Homelite Chainsaws

[ChainLightning]

That didn't work today on my Stihl 041 because it has fins all around it and the magnets are on the inside.

I never heard of a Stihl breaking.

 

[ChainLightning]

I just picked up 2 XLs and a Craftsman 2.3/38 for $25.00. The best XL has 150lbs comp but no spark. It is fitted with the Wico points ignition. I would like to check the points under the flywheel. Do you need a puller to remove the flywheel. I removed the nut that holds it on but it won't move. This one came with a 20"bar and a used up chain. It will need at least new lines, new filters and a carb kit. But don't want to invest if I can't get spark. The other XL has spark but only 90 lbs comp. It's ign is the Phelon version and I think I could do a swap if I can't get the Wico to work.

Are we having fun yet!


Leeuttahere2:

BTW, forgot to mention that the points probably just need setting and cleaning. And their is really only one "point" that needs it...unless its a twin cylinder

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I never heard of a Stihl breaking.

I bought it in a "non starting" condition. Been trying to figure out why it won't start with new carb kit and fuel lines, 150+ compression and tons of spark. I guessed the next thing might be to pull the flywheel and see if the key was okay. Unsure of what is next. Plug gets wet when trying to start so the seals must be okay also.

 

[ChainLightning]

I bought it in a "non starting" condition. Been trying to figure out why it won't start with new carb kit and fuel lines, 150+ compression and tons of spark. I guessed the next thing might be to pull the flywheel and see if the key was okay. Unsure of what is next. Plug gets wet when trying to start so the seals must be okay also.

We had a Poulan Wild Thing in the shop a few years ago that did the same thing. Great spark, compression, and gas. :bang: Timing was right and everything. Never thought to check the key. A friend gave me a few part saws and I gave him that Poulan in return. Ill have to ask him if he ever got it running.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

We had a Poulan Wild Thing in the shop a few years ago that did the same thing. Great spark, compression, and gas. :bang: Timing was right and everything. Never thought to check the key. A friend gave me a few part saws and I gave him that Poulan in return. Ill have to ask him if he ever got it running.

There are quite a few of those around. I was given one by a mower shop and was told that everyone that worked there had a shot at getting it running and they finally gave up. I think the problem is somewhere in the primer bulb and fuel lines. What I did was disconnect the lines going to the bulb, leave the fuel line with filter alone, plug the other carb nipple off, vent the tank with the other line coming from the tank using a Homelite duckbill valve. Also, you need to turn the H and L screws out about 2 turns or maybe a little more. I'm not any more talented than the guys in the shop, I just have more time to work things out. They work by the hour and if they took as much time as I did to figure that out, the repair bill would be more than a new saw would cost.

 

[gomlin]

Got the 750 cleaned up. Turns out she is even nicer than I expected. Here are some pictures...

 

[gomlin]

3 more...

 

[hoss]

Very nice. Also yours is the relatively rare 750E which has the factory half wrap/flushcut handle.

 

[Eccentric]

Man oh man that's beautiful.

Update your sig line ASAP.

 

[paccity]

nice saw. but the safety tip on the bar just don't look right.

 

[Eccentric]

nice saw. but the safety tip on the bar just don't look right.

That's true Fraser. Luckily that's just one bolt removal away from being gone.

 

[hoss]

nice saw. but the safety tip on the bar just don't look right.

+1

 

[BrocLuno]

Very nice. Also yours is the relatively rare 750E which has the factory half wrap/flushcut handle.

Ditto on the comments - great stumpin saw

 

[ChainLightning]

There are quite a few of those around. I was given one by a mower shop and was told that everyone that worked there had a shot at getting it running and they finally gave up. I think the problem is somewhere in the primer bulb and fuel lines. What I did was disconnect the lines going to the bulb, leave the fuel line with filter alone, plug the other carb nipple off, vent the tank with the other line coming from the tank using a Homelite duckbill valve. Also, you need to turn the H and L screws out about 2 turns or maybe a little more. I'm not any more talented than the guys in the shop, I just have more time to work things out. They work by the hour and if they took as much time as I did to figure that out, the repair bill would be more than a new saw would cost.

Yea those Poulans are throw away saws. Thanks for the tips. If I get one that does the same thing then I will know what to do. Right now I am working on a Homelite 330. Never seen a saw that was so complicated.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Yea those Poulans are throw away saws. Thanks for the tips. If I get one that does the same thing then I will know what to do. Right now I am working on a Homelite 330. Never seen a saw that was so complicated.

You must be doing the dreaded boot replace...

 

[ChainLightning]

You must be doing the dreaded boot replace...

Yes sir. I tore her all the way down. I figured while I was at it i'd check the needle bearings to make sure they were ok. They are good so I have to order the boot soon. Heres something that will make you laugh. The boot was so far destroyed that some shredded pieces from it were caught in all four openings of the intake valve. A piece in each :msp_unsure: I am dreading putting her back together. Even though I have everything clean, I forgot where all the hoses hook up. These is a million of them in there.

 

[redsqwrl]

rarity question

Very nice. Also yours is the relatively rare 750E which has the factory half wrap/flushcut handle.

How many had actual chain brakes.

Mike

 

[ChainsawmanXX]

Picked up a super wiz 55 from the scrap yard the other day.
Great comp, and in nice shape I couldnt see it go into the shreader/crusher.

Tore it down, cleaned points (there is a small spot that I didnt clean. And almost seems like the points do not have a straight edge?)
New on off switch and im still not gettin spark, any suggestions? These old of saws are not what im used to.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Picked up a super wiz 55 from the scrap yard the other day.
Great comp, and in nice shape I couldnt see it go into the shreader/crusher.

Tore it down, cleaned points (there is a small spot that I didnt clean. And almost seems like the points do not have a straight edge?)
New on off switch and im still not gettin spark, any suggestions? These old of saws are not what im used to.

Get out the ohmmeter and start checking the ignition system, including coil, condenser, points, on/off switch, even if new, and check all the wires that connect them. Change the spark plug? I'm guessing it's the points.

 

[lesorubcheek]

How many had actual chain brakes.

Mike

Great question Mike. I've only seen one 650/750 chain brake... ever. Its actually on a Super 650. Gotta be a few around somewhere in the universe.

Dan