I have this really clean Homelite XL800. A 1966 era 82 cc saw. I put an 18"bar with a new 3/8 chain. I also have a brand new husqvarna 365 with an 18" bar....Which would you guess can eat through a 2 1/2 ft thick hardwood maple the fastest??
Its not even close. The Homelite does. Same chain size, same length bar, 35 years difference. Same weight..actually within 1/2 lbs. Claimed 5000 RPM difference 11,000 vs 6000. So what gives??
(The Husky has inertal brake, compression release, and uses HALF the fuel per hour...air filter stays cleaner longer. Even with al the gizmo'es the Homelite starts easier. The Husky is all stock, the Homelite I converted to 3/8 chain and have one more "tooth" than stock on the sprocket; 8 vs. the standard 7. go figure)
Its not even close. The Homelite does. Same chain size, same length bar, 35 years difference. Same weight..actually within 1/2 lbs. Claimed 5000 RPM difference 11,000 vs 6000. So what gives??
(The Husky has inertal brake, compression release, and uses HALF the fuel per hour...air filter stays cleaner longer. Even with al the gizmo'es the Homelite starts easier. The Husky is all stock, the Homelite I converted to 3/8 chain and have one more "tooth" than stock on the sprocket; 8 vs. the standard 7. go figure)