Homelite Old Blue SXL year?

[undee70ss]

Mr. Pioneerguy:

When did Homelite switch over to from points to electronic ignition on the SXL's?

SXL’s started using electronic ignition in 1978/79.

 

[undee70ss]

Howdy guys,

I bought a Homelite Old Blue SXL today. Judging by the serial number is this a 1984 model? The serial number is: HS0840084. UT number is 10045F.

It starts on first pull and seems to run ok for a while. Then kinda starts acting up like it’s not getting fuel. But unfortunately the piston is scored. I would have never thought so with how it runs. Fuel vent must be bad cause it was making a noise after I shut it off and the fuel blew out when I removed the fuel cap. Like a radiator if you pop cap when it’s hot. Almost like the fuel was boiling.

The auto Oiler works fine. So far I got the piston score issue although it runs and starts easy. The oil cap needs replaced and I’m going to check into the fuel vent. Here are some pics of the saw after I cleaned it up.

Also it has a zama carb. What’s the correct carb for these?

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Here is a parts list for your saw.
https://www.leonschainsawpartsandre..._xl_old_blue_big_red_chainsaw_ipl_19834-a.pdf

 

[undee70ss]

So since mine is a 1997 is the Zama carb that is on it correct?

I have been out today after work tinkering with the saw. I think it has a carb issue/air leak. It starts no problem but it’s like it is constantly trying to load up and the idle hunts all over. It will be smoothly idling and then just get irratic. I took the carb off and blew it all out. Diaphram and all looked ok but might not be and it made no difference in how hot runs after I blew the carb out.

Took the brass plug out of the fuel cap to check that duckbill. During the process of removing the duckbill with a pick it went flying and I haven’t seen it since. After running it with duck bill out the tank didn’t build up pressure like it did yesterday but after it runs it get these weird bubbles in the fuel tank. This goes on 15 mins after I shut it off. I took a vid but says to large to post. At this point I’m not going to put anymore money into it until I research what all is happening. I want to be able to use it but don’t want to start throwing money at it and get no where.

You could have just left the cap cracked open to test. It is normal for the tank to build some pressure. If it’s running great with cap open, then pressure was overcoming needle and seat in carburetor. Also be sure it’s not adjusted to lean, and cylinder fins are clean of sawdust to prevent fuel boiling.

 

[Matt93eg]

Put a carb kit in the SXL today. Runs like a champ now. She be ready for some wood when I get a chance.

 

[Matt93eg]

Well today after work I wanted to put Old Blue into some wood and tune the carb in. The bar it came with is bent like a noodle so I grabbed the Super EZ down and pulled the bar off it and put that bar and chain(full comp full chisel). Just had some pine and cedar I had piled up a while back so I cut cookies off that. Ran great! Idles great and tuned the high side in as normal where she just 4 strokes when you lift up.

Only thing is after I ran it for 10-15 mins cutting cookies I brought it back in. Fuel tank was making noise again. Started loosening cap and there was a crap ton of pressure in the tank. Was only 1/4 tank of fuel left in tank and after cap was off I pretty sure that fuel was boiling.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Old fuel or winter blend fuel will easily boil in the old saws that the fuel tank is part of the crankcase, heat from the cylinder transfers quickly to the fuel tank.

 

[2broke2ride]

I have a blue super XL manual oiler only that is too old for that chart. I would like to know the year.

 

[Matt93eg]

Old fuel or winter blend fuel will easily boil in the old saws that the fuel tank is part of the crankcase, heat from the cylinder transfers quickly to the fuel tank.

I will get some fresh mix and give that a go.

 

[undee70ss]

I have a blue super XL manual oiler only that is too old for that chart. I would like to know the year.

Early/mid 1967.

 

[2broke2ride]

How did you discern that? Just curious.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I had a big red. Basically the same. I sold it on eBay and wish I'd kept it.

I, on the other hand used to own a near perfect "Old Blue" and sold it on ebay. I definitely wish I had it back. I own a red version right now with a slightly scarred piston but I'm not gonna rebuild it...

 

[Jasonrkba]

Picked up one for myself today. Gas was drained and well kept. Its a runner for $40.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

40 bucks, that's what I paid for my red Super XL. It's not perfect, a few splotches here and there but it runs okay..

 

[Jasonrkba]

Thats a great deal I think. I've gotta replace the fuel line and buy an air filter then shes good to go. One of my favorite models.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Thats a great deal I think. I've gotta replace the fuel line and buy an air filter then shes good to go. One of my favorite models.

I don't remember what I did to this saw when I got it about 3 or 4 years ago. It's sat in the back of the shop ever since. I need to get it out and fire it up though...

 

[Matt93eg]

Nice saws guys and good deals also!

 

[pioneerguy600]

Had my oldie out this morning,

 

[undee70ss]

How did you discern that? Just curious.

The only way to date Homelite 6 and 7 digit serial numbers is to use Chainsawlady’s sales records. She was a Homelite dealer for over 50 years. Homelite built their products with serial numbers in numerical order, her records show date of sale, so built date is before that. You can download a copy of her records in the link in my signature.

 

[Matt93eg]

Well I had been needing a D176 bar for my Pro Mac 10-10. Didn’t want to spend a lot because I don’t run the saw that much. I had the bar it came with when I bought it which was the original bar and still has the yellow paint on it so I don’t run that bar or the original chain it came with. Very low hour 10-10 bought from original owner.

I had researched here on the forums and there is a tractor supply bar that will work. Part number 1044209. It’s $40.00. So I figured well I will buy that and then I can run the saw when I want to.

Well I found a fairly clean Pro Mac 610 20 mins from me that had a brand new Oregon 20” bar and chain on it. Guy said can’t get to run.

Grabbed it this morning for $50.00. Brought it home. Gas smelled old. Dumped it and flushed it with fresh mix. Then filled up the tank and she fired and ran.

A lot better deal to get a saw with new bar and chain for 50$ vs buying just a bar and chain for $40.00