Partner Chainsaw Thread

[peter92]

Cant get the link to work? It comes up as an error.

Partner cubes. All of them listed by cubics/family's.
As I understand it there is few times the production was in more than one time. Mostly something changed and a new model number comes.

55cc, 65cc, 70cc.
600304 ? OzCAD (F55)
601700 R16
603669 R16 Magnus
603775 R16 Johan
603958 R16 Jocke91
605459 R16 Torparn
611246 R16 Burnboss
626825 R16 Johan
629546 R117? Oddvar
630635 ? ford832 (R16?)
639177 K16 Magnus
643431 K20 Magnus
661720? R420 Magnus
661773 K20 Magnus
706868 R18T Magnus (Missing first digit in serial number).
710711 R18 Jocke91
710780 R17
718364 R17 Magnus
730604 R18 dutchsawdocter
735205 R18 charlie
736135 R17 Magnus
736503 R18 Magnus
737268? R19 Magnus
741521 R18 Magnus
753199 R18 charlie
753247 R18 Johan
752614 R18 Jocke91
753598 ? Magnus Saw with K20 Air filter mount+cover.
753634 R18
755199 R18 charlie
755318 R18 Johan
760616 R18T scotty7257
766348 R18 Burnboss
773053 ? (R117?)
779157 R18 sawyerhood
780309 ?
783945 ?
797185 R20 Looping71600
815875 R18 sawyerhood
828049 R117 Johan
830649 ? Sjaak Riin
832603 R18?
844754 R117 zebylon
863065 ? OMG
864720 420 Magnus
870230 ?
899159 K20
903288 R19 Totte
900488 R22 Magnus
905793 R19 Burnboss
914005 R19 Oddvar
914507 R22
915627 R22 Magnus
916176 R22 Burnboss
918207 R22 Partner R22 (Heated handle, no mesh).
923200 R22
929320 R22 Jocke91
929799 R22 Oddvar
926351 R22 Johan
934277 R22 Jocke91
934778 R22 Oddvar
935728 R22
936259 R522 Oddvar
942536 R522 CGL-46
949687 R523 Oddvar
95??60 K20 Magnus
950302 R523 Johan
951356 R523 Jocke91
951738 R522 Magnus
951763 R522
953171 R522 Johan
956028 R22 Magnus
957583 R523 Magnus
958309 R523 Johan
965220 R522 Johan
990217 R522? Magnus
1001344 ? helmsca (R15?)
1008958 F55? dynodave
1035357 F65 Luke D
1059807 F55A Torpan
1310364 ? woods works (R417T?)
1411473 ? dutchsawdocter
1406162 R417T chy_farm
1655451 R523 Jocke91
2203864 A55
2209811 A55 Mange (parted out)
2404727 K65
2410109 K65
2414104 K65
2615744 1633B Norlett
2619207 1633B Norlett Johan
2620882 1633B Norlett Magnus
2702458 A55 Magnus
2705922 A55 collector in Finland
2706952 A55 Magnus
2707777 S55 Magnus
2710257 A55 Johan
2710990 A55 CGL 46
2713340 S55 Magnus
2721064 S55 Johan
2721391 A55 Magnus
2738743 S55 Magnus
2770304 S55 oddvar
2795863 ? Magnus (All Black?)
2800378 P55 Jocke91
2861053 P55 bigGURN
2903262 P70 Magnus
2906134 P70
2925054 P70 Johan
2951922 P70 Modifiedmark
2961742 P70 Oddvar
2962337 P55 Magnus
4380007 K700 dynodave
4451966 7000+ Modifiedmark
5311258 7000+ Johan
6380517 7000+ Torpan
6308517 7000
9380293 7000 plus sawyerhood (Norlett/Partner)

1982 could be last year in serial number sequence. After this year is added to number on a tag and new number series each year.

1983
001072 1633 Magnus (Norlett,1983 on tag, no stamped number)
003083 7000 US Home Guy (1983)
003777 K650 Magnus (1983 on tag, no stamped number)
004463 S65 Dave123 (1983)

1984
001077 7000 US Home Guy (1984)
002106 7000 billyb (1984)
002400 S65 Magnus (1984 on tag, no stamped number)
003584 S55 Torpan (1982 on tag no stamped number)

005678 7000 Magnus ?Year? (tag, no stamped number)
040099 7000 Jocke91 ?Year? (tag, no stamped number)

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[powerstroke73]

Partner cubes. All of them listed by cubics/family's.

Thanks for that. I figured out the website it was as well. Lots of information about these saws.

 

[peter92]

Thanks for that. I figured out the website it was as well. Lots of information about these saws.

yeps heaps of info for sure

 

[powerstroke73]

So I came across this chart on another site. Full credit to them. But it is incredibly helpful in figuring out saw model.

Mine has Thyristor style ignition, 48mm bore/ 65cc. So it would narrow it down to a R421t(heated handles) or R420T, or F65. Since it has an R420 top cover and non heated handles I'm fairly confident saying R420T.
This is definitely being added to the info book for sure.

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

Question maybe someone can answer. I have two 5000s....
....The one that vents into the crankcase is giving me a hell of a time to run. When I opened the fuel cap to check fuel, fuel went everywhere like the tank was pressurized. So I'm wondering if it is plugged.

Further information:
Leafing through the old Partner service binder, I found this. Sadly, no pictures.

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

Cant get the link to work? It comes up as an error.

Can you post the correct location?

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

So I came across this chart on another site. Full credit to them. But it is incredibly helpful in figuring out saw model.

Mine has Thyristor style ignition, 48mm bore/ 65cc. So it would narrow it down to a R421t(heated handles) or R420T, or F65. Since it has an R420 top cover and non heated handles I'm fairly confident saying R420T.
This is definitely being added to the info book for sure.

Great find. Filled gaps in my knowledge, e.g. I'd assumed an S50 would be the same as an S55 with a smaller bore to make it 50cc but in fact it's an S55 without AV. Also clearly spells out the ignition compatibility details.

Can you share the location of this resource?
Also, while I'm thinking about ignitions, which of the many suppliers of cheap aftermarket EMAB ignition modules did you end up getting one from?

 

[powerstroke73]

Further information:
Leafing through the old Partner service binder, I found this. Sadly, no pictures.
View attachment 752004

That's quite interesting. As soon as this saw warms up it will not start again. That almost describes it to a T.

Great find. Filled gaps in my knowledge, e.g. I'd assumed an S50 would be the same as an S55 with a smaller bore to make it 50cc but in fact it's an S55 without AV. Also clearly spells out the ignition compatibility details.

Can you share the location of this resource?
Also, while I'm thinking about ignitions, which of the many suppliers of cheap aftermarket EMAB ignition modules did you end up getting one from?

Since the link was partly blocked, I will PM you the location I found it. It is a chainsaw collectors forum with a lot of great info. Makes it easy to identify those mystery saws if you have a bit of information.

What is the difference between the RIFA and Ignitron ignition styles? One of my 5000s had Ignitron on the recoil housing but had a module with RIFA underneath the carb. I had thought it was the same.

Honestly I don't know the brand of ignition. There was a husky 55 ignition on Amazon with prime shipping for $15 bucks and I just grabbed that. Just for ease of purchase.

 

[eKretz]

So I came across this chart on another site. Full credit to them. But it is incredibly helpful in figuring out saw model.

Mine has Thyristor style ignition, 48mm bore/ 65cc. So it would narrow it down to a R421t(heated handles) or R420T, or F65. Since it has an R420 top cover and non heated handles I'm fairly confident saying R420T.
This is definitely being added to the info book for sure.

View attachment 751855

That table was posted earlier in this thread as well. I only know that because I read all 100+ pages last week. Don't ask me where it was though!

 

[eKretz]

First missing part made. Tool steel, tempered back to about 55Rc hardness. Originals were probably case hardened but the one I've got is right about that surface hardness. I made this at home with a grinder, a file, belt sander, a propane torch and an oven for tempering. Luckily had some ⅛" thick O-1 lying around.

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

What is the difference between the RIFA and Ignitron ignition styles? One of my 5000s had Ignitron on the recoil housing but had a module with RIFA underneath the carb. I had thought it was the same.

I think you're right.
The chart clarifies compatibility but I think whoever compiled this was themselves confused about the names. (@larry Isaac if you're reading this.)
EDIT: You know...I have the service binder....I really should read it first!
Found a 1982 bulletin that introduces ignition 506 01 00-01 as "Electrolux RIFA".
I started with Partner in 1983, by then we only knew them as "EMAB" but that was probably after the guys at PPP published the chart. \EDIT.

What PPP (that's Pioneer/Partner,Peterborough) call "RIFA", I would call "EMAB", being the Electrolux manufactured one-piece unit "506 01 00-01" introduced in the early '80s.
What they call "IGNITRON" is a coil with a separate RIFA trigger module "325536" in place of contact-breaker points.
The "THYRISTOR" details are probably correct.

Re RIFA. It's an acronym of Radioindustrins Fabrik Aktiebolag (Radio Industry Factory Limited), an independent Swedish Electronic component manufacturing company up until the late '80s when it became Ericsson Components.

 

[powerstroke73]

I think you're right.
The chart clarifies compatibility but I think whoever compiled this was themselves confused about the names. (@larry Isaac if you're reading this.)
EDIT: You know...I have the service binder....I really should read it first!
Found a 1982 bulletin that introduces ignition 506 01 00-01 as "Electrolux RIFA".
I started at Husqvarna in 1983, by then we only knew them as "EMAB" but that was probably after the guys at PPP published the chart. \EDIT.

What PPP (that's Pioneer/Partner,Peterborough) call "RIFA", I would call "EMAB", being the Electrolux manufactured one-piece unit "506 01 00-01" introduced in the early '80s.
What they call "IGNITRON" is a coil with a separate RIFA trigger module "325536" in place of contact-breaker points.
The "THYRISTOR" details are probably correct.

Re RIFA. It's an acronym of Radioindustrins Fabrik Aktiebolag (Radio Industry Factory Limited), an independent Swedish Electronic component manufacturing company up until the late '80s when it became Ericsson Components.

Interesting for sure. Its like decoding lost tomes lol

My 5000 originally had the coil + 325536 module. I kept both of them, and have been looking for a module, just in case I can put it back together properly.

Speaking of service binders. Mine arrived today. This is just a few snaps of some of the stuff inside. A few service manuals for what must have been the mainstays back then. I was really happy to find some "pure Partner" stuff tucked away in the back. Service bulletins starting in 1980. Warranty policies and procedures and parts and tool lists. Ill have lots to read for the weekend. Also got my hands on an old Partner decal. Will look good in the shed.

 

[peter92]

Interesting for sure. Its like decoding lost tomes lol

My 5000 originally had the coil + 325536 module. I kept both of them, and have been looking for a module, just in case I can put it back together properly.

Speaking of service binders. Mine arrived today. This is just a few snaps of some of the stuff inside. A few service manuals for what must have been the mainstays back then. I was really happy to find some "pure Partner" stuff tucked away in the back. Service bulletins starting in 1980. Warranty policies and procedures and parts and tool lists. Ill have lots to read for the weekend. Also got my hands on an old Partner decal. Will look good in the shed.View attachment 752318 View attachment 752319 View attachment 752320 View attachment 752321 View attachment 752322 View attachment 752323

nothing there for the R40 is there
Peter

 

[powerstroke73]

nothing there for the R40 is there
Peter

I didnt see anything on a quick look through. There are service bulletins going back to 1980 though. I will keep an eye out for you if i see anything.

 

[peter92]

I didnt see anything on a quick look through. There are service bulletins going back to 1980 though. I will keep an eye out for you if i see anything.

thank you heaps
Peter

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

Speaking of service binders. Mine arrived today. This is just a few snaps of some of the stuff inside. A few service manuals for what must have been the mainstays back then. I was really happy to find some "pure Partner" stuff tucked away in the back. Service bulletins starting in 1980. Warranty policies and procedures and parts and tool lists. Ill have lots to read for the weekend. Also got my hands on an old Partner decal. Will look good in the shed.

Pretty cool! I've never seen a Partner shop manual. I guess they were really keen to disseminate the Partner "knowledge" to the Pioneer faithful.

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

thank you heaps
Peter

I'll have a more thorough look through my old stuff when I get a chance. Thing is, the bulletins are collated by system, e.g. ignition, fuel, exhaust, etc, not by model or series.

 

[peter92]

I'll have a more thorough look through my old stuff when I get a chance. Thing is, the bulletins are collated by system, e.g. ignition, fuel, exhaust, etc, not by model or series.

makes it harder for you to find things , but app any thing you can find

 

[Huskybill]

I’m itchen to work on my partner R12. I’d like to tune it up with new parts but do you think I should pull the head and cylinder to decarbonize it? She’s a looker when I give her a bath I’ll post pics. She’s naked and dirty the way I like them.

I picked up an older partner I think it’s a 50 cc saw with a metal not plastic engine cover how old is that?

With all the partner history these aren’t sought after yet.?

 

[Huskvarna hotellgäst]

I picked up an older partner I think it’s a 50 cc saw with a metal not plastic engine cover how old is that?
With all the partner history these aren’t sought after yet.?

If the Pioneer/Partner chart is accurate, the first sub-55cc saw was the 5000 so whatever it is, it's likely be at least 55cc.