Homelite Chainsaws

[fossil]

Get the numbers off the carb after the C1Q and go to the Zama site to get the correct kit. I can't remember if the OD on the fuel / oil lines is 3/16" or 1/4" so measure the OD and ID on the lines that are in the saw now and match it. Tygon is good.

 

[ANewSawyer]

Ok. Carb is a C1Q H17A3XP. So I will look tonight on Zama's website. I need to get my calipers out and check the OD and ID on the oil seal so I can find a replacement.

My saw is a UT-10697-B. It has a Zama carb and no impulse barb on the crankcase. I think the carb is a H17A3XP. Is that the right carb number?

 

[fossil]

Carb kit is
Rebuild Kit RB-54

Gasket & Diaphragm Kit

GND-27

I think the crank seals are for a 1/2" shaft and 3/4" bore. Same both sides.

An SKF 4913 seal works there.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

And real Tygon will be labeled as such..., normally in white print on the line itself. Yeah, a little hard to see. F-4040-A is the typical fuel line part number regardless of diameter.

 

[ANewSawyer]

I actually purchased a blister pack of fuel line at the autoparts store a few years ago, that I believe was labeled as Tygon on the line but not on the package. I will need more than that though.

Thanks for all the help!!!

 

[cbfarmall]

That depends on how they were stored. I've seen some that were dry, hard and rotted, others just fine. Newer made seals will be more pliable, just be sure they will work in engines. Just because a AF seal has the proper ID and OD dimensions it may not be meant for engines. You generally want ones with the internal spring.

I get nitrile seals with the garter spring from a local bearing shop. Generally around 4 bucks each in the chainsaw sizes. Double lip is unimportant regardless of what you hear on this site. Single lip was the standard way back when and the saws lasted.

I use this link to search seals by size and then design. http://www2.chicago-rawhide.com/popup_parts_lookup_457010.htm

Chris B.

 

[hanniedog]

Homie Big Red question. Is the Big Red on the bar painted or a sticker?

 

[undee70ss]

Homie Big Red question. Is the Big Red on the bar painted or a sticker?

A original bar, painted. Are you looking for one?

 

[hanniedog]

Ya got one?

 

[sweepleader]

A original bar, painted. Are you looking for one?

Bet you're thinking the same as me, chainsawlady, eh? I just bought one of her NOS Big Red bars, very nice. She has more. Lots of other NOS HOMELITE bars too.

 

[hanniedog]

Who is the chainsawlady?

 

[sweepleader]

Who is the chainsawlady?

Member here, Joyce, Homelite dealer for 50 years, selling NOS parts and used stuff left over from the shop she and her husband ran. Great to deal with, good prices, quick and reliable. Has a front page listing on House of Homelite. Knows everything Homelite it seems.

 

[rocketnorton]

^^^ +1.

any thoughts good/bad on vi944? maybe lookin @ one tomorrow. askin $100. tia.

 

[fossil]

900 series with anti vibe. I have a VI922 77 cc instead of 82. I like mine. Don't run it often.

I believe the 944 has a points ignition (bonus) and the 955 is electronic. I think my 922 is elect ronic

Little Nik running mine at the Poulan GTG in Ohio, 2013

 

[rocketnorton]

no blue coil is good news. +1 on points.

 

[undee70ss]

Bet you're thinking the same as me, chainsawlady, eh? I just bought one of her NOS Big Red bars, very nice. She has more. Lots of other NOS HOMELITE bars too.

Yep.

 

[undee70ss]

Who is the chainsawlady?

Yes member here and on HOH. PM her for a bar.

 

[heimannm]

I stopped by to see Joyce a couple of weeks ago to pick up some remaining McCulloch recoils springs she found. She also sent me home with two boxes full of Power Equipment Trade magazines in Homelite boxes.

If anyone is coming to the Iowa GTG in April I would be happy to hand the boxes off to someone that would appreciate them. If I can find the photos I'll post them for you to enjoy.

Mark

 

[ANewSawyer]

Are the oil line and fuel line supposed to have different OD and ID? There was a ~0.2 difference between both the OD and ID. I was expecting them to be the same line.

Also, I found scoring on the piston and cylinder. I had noticed marks but felt the piston today. Definitely scored. Funny though, it starts just below the ring and stops before the piston skirt. I see a mark in the cylinder too but didn't have time to check for transfer.

 

[rocketnorton]

the 944 came home w/me today. lil cheaper than askin. pics soon. needed fuel line, may need kit. in nice shape from original owners family [son], runs on squirt... not pullin fuel.