1st post... questions on VI Super 2

[bigbadbowtie]

I just picked a up a "lightly" used homelite VI Super 2 16" chainsaw for 20 bucks at a yardsale. I have yet to fire the saw but it had good compression and spark so I figure it will run fine. It came with a new chain so it was a deal.

Question...
I pulled the engine from the case for inspection of the fuel lines,ect ect and noticed an extra hole near the gas cap that is open to the air. I figure this is a tank vent that at one time either had a one way valve or a line running from the tank. There has to be somthing there because the hole is almost the diameter of small fuel tubing. Any explanation of that hole???

I know this saw is old but what are the chances of finding a new chain tensioner?? This is one missing.

Thanks
Ray in Bama

 

[jonseredjohn]

You need a duckbill valve p/n 69451 to plug that hole in the fuel tank.Chain adjusters should be ez to come by at any saw shop that worked on Homelite.

 

[bigbadbowtie]

Thanks for the info John.... VERY much appreciated.