Homelite Chainsaws

[Eccentric]

The C-Series clutch tool linked above has worked for me on my SXL-925W as well as on my C/XP/2000-2100 series saws and a 750.

My SXL-925W (which doesn't have a comp release) has some light scoring (it'll be torn down soon) and still blows over 130 PSI of compression. Was a victim of a failed crank seal. Some early SXL-925's (as well as many other XL-800/900 series saws as Dan said) had the comp release. I think Dan's right about why Homelite did away with it. May have also been a source of air leaks that Homelite wanted to eliminate.

Homelite was having some trouble with SXL-925's buring up. Ditching the decomp setup may have been one of their 'fixes' (to eliminate a possible air leak). They also started installing 77cc piston/cylinder sets on new 925's and instructing shops to use those smaller bore P/C sets when servicing burned up 82cc saws. There's a service bulletin that outlines the practice.

 

[fossil]

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

I just use a couple of appropriately sized drifts and put a pry bar in between them. It would be size to have the correct tool though.

 

[cbfarmall]

Just got the old 5-20 back home. Thankfully, it's a 5-20L and has the HL carby. The starter didn't work at first, but a little rap on the pulley got it grabbing.



The lettering on this bar indicates it is a factory original clearing bar 'Hard-tipped' is what I think it should say. Chain not so good here.



Nothing left of these cutters. I don't think they even overlap in the middle. Could be why this saw was put to the side.

 

[Eccentric]

SWEET 5-20L score Chris. You're right. That chain certainly doesn't owe anyone a damn thing. It's given all it's gonna give...:msp_thumbup:

 

[Modifiedmark]

Chris that is really a sweetheart. Sill has its ashtray!

 

[redsqwrl]

Chain has a purpose yet

SWEET 5-20L score Chris. You're right. That chain certainly doesn't owe anyone a damn thing. It's given all it's gonna give...:msp_thumbup:

that chain is just about right for cutting ice..... Just saying it is a lot of work to gring one down quite that far. the key to cutting ice is to not bring water up. so I grind the life out of the chains to get to that profile.

Lucky you yours came ICE ready.....

Mike

 

[millbilly]

homie 650

I do this every now and then so I don't forget how to post the big pictures

 

[millbilly]

AHHHHHH I forgot how to do it LOL

 

[RandyMac]

LoL!
The brass trinket starter strikes again

 

[millbilly]

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[Eccentric]

LoL!
The brass trinket starter strikes again

Go mix up some 10/1 for the LubriMac saws.otstir:

 

[lumberjackchef]

550 clutch cover?

My buddy just picked up a 550 homelite the other day. Its complete and runs except for the clutch cover. Have't been able to locate any on the net, as I assume they must be rare. Does anyone have a source for one or are there other models that will interchange with this one. Any help is much appreciated!

 

[RandyMac]

 

[67L36Driver]

Yup, time to get outa Dodge........................................................................

 

[huck01955]

Homelite 990 G

Got this 990 G in a load of saws its a good runner . Thanks Cliff for the Bar and thanks Lee for thhe gear box oil cap now I just need to find a screen for the one vent

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

Cool saw Joe,:msp_thumbup:
I don't remember seeing the Homelite on the bar when I was sending it to you.

 

[huck01955]

Cool saw Joe,:msp_thumbup:
I don't remember seeing the Homelite on the bar when I was sending it to you.

Im glade you didn't or I think if you had seen it .It would still be with you :msp_laugh: . Thanks again for all the help Cliff . People like you make the world a better place

 

[promac850]

Grabbed some good old ones today...

A Zip and possibly more Zips, and an XL98 concrete cut off saw. Three of these saws run or did previously run. One does not. That one is one of the nearly identical triplets.

While Mark H. and some others of you had fun over in Baraboo, I had a good time at the Buckley Old Engine show. Lots of good 100+ year old engines still running, steam, hit and miss, and some diesels. Of course, the EPA had them scrap four of the good runners a while back since the non profit organization preserving this history would've had to install a $25,000 catalytic converter to run the exhausts through if they didn't.

Got the cut off saw in the flea market. The Homelite chainsaws were at a garage sale. Got some random odds and ends I needed and a few I wanted as well, while shopping at the flea market. Very few saws for sale in the flea market, just newer plastic saws. Heard from a buddy of mine that his friend already grabbed all of those good old ones before I got there, he doesn't run them either... just hangs them up in his pole barn. There were some saws on display, no one ran any, as far as I know. Looked like a lot of them didn't run anyways.

Lots of nice old tractors there of both green, and red, and other colors. Not to mention it seems to be that the old Ford N series has really taken a liking by many for restoration. There were a few that had flathead V8's installed...

 

[machinisttx]

Shame about them scrapping the diesels. :msp_mad: I'd love to have a 6/1 or 12/2 Lister cold start.

 

[promac850]

Shame about them scrapping the diesels. :msp_mad: I'd love to have a 6/1 or 12/2 Lister cold start.

Oh, these weren't old diesels... these were 100+ year old giant hit and miss engines. As far as I know, they all ran. Just like everything there now can run. They did not run them all though. Probably because too much smoke from that location would trigger another EPA visit and more machines to be condemned. The old tour locomotive makes a decent amount of smoke as it is. The EPA would get mad if more smoke than today made happened. Then we would lose more history.

But for obvious reasons, the gov. supposedly knows what's best for us. Not gonna say any more since plenty of people here get all touchy-feely over it, and because of the fact that they know they're wrong and won't admit it.

Myself, I've tried to lead by example... some still don't get it.