Homelite Chainsaws

[Ginger15]

Thanks. I'll hit it tomorrow. I havent made up a thing for the sand paper yet. Only the scotch brite. The two areas that are worn through would be in opposing directions, so would hitting the whole cylinder at the same time be wise?

 

[ANewSawyer]

Back with stupid questions. Working on my Super 2. I removed the clutch nut but the drum won't slide off the bearing. What am I missing?
I need to work on it some more but just haven't had the time.

 

[Ginger15]

Back with stupid questions. Working on my Super 2. I removed the clutch nut but the drum won't slide off the bearing. What am I missing?
I need to work on it some more but just haven't had the time.

One thing I've learned is there are no stupid questions. But I'll give a shot at helping...

Is it just stuck? Rusted? I attached a link to a diagram, it looks like there might be a bolt or nut that holds the drum on? I sure hope this is the diagram for you saw.

http://www.mymowerparts.com/pdf/Hom...s-Manual-For-SUPER-2-Chain-Saw-UT-10520-A.pdf

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Thanks. I'll hit it tomorrow. I havent made up a thing for the sand paper yet. Only the scotch brite. The two areas that are worn through would be in opposing directions, so would hitting the whole cylinder at the same time be wise?

The Scotch-Brite shouldn't pose a problem in those areas. 320 grit may, but it will also be easier to keep away from the exposed areas using a smaller diameter dowel approach for the sandpaper vs. the eye bolt 'hone'.

Just go for it using common sense and patience. Worst that can happen is it still may not be a use-able cylinder after you get it all cleaned up but you learn some ins and outs about the process that'll give you more confidence for the next one.

First cylinder I ever cleaned up took me three days using 800 grit! Yeah, I learned a thing or two on that one. LOL Still have the saw to this day and it runs great.

 

[Ginger15]

I did manage to make a sand paper flap wheel for a dremel with 320. I can always make it in a softer grit if need be. I'll try the dremel first and give it a shot. Do I need to get all the streaks out or just the rough alum spots?

 

[fossil]

Back with stupid questions. Working on my Super 2. I removed the clutch nut but the drum won't slide off the bearing. What am I missing?
I need to work on it some more but just haven't had the time.

I suspect like Ginger said that the drum is stuck to the bearing and the bearing to the shaft. Put some penetrating oil in there and leave it for awhile to see if you can free it up.

The "S" type clutches do break but I don't know if that would cause it to jam the drum.

Also watch for this which is from the repair manual.

 

[Ginger15]

Well isnt that a pain

 

[fossil]

I suspect the needles could be gathered up, counted and set in a layer of grease to get them back in. They can't be that small.

Mine didn't fall out when I took the drum off.

 

[Ginger15]

Do they not offer a caged set for that saw?

 

[fossil]

Do they not offer a caged set for that saw?

Looking at an IPL I have I see they did. I suspect it may have either started or ended that way.

 

[Ginger15]

Not sure this cylinder is going to turn out.

 

[Ginger15]

After a light scotch brite and 320 grit paper. That streak above the exhaust port has me a bit worried. It looks like the plating is off. Looking through my photos I see it was there before the scotch brite and sand paper.

 

[brandonstc6]

Last week, I picked up a homelite C51. Today my dad picked up a homelite saw that he says looks exactly like the C51 but it is red. Any ideas on what kind of saw he found. I won't be able to look at it till next Friday.


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[undee70ss]

Last week, I picked up a homelite C51. Today my dad picked up a homelite saw that he says looks exactly like the C51 but it is red. Any ideas on what kind of saw he found. I won't be able to look at it till next Friday.


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Probably a C71 or C72

 

[brandonstc6]

Probably a C71 or C72

Awesome, Thanks. He said it is in excellent condition, and that it has great compression but it doesn't have spark.


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[undee70ss]

There

Awesome, Thanks. He said it is in excellent condition, and that it has great compression but it doesn't have spark.


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Should be a name plate ( where the serial number is ) showing the model. Or you can post pics and someone will tell you.

 

[brandonstc6]

There

Should be a name plate ( where the serial number is ) showing the model. Or you can post pics and someone will tell you.

I haven't looked at the saw yet but he said it doesn't have one. He lives 2 hours away from me and I'll be visiting in a couple weeks


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[PogoInTheWoods]

....Do I need to get all the streaks out or just the rough alum spots?

You'll still have some wear mark streaks even with all the aluminum removed. What you don't want are scratches or gouges that can be detected by a fine pic or razor blade..., especially above the ports where the rings travel. Can be a compression killer. And depending on other options for a cylinder, a little plating flaking shouldn't rule out using the one you have. It will get worse eventually and if large enough pieces flake away you'll probably end up with another scored piston from the debris.

 

[Ginger15]

I had a member here locate a NOS 77cc cylinder. I am waiting on a photo of the bore with a flash(hopefully). Would that be the safer route to go? If someone wanted my older cylinder if I end up getting the new one I would send it along to them.

You'll still have some wear mark streaks even with all the aluminum removed. What you don't want are scratches or gouges that can be detected by a fine pic or razor blade..., especially above the ports where the rings travel. Can be a compression killer. And depending on other options for a cylinder, a little plating flaking shouldn't rule out using the one you have. It will get worse eventually and if large enough pieces flake away you'll probably end up with another scored piston from the debris.

 

[Ginger15]

My other question is....is it worth the 200-250$ give or take to build this saw from the ground up?