Dolmar 112 last week. Said it was running til it wasn’t. Clean points, new fuel lines, and some carb diaphragm I had on hand. Running like a champ. I know it’s nothing fancy and not a logger saw. Got $50 in it.
The original points behind the flywheelPoints?
Cool, I am yet to find a points one over here.The original points behind the flywheel