INDIAN KB.

New acquisition...saw under restoration..........

Model: KB
MANUFACTURED BY: ORLINE PRODUCTS CO.LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. SOLD BY: INDIAN CHAIN SAWS, CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. YEAR INTRODUCED: 1970 YEAR DISCONTINUED: ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:1.34 cu. in. NUMBER OF CYLINDERS:1 CYLINDER BORE: 1.250 in. PISTON STROKE: 1.096 in. INTAKE METHOD: Reed valve MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.: 1.2 WEIGHT : 10 lbs. OPERATOR CONFIGURATION:One Man operation HANDLEBAR SYSTEM:Rigid CHAIN BRAKE:none CLUTCH:Centrifugal DRIVE TYPE:Gear reduction CONSTRUCTION:Die cast magnesium MAGNETO TYPE:Breaker point flywheel magneto CARBURETOR:O & R STARTER TYPE:Automatic rewind OIL PUMP:Manual IGNITION TIMING:Position is fixed BREAKER POINT SETTING:0.020 in. FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP:0.010 in. SPARK PLUG TYPE:Champion CJ-8 (originally used CJ-14 but changed) SPARK PLUG GAP:0.030 in. CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS:Roller type FUEL OIL RATIO:16:1 RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE:Regular MIX OIL SPECIFICATION:SAE 30 MS automotive type CHAIN PITCH:1/4 in. CHAIN TYPE:Oregon #12

INDIAN 351D.

MOTORCYCLE COMPANY ??? (First model built by Indian).
MANUFACTURED BY: INDIAN CHAIN SAWS CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, U.S.A.INTRODUCED: 1955 DISPLACEMENT: 4.7 cu. in. (77 cc) CYLINDER BORE: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm) PISTON STROKE: 1.5 in. (38 mm) CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with cast iron sleeve INTAKE METHOD: Reed valvesADVERTISED H.P.: 3.5

HISTORY:Indian Chainsaws began in 1953 when Luther Corp. began to sell a rebadged version of the Clinton model 3A as their own Luther chainsaw. In 1955, Magnaflux Corp. the owners of Luther Corp. created a new division called Indian Chain Saw Company. The first Indian chainsaw was the 1955 model 351D. You can see one in my collection. In 1956 Magnaflux created two more new divisions to produce the Cobra and Trams brands of chainsaws that can be seen also in my collection.

INDIAN THUNDERBOLT.

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.