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Big Homelite. What's considered the best?
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A steal at 50 dollars. Big strong saws and parts are still around for that class. I have one as well.
Found this on Chev Big Blocks... "Wikipedia", L36 was a 427 BB
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Big-Block_engine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Big-Block_engine
Ambull
OCD Muscle Saw Collector
That 750 almost guaranteed needs a new intake boot. Definitely check the piston and cylinder. If the top end is toasted, the saw's value is cut in half. I like the 2100 over the 750, but the 2100 is heavy, with no AV, so it wouldn't be as practical as a 750 out in the woods. Neither one is particularly "practical", they are really collector saws at this point.
My mistake on the L36. Maybe I should educate myself more on Corvettes being that I own one..
Mines an L98 by the way..
Mines an L98 by the way..
NCfirewood
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Here is my two cents. The best BIG HOMELITE is any you can get your hands on lol. I personally love 925s i guess because I grew up running one and know what they are capable of. My Dad's sure cut a lot of wood to heat our house and that was after it had served a full life as a pro saw.
Homelitexl903
CAD...The struggle is real.
My buddy sold his 750 but I found a mint one today and bought it. Nice paint and nice original 32" bar. I made a test cut before I bought it and it was mean! Kind of scared me in a good way. I will put up some pics when I get it home
Homelitexl903
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Homelitexl903
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I have read that you a 650 wrap handle will fit but not a 550 as it is a different chassis. Only the 650 shares the big chassis with the 750, however the experts can chime in to confirm this.
You did good, thats a nice one.
Go back and get the 550 if you want but do yourself a favor and leave the 330 alone...
Go back and get the 550 if you want but do yourself a favor and leave the 330 alone...
Homelitexl903
CAD...The struggle is real.
Thanks for the heads up Mark. The guy said the 550 needs ignition parts. It looks nice just like the 750.
The 330 is a good saw to practice working on to kinda hone your mechanic skills.
Never heard of an L98, Might yours be an L89 427 aluminum head?
Nice motor if it is.
Lee
RPO L36, 390 hp, 427
RPO L 71, 89 were others in '67.
L88, the living legend, very few made. Hundreds of clones built with over the counter parts.
RPO L 71, 89 were others in '67.
L88, the living legend, very few made. Hundreds of clones built with over the counter parts.
1969, L65, 396", only BB built with a Rochester 2nbbl carb. Law enforcement cruiser mainly.
That's a very nice 750 you have there, and congratulations on your find. That's one of the cleanest I've seen. When/if possible you should go back and grab the 550. The 750 is a true beast no doubt, but the 550 is a pleasure to work with due to its lighter weight. How is the condition of your muffler at the vertical area for the stack section? Have you checked the boot yet? It's cheap insurance to replace the boot if it feels the least bit spongy. Keep us posted, and again, nice find! Max.
Homelitexl903
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Thank you. I have seen one cleaner 750 than mine on youtube. The guy has like 6 of them and ones perfect. I think hes from Massachusetts and I bet a member here. Anyways before I bought it I learned here to check boot, exhaust and handle. I got it from a saw dealer who closed up shop and was selling everything. The story behind the 75o was a local guy bought it to use for competitive racing but never used it for work because he was a Christmas tree farmer. The 550 he had also belonged to the same original owner and I'm guessing was used for racing only in the smaller cc class. I plan on going back to get the 550 asap.
That sounds good. I can't wait to see the 550 when you go back for it. Does it have a full wrap handle? Don't forget that it has a boot as well. I have a really nice/minty one that I received from the original owner when it wouldn't start due to a , you guessed it, faulty boot. I have another one I use as my runner with a 24 inch bar. Good luck, Max.
