Chainsaw Repair

who actually makes the john deere 65sv chainsaw?  I need parts and cant seem to find any under the john deere name.

Anybody know the spark plug gap plus the gap between the fly wheel and the ignition module?

Your right with the manual Roger =  Spark Plug Gap: 6 mm-8 mm/0.24-0.26 in.

I just use uncoated business cards too for coil gap.


Just saving rest of info

Length: 413 mm/16.3 in.

Width: 257 mm/10.1 in.

Height: 267 mm/10.5 in.

Dry weight without bar and chain: 6.4 kg/14.1 lb.

Engine Type: Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine

Engine Displacement: 64.2 cc/3.86 cu. in.

Fuel: Mixed (Gasoline and Two-Stroke Oil)

Fuel/Oil Ratio: 32:1 OR 50:1 ECHO Power BlendŽ Gold or ECHO Red ArmorŽ ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345/FD, certified 2-stroke oil

Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.65 l/21.9 US fl. oz.

Oil Tank Capacity: 0.30 l/10.1 US fl. oz.

Oiling System: Automatic

Vibration Reduction: Anti-vibration device

Handle: Rear

Sprocket Type: Spur type, 7-tooth, 3/8 in. pitch

Chain Tensioner: Side-access
Technical Information: 

Manufacture Date: 1983-1987   

Bore: 47.0 mm/1.850 in.

Stroke: 37.0 mm/1.457 in.

Carburetor: Walbro diaphragm type HDB                     

Spark Plug: NGK BPM-7A OR 7Y

Spark Plug Gap: 6 mm-8 mm/0.24-0.26 in.     

Ignition System: Flywheel magneto, TCI system

Starter System: Recoil starter

Clutch: Automatic centrifugal clutch

Idle Speed: 2,200-2,800 RPM

Operating Speed: 5,500-9,000 RPM

Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.): 11,000-12,000 RPM