MANUFACTURED BY: INDIAN CHAIN SAWS, CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A.
YEAR INTRODUCED:1959
YEAR DISCONTINUED:1962
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:6.45 cu. in.
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1
CYLINDER BORE:2.250 in.
PISTON STROKE:1.625 in.
CYLINDER TYPE:Aluminum with cast iron sleeve
INTAKE METHOD:Reed valves
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.:5
WEIGHT :25 lbs. powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE:none
CLUTCH:Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE:Direct
CONSTRUCTION:Sand cast magnesium
CARBURETOR:Tillotson HL series
MINOR REPAIR KIT:D5GHL TILLOTSON.
OIL PUMP:Automatic with manual override
CHAIN PITCH:1/2 in.
CHAIN TYPE:Oregon # 42
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:16 in. (40 cm)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED:30 in. (76 cm)
Charlie Myers from Colorado, U.S.A. mentioned to me that his father...Stowe Myers, designed the Thunderbolt for Indian.
Hi Alain, I really enjoyed seeing your vintage chain saw collection. My dad, Stowe Myers, designed the Thunderbolt for Indian, and so I really liked seeing such good photos of his model. I'm thinking of curating an exhibit of my dad's designs in the next couple years and would love to rent a 1958 Thunderbolt or even purchase one if possible. Do you know what one my cost and if there are any available? Thanks for your consideration of this matter and again I've certainly enjoyed your museum. Sincerely, Charlie Myers Colorado, U.S.A.
