How old is this saw? CC? looks pretty neat but weighs a ton. Was this a throw away saw?
Homelite 55 WIZ
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The Super Wiz55 was discontinued in 1976 according to the Chainsaw Collectors page. See: (http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf?OpenDatabase).
WIZ 55
Thanks. Im starting to find a lot of information now.
Thanks. Im starting to find a lot of information now.
mbopp
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I found an old Intek chainsaw manual in the library once (4th Edition?) that had the Wiz in it. I was looking for info on our old Zip.
wiz 55
what kind of oil do you use for the gears? And this thing says on the side 1 pint 30 weight to a gallon of gas. Can I use two cycle oil and at what ratio?
what kind of oil do you use for the gears? And this thing says on the side 1 pint 30 weight to a gallon of gas. Can I use two cycle oil and at what ratio?
JohnL
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Mike's site says it was last made in 1958, check out the WIZ, it should be pretty similar
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...ed5738b2f9a72b7588256b78000e8ba0?OpenDocument
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...ed5738b2f9a72b7588256b78000e8ba0?OpenDocument
wiz 55
They show asuper wiz, superwiz 55, wiz55 and a wiz. The first 3 are 4.71ci and the wiz at 4.3 ci. It does nt say to much about the wiz 55 cept that it was made till 68. It runs if i pour gas in the carb then it dies when that is gone. I took the carb off and the pump was hard as a rock. Sat to many years with old gas. I have a carb kit on the way. prob need to check the filter,points and some other things. I been looking at it all day and it just hit me, this saw did not come with a chain break. I guess this one will be just for look's.
They show asuper wiz, superwiz 55, wiz55 and a wiz. The first 3 are 4.71ci and the wiz at 4.3 ci. It does nt say to much about the wiz 55 cept that it was made till 68. It runs if i pour gas in the carb then it dies when that is gone. I took the carb off and the pump was hard as a rock. Sat to many years with old gas. I have a carb kit on the way. prob need to check the filter,points and some other things. I been looking at it all day and it just hit me, this saw did not come with a chain break. I guess this one will be just for look's.
Bill G
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John check that again. Your link does not even show that.
I am not sure of the Wiz 55 but I do know the Super Wiz 66 was made into at least the late 1970's. I have one that has had little use. I have a 1978 model brochure that has the specs for the 66. So 1958 ?
Eric,
What color is that 55 Wiz? Green & Orange were the early colors, Blue is a 60's color.
BTW, if the lack of a chain brake is a surprise wait till you get it running & wear your thumb out pumping that manual oiler!
What color is that 55 Wiz? Green & Orange were the early colors, Blue is a 60's color.
BTW, if the lack of a chain brake is a surprise wait till you get it running & wear your thumb out pumping that manual oiler!
55 wiz
This saw is blue
This saw is blue
wiz 55
The manual oiler does seem stiff. I prob wont waste to much oil if it gives my thumb that much of a work out. It dont take to much to make my hands go numb now days.
The manual oiler does seem stiff. I prob wont waste to much oil if it gives my thumb that much of a work out. It dont take to much to make my hands go numb now days.
JohnL
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Bill G, sorry about the link, It works on my computer. I read it wrong, last year supposed to be 1968
WIZ 55 and WIZ are listed between VI-955 and XL.
WIZ 55 and WIZ are listed between VI-955 and XL.
Hi Eric,
I've got an old specs sheet on the Wiz 55.Fuel mix 16-1
Gear lube sae-90 gear oil. 1/2" chain,8 tooth sprocket
J-6-J champion plug set at .025 4.3 cu. in. displacement.
E-mail me your address if you want a photocopy.
Ray
I've got an old specs sheet on the Wiz 55.Fuel mix 16-1
Gear lube sae-90 gear oil. 1/2" chain,8 tooth sprocket
J-6-J champion plug set at .025 4.3 cu. in. displacement.
E-mail me your address if you want a photocopy.
Ray
