Thread: Sachs Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

Originally Posted by lwn9186

Dolmar isn't big around here like Stihl, but I got my hands on an 1987 111. Needs a few parts and a good cleaning but looks to be well made.

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I just bought a pretty nice little Sachs Dolmar 112 off of CL. The said it hadn't been started in 2 years but had been stored dry. I added gas and it fired up and ran/idled pretty well. However, the clutch doesn't work, springs are in place but I guess either the shoes are worn or the springs are weak. My question for now though is that the clutch nut has worn a hole through the clutch cover. It seems as though it would be still touching if the hole wasn't there. Everything seems tight and the clutch cover isn't bent in. What is wrong here?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Showme

I just bought a pretty nice little Sachs Dolmar 112 off of CL. The said it hadn't been started in 2 years but had been stored dry. I added gas and it fired up and ran/idled pretty well. However, the clutch doesn't work, springs are in place but I guess either the shoes are worn or the springs are weak. My question for now though is that the clutch nut has worn a hole through the clutch cover. It seems as though it would be still touching if the hole wasn't there. Everything seems tight and the clutch cover isn't bent in. What is wrong here?

Thanks!

Does it have the right clutch on it? I had the same problem when I tried to use a 114 cover on my 116si. The 116si clutch sticks out farther than the 114 clutch.

Originally Posted by russhd1997

Does it have the right clutch on it? I had the same problem when I tried to use a 114 cover on my 116si. The 116si clutch sticks out farther than the 114 clutch.

Not sure about that. It could very well have been changed. I guess I need to see if I can find a number on it, of course I don't have an IPL though.

Originally Posted by russhd1997

Does it have the right clutch on it? I had the same problem when I tried to use a 114 cover on my 116si. The 116si clutch sticks out farther than the 114 clutch.

Any body got a picture of the right clutch assembly? I think the cross bolt(?) assembly on mine is incorrect.

Originally Posted by Showme

I just bought a pretty nice little Sachs Dolmar 112 off of CL. The said it hadn't been started in 2 years but had been stored dry. I added gas and it fired up and ran/idled pretty well. However, the clutch doesn't work, springs are in place but I guess either the shoes are worn or the springs are weak. My question for now though is that the clutch nut has worn a hole through the clutch cover. It seems as though it would be still touching if the hole wasn't there. Everything seems tight and the clutch cover isn't bent in. What is wrong here?

Thanks!

Not sure about the nut, but usually with the clutch sticking, it is just the bearing that has rusted up. Spray a generous portion of PB Blaster into the clutch area, focusing on the bearing. Should be good to go.

Originally Posted by Showme

Any body got a picture of the right clutch assembly? I think the cross bolt(?) assembly on mine is incorrect.

If you still need a pic, I can grab my 112 out of the barn

Originally Posted by Showme

Any body got a picture of the right clutch assembly? I think the cross bolt(?) assembly on mine is incorrect.

Can you take a picture of your clutch and post it? The clutch for a 112 is the same as the one on my 114 which is different from the one on my 116si. The 112/114 clutch has 3 shoes and a cross shapped nut to hold it on. The 116si has 2 shoes and 19mm hex to hold it on. The hex is what rubbed on my 114 clutch cover when I tried to use it on my 116si. If your clutch has a hex on the clutch that is what wore the hole in the cover.

Originally Posted by russhd1997

Can you take a picture of your clutch and post it? The clutch for a 112 is the same as the one on my 114 which is different from the one on my 116si. The 112/114 clutch has 3 shoes and a cross shapped nut to hold it on. The 116si has 2 shoes and 19mm hex to hold it on. The hex is what rubbed on my 114 clutch cover when I tried to use it on my 116si. If your clutch has a hex on the clutch that is what wore the hole in the cover.

I haven't learned to post pictures but luckily I can read and your description helps. My clutch has 2 shoes and a hex head (bar?) across. That's what wore the hole for sure it must be the wrong clutch. Saw is really clean and starts and seems to run good. I guess I need to find the correct clutch. A picture of what I'm looking for would still help.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Showme

I haven't learned to post pictures but luckily I can read and your description helps. My clutch has 2 shoes and a hex head (bar?) across. That's what wore the hole for sure it must be the wrong clutch. Saw is really clean and starts and seems to run good. I guess I need to find the correct clutch. A picture of what I'm looking for would still help.

Thanks

I will try to get a pic of the one on my 114 and post it. I will get one of the 116si clutch too. It may take a couple of days until I get it done. Do a Google search for an IPL, Illustrated Parts List, and download it. There will be a picture of the clutch in it.

Originally Posted by russhd1997

I will try to get a pic of the one on my 114 and post it. I will get one of the 116si clutch too. It may take a couple of days until I get it done. Do a Google search for an IPL, Illustrated Parts List, and download it. There will be a picture of the clutch in it.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Showme

Any body got a picture of the right clutch assembly? I think the cross bolt(?) assembly on mine is incorrect.

Here is a pic of the 114 clutch.



This is a side shot of it.



Here is a pic of the 116si clutch.



This is a side shot of it.



When you look at the side shots you can see that the 114 clutch is almost flush with the drum while the 116si clutch sticks out beyond the drum.

Originally Posted by russhd1997

Here is a pic of the 114 clutch.



This is a side shot of it.



Here is a pic of the 116si clutch.



This is a side shot of it.



When you look at the side shots you can see that the 114 clutch is almost flush with the drum while the 116si clutch sticks out beyond the drum.

Yep, they put a 116 clutch in the saw. Just ruined a perfect clutch cover. Thank you very much for posting the pictures.

Gerry

Anybody got a good clutch cover for my 112 that they would like to sell? Or for that matter a good clutch assembly that's gathering dust? I'd like to get this old saw back in service.

Thanks,

Does anybody have a Fan Housing for a 116si for sale or can tell me where I can buy one? P/No 112 112 540 . I would be happy to buy the housing complete with the whole starter assembly that mounts into it if needs be.

The cir clip that retains one of the ratchet pawls came off and the pawl destroyed the housing. It's a very nice saw to use and I would really like to get it up and running again.

I am in Australia but it is no more difficult to send stuff here than to post it within the US.

David