Homelite xl901 reserection

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

I started this thread in the wrong forum once already hope the AS guys don't mind if I start another one......

This is a homelite xl901 that was donated to cause by scooterbum. Thanks again.

here's some pics before the teardown

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt345/brian811/homelite build/IMG_0643.jpg
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt345/brian811/homelite build/IMG_0644.jpg
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt345/brian811/homelite build/IMG_0645.jpg
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt345/brian811/homelite build/IMG_0646.jpg

billmartin · Mar 17, 2010

Sweet! Does it turn over or run? C'mon a few more details after the teaser pics

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

this old saw has had a ruff life but if I can find a piston and jug for a good buy it will breathe again

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

specs for ya bill martin

HOMELITE CORPORATION
PORT CHESTER, NEW YORK, U.S.A.
SERIES OR ASSEMBLY NUMBER:
YEAR INTRODUCED:
YEAR DISCONTINUED: 1970
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT: 4.7 cu. in. (77 cc)
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS: 1
CYLINDER BORE: 2.00 in. (50.8 mm)
PISTON STROKE: 1.50 in. (38 mm)
CYLINDER TYPE: Aluminum with chrome plated bore
INTAKE METHOD: 4 reed pyramid type
MANUFACTURER ADVERTISED H.P.: not advertised
WEIGHT : 14.5 lbs. (6.5 kg) powerhead only
OPERATOR CONFIGURATION: One Man operation
HANDLEBAR SYSTEM: Rigid
CHAIN BRAKE: none
CLUTCH: Centrifugal
DRIVE TYPE: Direct
CONSTRUCTION: Die cast magnesium
MAGNETO TYPE: Flywheel type
CARBURETOR: Tillotson HS-26A or HS-73A
MAJOR REPAIR KIT: RK-23HS
MINOR REPAIR KIT: DG-5HS/T
AIR FILTER SYSTEM: Cellulose fiber element
STARTER TYPE: Homelite automatic rewind
OIL PUMP: Automatic with manual override
OPERATING RPM: 6,000 under load
IGNITION TIMING: Fixed at 30 degrees before TDC
BREAKER POINT SETTING: 0.015 in.(0.38 mm)
FLYWHEEL/COIL AIR GAP: 0.005 to 0.007 in. (0.12 to 0.17 mm)
SPARK PLUG TYPE: Champion CJ-6
SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.025 in. (0.63 mm)
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS: Ball on flywheel end, caged needle roller on clutch end
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 35 fl. oz. (1035 ml)
FUEL OIL RATIO: 16:1
RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE: Regular grade
MIX OIL SPECIFICATION: Homelite Chain Saw mix oil
CHAIN PITCH: 3/8 in.
CHAIN TYPE: Oregon 72D
BAR MOUNT PATTERN: 14 link
SHORTEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 16 in. (40 cm)
LONGEST GUIDE BAR SUPPLIED: 36 in. (91 cm)

billmartin · Mar 17, 2010

keith811 said:
specs for ya bill martin

Thanks! I hope you can find some parts for it. I have none unfortunately....

Great pics btw. Rep deserving post

Bill

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

thanks bill,
I have a couple of AS members hunting some parts for me and am hitting yard sales and the like in my local area looking for another one these little power houses.
I would really love to get this thing going it is a 77cc saw and weighs about the same as my 55 cc husky (and it is new)

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

test

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

I finally figured out how to get the pics on the post

see links in earlier post for more pics

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

I might be able to get my hand on a xl921 and xl925 for cheap. I was wandering if anyone new about part interchange on the xl saw
will 921 925 p&c fit the 901?

Scooterbum · Mar 17, 2010

Hopefully one of the Homelite gurus will be along and give you some insight as to what will interchange with that saw.
I've seen quite a few P&C's on fleabay pretty cheap.

When you get her runnin' let me know and I'll dig up a bar for it.

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

yeah I saw a few on there last night that weren't to bad I just don't want to turn my project into a money pit

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

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When you get her runnin' let me know and I'll dig up a bar for it.[/QUOTE]

thanks steve you are the man. what you think would be a good deal on xl925 not running but in g/c prob just needs carb cleaned up

Scooterbum · Mar 17, 2010

Just don't get in a hurry.

Soon as I get a log out here for cookies I'll give a hollar.

I have a few to get ready for the meet in Halifax co.

Mainly the 1130G and that little Yaller' one

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

Scooterbum said:
Just don't get in a hurry.

Soon as I get a log out here for cookies I'll give a hollar.

I have a few to get ready for the meet in Halifax co.

Mainly the 1130G and that little Yaller' one

I gotta go to that I want to see big red in a log. I try not to hurry but I get excited easily I haven't even been able to sleep much cause I can't stop looking up stuff for the saw LOL

Scooterbum · Mar 17, 2010

That disc have enough info for ya'?

keith811 · Mar 17, 2010

oh yeah that disc has alot of info.
some of the manuals are hard to read but not to bad
you have alot of info gathered on there . I have been trying to share as you asked but I don't think some people know what a pdf is I think I will just have to say I'll email it to you instead of I'll email you a pdf

Scooterbum · Mar 17, 2010

Bump....

keith811 · Mar 18, 2010

I found a p&c but it expensive I don't know if I want to invest that much in saw that nees so much more...... I am going to keep looking for some parts saws or some used parts I can't afford do drop alot of money into anything right now. there will be yardsale a plenty in the valley in the next month or so I might have to start prowling the sales. Don't ussually do that as the junk is always so much more plentiful than the good finds, but then I have never had a project saw sitting on the bench before.....:greenchainsaw:

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