DOLMAR/MAKITA The Official Sachs Dolmar Dolmar Makita Dolmar Chainsaws Thread

[Mac&Homelite]

I know most of you are good at wrenching and do your own but I found this interesting.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Dolmar-PS-79...433163?hash=item467576d68b:g:8eUAAOSws0JabSDK

Think I can get it for $350? Wouldn't be a terrible deal considering it has a full wrap, but I have no idea on the quality of the bb kit or the rebuild.

 

[dahmer]

Think I can get it for $350? Wouldn't be a terrible deal considering it has a full wrap, but I have no idea on the quality of the bb kit or the rebuild.

Make an offer, worst he can say is no.

 

[166]

Got the coil from Nate today (thanks again for all the help and getting my issues sorted out).

Saw is together and runs, but acceleration seems a bit sluggish. Is that normal for the PS5105? I hope to give it a try in some wood tomorrow.

Mark

This is the same saw as yours for comparison.

 

[OldRed1]

I asked on Another Site but have not had a response so far. I am looking for an IPL for a 5105 and some advice. Looks like I will need to split the case and replace the bearings (might as well replace the seals while I'm at it), is the case gasket needed or would a good sealer like Dirko HT or Threebond be sufficient.

Does anyone have experience removing the base gasket on the 5105? Seems like the OEM gasket is quite thick.

TIA

Mark

Use a new case gasket. If you delete the base gasket, you will need to remove the squish band and or mod the piston top. I modded the piton top by beveling it with emery cloth. Had to check squish in several positions to make sure I got it even all around - .018" - .020". Hope this helps!

 

[Dolmar Junkie]

I know most of you are good at wrenching and do your own but I found this interesting.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Dolmar-PS-79...433163?hash=item467576d68b:g:8eUAAOSws0JabSDK

That saws dead,
They already have the chalk outline around it....
Either way, it would be nice to bury it in my pile...

 

[heimannm]

Thanks 166, mine is not so far behind that one on acceleration.

I set it up with .325 chain and an 8 tooth sprocket, I may try a 7 tooth to see if that gives it a bit more grunt. I tend to push my saws pretty hard. It actually cut pretty well in some larger green soft wood without a lot of pressure.

Mark

 

[Ronaldo]

Mark, I have 3/8 set up on my 5105. 16'' bar/chain and it seems to like it. It will cut faster with the 3/8 than .325 in my tests, anyway.

 

[RI Chevy]

I bet it would run even better with 3/8 square file chain. My Stihl MOFO 026 really like the 16" 3/8 full comp square setup. 7 pin.

 

[NCFarmboy]

5105 IPL
Shep

 

[NCFarmboy]

5100 SM basically the same as 5105 AFAIK.
Shep

 

[heimannm]

Thanks Shep, good information there and high quality copies to boot.

Mark

 

[ajschainsaws]

Makita / Dolmar 240v electric saw UC3551A got a customer who does a lot of carving its running 3/8 at the moment does anyone know if it can be changed too 1/4 drive sprocket
I seem too remember @166 showing a video somewhere of a Dolmar electric saw doing some carving work

 

[166]

Makita / Dolmar 240v electric saw UC3551A got a customer who does a lot of carving its running 3/8 at the moment does anyone know if it can be changed too 1/4 drive sprocket
I seem too remember @166 showing a video somewhere of a Dolmar electric saw doing some carving work

They can be converted to use a 5105/5000 style clutch drum.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Brilliant I will get onto that now and tell him
Thanks steve

 

[FergusonTO35]

This is the same saw as yours for comparison.

That's what mine sounds like. The 5105 has the most righteous sounding idle I've ever heard on a saw, like it has an IH DT466 under the hood. I could listen to it all day long!

 

[jmester]

Dolmar 5100 coming together.

 

[Wilhelm]

Dolmar 5100 coming together.
View attachment 110451

Only my Dolmar PS-6490 was ever so clean when she was new back in 2006.

Looks good!

 

[Dolmar Junkie]

Mark, I have 3/8 set up on my 5105. 16'' bar/chain and it seems to like it. It will cut faster with the 3/8 than .325 in my tests, anyway.

I agree, I have the 20" 3/8 and tried the new lightweight Oregon bar and chain20" .325, not effective at all, and I was pulling for it! Both 7 on the rim, on completely stock LN saw.
Disclaimer: I didn't try other brands of chain(blades )

 

[jmester]

Some more progress.

 

[jmester]

Some more progress. I am learning me some Dolmar.