Partner stallwort
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hi folks I would be very grateful for your help. In a backwater of thw UK is a random store that sells everything. Like wallmart kind of. About 25 years ago I bought a chainsaw because I needed to take care off some rabid Hazel trees that wouldn't die. In the end they became a constant source of firewood. And ive always kept the chain sharp and made sure I followed all the basic rules after finishing using it.
I came to use it this year on a rabid oak tree and it wouldnt start because a mouse had eaten the primer bulb. First time anythings gone tits up with it. Bodged with it with a rubber glove finger and uts good to go.
But I noticed the chain bowing as I looked down at the bar and its cutting in ridges not a smooth surface. After examining the chain which is also 25 years old i can see a few cutting teeth which are leaning out slightly and it wobbles about 7 mm or more in the bar slot. Took the bar off and it won't sit on its edge so its worn on one side. I may have flipped it at times but not often enough. It sits fine on the non cutting edge tho.
Anyway I decided a new bar and chain wouldn't hurt as I've certainly had my monies worth and that's where the problems began.
Nowhere has a partner 370 as a recognised model. Keep getting echo Cs 370. When the guy sold it me he said it was a mculloch in all but name and a Google search brings up the history with husquavanna but their site no longer works for partner serial number recognition and Ransom spares have no record of my models serial number. I know nothing about bars or chains other than the above so what now if anyone has a clue.
Machine serial number sticker states:
Partner made in USA
Type IV 01052D03575
Serial No. 530-053468
Bar has a stamp on it and states:
530-044607 AN
16 91
And that's all I can tell you. What new bar and new chain can I get. I'd prefer oregon as its easy for me to get. But I'll take what info you guys may have.
I came to use it this year on a rabid oak tree and it wouldnt start because a mouse had eaten the primer bulb. First time anythings gone tits up with it. Bodged with it with a rubber glove finger and uts good to go.
But I noticed the chain bowing as I looked down at the bar and its cutting in ridges not a smooth surface. After examining the chain which is also 25 years old i can see a few cutting teeth which are leaning out slightly and it wobbles about 7 mm or more in the bar slot. Took the bar off and it won't sit on its edge so its worn on one side. I may have flipped it at times but not often enough. It sits fine on the non cutting edge tho.
Anyway I decided a new bar and chain wouldn't hurt as I've certainly had my monies worth and that's where the problems began.
Nowhere has a partner 370 as a recognised model. Keep getting echo Cs 370. When the guy sold it me he said it was a mculloch in all but name and a Google search brings up the history with husquavanna but their site no longer works for partner serial number recognition and Ransom spares have no record of my models serial number. I know nothing about bars or chains other than the above so what now if anyone has a clue.
Machine serial number sticker states:
Partner made in USA
Type IV 01052D03575
Serial No. 530-053468
Bar has a stamp on it and states:
530-044607 AN
16 91
And that's all I can tell you. What new bar and new chain can I get. I'd prefer oregon as its easy for me to get. But I'll take what info you guys may have.
