TITAN 4100.

History: The saw was purchased by Joseph Mirisciotti Sr of Canonsburg, PA in the late 1950's at a local hardware store in downtown Canonsburg, PA    It was only used 2 or 3 times that we are aware of and that was to cut a few trees at their hunting camp.  Joe Sr worked in a steel mill in Canonsburg and became disabled in 1962 when a load of steel beams fall from a crank and trapped him.  From that date he was not able to walk so we know that the saw goes back before 1962.  The steel mill made beams for bridge building. Joe's father Joe passed away 12 years ago and the saw just sat.  I got the idea to sell then I ran across you and Joe feels good about you having the saw.  I hope you are happy with it... Lee Nickovich, Joe and his sister's.(from MEADOWLANDS,PA) Bolens made a re-badge (copy) of this saw being sold as their model 3010 Thrifty. MANUFACTURED BY: TITAN (PROPULSION ENGINE CORP) SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER: 4100 YEAR INTRODUCED: 1957 YEAR DISCONTINUED: ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 4.7 cu. in. (77cc) NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1 CYLINDER BORE: 2.0 in. (50.8mm) PISTON STROKE: 1.50 in. (38mm) CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with cast iron sleeve INTAKE METHOD: Reed valves MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.: WEIGHT: 20 lbs. (9 kg) powerhead only OPERATOR CONFIGURATION: One Man operation HANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Rigid CHAIN BRAKE: none CLUTCH: Fairbanks Morse Centrifugal DRIVE TYPE: Direct CONSTRUCTION: Sand cast magnesium MAGNETO TYPE: Phelon CARBURETOR: Tillotson HC-7A AIR FILTER SYSTEM: Skinner ribbon filter element STARTER TYPE: Fairbanks Morse automatic rewind OIL PUMP: Manual MAXIMUM ENGINE RPM: 4,500 IGNITION TIMING: 0.250 in (6.35 mm) before TDC BREAKER POINT SETTING: 0.020 in. (0.51mm) FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP: Position is fixed SPARK PLUG TYPE: Champion J8J, Autolite A7X, AC M45 SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.030 in. (0.76mm) CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS: Ball FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 1 U.S. Quart (946ml) FUEL OIL RATIO: 1/2 pint to 1 gallon 32:1 RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE: 72 to 83 MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: Two cycle mix oil CHAIN PITCH: 7/16 in. CHAIN TYPE: Oregon SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 16 in. (40cm) LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 18 in. (45cm) COMMENTS:Used Power Products AH47 engine type 1169

PARTNER TS.


MANUFACTURED BY:PARTNER AB MOLNDAL, SWEDEN
YEAR INTRODUCED:1962
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:70cc (4.27 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
CYLINDER BORE:45mm (1.77 in.)
 PISTON STROKE:44 mm (1.73 in.)
 CYLINDER TYPE:chrome plated aluminum
INTAKE METHOD:Piston ported
 MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:Not advertised
WEIGHT :8.5kg with 38cm bar 17.6 lbs. with 15 in. bar
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation
 HANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:Direct
CONSTRUCTION:Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:Stefa F2 30-01
CARBURETOR:Tillotson HL series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:nla
MINOR REPAIR KIT:DG-1HL
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:Nylon screen element
STARTER TYPE:"Magnapull" automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:Automatic, worm gear driven plunger
OPERATING RPM:6400
IGNITION TIMING:2mm before TDC (.0789 in.)
BREAKER POINT SETTING:.016 in. (0.4mm)
SPARK PLUG TYPE:Bosch W175T1
SPARK PLUG GAP:.020 in.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:0.7 litres 1.2 pints Imperial measure
FUEL OIL RATIO:25:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:2- stroke oil
CHAIN PITCH:.404 in
CHAIN TYPE:Partner chipper
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:15 in. (38cm) COLOUR SCHEME:Yellow and Black

HOFFCO SCYTHE MODEL "A"..



Model A...the world's first scyhthe invention called the "SCYTHETTE".

Company: Hoffco Outdoor power equipment of Richmond Indiana U.S.A..
Invented:1950
5 types of attachments was available.(see history on the right)
World's first direct drive scythe chainsaw invented by Dave and Steve Hoff..
Their first chain saw was produced in 1959.

Chainsaw blade attachment: called the "Sawette".
Engine: West Bend model 2752
Hp: 2
RPM: Goverened at 4000 RPM.
BORE: 1.75 in. (44.4mm)
Carburator: float type Tillotson MD.
AIR FILTER:Flocked wire screen
CLUTCH: Centrifugal
Ignition: Wico points
Starter: rope start
CONSTRUCTION: cast aluminum
cutting range: 15cm...4 inches branches or brushes.

REXO 2T


MANUFACTURED BY:REXO,Thiers, France
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:Two Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Mechanical
DRIVE TYPE:Bevel gear reduction
CONSTRUCTION:Sand cast aluminum
CARBURETOR:BING
STARTER TYPE:Rope
OIL PUMP:Built into tail stock
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:65 cm (25.5 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:2.5 M (8 ft.)

SOLO REX.


MANUFACTURED BY:SOLO KLEINMOTOREN GmbH,STUTTGART, GERMANY
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:604
YEAR INTRODUCED:1958
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:7.2 cu. in. (125cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
CYLINDER BORE:54mm (2.12 in.)
PISTON STROKE:54mm (2.12 in.)
CYLINDER TYPE:Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:5 DIN, 7 SAE
WEIGHT :26 lbs. (11.4 kg) with 17 in. (43 cm) bar & chain
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:Direct
CONSTRUCTION:Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:Bosch
CARBURETOR:Tillotson HL-80A
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:Mesh
STARTER TYPE:SOLO automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:Manual
OPERATING RPM:4600
IGNITION TIMING:fixed
BREAKER POINT SETTING:0.5 mm (0.020 in.)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:fixed, not adjustable
SPARK PLUG TYPE:Bosch W175, Champion J8J, also lists L10 or L90 normal service and L85 for severe service
SPARK PLUG GAP:0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:Ball
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:1.3 litres
FUEL OIL RATIO:25:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:SAE 30 or 50
CHAIN PITCH:7/16"
CHAIN TYPE:Oregon 62C
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:43cm (17 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:75cm (30 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:SOLO Blue

STIHL BLK57 and STIHL BLK 58.

BLK 57





MANUFACTURED BY: STIHL ANDREAS MASCHINENFABRIK STUTTGART, GERMANY SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER: YEAR INTRODUCED: 1954 YEAR DISCONTINUED: 1973 ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 98 ccm (6.0 cu. in.) NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1 CYLINDER BORE: 54 mm (2.16 in.) PISTON STROKE: 46 mm (1.8 in) CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with chrome plated bore INTAKE METHOD: Reed valve MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.: 3.5 WEIGHT : 11 kg (24.2 lbs.) OPERATOR CONFIGURATION: One Man operation HANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Rigid CHAIN BRAKE: none CLUTCH: Centrifugal DRIVE TYPE: Bevel gear transmission CONSTRUCTION: Die cast magnesium MAGNETO TYPE: Bosch MZ/UP 1/115/2 CARBURETOR: MAJOR REPAIR KIT: MINOR REPAIR KIT: AIR FILTER SYSTEM: STARTER TYPE: Automatic rewind OIL PUMP: Automatic, worm gear driven OPERATING RPM: 5,500 IGNITION TIMING: 3.0 mm before TDC BREAKER POINT SETTING: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP: Positon is fixed SPARK PLUG TYPE: Bosch W 225 T 7 SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS: 4 ball type FUEL TANK CAPACITY: FUEL OIL RATIO: 25:1 for first 100 hours, 30:1 thereafter RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE: Regular grade MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: Castrol 2-stroke SAE 40 CHAIN PITCH: 1/2 in. CHAIN TYPE: Stihl BAR MOUNT PATTERN: SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 30 cm (12 in.) LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 61 cm (24 in.)

STIHL BLK 58


MANUFACTURED BY:STIHL ANDREAS MASCHINENFABRIK,STUTTGART, GERMANY
YEAR INTRODUCED:1956
YEAR DISCONTINUED:1965
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:105 ccm
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
CYLINDER TYPE:Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:Reed valves
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:4.5PS
WEIGHT :11 kg (24.2 lbs.)
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:Bevel gear transmission
CONSTRUCTION:Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:Bosch
CARBURETOR:Tillotson
STARTER TYPE:Automatic rewind
OIL PUMP:Automtaic, worm gear driven
OPERATING RPM:5,500 produced chain speed of 11m/sec
BREAKER POINT SETTING:0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE:Bosch W 225 T 7
SPARK PLUG GAP:0.51 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:4 ball type
FUEL OIL RATIO:25:1 for first 100 hours, 30:1 thereafter
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:Castrol 2-stroke SAE 40
CHAIN PITCH:1/2 in.
CHAIN TYPE:Chipper
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:30 cm (12 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:61 cm (24 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:Red enamel

STIHL LIGHTNING. (America)


MANUFACTURED BY: STIHL ANDREAS MASCHINENFABRIK, STUTTGART, GERMANY
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:1106
YEAR INTRODUCED:1959
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:106 cc (6.47 cu. in.)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
CYLINDER BORE:58 mm (2.32 in.)
PISTON STROKE:40 mm (1.6 in.)
CYLINDER TYPE:Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD:Piston ported
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:
6 H.P. @ 7,000 R.P.M.
9 H.P. @ 6,500 R.P.M (North America)6PS
WEIGHT :12.2 kg with 43 cm bar & chain 26.4 lbs. with 17 in. bar & chain
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:Direct
CONSTRUCTION:Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE:Bosch flywheel type
CARBURETOR:Tillotson HL series
MAJOR REPAIR KIT:RK-88HL
MINOR REPAIR KIT:DG-5HL
AIR FILTER SYSTEM:Nylon mesh cartridge
STARTER TYPE:Automatic rewind (Fairbanks Morse type)
OIL PUMP:Manual
OPERATING RPM:5,500 to 7,000
IGNITION TIMING:2.8 mm (0.112 in.) before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING:0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:Position is fixed
SPARK PLUG TYPE:Bosch W175T1, Champion L87Y, NGK B6H
SPARK PLUG GAP:0.51 mm (0.020 in.)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:Needle roller
FUEL TANK CAPACITY:1.1 Litres (2.32 pints)
FUEL OIL RATIO:16:1 after break in of 100 hours @ 12:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:Regular
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:Castrol 2-cycle SAE 40
CHAIN PITCH:.404 in.
CHAIN TYPE:Oregon 52C
BAR MOUNT PATTERN:19 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:43 cm (17 in.)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:83 cm (33 in.)
COLOUR SCHEME:Grey enamel with Red plastic top cover