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Post by jselden78 on Feb 1, 2020 19:18:14 GMT -5
I have read the answer to my question somewhere but I can’t find if again so I thought I’d post here. What does the number behind the dash denote in part numbers. Some part number in the IPLs will have a dash and a number at the end like 12345-2. I have had pretty good luck with parts working that when bought did or did not have the - and number at the end when an IPL may have listed it that way. I’m assuming it’s a revision in the part but did the specs of the part such as dimensions change?
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Post by edju1958 on Feb 1, 2020 21:30:59 GMT -5
I don't know as the dash means anything.Anytime I've searched for a part & there's a letter as a prefix or suffix I don't use the dash at all & I find the part without a problem.The only time I use the dash is at the end of a part #.I've found in a lot of instances that the # at the end of the part # doesn't mean a whole lot.If it's a dash 1 or a dash 2 they're generally the same part.I've seen this with the Terry part #'s where they like to use the letter T as a suffix.When searching for the part I leave the letter T off the search & I come up with my part.The problem that I run into is when I have an older saw like a C series or older,the part # in the IPL has been superseded by another part #,but that new part # I can't find.I hope this wasn't too confusing. Ed
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Post by jselden78 on Feb 1, 2020 21:39:28 GMT -5
The thought of the dash being significant never really crossed my mind. It’s use is more to separate the original 6 number in the part number from the following number. The number on the end holds some value and likely signals a change of some sort. Depending on the part and the change it could be a critical difference but I think probably not.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Feb 2, 2020 9:18:41 GMT -5
I'm not sure there is one answer that covers this thoroughly. There was a post recently that quoted a service memo that detailed when a part supersedes and when it doesn't...check out Fossil's post in this thread: houseofhomelite.proboards.com/thread/9119/xl12-crankshaft-brokenIt creates a bit of confusion for sure. Especially when a part# has many different fits, depending on the suffix#. Case in point, the 68362 clutches. There are three distinct fits that don't interchange, yet 68362 is cast onto each one of the clutches, but the suffix number is not! 68362-1A, 68362-3, 68362-7 all fit the 150 & Super EZ. These clutches have a small bore thread. 68362-4 fits the 350 & early 360. It has a larger bore thread and threaded holes for a clutch cover. 68362-6 was used on early 240's. It has the small bore thread, but this also has threaded holes for a clutch cover. While it is much easier to search for part #'s without a prefix or suffix (I don't use them either in searches), you do have to pay attention to them on certain items. Clutches, clutch shoes and clutch spiders are the parts I've run into the most trouble with, as there are some very real fitment issues. Some clutch shoes have the same part # with a different suffix and you have a completely different size. Naturally many folks selling parts and even some of the old shops didn't realize this. I've had a lot of parts come through that have a "supercession" part # hand written on the box, implying a direct part interchange when that isn't always the case.
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Post by undee70ss on Feb 3, 2020 20:48:14 GMT -5
I have read the answer to my question somewhere but I can’t find if again so I thought I’d post here. What does the number behind the dash denote in part numbers. Some part number in the IPLs will have a dash and a number at the end like 12345-2. I have had pretty good luck with parts working that when bought did or did not have the - and number at the end when an IPL may have listed it that way. I’m assuming it’s a revision in the part but did the specs of the part such as dimensions change? For fuel oil and pulse lines. The number after the dash is the length of the line.
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Post by jselden78 on Feb 5, 2020 18:55:29 GMT -5
Well I have learned that there is a difference in the part I referred to however I think it is still usable. 59270 is the crankshaft listed for a C-71. 59270-2 is the crankshaft listed for a C-72. I ordered 59270 as an NOS one appeared last week so I snatched it up. I needed 59270-2. I have been comparing the two for a little while this evening and there is a difference in the thread on the flywheel side. The 59270-2 has threads for the flywheel nut right at 1/2" long. The threads on the 59270 has threads about 1' long. In the case of me using the 59270 in place of 59270-2 it would be as simple as cutting 1/2" off the end of the shaft. However trying to use it the other way around, I am not sure how necessary that 1/2" is but it would be hard to add it on.
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