new toy ;o)

[captain dangers]

hi guy's I havnt been on for a while due to other commitments so I thought I would share my unboxing of a new toy ;o) its an old Partner R517 chainsaw , cant wait to get it looked at as it was bought as a non runner, with excellent compression and 20 inch bar and chain. so I'm hoping a new fuel line, filter and carb kit may do the trick ? dosnt appear to have done much work a bit of paint flake, but know obvious worn paint work. wish me luck k . captain dangerous

 

[Little Al]

They were a reasonable saw in their day today's problem is parts are straying into the "rocking horse poo territory "

 

[captain dangers]

she's

They were a reasonable saw in their day today's problem is parts are straying into the "rocking horse poo territory "

a runner ;o) all it needed was the flywheel air gap setting properly and the carb leaning out, I also fitted a new pull cord and she's starting and running like a new one ;o) video coming soon/still uploading. as far as spares go, as far as I'm aware a lot of Partner parts are interchangeable and were used as standard on many other saws, I would imagine nearly all parts are the same as a Partner p500 and looking at the cylinder you could probably fit an old k650 pot on there to bump up the cc ? ignition coils are the same, this particular saw still has its separate trigger module in the rear handle which I know for a fact can be changed for a universal SIG type trigger, as I fitted one a couple of years ago to an old P500. I'm really pleased with this buy £30.00 sterling inclusive of delivery ;o)

 

[captain dangers]

back up and running

 

[Little Al]

The last one I worked on the Spares from some of the R range were interchangeable but the dealer said very little from the P range fitted as it had no chain brake & saws without a chain brake are difficult to sell ( very limited enthusiasts market ) I took him at his word & parted with it But a runner for 30 quid you did good I purchased a box of bits with some of the cash 20 euros & when I sorted it out Ive been able to build 4 complete variations on the Oympic /Oeo Mac 244F & have 2, 14" & 1,16" spare bars 2 new & around 10 spare chains 3 of which are Stihl 63ps Have you modded the muffler? & fitted a deflector to save the wood you're cutting catching fire That really woke up the one I had

 

[captain dangers]

The last one I worked on the Spares from some of the R range were interchangeable but the dealer said very little from the P range fitted as it had no chain brake & saws without a chain brake are difficult to sell ( very limited enthusiasts market ) I took him at his word & parted with it But a runner for 30 quid you did good I purchased a box of bits with some of the cash 20 euros & when I sorted it out Ive been able to build 4 complete variations on the Oympic /Oeo Mac 244F & have 2, 14" & 1,16" spare bars 2 new & around 10 spare chains 3 of which are Stihl 63ps Have you modded the muffler? & fitted a deflector to save the wood you're cutting catching fire That really woke up the one I had

The chain brake off a p500 will fit an r series as I had a r16 with one fitted to it ;O)

 

[captain dangers]

The last one I worked on the Spares from some of the R range were interchangeable but the dealer said very little from the P range fitted as it had no chain brake & saws without a chain brake are difficult to sell ( very limited enthusiasts market ) I took him at his word & parted with it But a runner for 30 quid you did good I purchased a box of bits with some of the cash 20 euros & when I sorted it out Ive been able to build 4 complete variations on the Oympic /Oeo Mac 244F & have 2, 14" & 1,16" spare bars 2 new & around 10 spare chains 3 of which are Stihl 63ps Have you nodded the muffler? & fitted a deflector to save the wood you're cutting catching fire That really woke up the one I had

the chainsaw only arrived this morning and it all appears stock standard, I don't have any wood cut , I just like old saws, I work in mental health this is a hobby ;o) I worked in the woods years ago but haven't cut a tree in anger in 17 years now . I do like the old oleo-macs I have had two 0r three in recenyt years 254, and 264 ? and I also hade a 264 which was branded as a mountfield 2264 I believe? I do have a couple of old alpine 70 chainsaws as well as the pro-55 , which were very nice saws with tons of compression, a lot like a mac 10-10 design but totally different in every respect.

 

[Little Al]

the chainsaw only arrived this morning and it all appears stock standard, I don't have any wood cut , I just like old saws, I work in mental health this is a hobby ;o) I worked in the woods years ago but haven't cut a tree in anger in 17 years now . I do like the old oleo-macs I have had two 0r three in recenyt years 254, and 264 ? and I also hade a 264 which was branded as a mountfield 2264 I believe? I do have a couple of old alpine 70 chainsaws as well as the pro-55 , which were very nice saws with tons of compression, a lot like a mac 10-10 design but totally different in every respect.

Ah another Alpina fan I have a Prof 55, prof65 a 90 & a 120S also have Castor 70 My retirement job is equipment servicing for a prof logging company