Homelite Chainsaws

[machinisttx]

Rule #1 -No pics - Didn't happin!!:hmm3grin2orange:

Lee

Pics will go up in a bit. I spent most of yesterday working on saws, started back at it around 9:30 or 10 this morning, and just got to the 150 a little while ago. It was pretty clean, but I scrubbed off as much of the grime as I could without further damaging the paint. Poured semi fresh gas/oil mix(red tint to the mix) out of the tank, checked/cleaned the air filter, pulled the muffler, etc.. P/C looks perfect and still had a thin film of oil on it. I'm going to go see about putting a new starter rope and handle on it, then maybe it will fire up. :msp_thumbup:

 

[Eccentric]

Picked up a complete 150(I think, haven't gone over it well yet) and a metal cased XL today for about $4 each. The XL went to my uncle for parts.

Don't listen to the anti-150 crowd...they can be made into decent saws if done right.

I have two of different color schemes and almost snagged a blue version but would have had to buy a couple other saws as a batch to get it, so I passed. I just like em because of their odd ball shape/design.:cool2:

You fellows will never have to worry about competing with me for those 150's. Have at 'em boys.

Only reason why I'd ever grab one at a yard sale/scrap yard/etc is that they use the same bars, chains, and clutch parts as the E-Z/S E-Z saws.:msp_thumbup:

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

never seen one of these before....gas water pump
homelite water pump, looks like a 923/925 series motor

Here you go.

And this one too.

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

any idea what size motor powers the first one is?:msp_confused:

Don't know for sure what size motor, but the starter cover on the pump looks like a 925.

 

[Eccentric]

That's definitely a 77cc or 82cc XL-700/800/900 series engine. The second pump in Cliff's post has a 3.3ci XL-12 engine. There was a CL seller a couple hours drive (one way) from me that had one of those for sale a while back. Never made contact with him before the listing went away...

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I have two of different color schemes and almost snagged a blue version but would have had to buy a couple other saws as a batch to get it, so I passed. I just like em because of their odd ball shape/design.:cool2:

I have one I plan to keep. Last summer when I was cutting up the three big maple trees I thought I'd give the old 150 a try. I was really surprised how well the thing ran and cut! It kinda reminds me of a good running Super EZ. The nice thing about the 150 is that there are plenty of spare parts and parts saws around..

 

[machinisttx]

I have one I plan to keep. Last summer when I was cutting up the three big maple trees I thought I'd give the old 150 a try. I was really surprised how well the thing ran and cut! It kinda reminds me of a good running Super EZ. The nice thing about the 150 is that there are plenty of spare parts and parts saws around..

That's good, because mine needs a new recoil spring, sprocket, and carb kit. The chain isn't original, it's full chisel and marked as "SM" on the tie straps and "50" on the dl's.

My boy and the 150
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Put on a new rope and a starter handle from an old briggs that was laying around.
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Stickers still on the plastic handguard.
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It wants to run, but evidently the carb is gummed up or the diaphragms have hardened.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

That's good, because mine needs a new recoil spring, sprocket, and carb kit. The chain isn't original, it's full chisel and marked as "SM" on the tie straps and "50" on the dl's.

My boy and the 150
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Put on a new rope and a starter handle from an old briggs that was laying around.
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Stickers still on the plastic handguard.
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It wants to run, but evidently the carb is gummed up or the diaphragms have hardened.

Most of them I've had are just regular 3/8 chain. You can usually find the starter already built up either on ebay or on an old parts saw. I usually find parts saws for around $5 at flea markets or yard sales. The carb kits are still available, probably best to change fuel line while you have it apart.

 

[ft. churchill]

The 150 was the first saw I was ever turned lose with. I like the swoopy lines of the handle and case. Ours had the red white and blue 150 decal on it.

 

[5speed]

Yeah, Im looking for another 150 myself. I have one I am working on, but need one more.

Wanting to get one for my 4yr old son. When he is old enough it will be his first, and he will remember that.

~5-Speed~

 

[5speed]

What size fuel line fits the 10630 series 240?

~5-Speed~

 

[watsonr]

I like redheads!

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Didn't I just see them over in the Mac thread?:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[sawnami]

I like redheads!

Oh Yeah!

I'm putting some lipstick on one like in the foreground right now.

 

[watsonr]

Didn't I just see them over in the Mac thread?:hmm3grin2orange:

Seems everybody is seeing red today!:msp_w00t:

 

[5speed]

It just looks better than orange...

~5-Speed~

 

[5speed]

Quick question guys. I have a friend that has a Stihl super 029AV wood boss. Shouldnt my super xlao out cut him?
I kno theres a decent size difference as well as just speed/torque ratio too...
It just seems as though i should have a better cut... I do kno my saw will outlast that dreamsicle by far.
~5-Speed~

 

[Eccentric]

Quick question guys. I have a friend that has a Stihl super 029AV wood boss. Shouldnt my super xlao out cut him?
I kno theres a decent size difference as well as just speed/torque ratio too...
It just seems as though i should have a better cut... I do kno my saw will outlast that dreamsicle by far.
~5-Speed~

Depends on the chains and what size wood you're cutting. The creamsicle will turn more R's in smaller wood. Put 20" or 24" b/c's on both of them, make SURE you have a well set up chain, and tie into some big wood.

 

[Warped5]

GEEZ! Almost 48 hours over here ....

 

[jerrycmorrow]

I'm suspecting some clutch/drum issues with my c5. Sometimes when running wot the chain just stops while the engine doesn't. Anyone tell me what the clutch and drum diameters are sposed to be? The sprocket/drum on this thing is in remarkably good shape considering the age and shape it was in when I got it.