Sachs Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

3000 FPS · Nov 9, 2012

tomdcoker said:
I bought a Dolmar 111i today from a friend that is an arborist. I can not find any information on it. Any help would be appreciated. Tom

Nice little saw and correct 52cc. I have one also and really like it.
I believe the difference between the 111i and the 111 is the carb.

Warped5 · Nov 9, 2012

3000 FPS said:
Nice little saw and correct 52cc. I have one also and really like it.
I believe the difference between the 111i and the 111 is the carb.

Yep, has an injection feature rather than a conventional choke mechanism.

3000 FPS · Nov 9, 2012

Warped5 said:
Yep, has an injection feature rather than a conventional choke mechanism.

Thanks I had forgotten about the injection feature. I just knew they were different.

Brad2185 · Nov 9, 2012

Ambull said:
I got my 153 all put together and running. I got the flywheel off, and the kill wire had broken where it goes through the case grommet. It was difficult snaking a new wire through, but I got it done. While I was in there I noticed that the coil is mounted on a slotted disk, so the spark timing can be changed. Being performance minded, I advanced it almost all the way to give better top end. It ended up with probably about 2 degrees of advance over the way it was. Anybody else play with this? Just wondering what the results were. I will try to get some pics of the completed saw tomorrow.[/QUOTE

Congrats Ambull. Your build is keeping me motivated to complete mine. Hoping a vid will come shortly after the completed pics?? Cant wait to hear how it sounds, and see it all cleaned up with bar mounted. Oh, if you could snap the pics and post the clutch assembly for me to reference to it will be greatly appreciated! Maybe PM me any xtra parts that are lying around and getting in your way for the 153? LOL Thanks!!

sachsmo · Nov 10, 2012

superdolmar said:
about the 2 starters, i can tell you this.

left starter with Dolmar was used on the 152 and early 153(witout chainbrake)

right starter was on the 153 that had a chainbrake.

When the putt these starters on the saws i don't now for sure,so can't tell you.

You can use the 2 starters for the 152/153.

Marco

Dunno about all that Marco,

I have a 153,no chain brake with the later decaled sticker.

A late model 152 with the Cast Dolmar cover.

We can throw it all out the window though, as these cover could be switched very easily.

Bet 166 knows, as he was there to unbox them new.

I prefer the cast one, as the stickers are usually not in great shape and NLA.

sachsmo · Nov 10, 2012

Ambull said:
I got my 153 all put together and running. I got the flywheel off, and the kill wire had broken where it goes through the case grommet. It was difficult snaking a new wire through, but I got it done. While I was in there I noticed that the coil is mounted on a slotted disk, so the spark timing can be changed. Being performance minded, I advanced it almost all the way to give better top end. It ended up with probably about 2 degrees of advance over the way it was. Anybody else play with this? Just wondering what the results were. I will try to get some pics of the completed saw tomorrow.

Let your fingers be the judge,

I have one that is slotted beyond the stock slots.

Them old dudes like alot of advance.

Good on ya for defeating the governor, but do run her fat.

That 42mm stroke will not like the RPMs for long.

Ambull · Nov 10, 2012

OK here are some pics of the clutch assembly on a 153:

sachsmo · Nov 10, 2012

the dude has a clutch judging by the pics.

At least thought there was one with a spur sprocket?

Ambull · Nov 10, 2012

sachsmo said:
the dude has a clutch judging by the pics.

At least thought there was one with a spur sprocket?

Brad had asked me for pics of the clutch, so I figured I would just post them. My Poulan S6000 has a 404 spur sprocket on it.

I don't know of another clutch that is a direct fit. I held a McCulloch SP125 taper clutch up to it, and it seemed that with some machine work it would fit. You would need the proper taper drill bit, and then make a bushing that converts the roller bearing to the metric shaft. Mac clutches are easier to come by. Just a thought.....

Ambull · Nov 10, 2012

sachsmo said:
Let your fingers be the judge

You got that right!! If I don't start the saw with authority, it pulls back as it first fires.

sachsmo · Nov 10, 2012

Ambull said:
Brad had asked me for pics of the clutch, so I figured I would just post them. My Poulan S6000 has a 404 spur sprocket on it.

I don't know of another clutch that is a direct fit. I held a McCulloch SP125 taper clutch up to it, and it seemed that with some machine work it would fit. You would need the proper taper drill bit, and then make a bushing that converts the roller bearing to the metric shaft. Mac clutches are easier to come by. Just a thought.....

Perhaps he just has a spur drum with no guts?

I offered to buy it for parts, but me thinks he's determined to get her going.

all I can offer is;

Be Patient.

Ambull · Nov 10, 2012

OK here are some pics and vid of the completed 153. I added a new oiler button and a new air filter.

[video=youtube;fuoo2VGAo4Q]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuoo2VGAo4Q&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Ambull · Nov 10, 2012

On another Dolmar note, I picked up a cool little CA. Runs great.

[video=youtube;LMyDoJjXZ_s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMyDoJjXZ_s&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Brad2185 · Nov 10, 2012

Ambull said:
OK here are some pics of the clutch assembly on a 153:

Thank you!!! Those pics helped me alot....much appreciated

Brad2185 · Nov 10, 2012

sachsmo said:
Perhaps het has a spur drum with no guts?

I offered to buy it for parts, but me thinks he's determined to get her going.

all I can offer is;

Be Patient.

Not ready to sell yet....i will wait. Im very determined to get her up and completed

leeha · Nov 10, 2012

Ambull, That 153 sounds and looks great.
I love the CA. She is one clean, kool lookin saw.

Lee

166 · Nov 10, 2012

Ambull said:
On another Dolmar note, I picked up a cool little CA. Runs great.

leeha said:
Ambull, That 153 sounds and looks great.
I love the CA. She is one clean, kool lookin saw.Lee

The CA looks to be in in real good shape and is my list of must have Dolmar's!

166 · Nov 10, 2012

sachsmo said:
Dunno about all that Marco,

I have a 153,no chain brake with the later decaled sticker.

A late model 152 with the Cast Dolmar cover.

We can throw it all out the window though, as these cover could be switched very easily.

Bet 166 knows, as he was there to unbox them new.

I prefer the cast one, as the stickers are usually not in great shape and NLA.

The only 153 we have here has the cast recoil but this one also has a chain brake. The Jan 1981 IPL of the 153 shows the recoil w/ decal part # 144-112-031. The 152 IPL shows the cast Dolmar recoil part # 144-112-030. I believe the 153 was released in '77-'78 which these saws would have the hand guard. In '81 the chain brake model was released.