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Post by bdm53ent on Jan 1, 2023 17:45:45 GMT -5
Obtained a C7 many years ago. It did not have a an identification tag but had C7 on the starter and paint was gone off the top of the tank. Well I Decided to restore it back to its hay day then confusion set in.
The piston looked really good so I ordered rings for a C7 which is a 2 inch bore, 50.8mm. Pulled the old rings and immediately could tell they were larger than the new replacements. Took a mic to the cylinder and piston and I clearly have a 2.062 (52.33mm) set up. The cylinder is stamped 58174-A (Assuming the C9 jug should be stamped 58174-A1)
Im ordering the larger rings but still confused why a cylinder clearly stamped 58174-A has the larger bore. I may have a C9 but Ive already ordered C7 decals so here I am lol.
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Post by ronaldt on Jan 1, 2023 18:23:27 GMT -5
Do you have a picture of the saw that you could post? I'm curious what color grip is on the grab handle.
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Post by bdm53ent on Jan 1, 2023 21:08:19 GMT -5
Do you have a picture of the saw that you could post? I'm curious what color grip is on the grab handle. Unfortunately everything is already in primer. I pulled tape so you can see what little color is left. When I got the saw the lower handle was broke so I did a really bad touch up on it. I used VHT SP120 (Hemi Orange) which was as close as I could find, so it was the orange red rather than the red orange like the later saws. I do remember there was little or no paint on the handle when I got it. The top handle had a black grip, not green which I replaced with a foam handle. Attachments:
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Post by ronaldt on Jan 1, 2023 21:46:53 GMT -5
Since the recoil said C-7 and the top handle had the black grip, I would say it's a C-7 that had a C-9 or C-91 cylinder and piston installed. Why the cylinder isn't stamped with the 1 is a mystery. My C-7 has a C-91 cylinder and piston because the original was bad and I had a good C-91 parts saw.
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Post by ronaldt on Jan 2, 2023 9:47:46 GMT -5
Another difference between the C-7 and C-9 is the intake.   |
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Post by bdm53ent on Jan 2, 2023 11:25:24 GMT -5
I definitely have the C7 intake, thank you very much for taking the time to help. Im bald so sitting around scratching my head was causing problems  . Guess I will go ahead and decal it as a C7, now begins the search for an ID Tag |
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Post by ronaldt on Jan 2, 2023 12:10:11 GMT -5
I definitely have the C7 intake, thank you very much for taking the time to help. Im bald so sitting around scratching my head was causing problems . Guess I will go ahead and decal it as a C7, now begins the search for an ID Tag You're welcome! I'll send you a pm about the id tag. |
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Post by bdm53ent on Jan 4, 2023 15:37:15 GMT -5
Guess I didnt have my glasses on, started wire brushing the cylinder to clean it up and answered my question. Attachments:
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