Homelite Chainsaws

[a. palmer jr.]

I'll check that but don't think it's my problem this time. I tried starting it with the gas cap off once and it still wouldn't pump. I think my problem might be in my homemade fuel line--it probably has an air leak, I had two lines and glued one inside the other, seemed to hold but I didn't check it for leaks. That's what I get for trying to save a few dollars on a new fuel line. If that's not it I'll probably look for some goo in the carb.

 

[z50guru]

Picked up this lovely 2100 recently, but while im stuck staring at it, i currently have no choice. Im itching badly to feel the violent side of this ol' Homie, but i need some help... This particular saw spent its older years serving duty on a mill till the clutch went south. Hasnt eatn any wood since and its hungry. Anyway, check out the way the inner splines on the clutch spider disappeared.. And surprisingly left the crank splines worn but serviceable . I desperately need a serviceable spider for a 3/4 clutch shoe Pleeeeease!! Ive posted in the trading post, but all the Homie heads are here . Can anyone dig one up??




Also had this XP1000 handed to me via a cutt'n buddy. No history on this one but heck, its a freebie w/ spark and 180 lbs wet compression

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I'll check that but don't think it's my problem this time. I tried starting it with the gas cap off once and it still wouldn't pump. I think my problem might be in my homemade fuel line--it probably has an air leak, I had two lines and glued one inside the other, seemed to hold but I didn't check it for leaks. That's what I get for trying to save a few dollars on a new fuel line. If that's not it I'll probably look for some goo in the carb.

I found my problem with the 103. Problem is, I've had that problem before on other saws and forgot all about it. The carburetor on the saw is a HDC if I remember correctly. I pulled the fuel line from the tank and took the filter off it and blew through it to check for leaks. I felt air but it was at the top of the carburetor. There is a hole in the top of the carburetor and the pump portion was the wrong one for this application as it had a hole in it at the same place, allowing air to come in and disrupt pumping of the fuel from the tank. I never tried filling the hole but I may some time. I just replaced the pump with the correct one and now the saw runs great.

 

[z50guru]

I nearly flipped when this came up in the local classifieds This saw is absolutely brand spank'n new and never so much as been fueled!
The seller tells me his father had purchased 2 of these from a closing shop back in the 80's. The first saw never failed, and the second saw was never needed. It remained stored in its case in a dry attic for the last 30+ years. It currently lives nicely in my living room amongst the wifey's crafts and nacs. Its a survivor and i just dont have it in me to run it. So, she'll remain a shelf queen till the end of me

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I nearly flipped when this came up in the local classifieds This saw is absolutely brand spank'n new and never so much as been fueled!
The seller tells me his father had purchased 2 of these from a closing shop back in the 80's. The first saw never failed, and the second saw was never needed. It remained stored in its case in a dry attic for the last 30+ years. It currently lives nicely in my living room amongst the wifey's crafts and nacs. Its a survivor and i just dont have it in me to run it. So, she'll remain a shelf queen till the end of me
That's a really nice Super EZ but I doubt if wife would let me keep it in living room...she has her rules!

 

[Warped5]

Very nice, Joe!

From late in the production run, too.

 

[z50guru]

Thanks a.palmer The EZ is one of three saws ive managed to get in amongst the living area. The other two are an 66SV and 036Pro. Im nudging toward a shiney P-41 to move in next, but im treading on very thin ice at this point, heheh.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Very nice, Joe!

From late in the production run, too.

I have a similar one in my shop but not quite as nice. Still gonna keep it awhile..These Super EZs are good runners for their size.

 

[z50guru]

I have a similar one in my shop but not quite as nice. Still gonna keep it awhile..These Super EZs are good runners for their size.

They are some powerful lil buggers I have another one i converted to a rim .325 / 9 tooth 18in. Pulls this combo extremely well. Made it much more fun to cut with! Great saw. It was the very first of this CAD thing.

 

[Homelite410]

The sez was my dads favorite saw for years!! I have 5 variations of that saw nut I gotta save my pennies for this one.

It will fit nicely with this one.

 

[z50guru]

The sez was my dads favorite saw for years!! I have 5 variations of that saw nut I gotta save my pennies for this one.

It will fit nicely with this one.

Im drooling ^^^^ What a coupl'a BRUTES!!

 

[Homelite410]

Im drooling ^^^^ What a coupl'a BRUTES!!

650 is in possession and I know where 750 is. I'm missing 750 n 450 of the complete set.....

 

[z50guru]

650 is in possession and I know where 750 is. I'm missing 750 n 450 of the complete set.....

Very nice. I'd love to have a big ol' 750 just wait'n on me to scoop'r up. I'll hope to run across one sooner or later. Mike acres stats for the 750 have it free reving @ 11 to 12K? Yet comparable Homies of the same displacement such as the 2100 list as turning between 6 an 7K under load. Is that 750 just a whole other animal or what? Does the design differ that much from other series to support the higher revs?

 

[Homelite410]

Very nice. I'd love to have a big ol' 750 just wait'n on me to scoop'r up. I'll hope to run across one sooner or later. Mike acres stats for the 750 have it free reving @ 11 to 12K? Yet comparable Homies of the same displacement such as the 2100 list as turning between 6 an 7K under load. Is that 750 just a whole other animal or what? Does the design differ that much from other series to support the higher revs?

The "50" series less the 1050 utilize a closed port piston ported cylinder just like modern saws. They are awesome and I really wanna port my 350, it even has removable transfer covers.

 

[homelitejim]

You all suck!

 

[Homelite410]

You all suck!

My Holy Grail is the stick shift though!

 

[homelitejim]

My Holy Grail is the stick shift though!

I have a couple still on the bucket list Including the 770g with the 2 speed gear case and the 2100s. I'm not much of a fan of the bad boot saws.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Having an awful time getting the clutch to come loose on my XL901. The shoes are broken up and I'm wanting to put another clutch on it if I can get this one off. I've tried WD40 and I've tried a bit of heat on the clutch but it won't budge. Anybody got any suggestions? I'm pretty sure this is left hand thread like my Super XL but I've never had one this stubborn.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Never mind my last post...my feeble mind figured it out but it might help others so....The clutch shoes broke off behind the outer plate of the clutch keeping it from turning on the shaft. After I fished the shoes out from behind it the thing turned fairly easily. Now tomorrow I'm off to find a clutch...

 

[Clarkbug]

Went to go start the 360 earlier today, and the recoil wouldnt...well, recoil. Took it off and there is just a ton of friction between the starter pulley and the bronze/brass bushing. I spun it back and forth by hand a bit and it got better, so I wonder if there was some grease or goo on there that was causing the issue.

Any tips on the appropriate lube to put in there? Im guessing a very light oil would be better than grease.