homelite 330

[dingo]

I want to fix a Homelite 330. Can some of you guys tell me where to find parts for these old saws? I can get parts diagrams and part numbers. Thanks

 

[Big Woody]

One person that has some parts is Randy's small engines on ebay. He sells a lot of 330 parts. Just search ebay on homelite 330 and you will find him and his phone number.

 

[dingo]

Thanks Big Woody, I done just that and something is screwy in Denmark there. I need a carb boot and Randy had a plenty of them, but the price jumped all over the place on his e-bay store. I know you guys have cussed and discussed e-bay a lot; I have watched it and some guys go crazy, which is OK with me; but can't help but wonder if some of those bidders get out much, or a lot of people have got more money to spend than I do.

 

[dingo]

Thanks again Big Woody, appreciate it

 

[JohnL]

Another option is ordertree.com

 

[dingo]

Hey JohnL, that's a heck of a site, thanks. I got some info coming from them via e-mail.

 

[bugfart]

I have a NOS boot and NOS piston set up for 40 bucks.

 

[lesorubcheek]

Hay dingo,

I personally think that Randy $ux big time. Most of his prices are well over retail and I get sick of seeing his picture on his ebay listings instead of the parts. I wish I could block all of his adds from view, but I don't know how. I'd reccommend Hawkin's Bros. You can prob. search and find their contact info, but if not,send me a PM and I'll send it to you.

Dan

 

[woojr]

I don't mean to sound like I know something that someone else doesn't....
but, I sold Homelite saws when the 330 came out and I really can't think of a good reason to fix one up. Seemed like that boot was a problem then and as I recall, the saw was a marginal performer. It seemed like Homelite was hurrying to catch up to the imports with higher r's and anti vibe mounts. I had a 410 that looked great but was a flop. The 360 and the large saws were pretty good performers. Sorry for my negativity, but the 330 brings back old memories. Have fun, woojr

 

[dingo]

Yeah, I know Woojr, Got to tinker with something; sure looks like a poor set-up. The engine looks like it was used for several pieces of equipment and the chainsaw version was an after thought by attaching handles and a bar and chain.

 

[lesorubcheek]

My apologies if I'm getting off topic, but I really want to ask woojr about his 410 experiences. You said it was a flop. Did you mean in sales or that it was a poorly conceived saw? I picked one up a few months ago and am in the process of restoring it. I know its basically a Solo and that its a bit heavy for a 4 ci saw. I'd love to hear any stories you could share about it or any other Homelites, especially the 360 and larger pro series.

dingo, good luck getting your parts. I just got a few spare boots for 450 and 550s. Paid about $6.00 each where Randy is asking $18.00 or thereabouts on eBay. There ARE sources for parts, just takes a bit of looking and this site has been great for helping.

Dan

 

[dingo]

Lesorubcheek, I got the carb boot on the way, I was looking for parts when I stumbled on this site. I thought maybe some one would come to my rescue and they did. The ironic part is a guy from Florida sends me a few miles down the road to get what I need. A heap of thank you from me to you guys, I have researched every lead that was sent and found out a bunch of info for future projects. I hope I can return the favors sometime.
Dave

 

[woojr]

recalling the 410

My apologies if I'm getting off topic, but I really want to ask woojr about his 410 experiences. You said it was a flop. Did you mean in sales or that it was a poorly conceived saw? I picked one up a few months ago and am in the process of restoring it. I know its basically a Solo and that its a bit heavy for a 4 ci saw. I'd love to hear any stories you could share about it or any other Homelites, especially the 360 and larger pro series.


Wow, its been along time ago. In fact, I might still have it stored away somewhere. At the time, I used it for firewood cutting. Set up with a 24 inch bar and Oregon full chisel chain, cut hardwoods from 1-2 feet in diameter. It seemed like it ran out of fuel and oil really fast. Don't recall the size of the tanks, but the cap positions were poorly laid out (next to each other). Had some problems with the fuel system but again don't recall the details. At that time I also sold Pioneer and Dolmar saws. I used the Farmsaw and P-41 and set the 410 aside (where it apparently still remains).
In general, it never performed that well for the cost and I was always stopping to fuel or fix it.
I used to service a 650 (I think or maybe a 550) for a guy who owned a small sawmill. It was a bear. He was hard on equip't. It had allot of torque and was a smooth runner. He also had a 360 which I worked out a few times and like it. In fact I don't remember them needing more than starter repairs and sprockets.
I have allot of Homelite manuals and some parts. If you're interested maybe we can work something out (that 410's around some place too...)
Wish my memory was better on the 410 details. I just know I was very disappointed with it. Have a good one, John

 

[lesorubcheek]

dingo, I'm glad you've found what you needed. I'm sure you'll be having fun with fixing it up!

woojr, thanks very much for your post. I also love 360s and the bigger por series Homelites. I have a Pioneer P40 that I just finished fixing up. Found a nice 24" bar for it but haven't got a chain yet. I have several Homelites and am always looking for spare parts. Please let me know what you would like to get rid of. Feel free to send a PM anytime.

Dan