Homelite Chainsaws
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Eccentric
Mister Wizard
That's common with recoil starter assemblies. I've talked more than a few guys through it on AS and elsewhere. The most common mistake (working harder, not smarter) that I've seen is people trying to wind the spring from the inside out (often in their hands)..........then trying to put it into the housing without it going "sproing!!!". Winding from the outisde in (either winding into the housing, or in a jig like Carl suggests) is the way to go most of the time. Also, as stated you don't even have to take the dang thing apart in the first place much of the time.
homelitejim
Full of Scrap
I think I ended up with two homelite chainsaws in todays scrap haul, mostly was out for string trimmers but found one or two saws, also one or two white and orange cases that had a part or two that can be useful. I have been paying off bills in case we go on strike so money has been very tight, there have been some great craigslist deals that I have had to pass on like a minty 5-20.
homelitejim
Full of Scrap
I went dumpster diving today for a string trimmer and I found these two, two Stihl carcases and 2 Riobie string trimmers, all under $5, which is all I had.
The big one is a EZ with 1/2 inch chain and a rim sprocket, the little one is a 360. Both are free and should be able to be made to run.
Got my hands on a little red craftsman yesterday case and all. Looks like my super 25da but doesn't have manual oiler if I remember correctly. Those any good? Bar and chain in awesome shape.
That and a poulan 2750 in pretty good shape for $30. I know this is wrong thread but is that 2750 worth a damn?
That and a poulan 2750 in pretty good shape for $30. I know this is wrong thread but is that 2750 worth a damn?
I have been working on a 2100 Special. I decided that since I had it apart, I would do an amateur restoration. I didn't feel the need to go crazy on it, as most of the parts are not in mint condition.
Anyways, I found the best piston and cylinder combination that I could, and I re-ringed the piston. I lightly cleaned the cylinder. Compression was very solid. The wrap handlebar had a lot of paint problems with it, so I wrapped the entire bar with rubber tubing. This came out really nice and it has a great grip.
I got it running, but the carb was acting really weird. I will have to pull it tomorrow and figure out what is wrong with it.
So, I took some pictures right before I put the bar and chain on it. Enjoy.
Anyways, I found the best piston and cylinder combination that I could, and I re-ringed the piston. I lightly cleaned the cylinder. Compression was very solid. The wrap handlebar had a lot of paint problems with it, so I wrapped the entire bar with rubber tubing. This came out really nice and it has a great grip.
I got it running, but the carb was acting really weird. I will have to pull it tomorrow and figure out what is wrong with it.
So, I took some pictures right before I put the bar and chain on it. Enjoy.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
That rubber tubing looks great JP. Could you tell me bit more about it?
cpr
Addicted to ArboristSite
I have been working on a 2100 Special. I decided that since I had it apart, I would do an amateur restoration.
:msp_confused:
I'd sure like to see what a professional restoration looks like.
Very nice!
Yes it is Super Soft Latex Rubber Tubing from McMaster, 7/8" I.D. It is expensive, at $5.10/foot, and it takes about 3 feet to do this handle. I load up the handle really good with SAE 30 oil, and I pour a decent amount of oil in the tube. It then slides on pretty easily. After about 10 minutes though, it won't move, so work pretty quickly. I cut a hole in the top for the top handle support, andmade a small hole in the other side for the attachment screw. This rubber has a really nice feel to it, and gives a good grip.
McMaster Part# 5234K64
Thanks. Yes I didn't sandblast every part perfectly. I didn't paint the inside of most of the parts. There are nicks and scratches and some chain rash here and there. The muffler guard has a broken ear. I used the Duplicolor Ford Red engine enamel spray can, and used the Duplicolor engine enamel clear coat on top. Color is near perfect though.
I have two other 2100's that are actually in better shape, so I did this restoration as a warmup for the other two, where I will pay a little more attention to detail.
procarbine2k1
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XL100 circular saw is running like a top. I think I may bring it to the WKPoor GTG. The 2000 is running great too, hopefully a bar and chain will show up for it soon...
Hopefully I can get you a vid Aaron, I know youve been waiting for one! That thing is running sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Hopefully I can get you a vid Aaron, I know youve been waiting for one! That thing is running sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!
I have been working on a 2100 Special. I decided that since I had it apart, I would do an amateur restoration. I didn't feel the need to go crazy on it, as most of the parts are not in mint condition.
Anyways, I found the best piston and cylinder combination that I could, and I re-ringed the piston. I lightly cleaned the cylinder. Compression was very solid. The wrap handlebar had a lot of paint problems with it, so I wrapped the entire bar with rubber tubing. This came out really nice and it has a great grip.
I got it running, but the carb was acting really weird. I will have to pull it tomorrow and figure out what is wrong with it.
So, I took some pictures right before I put the bar and chain on it. Enjoy.
Looks saweeeeet JP. Very nice job.
I like the wrap bar. Came out awsome.
Lee
I have been working on a 2100 Special. I decided that since I had it apart, I would do an amateur restoration. I didn't feel the need to go crazy on it, as most of the parts are not in mint condition.
Anyways, I found the best piston and cylinder combination that I could, and I re-ringed the piston. I lightly cleaned the cylinder. Compression was very solid. The wrap handlebar had a lot of paint problems with it, so I wrapped the entire bar with rubber tubing. This came out really nice and it has a great grip.
I got it running, but the carb was acting really weird. I will have to pull it tomorrow and figure out what is wrong with it.
So, I took some pictures right before I put the bar and chain on it. Enjoy.
Looks damn good man
Thanks guys I appreciate it. I must say I really enjoyed putting this monster together.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Thanks for the info. I bookmarked their site.
That 650 was in way better shape than I imagined it would be in BTW.
To me the bad thing about putting something together that nice is you don't want to use it because you might get it all messed up again. I have a couple that I haven't even started since I did them. I usually find something else to use. Of course some of the older saws like a Homelite Zip wouldn't see much use anyway.
roncoinc
Official Stihl Disser
I have good luck with drywall screws,easy to take out and tie wraps.
get it wound up,putty knife slides underneath to make room for wraps.
install it and cut and pull out wraps.
