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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 1, 2009 12:30:53 GMT -5
Thanks to Bill G. for this rim drive system. Fortunately, I already had a near new .404 8 tooth, but I was happy to get this. Whatever it takes to keep the old workhorses going. I just dropped a set of rings in and almost changed the seals, but it idles so nicely and passed the flip test with flying colors so I left it be. For kicks, and since the points wire was already broken, I installed an atom ignition module that seems to work very well. Too bad I don't have anything large enough to make the saw break a sweat. Chris B.   |
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Post by mikem on Jul 1, 2009 16:50:06 GMT -5
Chris,
Nice saw.....I love a saw with a bar so long you need to prop it up on a 2" x 6"
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Post by billg on Jul 2, 2009 2:33:45 GMT -5
Hopefully it works out well for you.
Bill
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Post by billg on Jul 6, 2009 0:39:47 GMT -5
Chris,
Have you cut with it yet?
Bill
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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 6, 2009 10:50:33 GMT -5
Yep, put it to a stump the other day. I think I'll need to start the cut with a smaller bar before I dog in the 5 footer. Darn thing flexes too much and derails the chain. Pulled it with some authority though. Sprocket worked great. Its a keeper.
I believe I owe you some dough!
Chris B.
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Post by billg on Jul 8, 2009 3:46:06 GMT -5
That is one fine looking saw,. I use a 25" on mine. I just might have to breal out a longer bar for the Indiana GTG on July 18th.
Bill
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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 8, 2009 16:32:37 GMT -5
I don't know why I mount up the 60" bar. Each time I do, I trip over it for a few days and then put it back in the rafters. For my purposes it is next to useless. But it sure is a head turner! I have a good 30" for more practical uses.
I would love to make the GTG. I'm pretty sure I'm working midnights that morning and I can only make it if I don't work the next night, which I bet I will be.
Chris B.
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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 8, 2009 17:07:49 GMT -5
Hey Bill G. Here's a Mac to give the 3100 a run for it's money. This is the 890 gear drive with the SP125 motor that I had posted on AS. Just got the 1/2" chain put together and a new gear installed. This project is done. I would like to find a 36" roller nose to really complete it, but I don't think the saw will know the difference. This pic is just in case you fellas think Homelites do all the work. Chris B.  |
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Post by billg on Jul 9, 2009 3:40:29 GMT -5
Those 36" roller are the cat's meow. I let one go a few weeks back to a good collector. That is one fine looking saw you have there. I do not have any saw like that.
Bill
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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 9, 2009 8:50:38 GMT -5
Man, let me have the next roller nose you get. Be that as it may, I should spend some time cleaning up this bar. Maybe send it out to that chain bar company. It is in pretty good shape, just needs to be dressed.
Chris B.
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Post by billg on Jul 10, 2009 3:21:07 GMT -5
Bill Davenport is a good guy. He will treat you right. If I had a load of spare rollers he would be building me a bunch of bars. The 36" I sent out was a real good deal with 1/2" full chisel
Bill
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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 10, 2009 4:41:57 GMT -5
I was thinking that if I had a good spare roller nose he could redo that bar for me. I'll be keeping my eyes open.
Chris B.
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Post by billg on Jul 20, 2009 2:36:55 GMT -5
Hello Chris.
I got your check last week. I hope it works out for you.
Bill
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Post by cbfarmall on Jul 21, 2009 18:27:48 GMT -5
Bill,
Got any of these rim drives for the Macs? I wanted to send a MO but I was finding it hard to get to the post office. I was able to get the check out much faster.
Chris B.
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Post by billg on Jul 22, 2009 1:57:08 GMT -5
Chris,
Never waste your money on a money order. Why pay someone else for a piece of paper. Cjecks work with me. I just have to remember to cash it. As for the Macs I did play around trying to figure them out but had no sucess.
Bill
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