Can you ID this "Johnson" chainsaw?

[GrassGuerilla]

Local seller, no model info. Calling it a "Johnson", with a 20" bar. I was hoping someone would be able to identify it. I just don't see many "Johnson" saws. Anyone?

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Could be a 670,630, maybe 800, 900 serie's should be a Id tag above the oil cap.

 

[Brian VT]

For $70 definately worth a look.

 

[HiOctane]

Probably an old 630,he got the old type metal brake handle.And the front handle is bent.

 

[nmurph]

Yep, 630.

 

[GrassGuerilla]

For $70 definately worth a look.

Agreed. Dang chainsaw buzzard...

 

[Matt81]

Don't know if this helps at all, probably doesn't, but i can say with 100% certainty that it does not look at all like my "Johnson" or any other "Johnson" i have had the misfortune of seeing.

 

[GrassGuerilla]

Fella is about 25 minutes from me. If the stars align I'll check it out. Looks fairly beat. But if she's still got good comp? Why not? We'll see.

Any good to run? Decent firewood saw?

 

[nmurph]

Similar to a 262

 

[HiOctane]

More like 162 you mean.

 

[nmurph]

I actually meant to say a 266 but yes, a 162 is probably a a better choice.

 

[67L36Driver]

I sent you a text on that pup. Def. worth a look. Good 61cc saw you can grow to 50mm bore with a kit.

 

[67L36Driver]

Early 630 like mine has thin rings. New piston with 1/16" ring is improvement.

 

[SawTroll]

I actually meant to say a 266 but yes, a 162 is probably a a better choice.

Yes, the 630 was based on the 162se.

The saw could of course be an early 670, as well as a 630.

 

[GrassGuerilla]

I think we're more enthusiastic about his saw than the seller is. He hasn't e-mailed back or returned my call.

 

[Flat47]

Jonsered 630 and 670 are great saws. Very durable; great power. The only thing beat on it that see is the top handle is bent back. I'd grab it. Lots of them (and their Husky cousins) come up for sale cheap with "no spark." Don't be afraid of the two piece ignitions. No spark usually is a result of the wires becoming cracked and grounding out on the case. Real easy fix. Keep us posted.

 

[mt.stalker]

Is that "Johnson" made by OMC ?

 

[z71mike]

It's a Johnson outboard

 

[GrassGuerilla]

Seller made contact, any peculiarities of the model/series I should be aware of?

 

[SawTroll]

Seller made contact, any peculiarities of the model/series I should be aware of?

They were made for quite a while, and there were some rather large changes/updates during production - so be aware that the dating of spare parts may matter.