Beetlejuice
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Hate to but in, but I'd sure like a 36" bar, 404...was last text an offer to sell, or bragging?. And I am trying to be funny
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My score for the day. An Early XL12 that runs like a top, Paid $18 for it.
Beetlejuice
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I went through your way about 25 yrs ago on way to Grand rapids. That was on a 76, dresser. All 72? Cubes..
Not bragging, they are all on saws now. Just was saying that all of my 1050's came with .404. The extra 1050 bars went on my C72 and C51.
New XL12.
2stroke_shaman
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Wait ... I thought I had the "lightest saw in the famous XL series "My score for the day. An Early XL12 that runs like a top, Paid $18 for it.
Yes, 1/2 and a few had 9/16. Later 1130G’s you could have .404. Most of the sprockets are the same (900 series were different).
Well, I guess in 64 the XL12 had the honor, then in 69 the XL101 usurped the honor from the 12, by 2+ pounds.
2stroke_shaman
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Joe ,
that said my super Xl 12 auto is my favorite from the series . With a 20" bar its light enough to tip into the dirt if I set it down.
that said my super Xl 12 auto is my favorite from the series . With a 20" bar its light enough to tip into the dirt if I set it down.
Beetlejuice
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Sounds like my collection. C-52, C-72 1050 Super. Just checking and giving ya the business. Lol
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That's kinda funny. I'm working over a 101.. A true barn find.. Got goop on it that I don't even wanna know what it is or was.. Lots of hand washing
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Ya, thanks. Seems like a lifetime ago.
So what is typical compression for a 1050A? I have one that is so high I can barely pull it over..., certainly not fast enough to get an accurate reading. Would it be reasonable to assume there may be some residual mix/oil in the case? I have had it running and it didn't smoke excessively, tho. Just rebuilt the carb and haven't had enough ass to get it started since.
180psi +. I got a 1050 Super that has a little over 200psi. Be sure the recoil have a full length of rope. To short a rope gives less mechanical advantage pulling it over.
Thank you, sir.
Got plenty o' rope. Just not enuff ass!
Got plenty o' rope. Just not enuff ass!
My Dad bought 2 Super 1050's new back in the 70's, and I've had 4 all told, I'm back down to two now. Back when he had the brand new one's, I found that if you put the trigger lock on, and it held the throttle open some, they cranked over pretty easy. Easy at least for a 100CC saw with no decomp. I also found that if I was running a 36" bar on one of them, I would just set the tip of the bar on a log, hold the trigger with my right hand, and crank with my left, and they would start easy. If I left the throttle closed, I could hardly pull the rope out, and it would pop back and rip my fingers off. I asked the question here, why they seemed to crank over much easier with the throttle open a little. Someone answered, "Reed Valves". But that was all they said? I know my Mac 550 at 99CC's does the exact same thing. No throttle and it will pop back and rip your fingers off, crack the throttle open a little, and it cranks easy
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Beetlejuice
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My Jred 2094 same thing.. Foot on top and pull like a B*stard with 2 hands..but only until it gets some fuel in it.. Then, no problem. I see a pattern starting..
2stroke_shaman
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Thats good info ! Thanks
