Homelite Chainsaws

[fossil]

Thank you!

I have a blue coil SXL that isn't in my good graces right now and I thought I might just rob the piston from that provided its clean.

Finally got my money back on the other P+C although the guy was a donkey about it.

There's always this for the blue coil substitute.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/homelite-chainsaws.101147/page-540#post-6203383

 

[svk]

I thought about that but I'm too pissed at the saw lol.

 

[svk]

I have a couple top handle XL's that have oiling issues. If a saw is pushing/sucking oil back into the crankcase where should one start to troubleshoot?

 

[undee70ss]

I have a couple top handle XL's that have oiling issues. If a saw is pushing/sucking oil back into the crankcase where should one start to troubleshoot?

For most models up to the late 1980's......First check that the lines are installed correctly, lines that are installed incorrectly is a common problem with these saws. Square fitting goes to bottom of tank,

 

[undee70ss]

I have a couple top handle XL's that have oiling issues. If a saw is pushing/sucking oil back into the crankcase where should one start to troubleshoot?

Then check duckbill and connector oil tank, should look like this.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

But if you need further clarification...LOL

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[hanniedog]

That looks like one of the kids from Family Circus going straight home.

 

[Hoggwood]

But if you need further clarification...LOL

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#1 dumpster find saw around here. Local small engine fellow won't even bother. That plumbing would be enough to confuse the Romans.

 

[Dawnsman]

I've got several homelites

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[sawnami]

I've got several homelites

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I've also got a few.

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[Dawnsman]

Right out the gate you gonna hit me with all that dang I see 12 at least I'd gladly take off your hands

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[Dawnsman]

Right above the 750 what is that a xl 800 903????

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[sawnami]

Right above the 750 what is that a xl 800 903????

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It's an XL850

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[Dawnsman]

Hmm I have one looks like it is the crank just a lil bit bigger than say the 925

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[undee70ss]

For any Homelite History buffs, here is the Gastonia NC open house Nov 1957, where chainsaws were made, includes plant layout and pics (last 16 pages of file) http://www.leonschainsawpartsandrepair.com/uploads/3/9/7/9/39792537/sawdust_1957.pdf

Here is the Homelite Greer SC open house Dec 1959, they made guide bars here, includes plant layout and pics.
http://www.leonschainsawpartsandrep.../homelite_open_house_greer_south_carolina.pdf

There were supplied by the Chainsawlady

 

[fossil]

I have a couple top handle XL's that have oiling issues. If a saw is pushing/sucking oil back into the crankcase where should one start to troubleshoot?

Any time you see that you likely have an issue with a check valve or an air leak in the oiling system. I'm not sure if your model has an oil pump but there's a check ball in there as well as the duckbill(s).
I have a Super 2 and an LX30 Bandit but I'm not really up to speed on those models.

 

[95custmz]

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/grd/6137930146.html

 

[undee70ss]

Here is the Story of Homelite, a booklet I got from the Chainsawlady. Was produced in about 1952 or 1953. It give a lot of insight on the history of Homelite. Also has some pics of saws in production (they look like 26LCS's). Enjoy!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/r896v31gkyfi3j7/Story of Homelite.pdf?dl=0 

 

[JonCraig]

I have a dumb question(s). SXL925 is hunting at idle big time. Here's a short video of it:



1) This has the Tilly carb w/ the governor plug thing near the throttle shaft. If this were a Briggs, I'd be looking at the governor setup. So is that a factor here?

2) Is this an indicator of crank seals? I pressure/vac tested the saw 2 years ago & found a leak at the cylinder gasket. Replaced it and cut wood with it a few times. Then it died & I shelved it.

3) What's the part number for the clutch puller tool? I've tried all my homemade contraptions and none of them have worked.

Thanks in advance!

--JC

 

[undee70ss]

I have a dumb question(s). SXL925 is hunting at idle big time. Here's a short video of it:



1) This has the Tilly carb w/ the governor plug thing near the throttle shaft. If this were a Briggs, I'd be looking at the governor setup. So is that a factor here?

The governor could be leaking. Has the carb been cleaned, fuel arm checked?

2) Is this an indicator of crank seals? I pressure/vac tested the saw 2 years ago & found a leak at the cylinder gasket. Replaced it and cut wood with it a few times. Then it died & I shelved it.

What did you do to get it running again? I don't think a leak will cause what the saw is doing now.

3) What's the part number for the clutch puller tool? I've tried all my homemade contraptions and none of them have worked.

Thanks in advance!

--JC

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Homelite-Tool...%3A3d2853b615c0ab674aae3e51fffff902%7Ciid%3A7