Chainsaw wanted 100cc + big Stihl etc

[Johnleddo]

Hello folks,

I'm looking for a large old and preferably cheap chainsaw to do some milling work with. It will need to pull at least a 36" chain and possibly a 42" so something 100cc plus would be ideal. If it's a non runner or needs a little tlc then that's fine as well I'm open to any suggestions and advice as to what might be suitable?

 

So if you have something you think might do the job and are looking to sell it please let me know?

 

Many thanks

John

[Martyn Amos]

if all else fails,try e-bay

[Cut4fun]

I know a friend that has a stock stihl 084 122cc with like new top end. They just use it for bucking at their lumber company.

 

He sent me 3 pics of PHO for $600 USD and told me to sale it for him. Shipping might be a killer to over there. Even though I have mailed saws to Finland and parts to Japan.

[felixthelogchopper]

Sure Spudulike will have some good ideas

[skyhuck]

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[treequip]

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[agg221]

What do you mean by cheap? Stihl/Husky in this category pretty much always make over £350, unless you are very lucky on ebay. 075/076 would be my suggestion as they're heavy, so often haven't had so much use, and very solidly built so go on forever.

 

The slightly cheaper option is an old 1970s Sachs Dolmar or Danarm - again it's going to be an ebay job. They're good for it, don't make anything like as much, but parts availability is a problem for the big Danarms - not sure on Sachs Dolmar, but I would be inclined to check on pot and piston availability before buying one.

 

The really cheap option would be an 051. With luck, you can pick up one without a chain brake, needing a new pot and piston only (i.e. it's genuinely just worn out, rather than got underlying problems) for about £30. The parts are still readily available as they match the TS510 disc cutter. It won't pull the same length bar - 36" is possible but slow, so you really want to keep it down to 30", but it's a good way to start.

 

Alec

[Johnleddo]

Thanks for the info. I'd seen a non runner 075av on eBay that would have needed some parts including possibly an ignition coil, I looked around and found that Stihl have discontinued the part so didn't want to end up with a non runner that I couldn't get bits for. Does any one know if getting hold of parts for 075's is difficult? I think that saw sold for about £130 which seems reasonable so long as it wouldn't cost a fortune to get going again?

[agg221]

Parts for the later (electronic ignition) 075av are mostly easy - it's virtually identical to the 076, which continued until recently as the TS760. The main difference is the starter assembly which matches the 051.

 

There's a change somewhere in the production run to electronic ignition - one from after the change is easier (076 parts). Earlier parts are possible - apart from pot, piston and slightly different holes in the crank case it's the same as the 051 of the same era.

 

The only tricky part at the moment seems to be the aluminium cup in the starter - if the ridges wear down too much to get a grip then new ones can be erratic in availability.

 

It's also worth searching ebay.com for parts for these ones, as there are a couple of US suppliers who break old saws and advertise the parts on there. They often have more stock than they list, so are worth contacting. Shipping rates are usually OK and they're happy to ship to the UK, even though they don't include themselves on the international listings.

 

The main thing I'm aware of to watch out for are cracks in the rear handle (this is a common problem due to a design issue - the alloy is weldable but you need someone who knows what they're doing) and that an 075 isn't actually a re-badged 051 as the top covers are interchangeable (not always fraud - sometimes it's just for ease of availability). The way to tell is whether the barrel is fixed on with long studs that come right up through the barrel fins (075) or with socket head cap screws just at the base (051).

 

Alec

[Al Smith]

A little word on this business .First of all I've only in my life time ever seen one 075 .I've seen several 076's though so I assume more of that model were made .

 

Anytime you get into a saw that old no matter who made it parts will be hard to find .Trust me as I've restored many old saws .It isn't a fact of if repair parts can be found it's the time involved and then the price involved as well .

 

Restoration of older saws is not for the impatient .Now I personally enjoy the challange myself but some find it a nuisance and grow weary of it quickly .