Skil 77 maintenance question

[Jeff423]

I found an older Skil 77 in a pawn shop for $8.00 today. Even though I already have one I couldn't pass it up. After some cleaning it is starting to look much better. I was also pleased to see that the armature and rear bearing were in good shape.

My question is about the gear oil. It was down some but not empty and the saw ran fine (no load). I've drained the old oil which looked bad - but no chunks- and was wondering about flushing the gear case with kerosene or just refilling with new oil? Or maybe refilling it with new oil, running it for a while to get warm and then changing it again?

 

[arjay]

Either method should work
$8!? Holy cow!

 

[Troystat]

Would not hurt to flush it out but probably not necessary. Those are great saws, you got a screamin deal. Put new oil in it and a good blade and you should be great. Also check the cord.

 

[2tall79]

Great tool. Still have my first one with metal handles. Runs great....but I don't use it in the rain anymore.

 

[Jeff423]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to replace the cord because someone cut the plug end off and shortened the cord to about 3'. The portion going into the saw is fine. I'm getting a new blade too. I still should have less than $30 in it when done.

 

[rustythread]

The Skil 77 worm drive takes a special type of lube--readily available. Google willl find it for you. You may also want to search the site at owwm.org for service tips

 

[kamloops67]

Good for you if you like them , heavy unwieldly saws in my opinion ,used the mag 77s for years back when i was an apprentice (previous century)
currently have a makita copy that is even worse than the original haha
The dewalt framing saw is somewhat similar and much better balanced
The 77 is a very durable tool however , the dewalt not so much
Sadly i believe the dewalt has been discontinued

 

[oink]

Not the quality of your saw but 2 years ago I was going home and saw an older Skil circular saw put out in the trash. Picked it up (I'm not proud) and took it home. It was old but like brand new except the switch was broken. I replaced the the switch and good to go. I gave it to my son and it's already served a tour cutting plywood for hurricane prep at his house. I can't remember the model.