JoshF
ArboristSite Member
hey guys im in need of a coil for c-72 i just got as a christmas present. the smaller wires have rotted right out at the coil. dont have an ipl yet. not sure if a coil off of another homie would work. thanks, josh
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ChainLightning
Vintage Saw Stalker
Probably gonna have to buy gasket material and cut them yourself. Even if you did find a set, this would be WAY cheaper if your on a budget.
ChainLightning
Vintage Saw Stalker
Is it just the wire going from the coil to the plug? Or is it the grounding wire? Or is it in the coil?
JoshF
ArboristSite Member
Yeah its the grounding wire that used to go to the points. Has points replacer in it now.
ChainLightning
Vintage Saw Stalker
I may be wrong, but you should be able to just replace that wire. If it is just a grounding wire, then you should be able to run it without it. Just when you wanna turn your saw off your gonna have to choke it out.
ChainLightning
Vintage Saw Stalker
Just slap that coil back on and tell me if you get spark.
JoshF
ArboristSite Member
haha no i tried that too. its the wire that went to the points that is supposed to open and close the ground path. its rotted at the coil so i need a coil.
ChainLightning
Vintage Saw Stalker
Well I tried :msp_sneaky: I always found dangerous ways to rig up my saws and they work just fine. You should be able to find one. Even if you have to buy a parts saw, then on the plus side, you got extra parts.
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
All the C-Series (although I don't know if they were ever sold with 'em..........one could easily have been swapped on in the last 45 years), XP1000, XP1020, 1050.
Put a good handfull of small size gravel in the tank along with some solvent like mineral spirits or kerosene. Put on the cap and shake for a while. Check periodically to see how clean it is.
If you do open it up, flatten the cover and tank mating surfaces on some 220 grit self stick sandpaper stuck on some thick glass. Seals a lot easier if the surfaces are real flat. I re-used the original gasket on mine - coated with gasket eliminator from an auto supply store. I even used this stuff with no gasket on an Original EZ tank. No leaks yet after a couple years. Just be sure to let it cure for a few days.
Ambull
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I have a full warp for my Super 1050.
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Ambull
OCD Muscle Saw Collector
I have a full warp for my Super 1050.
Those are the ultra-rare Star Trek versions, that come with the warp drive.
LOL JK nice saw.....
C5 fuel tank leak.
I give up. I put a homemade gasket and sealer on the tank cover three weeks ago. Nearly every day since, I checked for wetness at the bottom because the saw sits just below the garage light switch. Walk into garage this morning and smell a lot more than usual gas oder.:msp_ohmy:
Puppy must have started leaking again last night. He has gained 'run and dump (the fuel)' status.
I give up. I put a homemade gasket and sealer on the tank cover three weeks ago. Nearly every day since, I checked for wetness at the bottom because the saw sits just below the garage light switch. Walk into garage this morning and smell a lot more than usual gas oder.:msp_ohmy:
Puppy must have started leaking again last night. He has gained 'run and dump (the fuel)' status.
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Carl I have a rough looking but useable C-5 tank you can have. Just let me get caught up on some other shipping and get through the holidays first. It had an obviously home-made gasket on it when I got it (edges sticking out around the outside). Sucker was holding fine though, with about 1/2 a tank of SKANKY fluid in it. You'll have to crack it open and clean it out I'm sure. Not much paint on the outside, but it doesn't have any cracks, breaks, or repairs that I can see. I'd suggest using an NOS gasket. That's what I'm going to use on my weeping C-5 (avatar pic). Not looking forward to wrestling with those tiny screws....
bump for the C5
No worries, I'm just going to live with it as it is. Someday I may get a roll of rubberized material from O'Reillys and try again.
C5 cuts OK with the .404 on the 20" hardnose. You have to let it cut on its own or it will bog. Takes a fine touch.
My 900g has dogs like that
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Let me know if you change your mind and decide you want to try my tank Carl. What's the condition of the P/C/Rings on that saw? My C-5's both had no trouble with 20" hardnoses and .404. The 26" hardnose I had on one for a while took a somewhat lighter touch, but I still didn't have to baby it.
