It will serve to resurect this:
Remington Chainsaws(including Mall chainsaws)
- Thread starter wampum
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
Chris J.
Addicted to ArboristSite
Carl, you almost had some competition, but I'm cheap
. Glad it went to a good home! Post a report once you give a go over.EDIT--Simultaneous posting.
You betcha!
Honest John
ArboristSite Operative
Not perfect, but done for now. There's a thread on the main forum about this, but I thought I'd add it to the club over here. 
Really nice job there bud.
Ran my Pro 88 for a 'kid' I've known since he was a five year old. Forty nine now. Stops by once a week and we play saws.
Honest John
ArboristSite Operative
Thanks... You know it's funny, I could probably spend another thirty hours on this thing and I'd still see flaws. Next time I spend a little more time on paint prep, probably more acetone and less sandpaper. Also, I like the paint that I used but I probably could've done a few more coats.
It still needs an oil check valve, and I should probably replace the spark plug boot so I don't shock the hell out of myself again but overall I'm happy with it as is. I'll take it out to our local frontier days here in la pine and show it off next year.
Chris J.
Addicted to ArboristSite
If the paint starts peeling and/or flaking, the saw will look more like an authentic Remington (well, from the DuPont era).
--------------------------------
This actually ties into a question I've been meaning to ask--How well does the paint on the saws from the Mall/Remington transition period hold up? It's hard for me to tell just looking at photos, the paint loss could normal wear from heavy use.
Pops on a prime.[emoji12]
PL-55. No comp release.
And, runs. Smokes like hell.
I did remember to crack open the bar oil cap to relieve tank pressure when I shut it down. Keeps it from filling the crankcase while it sits.
Chris J.
Addicted to ArboristSite
Glad to hear it's in good mechanical condition!
Also hope that it has a good recoil mechanism. The Craftsman 4.5/Homelite 450 (82cc IIRC, no comp release) I had would try to dislocate my shoulder. Apparently HL used too small/short pull of a recoil.
EDIT--We shouldn't be discussing re-badged saws on a public forum, gotta keep the prices low
.bikermatt9
ArboristSite Lurker
I'm always looking for Remington parts. need top end off a SL-10A . Need a bar for a super 754 as well
Chris J.
Addicted to ArboristSite
The downside to Remington saws is the dwindling wasn't-very-large-to-begin-with supply of parts. Judging from my experiences, and what I've read here, buying parts saws rather waiting for individual parts is the norm.
Are you looking for a compatible bar, or a Remington stamped bar? Don't want to get your hopes up, I don't have one, I'm just being nosy.
Homelite bars are same pattern as Remington generally.
Remy collectors do tend to hoard OEM roller nose bars. Even the 15".[emoji48]
Remy collectors do tend to hoard OEM roller nose bars. Even the 15".[emoji48]
bikermatt9
ArboristSite Lurker
I'm looking for a compatible bar 24" or so .
bikermatt9
ArboristSite Lurker
something used . This is gonna be a resale . I just want something that works on the saw . I didn't know that homelite was the same bar pattern
Chris J.
Addicted to ArboristSite
Matt, I don't mean to sound too negative here and I don't know your situation, but if you're looking to re-sale saws either as a business, or just to help support a chainsaw hobby, Remington saws aren't the best choice. Remington-specific parts aren't easy to find, and the pool of buyers is relatively small.
Look at the number of posts in the Sticky threads for Mall/Remington, and those for Homelite, Poulan, & McCulloch.
And to beat a dead horse
: Because of the DuPont era paint used on Remington saws, they tend to BTH even if they're low hour and well looked after.
Watch for the old Oregon universal mount bars. They fit a multitude of old timers with 3/8" studs.
I call it the Swiss cheese mount.
I call it the Swiss cheese mount.
Chris J.
Addicted to ArboristSite
That image made me think of something.
Bar manufacturers make bars with replaceable tips.
I wonder if any of them experimented with replaceable/swap-able bar mounts?
Bar manufacturers make bars with replaceable tips.
I wonder if any of them experimented with replaceable/swap-able bar mounts?
bikermatt9
ArboristSite Lurker
Matt, I don't mean to sound too negative here and I don't know your situation, but if you're looking to re-sale saws either as a business, or just to help support a chainsaw hobby, Remington saws aren't the best choice. Remington-specific parts aren't easy to find, and the pool of buyers is relatively small.
Look at the number of posts in the Sticky threads for Mall/Remington, and those for Homelite, Poulan, & McCulloch.
And to beat a dead horse
On the flip side , I am more partial to Homelite and mccoulgh.
Two more brands that have turned up their toes.[emoji849]
Hung a Windsor 20" hard nose on him and filled the oil tank with 30w cut with kerosene 5:1.
Runs and cuts good. I don't think it is sucking bar oil as the smoke from 32:1 fuel is minimal. Idle speed screw is bent so that makes a problem setting that. Chain spins or dies, no half way.
Runs and cuts good. I don't think it is sucking bar oil as the smoke from 32:1 fuel is minimal. Idle speed screw is bent so that makes a problem setting that. Chain spins or dies, no half way.
