Jonsered Chainsaws

[Cantdog]

Got it in the drop box after the PO closed....should go out tomorrow.....also threw in a NOS carb to manifold gasket too....good luck!!

 

[Cantdog]

I kept checking that price and I just couldn't turn it down. I see they still have a jug for a 90 at $169. I'm so tempted to buy it for attic stock.

Well that's pretty spendy........but........they are few and very far between....and you probably won't find NOS anywhere cheaper.......I've found his prices are just about what you had to pay retail back when you could buy these NLA parts from a dealer.....so though expensive...not really out of line....

 

[WoodDean]

Got it in the drop box after the PO closed....should go out tomorrow.....also threw in a NOS carb to manifold gasket too....good luck!!

Many thanks. I've never run a saw bigger than 60cc, so this should be an experience. The previous owner said it sat in a barn idle, for about 15 years before I bought it.

I like bringing the old ones back to life!!!

 

[Cantdog]

Many thanks. I've never run a saw bigger than 60cc, so this should be an experience. The previous owner said it sat in a barn idle, for about 15 years before I bought it.

I like bringing the old ones back to life!!!

You are very welcome Dean....it is a good feeling....bringing them back to usable/working condition.
Pic Time!!
Here is an oldie.....a 601 Raket.......this is the ancestor of the famed 621......pretty much a non AV 621....runs awesome....real smooth for non AV......

 

[Real1shepherd]

I kept checking that price and I just couldn't turn it down. I see they still have a jug for a 90 at $169. I'm so tempted to buy it for attic stock.

Used or NOS? if it's NOS, that's even a bit on the high side...if it's used, that's not any kind of a deal I would choose right now. Yeah, I know they're scarce.

Kevin

 

[Real1shepherd]

Many thanks. I've never run a saw bigger than 60cc, so this should be an experience. The previous owner said it sat in a barn idle, for about 15 years before I bought it.

I like bringing the old ones back to life!!!

I get the same kick....but only saws that we loggers used/liked in the 70's & 80's...not antiques that although were significant models in their day(platform for better models to come).....wouldn't be a saw I'd take to the woods all day, today.

If that 90 is runnin' right, it's in a whole other class of saws from the 60cc. But you may not notice much more than increased low-end torque. Lots of newer saws run faster....but put a 30" bar on there with some fast chain...pork it down into to some decent size timber and you'll quickly become an 'addict' to it.

Kevin

 

[Real1shepherd]

Well that's pretty spendy........but........they are few and very far between....and you probably won't find NOS anywhere cheaper.......I've found his prices are just about what you had to pay retail back when you could buy these NLA parts from a dealer.....so though expensive...not really out of line....

Back in the day, that would have been the price for the OE jug AND the piston....that's the difference. There are some respectable used jugs that appear now and again for the 90...just take a wee bit of polishing.

Kevin

 

[Cantdog]

Back in the day, that would have been the price for the OE jug AND the piston....that's the difference. There are some respectable used jugs that appear now and again for the 90...just take a wee bit of polishing.

Kevin

I haven't a clue on the 90 but when I was in need of a new piston for my original 49sp, one dealer quoted me $75.00 for a piston.......another dealer wouldn't sell me just a piston...would have to buy a P&C kit.....quoted me $175.00......didn't happen...only paid $250 for the saw brand new.....I would have to assume a P&C for a 90 would be more expensive than for a 49sp.....

 

[WoodDean]

You are very welcome Dean....it is a good feeling....bringing them back to usable/working condition.
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Here is an oldie.....a 601 Raket.......this is the ancestor of the famed 621......pretty much a non AV 621....runs awesome....real smooth for non AV......

THAT is one very neat little saw. I have a favorite I use around the sawmill to knock the stubs off of logs so it's easier for me to turn them. It's a Stihl 015L tophandle. I've brought that thing back several times with new pistons, rings and assorted parts. Over the years I've spent way more on the saw than it's worth but I just can't seem to part it out when it dies.

 

[WoodDean]

Used or NOS? if it's NOS, that's even a bit on the high side...if it's used, that's not any kind of a deal I would choose right now. Yeah, I know they're scarce.

Kevin

Kev, that's NOS. There's also one on Ebay for $199 and I called the guy about a piston/ring and cylinder gasket for a 90 but he didn't have anything. So I was thinking, $169 might be about right considering the availability.

 

[WoodDean]

I get the same kick....but only saws that we loggers used/liked in the 70's & 80's...not antiques that although were significant models in their day(platform for better models to come).....wouldn't be a saw I'd take to the woods all day, today.

If that 90 is runnin' right, it's in a whole other class of saws from the 60cc. But you may not notice much more than increased low-end torque. Lots of newer saws run faster....but put a 30" bar on there with some fast chain...pork it down into to some decent size timber and you'll quickly become an 'addict' to it.

Kevin

I know, it's the coolest thing to go to deer camp and fire up a Homelite Super XL Auto from 1968-ish and cut some wood. However, I just saw a Homelite 600-D on craigslist in my area for $50 OBO and it runs!! Vintage saw at a good price but I wouldn't take it to camp and cut with it.

 

[Real1shepherd]

Kev, that's NOS. There's also one on Ebay for $199 and I called the guy about a piston/ring and cylinder for a 90 but he didn't have anything. So I was thinking, $169 might be about right considering the availability.

If you have to have it in short order...probably. But I think there are still a fair amount of low-hr 90 jugs yet to turn up on ebay. Once saw models become 'desirable', a plethora of sellers suddenly appear with all sorts of crap. Look at what the Canadians are offering in the way of parts for the Husky 2100 on ebay....they're now almost the sole sellers of used parts for that saw. Lots of those saws were just shoved in a shed...now they are being found and most in despicable condition. Even some of the parts are rougher than hell....yet for that saw, they sell.

Kevin

 

[Real1shepherd]

I haven't a clue on the 90 but when I was in need of a new piston for my original 49sp, one dealer quoted me $75.00 for a piston.......another dealer wouldn't sell me just a piston...would have to buy a P&C kit.....quoted me $175.00......didn't happen...only paid $250 for the saw brand new.....I would have to assume a P&C for a 90 would be more expensive than for a 49sp.....

A new piston, rings and jug(all OE) was offered to me by a dealer(in the mid 80's) for my 80 at about $165 or so....real close to that by memory. I would think the 90 right around the same price...maybe a few bucks more....

Kevin

 

[WoodDean]

One thing about the older Homelite saws is that there still seems to be a ton of NOS parts out there. If I was going to buy an older Jonsereds in any class to work on, which model would you say has the most part availability?

 

[Real1shepherd]

I know, it's the coolest thing to go to deer camp and fire up a Homelite Super XL Auto from 1968-ish and cut some wood. However, I just saw a Homelite 600-D on craigslist in my area for $50 OBO and it runs!! Vintage saw at a good price but I wouldn't take it to camp and cut with it.

I think clearly there is a distinct difference between vintage saws and older saws that still could account for themselves well in the woods. Plus, you have saws that guys grew up around and they're buying them now to satisfy nostalgia feelings. There's room enough in this hobby for all of us. Liking AV saws of 'newer' design(70's/80's) and between 80-100cc...my choices are easy between Husky & Jonny. Maybe someday I'll spread out more...but can't see why at the moment.

You ever wanna sell that 90, I'll give ya a fair price!

Kevin

 

[Real1shepherd]

One thing about the older Homelite saws is that there still seems to be a ton of NOS parts out there. If I was going to buy an older Jonsereds in any class to work on, which model would you say has the most part availability?

That's probably a question better served by Robin, but If I had to guess I'd say the 70E around here. Bailey's sold a TON of them here in the PNW and they're still around, although ignition failure and plastic parts caused a lot of them to die in the landfill. And you'd have to define "older" like before Electrolux bought them or the two yrs that followed and gave birth to the 910, 920, 930 series. Anything from the 1990's on of course, is going to have more parts out there yet. But the saws at some point became just rebadged Huskies or rebadged whatever. So you have to maybe define the last of the true Jreds as around the 920's etc.

The 910 is a sweet saw and I was lent one for the day loggin'...I wouldn't be adverse to owning one someday. Parts would be a problem, of course.

Kevin

 

[WoodDean]

I think clearly there is a distinct difference between vintage saws and older saws that still could account for themselves well in the woods. Plus, you have saws that guys grew up around and they're buying them now to satisfy nostalgia feelings. There's room enough in this hobby for all of us. Liking AV saws of 'newer' design(70's/80's) and between 80-100cc...my choices are easy between Husky & Jonny. Maybe someday I'll spread out more...but can't see why at the moment.

You ever wanna sell that 90, I'll give ya a fair price!

Kevin

Ok Kevin, let me attempt to get it running and if I don't like it I'll give you first dibs.
Hmmmmmmm . . . . . . . maybe I shouldn't be advertising on here what I been paying for everything.

 

[Real1shepherd]

Ok Kevin, let me attempt to get it running and if I don't like it I'll give you first dibs.
Hmmmmmmm . . . . . . . maybe I shouldn't be advertising on here what I been paying for everything.

LOL...remember I said a "fair" price. I'd take into consideration any NOS parts you put on and paid dearly for....because I'd be doing the same thing.

The only REAL desirable Jonny at present in the elusive 111S....which belongs in a museum because of unobtainium parts. Of course if this 3D printer things really pans out, it could make lost parts effortlessly. That would breathe new life in a lot of old junk out there.

Kevin

 

[WoodDean]

That's probably a question better served by Robin, but If I had to guess I'd say the 70E around here. Bailey's sold a TON of them here in the PNW and they're still around, although ignition failure and plastic parts caused a lot of them to die in the landfill. And you'd have to define "older" like before Electrolux bought them or the two yrs that followed and gave birth to the 910, 920, 930 series. Anything from the 1990's on of course, is going to have more parts out there yet. But the saws at some point became just rebadged Huskies or rebadged whatever. So you have to maybe define the last of the true Jreds as around the 920's etc.

The 910 is a sweet saw and I was lent one for the day loggin'...I wouldn't be adverse to owning one someday.

Kevin

I'd say older is: Just what we were discussing earlier, not vintage but a usable saw you can still cut a load of firewood with but not something that was rebadged. The less plastic the better and something your buddies look at and say "That's a cool looking saw and it still cuts really well". Pre electrolux.

Seems like the 49sp might make a good choice. I'll look around for 70E parts and check availability.

 

[WoodDean]

LOL...remember I said a "fair" price. I'd take into consideration any NOS parts you put on and paid dearly for....because I'd be doing the same thing.

The only REAL desirable Jonny at present in the elusive 111S....which belongs in a museum because of unobtainium parts.

Kevin

That dirty looking 90 that's advertised as an 80 on ebay, I bid it up to $35 but wasn't high bidder. So, someone has a high dollar on it. At $25 shipping it's starting to get a little expensive without being able to look at it.