Saw chassis families

[motoOzarks]

Seeking info spanking

I've read where builders put together mutt saws from parts. A lower case from this with an upper cylinder of that etc. A right side of this with a left side of that etc.

Who wants to share what models share chassis and are eligible for this type of build ? What families or series of saws.

Optimal performance is not required, but reliability and usability are. So that servicing etc is normal. No machine shop one off stuff. Factory or aftermarket parts would fit.

Whatever brands you would like to share.

I'm mostly interested in 70 something cc to 90 something cc. But what saws you know about are fine.

 

[cuinrearview]

You'll have to be more specific. There is a LOT of interchangeability out there. Pick a model.

 

[Duce]

70cc Husqvarna 362/365/371/372/375. I forgot J-Red counterparts. Next post reminded me.

 

[angelo c]

husky 385/390/JohnnyRed 2186/2188
dolmar 64xx/ 73xx/79xx...

 

[motoOzarks]

70cc Husqvarna 362/365/371/372/375. I forgot J-Red counterparts. Next post reminded me.

husky 385/390/JohnnyRed 2186/2188
dolmar 64xx/ 73xx/79xx...

Excellent
That's what I wanted to know
Thanks

 

[motoOzarks]

So if a fella ran onto a ditched 64xx Dolmar he could make it into a 79xx?

 

[angelo c]

So if a fella ran onto a ditched 64xx Dolmar he could make it into a 79xx?

Yes...so easy even a drunken sailer dressed up in a cave man outfit could do it. Straight swap piston and cylinder bolt everything back together. Pull hard . Smile like a drunken sailer in a caveman suit...I think the last one I did took 45 minutes ...hair kept getting caught in the T27

 

[motoOzarks]

You'll have to be more specific. There is a LOT of interchangeability out there. Pick a model.

I don't know enough to be specific
Just jump in and give an example

How about Husky 288xp?
How about Still 046/460?

 

[Czed]

61//266/268/272 625/630/670
Many engine parts interchange not all.

 

[Duce]

Take two saws you want to swap parts with, look up parts diagrams and compare part numbers or specs.

 

[Steve]

So if a fella ran onto a ditched 64xx Dolmar he could make it into a 79xx?

Yup,. This much more in about a half hour.

 

[Eduardo K]

I don’t know about desirability, but I believe the ms290, 310, and 390 can swap piston and cylinders.

 

[angelo c]

I don’t know about desirability, but I believe the ms290, 310, and 390 can swap piston and cylinders.

mmm
thought he said "saws"..

 

[davidwyby]

Been wondering about this too

254, 257, 262?

 

[motoOzarks]

mmm
thought he said "saws"..

My two 290's working together can out cut any one of yours........

 

[John235]

Been wondering about this too

254, 257, 262?

Also 261

 

[Dub11]

Been wondering about this too

254, 257, 262?

254 is all on its own.

 

[cuinrearview]

Makita/Dolmar 460 510 5100s 5105 5001 5000 5121

 

[Dub11]

Makita/Dolmar 460 510 5100s 5105 5001 5000 5121

And for some strange reason the 460 and 510 have aluminum cases iirc.

 

[cuinrearview]

And for some strange reason the 460 and 510 have aluminum cases iirc.

And 5121