marxter1 0 #1 Posted August 13, 2022 Are there any current members that could help me with proper identifying of my vintage chain saw. I can provide pics and serial numbers. I have good compression, and spark. Base of carb mounting flange cracked. Thought about JB weld fix. And hand surface flat. And I think a little, "bb' , is missing from the diaphragm chamber, though the gaskets seem to remain playable enough. If you're out there. I can get photos and numbers to you. Thank you for taking a look at my post. Mark Etheridge 707-858-0119 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGJOHNG2 1 #2 Posted August 13, 2022 Contact Wallfish or Factory they should be able to help you out. They do know their stuff!!! John Graham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marxter1 0 #3 Posted August 14, 2022 Thank you John . I will reach out to them when I dig it out of my garage and get pics and numbers. Have a great day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #4 Posted August 15, 2022 Post some pics right here so we know exactly what you have and need 1 CNew reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marxter1 0 #5 Posted August 15, 2022 Ok, Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #6 Posted August 15, 2022 That's a Mustang saw. Lots of parts on ebay. Can you post close up pics of the carb problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marxter1 0 #7 Posted August 15, 2022 Yes I can send later. It's basically one of the 2 "ears" , broken off flat faced mounting flange like manifold to head on 4stroke. And I'm pretty sure I dropped a little bb' from carb diaphragm chamber. Thank you for your help. It is much appreciated. Is the a model or year issue I should know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #8 Posted August 15, 2022 Many carbs are interchangeable as those type are the most common. Not just chainsaws but most O&R engines have those which will bolt right on. If the ear is completely broken off then you will probably need a replacement. Repairs will not be strong enough to hold it tight and the vibration will probably crack JB weld. If it were just cracked then maybe it's salvageable. The little ball bearings can typically be found in the old school type hardware stores with the little drawers full of that small stuff. There were 2 different size bearings used--they are 1/16" or 3/32" ball bearings Found a carb body if you need it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #9 Posted August 16, 2022 I have some spare ball bearings in each size if you don’t find any at the hardware store. Are the gaskets and diaphragm in ok shape? here is a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134033429729?hash=item1f3503d4e1:g:IcQAAOSwwnJiFoHA&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOGeiEQQ5nfzwN9saTtlV%2BzPE3Y3dEymXDtcW9nG85fKdMlusd%2B78YYy1THX21qdaRglFIRiFa2sbXJD2U75ue7o%2BrNh8owE7pZa9NYt6OUEHvW4V2daU75KQFEw50Aubt230cW28PE5rlKfIno6SqbNzazlAcSdvnyIIZU%2Fqtn%2FGPYP24o9Ddl89z5r5f8F1LS91ZOkypRG%2B7yJ9Q9q%2FIY%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7rlne3UYA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marxter1 0 #10 Posted August 16, 2022 Thank you for responding. The gaskets all gasket, diaphragm, oring, material seems completely intact and reusable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #11 Posted August 17, 2022 A closer look. This cover is different from the Mustang saws but that seems to be the only major thing that's different. Maybe the paint color but that could just be pics. Many were branded under different names with minor adjustments like many other O&R tools were. Mostly paint and decals but some with body panels too. All the other parts are the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishnuts2 22 #12 Posted August 19, 2022 That looks like a homemade fix for the missing clutch cover. Fortunately, that's an easy part to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #13 Posted August 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Fishnuts2 said: That looks like a homemade fix for the missing clutch cover. Fortunately, that's an easy part to find. That was my first thought as well but then in this pic it looks more professional. Not that someone couldn't make that but then there isn't any other paint color obvious under that color at the scrapes and missing paint. Someone could paint it too but I'd guess if someone was to go through all that trouble of completely striping the paint and building a part it would be easier to just find a correct part and make it a complete restore job. I'm guessing it could be another branded Mustang with little change to the cover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishnuts2 22 #14 Posted August 21, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 3:29 PM, Wallfish said: That was my first thought as well but then in this pic it looks more professional. Not that someone couldn't make that but then there isn't any other paint color obvious under that color at the scrapes and missing paint. Someone could paint it too but I'd guess if someone was to go through all that trouble of completely striping the paint and building a part it would be easier to just find a correct part and make it a complete restore job. I'm guessing it could be another branded Mustang with little change to the cover Yup, I think you're correct on that. I didn't study all the photos, just the one from the side which looked simply like a strap had been fashioned to fasten the front handle. I noticed now that it even has the starting instruction decal applied on the top too. There seems to be a large number of variations for us to collect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #15 Posted August 23, 2022 I thought we had see this one before, found the other post… 1 Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #16 Posted August 24, 2022 If it has a type number stamped into the cylinder plate and/or the crankcase, then I could look it up in the list & see who it was rebranded for. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites