Remington Chainsaws(including Mall chainsaws)

[buzz sawyer]

Buzz: I have an extra Oregon 10619 rim drive/drum. But, you will need the bronze bushing that goes with it or have one made.

I wound up adapting a Homelite 1050 spur sprocket and clutch. The clutch has the same size threads as the 88 I made a bushing to seal against the crank seal, another to fit the drum bearing to the shaft and a spacer to put the clutch at the correct depth. Now I can finish teardown and start cleaning.

 

[buzz sawyer]

I finally got time to get the engine apart on this Pro88. Darned if the P&C aren't almost identical to the Mall 2MG. Only difference is the addition of two ports to the transfers and two holes in the piston. Anyone know where to get the two large O rings that seal the sides of the crankcase? I shoulda bought some extras when I did the 2MG.

 

[ncbowhunter]

hey guys im working on a remington silver logmaster and the coil is shot. I need some ideas on a replacement coil

 

[67L36Driver]

hey guys im working on a remington silver logmaster and the coil is shot. I need some ideas on a replacement coil

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in the thread I did a series on replacing the Scintilla-Bendix coil with one off a SL-9 type or use one from a Homie XL-101 type. They are a dab slimmer and longer thatn the usual Wico or Phelon coil normally encountered.

Basicly what you do is strip the old coil off the core bar and file the rivet heads down enuff on one end to press the new coil on. 3/8" square hole in center of coil. Splice on some wire to reach the points connection.

I'm shure the pictures are gone because of the linkbucks mess. And, I accidently deleted my Remington picture folder at one time.

 

[ncbowhunter]

thanks for the reply, i really appreciate the help. i really want to get this saw going, if i don't my wife will never let me here the end of it, as she warned me about getting a saw that old that may not run. fixing the coil does not sound to hard if i can get my hands on a coil that will work, boy those pics sure would have come in handy.

 

[buzz sawyer]

How shot is it? If the outer insulation if flaking off, I've had success by applying a coating of RTV and after it cures, wrapping with electrical tape. Worked on my GP and my 2MG.

 

[ncbowhunter]

its toast, almost all the outer epoxy is cracked and missing and the spark plug wire has come off. its odd because everything else about the saw really is in super condition, the points look to me like they have only had a few hours of fire on them if that. the piston and cylinder are in exceptional condition, and the condenser looks brand new and tests ok

 

[buzz sawyer]

If you can find where to mount the plug wire I'd still give the RTV a shot. The captured nut on the flywheel makes removal easy.

 

[ncbowhunter]

thanks, ill give it a go, but i would still like to get another coil on the way just in case. would you happen to know the part #'s of any coils that will work, it would make my search for one a little easier.

 

[67L36Driver]

This one is the shape you need. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Homelite-64...584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35d3b9cfa8 Notice the 3/8" square hole and squared off outside.

Homelite 64091 is the one to look for.

 

[ncbowhunter]

thanks guys i will check around for that one, cant wait to get it running!!

 

[ncbowhunter]

well guys i found that homelite coil on ebay and got it installed. after getting it together i had a real good spark and got the saw to pop a few times but then nothing. i checked the spark one more time and it was gone. after cleaning and adjusting the points on more time i had a spark, but it was weak. if i spin the saw with a cordless on the flywheel i can get a weak spark at times. seems to be there one second then gone the next. im thinking condenser now. also wanted to make sure i got the coil hooked up right, the short black wire is the one to the condenser, and the metal tab on the coil is the ground???

 

[67L36Driver]

well guys i found that homelite coil on ebay and got it installed. after getting it together i had a real good spark and got the saw to pop a few times but then nothing. i checked the spark one more time and it was gone. after cleaning and adjusting the points on more time i had a spark, but it was weak. if i spin the saw with a cordless on the flywheel i can get a weak spark at times. seems to be there one second then gone the next. im thinking condenser now. also wanted to make sure i got the coil hooked up right, the short black wire is the one to the condenser, and the metal tab on the coil is the ground???

Should be. Post a picture. If I remember right I had to add a little wire to the existing pigtail to reach the points.
Points contacts clean and free of oil?

 

[ncbowhunter]

yes they are very clean and dry, they look almost new to me, i too had to add a piece of wire to that pigtail. i think i did it right lol. not sure what to set the point gap at, any idea on that??

 

[67L36Driver]

yes they are very clean and dry, they look almost new to me, i too had to add a piece of wire to that pigtail. i think i did it right lol. not sure what to set the point gap at, any idea on that??

.020"

If you set it like most others at .015" the spark would be late and weak.

 

[ncbowhunter]

thanks, ill set them and see if that helps

 

[workshop]

Picked up a Mall model 12A yesterday off of Craigslist. Missing the carb float bowl and muffler plus it's locked up. Still should be able to bring back from the dead though. I've seen worse. Only bad thing about it is the paint job.

 

[workshop]

Soaked it for a couple of days now and got it unlocked. Now the real journey begins.

 

[67L36Driver]

I finally got time to get the engine apart on this Pro88. Darned if the P&C aren't almost identical to the Mall 2MG. Only difference is the addition of two ports to the transfers and two holes in the piston. Anyone know where to get the two large O rings that seal the sides of the crankcase? I shoulda bought some extras when I did the 2MG.

Looking for something else today and found two large diameter 'O' rings left over from my Pro 88. Shoot me a P.M. if you still need one or two.

I really, really need to clean off the workbench as that junk has been there two years..................................

 

[67L36Driver]

Soaked it for a couple of days now and got it unlocked. Now the real journey begins.

Cool.

I'm as patriotic and the next guy but the red/white/blue has to go.............................