David Bradley 355

[Winterbiker]

Help!
I found a pair of db 355 saws.
Does anyone have any info on these dinosaurs?
Between the two I think I can make one but I would love a little guidance please to ease the way.
Thank you.

 

[Yukon Stihl]

Got Pic's? There should be more numbers,they were made for sears.
Probably with the Ah 47 power products engine 77 cc

 

[Winterbiker]

Here you go.

 

[pioneerguy600]

From Mike Acres site,

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...97451940d218217d88256cf2001ec94d?OpenDocument

 

[Winterbiker]

Had a good look tonight.
Both p/c look good.
Enough parts to make one complete.
No spark...
Let my trials begin!
Starting with where the F am I going to find 1/2 inch chain?
It's hard enough to get 404 these days.

 

[pioneerguy600]

There are many obstacles to overcome when dealing with vintage chainsaws, patience and research is all there is.

 

[Winterbiker]

That's what I was afraid youd say.
Time to paw thru my contacts.
Wish me luck!
Updates to come.

 

[pioneerguy600]

A Nova chip will give you spark again, the carbs are a nightmare at this point ion time, a Tillotson HL might be a swap in candidate for the old float type carb.

 

[buzz sawyer]

File the points and go. The oiler is kind of neat on these - feeds to the chain through a hole in the sprocket. The old float carb was set at a 45 deg angle so you could turn the saw for sideways cutting. Straight up, it was 45 to the right, turned so the bar is flat, 45 to the left. Not greatly collectible IMO but still a neat one to have. I seem to remember mine having a smaller cyl. gasket than the 77cc engine.

 

[Tex68w]

Funny you posted this, came across this Bradley on my local Craigslist today.

 

[Winterbiker]

Sweet, I've always wanted one of those.
130cc of white finger fun!

 

[Winterbiker]

I'm back and so is my 355!
Two made one but it started fourth pull.
Crazy 60 year old backwards runner runs flawlessly.
And stunningly loud...
I was even able to keep the original mo-power spark plug!
Only thing missing is a 1/2" chain and air filter.
Anyone know where to go for one of these round can style filters?
I don't need an original but don't know what they are called to look.
Also, what's with the key hole in the bar?

 

[buzz sawyer]

Glad to see another oldie-goldie running. That hole in the bar looks like it's for a stinger handle.

 

[Winterbiker]

Sounds reasonable.
Funny short bar for a stinger.
I'd feel silly asking for help with this one!

 

[pioneerguy600]

I have picked up 1/2" chain off eBay occasionally , usually chipper style ,some new some lightly used. There is still some floating around. Maybe ask over in the trading post.

 

[Winterbiker]

Good to know.
I have one contact a road trip away.
I've been wanting to see his collection anyways so will try that first.
If not, evil bay it is!
Thank you.