That one is the nicest one of the 4. The anti-vibe VI Super 2 is the next, then an early Super 2, then I'm building a "sleeper" saw. If it all works out it will be a small single trigger plastic XL case with all Super 2 internals.
"This Old Saw" - The Homelite XL & Super 2 rebuild thread
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This is the first completed saw. And a remider of where it started.
abramj
Just an average Joe
Wow, nice to see this thread, I've been away for a few months. Or more.... But, I have one of these, was my Grandfather-in-law's saw. Probably not ran in 25 years. Was totally brown with dust. Poured out what looked like chain oil in the fuel tank, and filled it with fresh 32:1. A shot of either and a few pulls, and she fired right up. Jacked with the carbs a bit and couldn't get it to run right, and it was not oiling. So I pulled it apart a little to find the air filter was a mess of crumbs.... probably shouldn't have started it. But I cleaned it up and pulled down to replace lines, and they were all in good shape? I'm guessing it needs a new filter, a carb kit, and a duck bill. I think I can get the parts at D&D so next time I'm there, I will. I also have it's big brother the Super XL in nice condition that need a new piston. So far, price invested, 0, number of running saws, 0. I need to get to work.....
Nice. I have 3 superXL automatics. Just replaced the piston on 1, one is a newly aquired late 60s model blue and white one, then I have a parts saw with a bum cylinder.
Here is the 67 Super XL Automatic. It's complete but has a bad piston too.
Here is saw #2 before going in the case. Are the oil lines right? Or do they need to be swapped?
Good question. When looking at them from the top they're supposed to appear to cross each other..
That's what I thought. It will be a quick swap if it's wrong. Just got it all together.
Your lines looks right. The crankcase line goes to the duckbill and the one that goes to the chain goes to the filter in the bottom of the tank.
Lines are wrong, need to be swapped.
Just to clarify, the fitting with the square, it's for the oil pump, goes to bottom of tank. The other is the impulse, goes to top of tank with duckbill.
Should have used this instead of left/ right. Pic is sideways when I open it, so the left/right is mixed up depending on how you look at pic. Sorry. One can always test by quickly turning engine and putting finger over fittings.
You have it right. The crankcase (right in the picture) goes to the duckbill.
Update: lines were wrong. Swapped them around and oils great now. I cut a little with it today. Fun little saw to use.
That one is going up for sale. I got another one yesterday. These things are multiplying like rabbits. Got to let some go.
ANewSawyer
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Where are you guys getting carb kits and seals? I have a plastic super 2 that needs gone through.
Never done a seal, but I get my carb kits from eBay. I always pick a US shipper though. I hate waiting a month to get something.
