I believe these were kind of a box store model and won't hold up as long as the oldies but still were decent saws. In that condition I would say it is tough to go wrong.
Homelite Chainsaws
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Ginger15
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Thats kinda what I was thinking, should I go for it or wait and save for a second CS590/460 rancher?
cobey
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I need Help with xl12 i.d.
It has the big reed block, and big muffler
Like a super xl. But looks to be newer
Marked as a xl12
Here's pics of the numbers
It has the big reed block, and big muffler
Like a super xl. But looks to be newer
Marked as a xl12
Here's pics of the numbers
It's a XL12. Your saw was made on the 249 day of 1980. Has manual oiling only, 54.1cc. In the early 60,s the XL12 was the game changer in the saw world as it was the first lightweight saw ( 12 pounds). XL12's were discontinued in 1989.
Well it's about 300 bucks less so I guess it's up to you!
cobey
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Here's a link to the IPL. That XL-12 apparently has the Super XL power unit on it.
http://www.barrettsmallengine.com/partslist/homelitexl12ut10080b.pdf
Ginger15
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Haha yes it is much cheaper, but if its going to give me as much fit as my 410 is at the moment....Damn thing flooded on me again the other day. Several times. The new diaphragm is in the mail....hope to get it this week. Finally got one saw back up and running, Amazon finally sent the correct bar. What a run around. That homelite 25AV's bar was at .070 or wider in some spots, and I wondered why she wouldnt cut straight! haha. Cuts beautifully now, just working the kinks out of the H/L screws now. Still 3 saws out of work though.
Any if you homie guys got a handle/cover unit for a xl2 layin around. Got a good power unit but saw looks like it lost a fight wuth a tree. Handle broke off. Got good starter but need oil cap and choke shroud as well as the handle unit to make a good runner
Ginger15
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You can also look on ebay if none of these guys have the parts laying around.
ANewSawyer
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Can anybody point me toward seals for a Super 2? It is one of the later plastic case saws. I don't if they are bad but I want to replace while working on the carb.
OEM 94638 both sides. You can substitute SKF 4913 I believe. I have not tried them. Perhaps someone can confirm they do swap in? The SKF's would be a lot fresher.
cobey
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Thanks
that's what I was thinking
Thanks
I think the XL-12's like that which were exported to Europe were badged "Super XL-12"
cobey
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I put this roller nose on the last
Xl12 I built from parts. It pulls it good
For what it is
No face 243
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Does anyone have a set of bucking spikes for a homelite 450 for sale?
Ginger15
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Do you have a part number? I don't have any but it would make an internet search easier. Good luck and I hope you find the part.
Here is a IPL for your Homelite 450 saw
http://www.leonschainsawpartsandrep...melite_450_chainsaw_ipl_24897_revision_1_.pdf
Here is a few spikes for sale
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...elite+12480.TRS0&_nkw=homelite+12480&_sacat=0
I have a 450 owners manual too, but I haven't scanned it to pdf yet.
Did you get your chain figured out? If not just ask. Pics always help too.
