Homelite Chainsaws
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Added 2 and 1/2 small homelites to the stable yesterday.
A XL-123, EZ Auto and a xl-101 parts saw. Might have some pictures up later.
I guess I need to start looking for a big Homelite now..I like this time period of Homelites myself. I am thinking of something in the 70cc class might be next on the list. Any suggestions?
A XL-123, EZ Auto and a xl-101 parts saw. Might have some pictures up later.
I guess I need to start looking for a big Homelite now..I like this time period of Homelites myself. I am thinking of something in the 70cc class might be next on the list. Any suggestions?
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
XL400 or XL500 if you can find one with a good P/C. They're kinda rare. XL700/800/900 series saw is the next step up for Homelites. 77 and 82cc versions in the series. Great saws. I'd recomend looking there for your next Homelites from that time period.
Homelite 'skipped' the 70cc class for the most part. The XL400/500 saws were a short lived effort by Homelite in that class. Basically an 'up sized' XL12 family saw. They seemed to have some longevity issues. I've never handled one that had a good P/C. There were other 70-ish CC Homelites in the '60s, but they were built on larger chassis. These include the C5/51/52 and the Zip/Wiz saws. Both of those were built on the same chassis as much larger displacement models. A Homelite 450 is a good 70cc class saw, but is 'later' than the time period you're talking about with your E-Z and XL100series saws.
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Thanks I should have known you would have the answers. I just like this period of Homelites...Not sure why. I sorta like the 240 I bought but dont imagine it will be around for long. The super 2 was the first saw I ever ran and its not going anywhere any time soon.
This period of saw was around when I was born not sure if that has anything to do with it.
This period of saw was around when I was born not sure if that has anything to do with it.
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Get you a Super XL-925....one of the best they ever made! Lots of parts, easy to fix and run with some grunt, Sound good too!
donthraen
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if you want a mid size saw try a c52 they wear powerhouses and mine runs as good as new and they sound great
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While on your quest for a new Homie if you find a 750 for free or even $20 or so I will take it off your hands
donthraen
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the 914 was made in 1970 the c52 was made from mid 60 to 1971 if that helps
Yeah I like that saw...I might have to poke around for one of those...If I only had one of each I would be happy:msp_smile:
While on your quest for a new Homie if you find a 750 for free or even $20 or so I will take it off your hands
I will keep my eyes peeled....I am thinking of getting rid of the Poulan clan...how do you like your 25sda?
briantutt
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Never got it running right , needs crank seals but it has wicked RPM's!
donthraen
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I think eBay has a couple now --- I want almost 1 of all from the start to the late 70s
Yeah mine runs like a champ...one of the only Poulans I have that I might have a hard time getting rid of.
While on your quest for a new Homie if you find a 750 for free or even $20 or so I will take it off your hands
Aren't you generous,:msp_sneaky:
Lee
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Go big inch or stand and watch.
Eccentric
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Go big inch or stand and watch.
Hmmm.....
That mean lookin' yellow saw on the right sure looks familiar. The 900G next to it looks like the brother to my big inch Homelite. Maybe an Eccentric saw nut should get that saw running for you once he's done with the yellow one wearing the hockey mask...
Go big inch or stand and watch.
Randy you know your not supposed to have anything but Macs....I will send you some cash to send that saw home where it belongs.
donthraen
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that is very nice of you to pay him to send me that homelite where it does belong
