Homelite Chainsaws

[kuhndog]

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Had to pick up a stash.2 boxes and 2x150,240,330,360,26LCS,in boxes are alot of piston sets,new cases for 360 and I don't now what else.Winter project to sort.Now my big question looks like 2 brand new Harvester XLH-1 units how did they use them?Thanks Dave

 

[psuiewalsh]

Had to pick up a stash.2 boxes and 2x150,240,330,360,26LCS,in boxes are alot of piston sets,new cases for 360 and I don't now what else.Winter project to sort.Now my big question looks like 2 brand new Harvester XLH-1 units how did they use them?Thanks Dave

Good job Dave. I was hoping someone on here would get them, see post 8020 above. Apparently there is a hook that goes onto the tree and then it shakes the apples off.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Had to pick up a stash.2 boxes and 2x150,240,330,360,26LCS,in boxes are alot of piston sets,new cases for 360 and I don't now what else.Winter project to sort.Now my big question looks like 2 brand new Harvester XLH-1 units how did they use them?Thanks Dave

Good on ya. I was drooling and dreaming bout that one. Extra nice score. Should easily pay for itself. And as always - pix or it didn't happen. Specially since the PO took his ad down

 

[ChainLightning]

I finally found the XL-12 that has been lurking in my dreams

1964, all original (including original half spark plug and first coil, wicks in tank, copper gas line) (excluding bar and chain). I put that bar on it cause I have been saving it for a saw like this. Original later 20in bar. Very very low hours. Traded a Echo 500VL that needed work and a Husky parts 350 for this. View attachment 307321View attachment 307325View attachment 307326

 

[kuhndog]

Here you go it did happen, Dave

 

[RandyMac]

 

[RandyMac]

 

[RandyMac]

 

[paccity]

damn. 6 days.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Eccentric]

 

[IEL]

Does anyone know where I could get a piston and possibly cylinder for a homelite 7-21? I also need the cover for the cylinder that goes over the sparkplug.
I really want to get this one running to go with my 7-29. That would be a real nice combo at shows....

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

Does anyone know of a coil that will interchange with a later model super ez electronic coil. Its the blue one. I am in need of one.

 

[cbfarmall]

Anybody have any idea if a 707D crank will work for a 775G? I'm putting one of the latter together and have reached an impasse. I have 2 775G cranks, one is questionable and the other has a badly galled journal. I have a parts 707D that I'm unsure of. Before I rip it apart and waste my time, I'm curious if anybody knows if it'll interchange. A 707 IPL would help, as I don't have one of those.

Thanks, Chris B.

 

[cbfarmall]

I just had to have this old thing. Still have to go pick it up, but you don't see them this nice.

Chris B.

 

[huck01955]

I just had to have this old thing. Still have to go pick it up, but you don't see them this nice.

Chris B.

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Very nice score some day I hope to pick one up as well great find Chris

 

[Nickolas]

925 question

First off I am usually in the McCulloch section ( don't hate ) but I do own a few Homelite saws as well. I got a few 925 saws awhile back and was using the saw that was heavily worn and well used but still running good. It all of a sudden died like the electronics have an issue and won't run anymore with no spark so I decided it would be a good time to get the extra parts saw running. The parts saw looks like it has hardly been run at all it was so clean. I always check compression on nearly every motor I have it has stuck with me from the days of turning wrenches to put food on the table. I been using an old MAC compression gauge I bought brand new in the early eighties but was thinking it wasn't accurate anymore and probably filled with crud from all the years of use. Every time I would check compression on an engine I would always get 125psi except on one. So I broke down and bought a new gauge and what a difference all of the engines are different now.

Anyway back to the parts 925. I am wondering just how high these checks can go as this sucker has just a hair under 200psi on the new gauge. I can't believe they didn't put a decompression valve in these from the factory as at times it is a beast to pull it. But I cleaned it all up as best I could and swapped over the carb and a few things and now she runs great. The other saw had 130psi on it so I can bet this will really pull in some wood yet the other saw did very well like it was with 130. Im thinking 200psi has to be at the top of the range for compression on these saws right? That is my question about the 925 how high do they go and what is the easiest way to remove the clutch without a spanner wrench?

BTW - I only paid 10 bucks for the saw when I got it a year back or so... I was going to put it up for sale but it is so clean and compression is like new and I don't think I can let it go now...

Nick

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[lesorubcheek]

925s do have very high comp, so not surprised. Numerous models in the 700/800/900 series had decomps. The best explanation so far I've read is that Homelite felt the electronic ignition with a low speed retarded timing was sufficient for starting and no need for a decomp. Perfect examples to look at are the VI944 and 955. The 944 had a decomp and used points. The 955 didn't have a decomp but had electronic ignition. Maybe they felt with the deomp the cylinder had less surface area for cooling, so it was best not to use a decomp on all models. More probably it all boiled down to added cost for the decomp and linkage.

As for clutch removal, now I always use a Homelite spanner tool and the rope trick to keep the crank from turning. 925s could have either a 6 shoe metal or 3 shoe lined clutch. Spanners aren't too hard to make from some flat iron drilling holes for bolts to line up on the clutch. I did used homemade spanners before getting the right tools. Only problem is some clutches can be pretty tight and you can bend small bolts if you have to really get on it.

Dan

 

[Nickolas]

925s do have very high comp, so not surprised. Numerous models in the 700/800/900 series had decomps. The best explanation so far I've read is that Homelite felt the electronic ignition with a low speed retarded timing was sufficient for starting and no need for a decomp. Perfect examples to look at are the VI944 and 955. The 944 had a decomp and used points. The 955 didn't have a decomp but had electronic ignition. Maybe they felt with the deomp the cylinder had less surface area for cooling, so it was best not to use a decomp on all models. More probably it all boiled down to added cost for the decomp and linkage.

As for clutch removal, now I always use a Homelite spanner tool and the rope trick to keep the crank from turning. 925s could have either a 6 shoe metal or 3 shoe lined clutch. Spanners aren't too hard to make from some flat iron drilling holes for bolts to line up on the clutch. I did used homemade spanners before getting the right tools. Only problem is some clutches can be pretty tight and you can bend small bolts if you have to really get on it.

Dan

Thanks for the info... I did put a few small bolts in there and bent the heck out of them so bad I had to break out the torch. I was turning it the right way too. I thought about drilling a few holes in something and putting in a couple bolts or screws. Maybe Ill go to the store and see if I can find a universal spanner. I looked for a homelite spanner with no luck so far. The clutch on the worn saw was really on there tight. All of the shoes were broke off by the time I got it off. I had to use a punch and hammer and really buggered it up wallowing out the holes. Anyway I appreciate the info.

Nick

 

[Warped5]

Will one of these maybe work?

Homelite Clutch Spanner Wrench XL12 Sxloa XL98 XL101 102 103 104 123 XL400 XL700 | eBay

Homelite "C" Series Chainsaw Clutch Removal Tool | eBay

Homelite Clutch Tool 98489 | eBay

 

[Nickolas]

Will one of these maybe work?

Homelite Clutch Spanner Wrench XL12 Sxloa XL98 XL101 102 103 104 123 XL400 XL700 | eBay

Homelite "C" Series Chainsaw Clutch Removal Tool | eBay

Homelite Clutch Tool 98489 | eBay

Actually I think number 2 will work. I have the 6 shoe clutch. Thanks for the link I didn't see that one. uttahere2: