I scored 3 new projects today. A Homelite 1020 (I think), a Pioneer p41, and a poulan micro xxv. 55 bucks for all 3. This is going to be fun. The Homelite is by far my biggest saw.
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smokey7
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Nice score I just got a poulan 2000 and a craftsman 2.0 on easter. Good day for free saws
The big one needs a new ignitian. I have seen there is a way to update it. I will have to research and find out what it needs to regain its "spark". The poulan needs new fuel lines, and who knows what the pioneer needs I just have never seen one and thought for $4 what the heck.
Drptrch
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That one is purdy
The big Homie prolly just needs the points polished and re set to .015".
No need to 'update' it.
No need to 'update' it.
hoss
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+1 on the points. That and prolly an RK88HL Tillotson carb kit usually do the trick on these as long as the top end isn't fried.
I will be looking more into these saws soon. I tell you, playing with these old saws is becoming a little addicting. I currently have a Super XL Automatic, a Craftsman 64cc, and a Craftsman 36cc all running. Now I never even use my new poulan pro. Lol
That p41 is one of the best pro saws Pioneer made. 65cc, anti-vibe handles, easy to service and runs forever with no fuss. Looks like it is only missing the air filter and hopefully not an ignition problem. There are 2 ignition modules and some were prone to fail and hard to replace. Mine has a 20" bar. gets regular use and still runs fine.
Cracked open the 1020 today, checked the plug and it sparked, sprayed fuel in the cylinder and it fired. So it is not ignition related, just not getting fuel. Checked the line and filter, they look good, so I guess a carb rebuild is in the near future. Looked dang good under the hood.
sweepleader
Chainsaws and Fire Trucks, perfect.
Nut loose on the carb studs, might just be an air leak keeping the mix lean or preventing the diaphragm pulse signal from allowing fuel pump action.
Could be the loose nut trying to crank it. I haven't ruled that out yet. I will check the one on the carb though
smokey7
jack of a lot ace of a few
Good eye on the carb studs. I'd still clean the carb carefully with atleast a filter and a tested line to start with. Try it then maybe still pressure test. It's old as hell but some of those seals seem to last forever too.
Not sure why it was loose but tightening it had no effect. What is the proper fuel/oil ratio for a saw like this? I try to run just a little richer than 40:1 in my super xl auto
sweepleader
Chainsaws and Fire Trucks, perfect.
Someone must have been in there, perhaps messed up something. the carb base gasket would be a good place to look. smokey7's suggestions sound pretty good.
Mike Acre's lists the ratio as 32:1, pretty common for old Homelites. That's what I run in everything, only problem I have ever had related is spark plugs might not last as long as with leaner ratios but they are cheaper than pistons or bearings in my estimation.
Mike Acre's lists the ratio as 32:1, pretty common for old Homelites. That's what I run in everything, only problem I have ever had related is spark plugs might not last as long as with leaner ratios but they are cheaper than pistons or bearings in my estimation.
I'm checking the fuel line but I cannot see how the line connects from the tank to the line going to the carb. How do you access that conection?
I have a theory, the hole in the top of the intake I believe originally was a sealed stud with a wing nut for the top. They were just using a bolt. Could be why there was no fuel suction. I have to get a new fuel line to check it. I broke the other one. It was too brittle which also could have been a problem
sweepleader
Chainsaws and Fire Trucks, perfect.
Should be all one piece from filter on tank end, through hole in tank wall to carb. Fish the tank end out with a hooked wire through the filler hole for inspection. Take the filter off end and pressure test hose or just pull it out and replace. Use longer length of new, taper the end for a couple of inches so it goes through the hole easily, cut off tapered end to install filter. Or just put length from carb to can with gas for testing, when it runs that way, connect to line in saw and try again to see if it still runs.
That bolt/stud thing is likely a problem, should be sealed up tight. Would never run with that big hole open.
That bolt/stud thing is likely a problem, should be sealed up tight. Would never run with that big hole open.
Well I can't speak for how it is suppose to be, this fuel line is made of 2 different materials and sizes. So I guess I will have to figure out how they put it in. Has to be some kind of splice in there
