HuskyShepherd2016
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Hi everyone. I’m pretty new here so bare with me. I really like old direct drive chainsaws. Have some Stihl ones, Old Poulan/Dayton, and some old Husqvarna chainsaws. Love em all.
Today I just purchased from the bay, an old Sears D-44 chainsaw. Part #
917.351061 (17in bar)
917.351071 (21in bar)
It appears to be in fantastic condition and looks brand new. Wont fully know till I have it in hand though. It has been slightly modified; the carburetor is from a McCulloch 10-10 and a bar and chain from a Homelite 330.
I do understand that original parts for this saw are very hard to acquire, but I was wondering if anyone with enough knowledge knows what other replacement/maintenance parts from other brands & badges would be compatible with this saw should I ever need them? It’s already Frankenstein’d a little bit with the carb, bar and chain. Just wondering if other saw brand companies would be compatible to put in this saw like: air filter, ignition system (points or solid state ignition) Engine parts (cylinder, piston, link) rewind and flywheel.
Anyway, if anyone knows anything useful or helpful, I’d be grateful. This will not be a primary use saw. Just an interesting collectible that I’ll run occasionally.
thanks!
Today I just purchased from the bay, an old Sears D-44 chainsaw. Part #
917.351061 (17in bar)
917.351071 (21in bar)
It appears to be in fantastic condition and looks brand new. Wont fully know till I have it in hand though. It has been slightly modified; the carburetor is from a McCulloch 10-10 and a bar and chain from a Homelite 330.
I do understand that original parts for this saw are very hard to acquire, but I was wondering if anyone with enough knowledge knows what other replacement/maintenance parts from other brands & badges would be compatible with this saw should I ever need them? It’s already Frankenstein’d a little bit with the carb, bar and chain. Just wondering if other saw brand companies would be compatible to put in this saw like: air filter, ignition system (points or solid state ignition) Engine parts (cylinder, piston, link) rewind and flywheel.
Anyway, if anyone knows anything useful or helpful, I’d be grateful. This will not be a primary use saw. Just an interesting collectible that I’ll run occasionally.
thanks!