An original chop saw carb would be preferable because of how it's governed and what I presume is also a somewhat restricted high jet to keep RPM's down for the blade application..
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Ok I know there's a coulpe models of the chop saw , if you can find me a stock photo of the one you want I can see if it matches. I know this one is older but has a cone shaped filter.
This one is the larger XL-98 and is all red. Basically an XL-925 with no oiler. There are actually a couple of carbs for these things that are fully adjustable, too. One is an HS-46. I think there's one more from the XL-88 that I didn't cross ref the Homelite number to Tillotson yet. And there are a couple of these that were actually made by Solo or Efco (or maybe even Partner?) I believe. They obviously wouldn't apply here.
This thing could also use a wrap handle and interior retainer for the air filter.
This thing could also use a wrap handle and interior retainer for the air filter.
Ok the one I know of in the scrap yard is "newer"? Model but it does have the full wrap and looks complete. I'll try and get a peek at the carburetor in the next visit.
Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
So I'm takin' a few of my Homies out for a run! A buddy of mine had 3 trees fall this week with 1 falling in his chicken coop.
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Getting serious about it, with the 1050!
I absolutely love the XL-123! Has a completely new top end and it is fantastic!
I also put a new 20" Oregon bar and chain on it.
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I also put a new 20" Oregon bar and chain on it.
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So I went out with 5 saws this morning and wound up coming back with 6! I was given a filthy XL-12 that needs a new fuel line but it runs great.
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Also brought my SXL-925, XL-123, SXL-12 and my Christmas XL!
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Haven’t seen a 123 up here. But, having run many 76/130’s, I imagine they can put the hurt on some decent sized firewood just the same. Wood sabres.
One I had out last spring.
One I had out last spring.
This is my XL-123 and it really runs great.
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A dot of blue in my sea of red! Just got this one yesterday.
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1,2,3,CUT A TREE!This is my XL-123 and it really runs great.
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Nice the blue originals are great, rare around here to find one with a bucking spike.A dot of blue in my sea of red! Just got this one yesterday.
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Found a $10 HS-135A on the bay for the XL-98 that's headed my way. Would still be interested in what you may find at the scrap yard.
Is there any way the governor could be affecting the low circuit to the extent of killing the saw at idle? I haven't even tried to remove it as it's in there to stay. How about a reed issue? Seems to me they either work or they don't if in good condition with no cracks in the intake block or reed assembly itself.
I know those governors are intended to unseat/ dump fuel when a threshold resonance is met. I have blocked off many, but never disassembled the actual governor or attempted to internally clean one. I recall a conversation about an issue with one HS causing havoc at idle. I would reason if something had impaired the ability for it to seal (fine dust/varnish/concrete), it may be hung open somewhat and have a tendency to dump fuel regardless.
I was tempted to try removing it for inspection, but there's an obvious sealant which also looks conspicuously like red Loctite. Initial "feeling it out" yielded zero movement, so I've left well enough alone since. It has seen a few cycles in the USC already for better or worse. And it has dumped fuel back out the carb a couple of times, though I've just written that off as the low circuit loading up in general since the needle itself doesn't seem to do anything at all. It seems to run fine on the high circuit when I can get it up there without it loading up on the bottom first.
That red sealant is tough. I resort to carefully protecting and clamping the carb in a vice. A scrench with a driver through the handle makes it easier to apply the pressure and torque to break that sealant. I’ve run into a few where it looks like the PO’s had tried unsuccessfully to remove them. The brass slot is always all marred up. It helps to have a nice flat blade that fits tightly in the slot. I ground a scrench so I have to friction fit it with a couple light taps.
If a fellow can at least block the governor off, it should be easier to determine if the idle circuit is being regulated by the needle alone.
If a fellow can at least block the governor off, it should be easier to determine if the idle circuit is being regulated by the needle alone.
'Preciate the input. I'm just hoping I get lucky with the ebay ten dollar carb special at this point. I'd be more aggressive if it were mine. My goal now is to make it disappear -- to never be seen again. Ever. LOL
