[AT] OT: Chainsaws

[Dean VP]

Kyle:

I too own a Stihl 031AV and recently used it extensively. Went to my local
Stihl dealer and was informed that Stihl is abandoning or has already
abandoned parts support for it. I got a used part from the dealer that I
needed. However, I went on eBay and found some stuff I needed and ran on to
a dealer of chain saw parts. Do a search on eBay for "Stihl 031AV" and check
out the seller there that has an eBay store. 

Dean A. Van Peursem
Snohomish, WA 98290

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Kyle Sands
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 6:34 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] OT: Chainsaws

Is there a good on-line resource for older model chainsaws - in particular
Stihl and Jonsered.

A question I have in particular is in regards to a model 535 Jonsered (about
15 years old).  It has a scored piston and cylinder, but is otherwise in
great shape (previous owner forgot to mix the gas).  Rather than spend the
big bucks on new parts, I've seen used "parts saws" go reasonable on ebay.
What I'd like to know is what other model saw would have pistons and
cylinders that would fit (I assume that many of these engines are modular
sharing the same bottom end and stroke, only differing by the cylinder
bore).  Would perhaps a 525 or a 520 cylinder/piston combo work, or a 625?
Obviously I'd be enlarging or reducing the engine displacement, but all I
care is that the saw will run and cut (it currently has a 16" bar, so a
smaller displacement engine will still have adequate power).

For Stihl, I have a 20+ year old 031 AV that also supposedly suffered the
same fate of running on straight gas.  After having sat on my shelf for 5
years, I pulled it down last weekend, cleaned the carb, and it fired up and
ran great - I proceded to cut 1/2 a cord of firewood.  Would be nice to have
a resource to go to for parts and other info if one existed on-line.

Thanks!

Kyle Sands <>< Huntley, MN
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