Gas mix for older Homelite saws

[RickyC]

I have been working on some older Homelite saws I acquired. Super EZ and Super 2 are running XL 123 is work in progress. I have Stihls, 200T, MS362, MS460, Husqvarna 272 3ea. I have been running 50/1 Stihl synthetic in those saws. Was wondering if I change my mix to 40/1 Stihl synthetic would it be OK in all these saws including the older Homelites?

 

[moxiemaul]

I've been running 50:1 in my dad's old SuperXL Auto since forever.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Should be fine just be sure to retune the mixture as a higher concentration oil mix takes away from the amounts of pure fuel per unit of mix….essentially slightly leaning out the saw if not retuned a bit richer.

 

[Mad Professor]

I've been running 50:1 in my dad's old SuperXL Auto since forever.

^^^ That. My Dad's saw too from early 1970s

 

[muddy42]

I use 40:1 in everything, even with alkalyte fuel. The saws that still have carbs get tuned slightly rich. More important is ratio consistency, using fresh fuel and storing fuel and saws in the dry.

 

[RickyC]

Thanks for all the good advise guys.