045 AV Super

[BeesandTrees]

Just picked this up the other day. Changed the plug, new gas and what have you. Started right up, idles well and seems to run well. Debating whether I should keep it or try to sell it. Seems like the biggest drawback is parts...seems they are getting harder to come by but don't really have experience with it. It is a heavy mug but...any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Roger_Barnett]

Along with an Echo 330, that was my second personal saw, bought new about 1980 or so. Stolen out of my chip truck circa 1990.....

If you take care of it, it's a superb saw. About 5.3 cubic inches. A few years ago, I picked up an 056 Magnum II for $200 off a customer's bill. It needs some case repair around the lower dog mount, but is a kick saw at 5.7 ci.....The 56 is the same basic saw as the 45's. Each came in at least three different engine sizes.

 

[BeesandTrees]

Thanks, dropped off at the shop this weekend. Going to have comp tested and quick look over and go from there. Doesn't seem like parts are too hard to get...