What $20 gets you...

[joe25DA]

Ill start off by saying I wasnt gonna buy any more saws this year, after the last 5. So much for that. What we have her today: Homelite XL12, mini mac, poulan 3400, solo ,craftsman 3.7.
The bad news, well not really bad for that price but, the 3400, has been ravaged, the jug has no bolts, and somone robbed the rings, and the crank bearings are shot, but its got alot of good parts left. The solo, has little compression. If anyone wants it PM me, The 3.7 may be a runner, not sure. the real heart breaker is the XL12. Its the nicest one ive ever seen, I havent even cleaned it in the pics! I got it home and pulled the cord. Didnt budge. pulled the muffler...UGLY, looks like someone dumped salt water in the jug, totally corroded, and caked up solid, its not carbon tho, its weird. Almost looked on purpose. But this will NOT be a parts saw, this one is getting a P&C.
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[7sleeper]

Ill start off by saying I wasnt gonna buy any more saws this year, ......the real heart breaker is the XL12. Its the nicest one ive ever seen, I havent even cleaned it in the pics! I got it home and pulled the cord. Didnt budge. pulled the muffler...UGLY, looks like someone dumped salt water in the jug, totally corroded, and caked up solid, its not carbon tho, its weird. Almost looked on purpose. But this will NOT be a parts saw, this one is getting a P&C.

Ever ask what wives do when they're pissed of with our hobbies?

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[lawnmowertech37]

joe is that the blue homelite you called me about ?



also that green one is it the 3400?

and what is that red one not the solo but the other one

as the blue homelite i will see which used cylinder will be best like i said on the phone you may have to get a ring for it which i dont have any

yet that is

i can also help you on the mac saw parts if you need any for it

but do most likely have some on stand by
the solo do me a favor take a picture of the air filter for that and post that filter picture i have some solo air filters i dont know what they go to etc,

calvin


oh 7sleeper i dont have a wife so that question does not apply to me lol

 

[joe25DA]

3400 better shot of piston
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XL12 clutch side
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[joe25DA]

joe is that the blue homelite you called me about ?



also that green one is it the 3400?

and what is that red one not the solo but the other one

as the blue homelite i will see which used cylinder will be best like i said on the phone you may have to get a ring for it which i dont have any

yet that is

but do most likely have some on stand by

calvin


oh 7sleeper i dont have a wife so that question does not apply to me lol

Yeah, thats the XL I called about. The other red saw is a craftsman roeper 3.7

 

[7sleeper]

...oh 7sleeper i dont have a wife so that question does not apply to me lol

Yet!



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[sefh3]

And some people have all the luck. You can't buy a bar for $20 let alone get 5 parts saws with potential to run.

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Yeah, thats the XL I called about. The other red saw is a craftsman roeper 3.7

i just remembered i have a xl 12 chasis in my van that i used the throttle body for it on a repair saw i did for a customer that one may need just a ring for it
that customer has a xl 12 with a red body and a blue throttle housing


i will decide what they are worth for you and let you know

i need to double check and make sure everything is ok condition before i sale it

thats just the kind of person i am even with used stuff i make sure it is in fair condition

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Yet!



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actually i dont know if i was met to be married or not been looking since 1998

 

[knockbill]

joe,
taht roper looks just like the one i got this spring,,, if you don't have one,, get that one running,,, its a torque monster.......

 

[joe25DA]

Anyone have any experience with the solo 647? Looks to be a clam shell saw. On par with a 290?

 

[joe25DA]

joe,
taht roper looks just like the one i got this spring,,, if you don't have one,, get that one running,,, its a torque monster.......

This will be my first. I havent tested spark or comp yet. I have heard good things about them tho.

 

[pinemartin]

I might have the parts you need for that 647, Let me know what you need and I'll look in the morning.

 

[Vibes]

I'd put that 3400 back outside. The birds will be looking for their nest.

 

[joe25DA]

I might have the parts you need for that 647, Let me know what you need and I'll look in the morning.

That 647 might be a parts saw for your 647! I not sure but, just by turning the flywheel, comp felt low. I'll put the drill on it to check the comp for sure. Maybe ill be surprised. thank you for the offer. Hopefully its salvagable.

 

[joe25DA]

I'd put that 3400 back outside. The birds will be looking for their nest.

I saved these saws from a long winter under snow, as you can see. But that 3400 has some good parts on it. Carb, coil, recoil, handles, maybe p&C. parts for these saws are getting $$$$ on the 'bay.

 

[HimWill]

Your Homelite looks like it was cleaned up with a pressure washer.Pretty much a death sentence for the insides,you might want to consult Modified Mark when he comes off the "Disabled List".He revived a Dayton he received that had been "cleaned",but it was a major project.

 

[Vibes]

I was kidding about the birds. I picked up a pile of Macs out of the trash on garbage day in similar condition and parts are readily available for them. It took me 2 days to get the mice out of my car.

 

[bluestem]

Hey I've got an old Homelite xl 12 just like that. It fires right up if your interested. It could probably use some new fuel lines but it's in pretty good shape. Here's some pics:

 

[joe25DA]

I was kidding about the birds. I picked up a pile of Macs out of the trash on garbage day in similar condition and parts are readily available for them. It took me 2 days to get the mice out of my car.

I believe it. These were outside under a tarp so they could have been an animals home. As far as the XL12 goes, its strange. the saw is clean inside and out. The carb area is spotless. The engine dmage does seem water related. Hopefully the crank is good.