terry2tmd
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I did a little home work on this Xl-102 from what I understand this thing displaces 57cc according to the Acres store it pretty much the same engine as the Super XL. So I bolted a 20 inch bar to it, and added a good sharp loop of Oregon 3/8x.050 and took it out to cut same aspen I needed to get delivered. I have only started this saw I have never ran it this was the first time, it looks like a tiny min, i and I just haven't had much interest in it but, a guy has to try everything once.
It started easily an after a few adjustments idled and revved well so I put it to work. I WAS IMPRESSED wanna talk about a overachiever! I cut about a chord with it, then disaster The tank split open and blew gas everywhere. I took it back home and tore it down, I had no clue that the gas tank and crank case were integral, until then and, add to that the gas tank seems to have been pinned and glued from the factory. This is the best Homelite engineers could do? No bolts, no studs, just pins and glue?!?
However the saw was so impressive I decided I am gonna glue it back together and try it again. So I ordered a new fuel line (replace it while the tank is open),and a ignition chip to replace the points, and a Oregon style clutch hub, I am not a fan of star drive clutch hubs. Even though I don't care for how Homelite put this saw together it is a great idea. I mean small, small package worth good midrange saw power. Exactly what I have been looking for, and want, too bad it is a 48 year old saw, but parts are available, and seem to be plentiful, so why not ?
A couple things I had considered putting .325 chain on it, but it pulled the 3/8x.050 and 20 inch bar well enough, I am thinking of trying a 24 inch bar just to help my back out while I am ground cutting. That's still a maybe at the moment, it's about getting it back together and running. So I would suggest if you find a XL-101, 102, or 103, sale your kids of you have too, but GRAB IT! Trust me you won't be sorry you did! I am still green to the Homelite world so any ideas or info on this little powerhouse would be appreciated.
It started easily an after a few adjustments idled and revved well so I put it to work. I WAS IMPRESSED wanna talk about a overachiever! I cut about a chord with it, then disaster The tank split open and blew gas everywhere. I took it back home and tore it down, I had no clue that the gas tank and crank case were integral, until then and, add to that the gas tank seems to have been pinned and glued from the factory. This is the best Homelite engineers could do? No bolts, no studs, just pins and glue?!?
However the saw was so impressive I decided I am gonna glue it back together and try it again. So I ordered a new fuel line (replace it while the tank is open),and a ignition chip to replace the points, and a Oregon style clutch hub, I am not a fan of star drive clutch hubs. Even though I don't care for how Homelite put this saw together it is a great idea. I mean small, small package worth good midrange saw power. Exactly what I have been looking for, and want, too bad it is a 48 year old saw, but parts are available, and seem to be plentiful, so why not ?
A couple things I had considered putting .325 chain on it, but it pulled the 3/8x.050 and 20 inch bar well enough, I am thinking of trying a 24 inch bar just to help my back out while I am ground cutting. That's still a maybe at the moment, it's about getting it back together and running. So I would suggest if you find a XL-101, 102, or 103, sale your kids of you have too, but GRAB IT! Trust me you won't be sorry you did! I am still green to the Homelite world so any ideas or info on this little powerhouse would be appreciated.