Homelite Generator set.
Hello to all. The Homelite generator has the following info on the tag: Model 24A115-2, RPM 3600, PH 1, AC Volts 115, Amp 21.7, Cycle 60, P.F. 1, Serial Number 565106. That's all the info I have on the generator. There is no tag on the engine. The gas tank sits under the engine, there is fuel pick up tubes from the carb mounted on the side of the engine down throught the top of the gas tank. They're doesn't appear to be any reed valves, but looks like some sort of rotoy valve induction system on the front of the engine by the crankshaft. The magneto is on the front ot the engine at the crank. The magneto also serves as a pull start for starting the engine. As I said there is no info on the engine that I can find. No info on the carb, just a big decal that says HOMELITE on the gas tank. This in not a 4 stroke engne. Oiling instructtions says to mix at 10/1 ratio. I've had the thing started and can keep it running, if I hold my hand over the carb. The carb has no choke, throttle, or govenor linkage. To start you pump the primer to push some gas into the intake, wap the rope around the pull start and start the thing. I've had it running for abut 15 minutes and the old engine sounds in great shape. Also the exhaust pipe if off the front of the engine and is connected to a large round muffler on the left ot the generator set. Ha, muffler looks as big as a large tractor muffler.
Bill G. If you have any info, I would appreciate getting it. Thanks. Wish I had a digital camera, so that I could post a pic or 2. I have some old Homelite operator's manuels for saws and they show some generators as part of the product line that Homelite sold. Never thought I'd ever see one, let alone aquire one. Thanks for all the replies. Haven't been on this computer much, have been busy cleaning and geting the saws evaluwated. I have the Solo Rex running, but it will need a carb kit the same with the Pioneer 650. The Strunk Speed Demond Special is now cleaned up and running as of today. A Pioneer 2200 will start, but is starving for fuel, will idle fine all day, but will not hold any high rpm's for long, will have to go throuhg the fuel system. The 1-40 McCulloch is in the process of getting cleaned, need a rewind rope and handle, but will take one off the 1-43 parts saw. There is also 2 McCullochs (2 something cu in), a small Remington and a smaller Pioneer. Haven't really looked at them as yet. When I ge them cleaned up I'll post some pics. The smaller homeowner type saws, aren't my thing. I'll clean them up, tinker with them a bit, but not going to put alot into them. If they run fine, if not they'll sit on a shelf, unless someone want them for parts. OK, talk later. Thanks for the replies. Take care. Lewis.
