JD 80EV parts?

[msjdgman]

Hi all,  new to the board and tried a search for the old JD 80 EV saw, (I believe Echo 750EVL?).  Apparently my ignition module has given up, and I`ll be darned if I can find one.  I bought it new and fully understand the fact that it`s a 34 year old saw and parts are hard to come by.  But if anyone has any knowlwdge of where I could find one I`d be very appreciative.  At this point, I will retire it but simply want to get it running to compliment displays of my JD tractors at shows.  Thanks in advance!!

[ALWOL]

   You can watch eBay for parts, may have to buy the whole saw to get what you need. It is possible that the coil from another, smaller and more common saw will work.
   I have a bunch of the old John Deere and Echo saws, and I really like 'em.

   Alan

[Z50guru]

The 750EVL is a great saw. I'll have a look around. I may be able to help ya out. Heres my Deere/Echo 



 



 

[msjdgman]

The 750EVL is a great saw. I'll have a look around. I may be able to help ya out. Heres my Deere/Echo 



 



 

Hey, that would be fantastic.  Just let me know if you find anything.  I`m in no rush...time is a friend for a change.  I actually have 2 of the 80`s.  My dads early one, that I sort of got running yesterday.  I need to rebuild the Walbro carb, and I have a sneeky suspicion that a crank seal may be leaking.  But time will tell.  At least it has good spark.

[msjdgman]

   You can watch eBay for parts, may have to buy the whole saw to get what you need. It is possible that the coil from another, smaller and more common saw will work.
   I have a bunch of the old John Deere and Echo saws, and I really like 'em.

   Alan

I`ll have to give ebay a try.  With any luck something will turn up.

[AdkStihl]

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Give Chainsawr a call. Site sponsor on the left. He lists one, although site default list it as "sold out", I would bet a few donuts he can help you help you out.

It might just be the condenser, in which case can be swapped from just about a million different saws I do believe.

[sharkey]

Before you buy anything, go over the wiring and the grounds.  Clean everything well.  Use an ohm meter on the switch. 

[beenthere]

msjdgman
Is this link of any help? 

ignition PT3797

[msjdgman]

Thanks to everyone for the replies.  I haven`t had the time to investigate things any of the leads any further yet, but I sure do have a few potential resources now.  With any luck, I`ll have some time by Turkey day weekend to look into this project a little deeper.  Again....thank you!!

[beenthere]

ms
Which part or parts are you after?
In other words, which parts make up the ignition module that you want?

[msjdgman]

ms
Which part or parts are you after?
In other words, which parts make up the ignition module that you want?

I`m quite sure it`s the PT3797 ignition, or the coil.  I just haven`t pulled the flywheel to get to those parts yet.  Loss of spark on the saw was sudden.  It was running fine last year.  Then this year, just a few weeks ago, I started the saw, it ran fine briefly, then sputtered dead.  No spark now period.

[msjdgman]

While I still haven`t made the time to tear this back down, I did manage to snap a couple pics of the old girl.