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Here’s a good one! That I almost ruined. Some history on it. I got it with a bunch of saws from an old timer who was retiring from his small engine business. Great guy. This saw was brought in for service by a doctor in 1987. (Service tag was still on it) Had a broken clutch, I guess he bought a new one or hired a guy since he never had it repaired. I found a clutch, and the saw runs great. These SEZ saws were very high compression run like it. I used it and after it cooled put it back in the case. I left it under the deck, I was using it the next day. It rained and the case had an inch of water in it. I was furious at myself. I drained it and ran it. Dodged a bullet it ran fine. Few months later I grab it and the rope won’t budge. ****, it wasn’t all dry. Today I dug in a bit. Rings weren’t rusty and it was just below the port. Recoil off and the flywheel turned. Recoil pulley was gummed. LuckyD1C9E0B8-A737-4F58-9ED5-BF41E8A54408.jpegCC1516D6-5D67-4808-BDE5-F459AE917A12.jpegF9193BC3-9A46-4602-AD7E-87CB77E211D8.jpeg
 
Is there already a Homelite thread? My dad has a little red and white one that maybe was straight gassed when borrowed...I don't think it's completely froze up but I haven't inspected.

Any fans? Can we get another brand specific thread moving???
Try a forum called House of Homelite
 
I was given a pretty nice 350 awhile ago that I finally got around to trouble shooting. It ended up needing a new carburetor boot and new fuel/impulse lines. It has spark, so I decided to try to rehab it.
The original boot in the 350 had a "flange" that covered the whole carb sealing surface (including the bolts). The new boot does not have the larger sealing surface (rev c version of the boot). Pictures below.
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Original boot with 'flange'
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New boot installed.
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My question is do I need to add part number 29 and 30 from this parts diagram to get the carb to seal? This is a later parts diagram from a 360 and my 350 did not have those 2 parts originally.

Here are some general pictures. I don't believe it was used much.
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Hello all, I’m looking for info on a homelite xl 12 cut off saw. Has anyone heard of or seen one? The reason I ask is one came up for sale locally. I’m aware of old homelite cut off saws but not the xl 12. Wondering if perhaps it’s a chainsaw attachment made by homelite or another company. Looking to see what the experts have to say. Anyways it looks cool and fun. Thanks!
 
Hello all, I’m looking for info on a homelite xl 12 cut off saw. Has anyone heard of or seen one? The reason I ask is one came up for sale locally. I’m aware of old homelite cut off saws but not the xl 12. Wondering if perhaps it’s a chainsaw attachment made by homelite or another company. Looking to see what the experts have to say. Anyways it looks cool and fun. Thanks!
I am not sure I have seen an XL-12 as a cutoff saw. it was used as a pump, generator, brush cutter, grinder, and circular saw.
 
Hello all, I’m looking for info on a homelite xl 12 cut off saw. Has anyone heard of or seen one? The reason I ask is one came up for sale locally. I’m aware of old homelite cut off saws but not the xl 12. Wondering if perhaps it’s a chainsaw attachment made by homelite or another company. Looking to see what the experts have to say. Anyways it looks cool and fun. Thanks!
Yes, its the Homelite DM 20, some pics would be helpful to id it
 
Thanks undee70ss. The saw part does look different from the dm 20 saw. Probably an attachment made by another company I guess. Anyways it’s a cool rig. I have a larger old cut off saw with a pioneer engine. This little saw would be pleasantly lightweight and easier to use for small jobs like PogoIntheWoods suggested.
 
Hey everybody! I picked up my first Homelite saw last week. I already posted this in the “You Suck” thread, but I cleaned her up a bit. So I figured I’d post some more pics. The first two pics are from the day I picked it up. The rest are from today after a quick initial cleanup. Feels like she’s got good compression, but I haven’t put a gauge to it or tried to start it yet.
 

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