Partner 5000 plus

[Natman]

I have a partner 5000 plus, looking for more information on this saw. I just purchased it and the seller just called me to tell me that he’s being harassed by ppl disappointed that it sold. What’s the deal with this saw and why is there such interest in it?

 

[holeycow]

Run it. If your example is a proper-running machine that will tell you why.

I have two of the red cast-offs. They aren’t going anywhere.

The 5000+ is the correct colour for that saw.

 

[sawfun]

Those a great saws stock, and when ported are likely the strongest 50cc saw. Folks who know what they are are the disappointed ones. I have one in the other yellow color and it ain't going anywhere soon.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Nothing to get excited about, I have a half dozen runners and a couple parts saws, they were great saws in their time but new parts are now becoming scarce for them.

 

[ncfarmboy]

2 yellow 5000+ @ my house. Put them up against any 50cc saw. Would get rid of my NE346XP first. Only problem is starter housings are weak.
Shep

NFS either.

 

[pioneerguy600]

First thing is the muffler exit needs to be opened up, they are tiny stock. My favorite is one I built with 250 lbs comp.

 

[Huskybill]

I’m attracted to partners mainly because there Swedish made too. I have a few toaster 50cc saws. I need to fire one up. I’m iso the best 50cc saw. Port it ? Hmmmmmm? Is there gaskets available?

 

[cus_deluxe]

Any 3-cube race around me is probly more than half populated by partner 5000 cylinders on husky 50 chassis. Very zippy in stock form and a lot of gains to be had by getting rid of patheticaly small carbs/muffler outlets as said above. As for the rest of the saw, theyre a pain in my opinion, but they nailed it on the cylinder

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Heated handle versions I had. I ran these for awhile, work with and raced. Good saws before their time.

Tested bunch of new and old saws once all with full 3/8 chain. They all cut right together stock for stock. 5000+ NE346 5100 etc.

Like said recoils can become weak. Also top right av rubber gets weak.

I have a pic of a pulley coming out the side of a cover once in a practice run a friend was doing on one for racing.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Found it. This happened while they were in the cut.

I would say the age of the plastic had got brittle.

 

[pioneerguy600]

For that very reason it pays to have a stash/hoard of spares on hand if one plans on running or keeping a few of the 500/5000 saws around.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

For that very reason it pays to have a stash/hoard of spares on hand if one plans on running or keeping a few of the 500/5000 saws around.

Yep I traded the last of my stash when all the saws were sold off. NOS and used.

Think I still have the crankcase and 1 used cylinder left today.

 

[holeycow]

The Partner recoil cover has 3 retaining bolts; the jonsered has 4. That makes a little difference.

I had a partner cover blow apart on a pull-back. Old, brittle plastic. The Jonsered one I replaced it with is better. 4 bolts and fresher plastic. And now that saw is red again

But yes, the recoil is a weak point, as well as parts of the AV.

But the characteristics of the motor, the balance, and overall handling are exemplary.

 

[holeycow]

On another note, one of my 590’s has the wrap around handle (the ‘87) and the other does not (the ‘86). They are both original.

I have two of them only because I want to always have one..

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Partners had 3 and 4 bolt recoils to.

 

[holeycow]

I was hoping my comment would be corrected if it was wrong!

 

[pioneerguy600]

A local shop that sold and serviced them here had some NOS inventory I snatched up years back, lets just say I won`t have to look far for new spares. I will keep them as long as I have the saws.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I was buying poulan 325 new recoils and parts for them too. Was still in stock few years ago. aka partner 5500 46mm tops

 

[pioneerguy600]

I was buying poulan 325 new recoils and parts for them too. Was still in stock few years ago. aka partner 5500 46mm tops

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That reminds me, I have 3 of them I have never unpacked or looked at, been at least 5 - 6 years or more ago I bought them in an inventory close out. I heard they were even more powerful than the 5000.

 

[holeycow]

Are they like...NEW?