PM Canadien

[89HD]

I’m going to finish tearing down a Canadien 170 chainsaw to restore. On the flywheel nut and clutch nut, is the threads right hand or left hand threads? I’ve never taken one of these apart before and I don’t want to mess anything up.

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Just checked my 175 it is left hand thread

 

[canadian175]

I think the vent is from older saws.and smaller vents newer stile.i could be wrong. I always though it might been a block. Thought may of had same filters as the old big and heavy pioneers.

 

[cbfarmall]

Look on the other side of the handle under the carb/air filter. There should be a pressed in vent. I have like this, manual oiler only, so I consider it an early model.

 

[brandonstc6]

Just checked my 175 it is left hand thread

Thanks, I got it now


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[xl130]

I’ve been playing around with what I believe is a PM340. I got it to start today which was great. Smoked the yard out in a hurry! I figured the bar oil must be making its way into the crankcase somehow.
Just popped the bottom cover off and I see there is a diaphragm in there. Is this connecting to the crankcase and using the pulse to automatically pump or just the diaphragm for the manual?

 

[xl130]

I’ve been playing around with what I believe is a PM340. I got it to start today which was great. Smoked the yard out in a hurry! I figured the bar oil must be making its way into the crankcase somehow.
Just popped the bottom cover off and I see there is a diaphragm in there. Is this connecting to the crankcase and using the pulse to automatically pump or just the diaphragm for the manual?

Just got the answer to my own question. When I spin the flywheel the diaphragm moves up and down. Definitely a crankcase pulse operated oiling system. What are the chances that one of these pump diaphragms can be found on this planet to replace this one......? Is it possible to block off the crankcase port and seal it off with a hand cut gasket and just use the manual pump?

 

[89HD]

Started working on a PM 380, the piston looks good, missing the recoil so I took one off a 275.
Removed the plug, gave it a sqirt and pull it fired but ripped the rope out of my hand. Put on gloves gave it another half dozen tries I'd did the same thing every time. Lots of compression in this saw, hands and shoulder are sore from that beast.
I think it's firing too early, pulled the flywheel, it's been sitting awhile.

 

[xl130]

Started working on a PM 380, the piston looks good, missing the recoil so I took one off a 275.
Removed the plug, gave it a sqirt and pull it fired but ripped the rope out of my hand. Put on gloves gave it another half dozen tries I'd did the same thing every time. Lots of compression in this saw, hands and shoulder are sore from that beast.
I think it's firing too early, pulled the flywheel, it's been sitting awhile.View attachment 888704

Looks like someone left a wig in there.

 

[89HD]

I have 2, PM Canadien 270 saws, I'm thinking of selling one any collectors here interested? Send me a pm

 

[89HD]

Working on the 380 and found it has a .020 oversized piston and it and the cylinder are in great condition.
Undercoated and painted.

 

[89HD]

Robbed recoil off 275 and 380 fired up. Just about done for now.

 

[cbfarmall]

Very nice saw. What paint did you end up using? I found a CaseIH rattle can that is a very close match to some NOS parts I have. You do have that handlebar and brackets, correct?

 

[cbfarmall]

My little collection.

 

[89HD]

Very nice saw. What paint did you end up using? I found a CaseIH rattle can that is a very close match to some NOS parts I have. You do have that handlebar and brackets, correct?

Thanks I just put the handle bar back on last night still needs a few things, missing 1 clutch spring, complete recoil and Muffler.
I will keep watching. Sprayed with Zinc Chromate primer Then used rustolem heirloom white then a high temp clear coat if gas sits on it it won't last, but if it's wiped off not a problem. Seems to get harder the longer it's on.

 

[89HD]

My little collection.

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That's a great bunch of saws.
I got my eye on another 275 there's also a Rocket and 385 but I think the 385 is out of my range and it's a beautiful low hour saw. I have to pick one! Life is tough sometimes!

 

[89HD]

Had to sell a few saws to make room for a couple more, Woodboss and a PM21.

 

[leeha]

That PM21 is saweeeeet. Very nice.

 

[89HD]

It is.I like it, In very good condition

 

[ML12]

I've got a nice 21 here as well.







odd piston ring arrangement in these things.

 

[89HD]

you do! Nice one.