Info on a Homelite 707D

[merkel]

All, I ran across a Homelite 707D today and grabbed it! I dont know squat about it but it seems all there and just a neat old saw. It cranks and will start for about a second then die. I didnt tinker with it but assume a carb issue. Does anyone have any knowledge on these? What fuel can I use….50:1 ect? Where can I get carb rebuild kits and air filters ect? I can do a google search but didn’t know if anyone knew of a good place to go.

The first thing I want to do is get her running then decide if I want to restore or leave as is. Not sure what these saws are worth so if anyone has an idea please let me know. The dirt is coming off so I think she will look good just cleaned up a little but the verdict is still out.

 

[rabbit box]

All, I ran across a Homelite 707D today and grabbed it! I dont know squat about it but it seems all there and just a neat old saw. It cranks and will start for about a second then die. I didnt tinker with it but assume a carb issue. Does anyone have any knowledge on these? What fuel can I use….50:1 ect? Where can I get carb rebuild kits and air filters ect? I can do a google search but didn’t know if anyone knew of a good place to go.

The first thing I want to do is get her running then decide if I want to restore or leave as is. Not sure what these saws are worth so if anyone has an idea please let me know. The dirt is coming off so I think she will look good just cleaned up a little but the verdict is still out.

Google house of homelite. Check Leons parts and repairs on youtube. Good sawing.

 

[The Stig]

Pour some gas in it. It’ll fire right up.

 

[sliceoflife]

My understanding is it's very similar to the 775d I have. Think they share a top end... 95cc.

Bought mine for about $200 as a runner, but honestly, these saws seem mostly valued based on how good they look... a dirty one that runs like a top might go for under $100, but a clean one might fetch twice that. In general these era/look homelite dont seem too valuable. A lot are listed in the 100-300$ range at any given time and not many sell... but again, looks seem to be the difference in the ones that do sell.

Ran mine a bit before some issues I hadnt discovered (piston damage) caused it to sieze... freed up easily enough, but I haven't used it much since... but with quite low compression (never measured, but dead easy to pull... way easier than my echo 90cc) it ran a 36 inch b&c like it was a joke to it and plowed through a maple log that took almost the whole bar. Definitely quite a bruiser.

Of course, its heavy. And good luck if you need parts... basically need to buy a parts saw and cross your fingers the part you need is good.

 

[av8or3]

I have no idea how much that is worth in $$. But I would say based on the pics it is in splendid original condition. To a Homelite guy that saw would be very collectible. Nice looking saw.

 

[merkel]

Thx and can I use my stihl fuel in these things?

 

[The Stig]

Thx and can I use my stihl fuel in these things?

They are dry from sitting. I pour oil in the plug hole. Oil clutch hub and chain. I run them 32:1.

 

[cbfarmall]

Probably only needs a carb kit and fuel lines. I wouldn't restore this saw. Looks pretty good as is and you'll lose 'something' with a repaint.

The starters can be tricky to dismantle and it has be done to pull the flywheel. I undo the crankshaft nut and the 3 base screws, pull it all off down to the flywheel. Run a zip tie thru it to keep it together. Flywheel pulls off with a 3 bolt puller.

 

[merkel]

Started cleaning it up today and it’s definitely looking good. I think what I will do is get it all cleaned up and running then shelf it or mount on wall in garage. Neat saw but no interest in running it in wood.

 

[JohnL]

I like to run 32:1 in old saws, looks like a Tillotson HL series carburetor. .....

 

[Bob95065]

I look for the older Homelites and yours is in excellent shape for it's age. It's complete to the "ashtray" over the starter. It is a very nice saw.

The Tillotson HL carburetor is very easy to rebuild and an excellent carburetor. Go through it and replace the fuel lines. I would do a vacuum/pressure test. Who knows if the seals hold and what condition they are in.

I run 32:1 on these old saws. Everyone says you can run 50:1 but I want more oil in the mix. Hard to find parts on some of the old saws I have.

 

[merkel]

Thx for the info! Could you suggest a carb rebuild kit?