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Post by majorxlr8n on Mar 26, 2008 5:44:15 GMT -5
Greetings All... I found this GREAT site while perusing Ebay. I'm an OPE junkie/repair guy but not too proficient when it comes to saws. My dad bought this used for $100 back in the mid 1970's:  Back then he was directed to get parts for this saw at a Homelite "Center" in Avenel NJ. SO - my question is: is this Wright 141 Auomatic actually a Homelite in disguise, and if so, what would be an equivalant model? Thanks a lot in advance! Marty |
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Mar 26, 2008 6:28:40 GMT -5
First. Welcome to the site. The saw that you have is based on a Poulan 361. As far as getting parts, Lawnmowertech37 on this site can get you what you need or direct you some place for the parts. If he doesn't jump on this, PM him, or get a hold of him through his web site which is linked to this one, Good luck. Jim For info on your saw go to: www.acresinternet.com/ |
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Post by majorxlr8n on Mar 27, 2008 0:34:01 GMT -5
Jim - thank you for the reply & info!
All I really need for this oldie is a new bar. I assume the one currently on it is original, and it has some severe wear on it. The chain runs off track due to the channel being worn down from heavy cutting. Actually, the sprocket might require replacing too now that I think about it.
This saw is a handful - its heavy & vibrates like crazy. And to think that my dad & I used to cut wood ALL WEEKEND with this thing. Ah - to be young...
Regards!
Marty
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Mar 27, 2008 12:43:14 GMT -5
You could think about dressing the bar with a file and closing up the groove, Thats if the sprocket is ok.
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Post by RBW on Mar 27, 2008 22:47:20 GMT -5
Hi Major!!
That is a nice saw you have there and the bar is a rare bird these days. Your problem with the chain jumping off may have more to do with the sprocket being worn than the bar.
If the bar is worn severly it can be dressed out with a belt sander, but this takes some technique best learned on a more common bar.
It would be a shame to reck an oldie like that.
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Post by RandyMac on Mar 28, 2008 9:27:23 GMT -5
A roller in good shape can be worth more than the saw it is attached to. I had a Wright 36, it looked like an XL12, but side by side, the differences were easy to spot, I always wondered who made it. A pic of my firewood saw, with short roller.  Yeah, I know, it's yellow. |
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Post by majorxlr8n on Mar 29, 2008 17:35:24 GMT -5
Hey Guys - Thank you for the warm welcome!  Why is the bar so valuable? Is it because of the external roller nose? On the clutch sprocket - I'll snag a pic over the next few days to get your opinions on it. I'll also provide a pic of the bar that has the worn area. Regards! Marty |
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Mar 29, 2008 20:22:41 GMT -5
From a post on AS:
"If the wear marks on the teeth are very pronounced (about 0.5mm/0.02 in deep),the sprocket should be replaced"
Iv'e trued bars by filing them, and closed up the bar groove by beating them with a hammer and steel block, and checking the groove with a feeler gauge
I too would like to know the reason behind the value of the external roller nose bars.
Jim...The CSW
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Post by RBW on Mar 29, 2008 20:26:14 GMT -5
Simply put, they are becoming rare, and lets face it, their way cool!  |
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Post by RandyMac on Mar 29, 2008 21:08:46 GMT -5
There is a friction advantage to the rollers, versus the sprocket-tips, about the same as the difference is between sprockets and solidnose bars. The main disadvantage is that they are prone to wear and will "split", plunge cuts can be tough on a worn roller. I saw somewhere, someone selling replacement rollers, big bucks.
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