Do I need more junk?

[willsaw4beer]

http://elmira.craigslist.org/tls/981555607.html


I've never worked on old Homelites, was thinking this might be a fun project? I would think that the person either used old/bad/straight gas, or the gaskets/ fuel lines got old and resulted in air leaks. Anything you guys could tell me about these in terms of parts availability, easy of repair, are they good saws, etc., and anything else there is I may find interesting would be appreciated.

 

[Jacob J.]

For $50 that'd be a fine weekender project. There's still plenty of those parts floating around the internet.

 

[willsaw4beer]

For $50 that'd be a fine weekender project. There's still plenty of those parts floating around the internet.

Hopefully I can get it for less. Were those good saws? I mean would it be something that would actually be useful or would it be more of a collectible saw?

 

[Jacob J.]

It would actually be useful. I remember 925s on landings here for years.

Besides, one of the great things about the free world is the accumulation of junk!

 

[willsaw4beer]

Besides, one of the great things about the free world is the accumulation of junk!

I agree, although my dad and I are still trying to get rid of the piles of junk from years of yard sales...

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

Hell looks in nice shape. Looks like a good base for a project.

 

[willsaw4beer]

lol, posting that on here it'll probably be sold before I even wake up tomorrow...:jawdrop:

 

[lawnmowertech37]

For $50 that'd be a fine weekender project. There's still plenty of those parts floating around the internet.

hey jacob maybe he ought to look at this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Homelite-SXL-925-Piston-Pin-Rings-A-69467-A69467-New_W0QQitemZ110334473503QQihZ001QQcategoryZ85915QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

 

[super3]

Mod It

Brad has one that rocks,I'm sure he'll give ya some pointers on the mods.

 

[willsaw4beer]

hey jacob maybe he ought to look at this

http://cgi.ebay.com/Homelite-SXL-925-Piston-Pin-Rings-A-69467-A69467-New_W0QQitemZ110334473503QQihZ001QQcategoryZ85915QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Ya for sure if I end up getting it I'll keep that in mind. Truthfully I'm a bit low on funds at this point so my plan would be to get it runnin for as cheap as possible.

 

[Cliniford]

Nothing like a big saw on a bed in a pink bedroom....:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[willsaw4beer]

Nothing like a big saw on a bed in a pink bedroom....:hmm3grin2orange:

lol, I thought that was pretty funny myself.

 

[Rookie1]

Nothing like a big saw on a bed in a pink bedroom....:hmm3grin2orange:

I noticed that right away. Id buy the saw just cause he had it on his bed to take pics. Now I wouldnt go in the house with him or bend over to pick up saw but Id buy it.

 

[dt6266]

jump on it dude that saw is a beast, if i didnt have 2 of them it would be in route to my house now.

 

[willsaw4beer]

jump on it dude that saw is a beast, if i didnt have 2 of them it would be in route to my house now.

Already emailed the person, guess I'll see tomorrow.

 

[dt6266]

good i hope you land it. you can still find a lot of parts for them too including jug and slug if needed, and their pretty easy to tear down too.

 

[gatkeper1]

http://elmira.craigslist.org/tls/981555607.html


I've never worked on old Homelites, was thinking this might be a fun project? I would think that the person either used old/bad/straight gas, or the gaskets/ fuel lines got old and resulted in air leaks. Anything you guys could tell me about these in terms of parts availability, easy of repair, are they good saws, etc., and anything else there is I may find interesting would be appreciated.

I don't understand why you just did not go out immediately and buy that saw. Its a 925 Homie!. I even have a new P/C kit for one of those just waiting for the right project saw to come along. Jeez you guys, When you see one of these DON'T Procrastinate just go buy them.

 

[willsaw4beer]

I don't understand why you just did not go out immediately and buy that saw. Its a 925 Homie!. I even have a new P/C kit for one of those just waiting for the right project saw to come along. Jeez you guys, When you see one of these DON'T Procrastinate just go buy them.

I've emailed the guy already, at this point I'm waiting for a response...

 

[Bushman_269]

Those saws had tendency to back screws out under the flywheel giving the impression of a seized engine. Pull the flywheel before you order any engine parts. You will be amazed what torque monsters they are when you get it running.

 

[lesorubcheek]

Believe me, if you get it and get her running, you won't think you're adding more junk! 925s are very sweet saws. You won't regret owning it.

Dan