Old L65 question
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SawTroll
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I can't prove they are wrong (about 1974 to 1984), but an obvious weakness with Barretts statements about the beginning and end of production is that they relate directly to the first and last IPL. This means that they often aren't 100% accurate, and some times are quite far off - particularly regarding end of production.
It is likely that production of the L version started in 1974 - but there has been indications that it may have started a bit earlier.
Regarding the end of production (at the Tomos factory in then Yugoslavia, later Slovenia) it really is an open question.
Going into speculation mode, I would think that production lasted at least until Tomos had a replacement Husky model (for their prime market) - and the most likely candidate is the model 66. Then we likely are somewhere around 1991...
SawTroll
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That 6 digit serial number can't be "decoded" into any specific production year - but you likely can find when the crank was made, if you take the top end off and look at the crank "lobes".
If those 6 digits is all that is stamped on the tag, it tells that the saw likely was made before some point in 1982, but not how long before.
I looked at the lobes on the crank and cant see any thing that means anything to me. No number or letter or such. Heres a pic, maybe someone can say what it means. 
It seems the armature Plate is still available for $150 and is compatable with all these saws.
77 (1981-09) Chainsaw
77 (1984-03) Chainsaw
77 (1987-12) Chainsaw
480 (1981-10) Chainsaw
480 (1987-11) Chainsaw
298 (1987-06) Chainsaw
298 (1986-04) Chainsaw
2100 (1981-10) Chainsaw
2100 (1982-11) Chainsaw
2100 (1983-11) Chainsaw
2100 (1984-04) Chainsaw
2100 (1985-08) Chainsaw
2100 CD (1979-12) Chainsaw
2101 (1987-04) Chainsaw
2101 (1988-03) Chainsaw
2101 (1989-02) Chainsaw
2101 (1990-06) Chainsaw
265RX (1992-05) Brushcutter
265RX (1995-11) Brushcutter
265RX (1993-03) Brushcutter
265RX (2002-08) Brushcutter
265RX (2006-01) Brushcutter
Dont think I want to put that much into this old saw. I am going to visit a old saw shop and see what he might have laying around. The owner retired a few years ago and I heard he is wanting to get rid of everything. I might have found a gold mine or a junk field, just have to wait and see.
I think if ya clean up the flywheel real well it would epoey back together fine what holds the fan onto the flywheel?
I am thinking about glueing the magnets back on and seeing what happens. Even with the points plate off the saw, the points are still stuck. I'll have to get them cleaned up. I do have my concerns about the seals, and of course a carb rebuild. I think the carb is a tillison, its in a different bucket and I'll have to dig it out to make sure. Not sure which seals will work in this saw, a little cross referenceing suggests that the l65 uses the same bearing as the 51 and 55 huskeys as well as a few other models. I havent found anything on the seals. also not sure there is a gasket kit available if I decide to crack the case and put in new seals and bearings.
Here comes the pain!
I forget his name but there is a fellow on here who just posted the other day about doing full rebuilds on 65's and 77's. If I remember who it is I will take them as the would know about the gaskets.
I would definitely do new seals though.
I would definitely do new seals though.
Found a 280 which i a 77cc saw similar to the 77huskey. It was introduced the same year a the 77 and l65. Saw is supposed to run, but my question is will parts off this saw interchange with the l65 or 77. Just looking specificly at the flywheel and ignition parts as I have the rest
They are physically different than the 65/77 but I believe piston, cylinder, and crank are the same. One would think those things would interchange but saw co's did funny things.
Well, I guess that nixed that ideal. I dont need another old saw i cant find parts for.
On another note, there must have been 15 or 20 turkeys in the field yesterday. Couldnt tell if any gobblers in the bunch, but there usually are.
On another note, there must have been 15 or 20 turkeys in the field yesterday. Couldnt tell if any gobblers in the bunch, but there usually are.
How much do they want for that 280?
I think $50, but dont hold me to that. I havnt seen the saw.
