No spark on David Bradley Model # 917.60051

[cheeves]

Picked up a David Bradley chainsaw for partial payment from cleanup of Irene. Some of the members have helped me identify, which I appreciate. Could use any help with this. Have read some of the history of the David Bradley enterprises. Some of the early history of chainsaws. Anyway tried to start but no spark. Probably pts. and condenser. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

 

[sefh3]

Clean the points up with a file. I'm sure that's what is wrong with it. Make sure your flywheel and coil are clean of rust.

 

[cheeves]

Quick Kakua (help)

Clean the points up with a file. I'm sure that's what is wrong with it. Make sure your flywheel and coil are clean of rust.

Thanks so much!! Such a quick response! Like you're right here in the house. It's taken me much longer to get responses from family members. You're alright!

 

[sawdust21]

Thanks so much!! Such a quick response! Like you're right here in the house. It's taken me much longer to get responses from family members. You're alright!

After cleaning the points, make sure to check the air gap. Points cover is designed to act as gauge... .015. The saw is touchy about this. I'm guessing you also have the TECUMSEH carb. It will likely need a rebuild.

 

[Rustynutz]

condensers are cheep and a pain in the rrr's if not working fully


got any pickies???

 

[cheeves]

condensers are cheep and a pain in the rrr's if not working fully


got any pickies???

pics on Thread:Vintage David Bradley saws questions: gear drive vs direct drive

 

[cheeves]

Should have put this up here too

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condensers are cheep and a pain in the rrr's if not working fully


got any pickies???

 

[Rustynutz]

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great looking machine! from that age when machines where built to last
those guys must have had biceps like iron lugging them things around all day.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

great looking machine! from that age when machines where built to last
those guys must have had biceps like iron lugging them things around all day.

Or be worn out like I am from buying and selling them and lugging them a mile to my truck!

 

[sawdust21]

great looking machine! from that age when machines where built to last
those guys must have had biceps like iron lugging them things around all day.

Might have looked like this out of the crate :

 

[cheeves]

Beautiful David Bradley!!!

Might have looked like this out of the crate :

sawdust21, was your saw always this nice? Or did you restore it? Whatever one gorgeous machine. Congratulations!! Perfection!! Thank you for showing me what to strife for. I sincerely hope to get it looking a lot better, but I don't think it will be as nice as yours. Will try though! BEAUTIFUL!!! Take care.

 

[sawdust21]

sawdust21, was your saw always this nice? Or did you restore it? Whatever one gorgeous machine. Congratulations!! Perfection!! Thank you for showing me what to strife for. I sincerely hope to get it looking a lot better, but I don't think it will be as nice as yours. Will try though! BEAUTIFUL!!! Take care.

Thanks! No...it was DOA when I got it. But it was all there. It was a good restoration project. It's looking for a new home now.

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

Might have looked like this out of the crate :

Nice job on that saw.

 

[sawdust21]

Nice job on that saw.

Thanks for making the photo come alive. I just haven't been able to master that. Thanks for the compliment...coming from you, I'm truly honored.

 

[softail]

Im having a bit of a time looking for DB 91760057 direct drive saw does anybody any information on this machine [email protected]

 

[ray benson]

Im having a bit of a time looking for DB 91760057 direct drive saw does anybody any information on this machine [email protected]

IPL at sears parts
https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/3ovxw2u48w-000247/craftsman-91760057-chainsaw-parts
M.Acres has it listed.
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...d5c4f6def36d36ae88256d3c0016c1c4?OpenDocument