Homelite Chainsaws

[Eccentric]

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...

Kyle those red Homelites aren't Zips. Far left looks like a 600D. Middle looks like a 707D or 770D. Some of those had ball drive starters like the one on the saw (instead of the FM type starter). Could also be a 663 if any of them had the ball drive starters rather than the FM type. Do they have MN/SN tags? I have a good P/C for that Zip if you need one. Also.........LMK if you decide to part with the XL-98.

 

[promac850]

Kyle those red Homelites aren't Zips. Far left looks like a 600D. Middle looks like a 707D or 770D. Some of those had ball drive starters like the one on the saw (instead of the FM type starter). Could also be a 663 if any of them had the ball drive starters rather than the FM type. Do they have MN/SN tags? I have a good P/C for that Zip if you need one. Also.........LMK if you decide to part with the XL-98.

Wow. I'm amazed you can tell the difference between them. I did notice the one in the middle (second from left) was a bit different due to the rubber grip, but didn't think anything of it.

Kinda like some of the yeller saws... a lot can look like one but be another. Still got stuff to learn about both of those colors of old school magnesium.

As of the XL98... I think that will become my mild resto Homelite project. I figure I'll put a metal cutting blade on it in case I get some big chunk of scrap to cut up. Like the parts car.

I like it. All said and done, it would be less than 100 bucks for a good cut off saw, including whatever parts I need, and possibly including the K&N filter and prefilter too. And that's a conservative overestimate.

All it needs is a nicer air filter cover, belt adjustment screw, belt, and the blade cover made solid again. It wobbles, rotates, and is completely loose... there was something for the blade cover clamp to bear down onto, and whatever it was is gone. I also plan on upgrading the air filter to a K&N fitted with a dust prefilter, if I can find one that readily fits in place of the stock one. Yes, the p/c are mint... absolutely no sign of bad crap getting into it, and it has good compression.

Guy that I bought it from said he had it running not too long ago. Bearings in the arm and clutch drum are nice and smooth, not sticky or loose in any way. The arm has a very small piece chipped out by the blade drive pulley, on one side, from what looks to be a thrown belt at some point. I'll get a pic of that while I slap a new belt on.

 

[Eccentric]

What tipped me off wasn't the rubber grip. 'Twas the different fuel tank/AF setup. That saw uses the flat filters rather than the tubular ones. Same as a Super Wiz 77 and a few others. MN/SN tags would be on the right side, just ahead of and below the rear handle.

 

[promac850]

What tipped me off wasn't the rubber grip. 'Twas the different fuel tank/AF setup. That saw uses the flat filters rather than the tubular ones. Same as a Super Wiz 77 and a few others. MN/SN tags would be on the right side, just ahead of and below the rear handle.

I will get the numbers off of the plates tomorrow. (it's midnight over here)

 

[leecopland]

XL76 no spark

Good Morning folks,

I tried to start my 76 last night just to hear it bark and no go - no spark. Too late and too dark to do much other than try a known good plug. This is a real nice low hour saw. I hope the infamous "blue coil" has not decided to leave the game.:msp_sad::msp_sad:

Regards,

Lee

 

[fossil]

Good Morning folks,

I tried to start my 76 last night just to hear it bark and no go - no spark. Too late and too dark to do much other than try a known good plug. This is a real nice low hour saw. I hope the infamous "blue coil" has not decided to leave the game.:msp_sad::msp_sad:

Regards,

Lee

After you check the on-off switch for failure, don't forget to check the plug wire to coil connection before you give up on the coil.

 

[lmfree]

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

Which chainsaws does the last clutch tool fit....tool 98489?

 

[promac850]

Now I'm sure I broke a hard to find part since I couldn't be the only one to do so. :bang:

Recoil cup on the Zip. Just had to tear into that and see why it's not turning over and while bolting it back on, failed to pay attention to the #######ed notches for it. Yeah, it's broken. I rarely do stupid #### like this and every time I do, it really pisses me off.

I should sell everything and take a big dose of ####itall.

So much for trying to have a good day today. Ruined by my own stupidity.

 

[Guido Salvage]

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.

The Buckley show runs for 4 days a year, I seriously doubt that the EPA was concerned over them unless they were not properly maintained and contaminating the soil and groundwater. I suspect this is yet another groundless anti government allegation on your part, please provide proof to substantiate your claim.

 

[Guido Salvage]

That was the word of the guy that owns, maintains, and volunteers to run the machine at the show. I did not ask others to verify the claim. Take it or leave it.

Then it is nothing more than unsubstantiated hearsay that you are using to further your own political views. I once again challenge you to prove what you posted is true via documentation. This can be done via a letter from the EPA, an independent news source or from a governmental website. In the absence of any of the above, you need to remove your false claims.

 

[promac850]

Aaron, you are 100% right on your guesses... red one without the grip is a 600D, and the one with the grip is a 770D.

 

[Acornhill]

My new toy, XL12 with 24x9 bow bar

I picked this up and went through it, runs great no more bending down.View attachment 310227View attachment 310227

 

[Eccentric]

Aaron, you are 100% right on your guesses... red one without the grip is a 600D, and the one with the grip is a 770D.

I thought so. Good saws.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Sure hope the EPA doesn't see this...

 

[huck01955]

Sure hope the EPA doesn't see this...

Look good and very complete chain looks good as well very nice find

 

[Guido Salvage]

I only said what I heard. Whether it's true or not, I do not know. Take it with a grain of salt or if you really wish to know, go find out for yourself.

That in itself is the issue. You do not know whether it is true yet you are posting it as if it was a fact. Glad to see that you are man enough to stand behind your words. Perhaps you should review your prior post:

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.

Nowhere in the post is it stated that your comments are anything other than fact. You clearly state that the EPA caused them to be scrapped because a $25,000 catalytic converter was not installed. Now when asked to document your statements you backpedal and divert the conversation to other topics because you have no iota of proof to support your position.

What I know about the EPA is that they are ####ing up a lot of things. Just like so many other agencies in the gov.

Once again this is mere conjecture on your part. So you would rather not have any clean air or water regulations and allow people to exploit the earth for their own gain while harming others?

And, it makes you sound like you work for the EPA. However, I doubt you do since you wouldn't be running a 'salvage' business, it'd be a scrapping business instead. Also, you're sounding a bit lawyer like, which you are not a lawyer; so why even act like one? Only makes you look stupid.

What I may do (or not do) is irrelevant to the issue of you spreading false information. Perhaps you could enlighten us all on what qualifications you may have to judge the intellect of others...

I think that it will be best that you stick to commenting on the limited subjects on which you have personal knowledge and experience. It keeps you from looking stupid....

To the others in this thread I apologize for having to respond to the drivel from this kid.

 

[paccity]

 

[paccity]

thats better.

 

[homelitejim]

Take the political BS out of the homelite thread and this is no place to call anyone out as well. If you have a problem PM the individual and take it where it belongs. I am sure that no one here wants to hear anyones political views, especially mine.

 

[promac850]

Worked on the 600D a little today... drained off the old stale gas, replaced the fuel line from the tank to the carb, and poured fresh mix in. Checked the line in the tank for a filter, and it has one, as well as it being very flexible yet, not stiff or reduced to gum in any way. She popped and almost ran a few times. Is there a good place to look first on these older model Homelites?