Homelite Chainsaws

[a. palmer jr.]

I noticed on my C72 that someone attempted to put a fuel line on it but put some kind of plastic hose on it that I would like to replace. Anybody changed lines on these saws before? Looks like it's not as easy as the newer saws. Do I have to split the tank or can I poke the line into it from the air box?

 

[rocketnorton]

yep. [on last ?]

 

[Dawnsman]

yep. [on last ?]

Yrs and replacing those fuel lines suck

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[ML12]

I noticed on my C72 that someone attempted to put a fuel line on it but put some kind of plastic hose on it that I would like to replace. Anybody changed lines on these saws before? Looks like it's not as easy as the newer saws. Do I have to split the tank or can I poke the line into it from the air box?

I seem to recall there being a terminal style barbed fitting in the back of the tank. So the tank has to be removed to get it (pretty sure its only 4 bolts to remove it). Put the tank section of the line on the fitting, then install the fitting and grab the line in the tank to slip a filter on. (this is how my C9 was so im assuming its similar....)

 

[11Taco]

got new parts for an old 360, slapped them on and still wouldn't run. pulled the carb and sure enough, the boot was disintegrated and all messed up. I think im going to have to put this one aside for a while. sad day.

 

[undee70ss]

Anyone have a stock inner dog for a 550?

I thought I had a extra east version but I don’t. The inter and outer use the same dog. The only source that currently has any is eBay. Type Homelite 12480 in the search bar.

The west version is difficult to find.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Maybe have some good news with the C72. Looks like the only line I need to change is the front one. I tried loosening up the little screws that hold the tank front on and they seem to come out okay so may just take the front off and change the front half of the fuel hose. I checked and it hadn't been changed and was broke off halfway up the tank and no filter on the end so probably need to clean the tank anyway..

 

[Dawnsman]

Maybe have some good news with the C72. Looks like the only line I need to change is the front one. I tried loosening up the little screws that hold the tank front on and they seem to come out okay so may just take the front off and change the front half of the fuel hose. I checked and it hadn't been changed and was broke off halfway up the tank and no filter on the end so probably need to clean the tank anyway..

Not a bad idea I've got.lots of parts for those

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[a. palmer jr.]

Not a bad idea I've got.lots of parts for those

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I took the front of the tank off today since it was a warm day (36deg.) The filter was on the bottom, unhooked from the line which was laying beside it in tank. The tank is very clean and the gasket didn't break when I removed the tank cover so I just need a new line, filter and a little sealer and that part of it is done! I say "that part" because I'm not sure the saw has spark. It ran briefly a few days ago but maybe last time I checked for spark I might have had the switch turned to off, not sure.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I couldn't find any fuel line that size from the local shops so I came home and found some chemical hose that would fit, looked to be in good shape so I used it. More good news: I took the plug out and checked the spark and it seemed very adequate so I guess all that's left is to fuel it up! Waiting awhile for the Motoseal to harden up right now..

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Here's a pic of it... As I posted on another thread, the starter makes a little noise when it retracts, might check into that sometime...

 

[2stroke_shaman]

Does this saw have the fairbanks morse style like the c52? Mine was squeaky when I first got it and I sprayed lube on it . It wouldnt work at all after! Cleaned , tweaked the pawls and a little file work . Good as new.

 

[67L36Driver]

You do NOT! want to lube the Fairbanks Morse starter Friction ! washers!!!

Your ‘squeak’ is likely the dry & dirty rewind pulley spring.

 

[67L36Driver]

Some ‘C’ types (I forget which.) use an over running sprag clutch. Like an auto trans uses.

Lube it lightly with (you guessed it!) ATF.

 

[2stroke_shaman]

You do NOT! want to lube the Fairbanks Morse starter Friction ! washers!!!

Your ‘squeak’ is likely the dry & dirty rewind pulley spring.

I found that out ! It's all good now .

 

[fossil]

A little Super EZ given to me at the NY GTG. Cutting here with a 3/8 Oregon Vanguard chain (I have a few that came on saws I bought). They cut pretty well if you set the depth gauges. It's wearing an XL-1 clutch cover as the EZ cover is needing repair.

The second is an XL-1, same displacement as the Super EZ except this one is wearing a 91 LP chain.
I found these little saws kind of grabby in dry ash so I thought I would give it a try. Cuts pretty well with it. A bit slower than the full 3/8 in this wood.
I said I would give this combination a try some time ago so here it is.


The wood is sugar maple that was cut down this past spring.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Snotty little rascals!

And I don't find anything wrong with the Vanguard chain that a good depth gauge tool can't fix. FWIW, the Husky depth gauge tool works great for it. The opening is just large enough for a flat file to get at the back end of the rakers where it matters. Follow up maintenance is relatively painless after the first touch up.

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[fossil]

Hi Poge.

That's what I use. I wish there was a very hard alternate.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Hi, Tim.

Roger that. I wore through the 'hard' end of my first one for 3/8's in fairly short order, though I did put it to the task with lots of chains needing raker attention. Just bought three more to have stashed away. They're cheap online if you combine em with something else. My Husky dealer finally started stocking them after I ordered a couple through him and is selling them for 5 bux a pop. (And folks b**ch about Stihl dealer markups!)

The ones that are part of the Husky roller guide combo are harder steel but much more of a hassle to use due to the roller guide being in the way. Didn't we hear somewhere along the line that Carlton or maybe Stens was going to begin offering the File-o-Plate again? Wonder whatever happened to that?

But back on topic...

My 1050A has been waiting patiently for a carb rebuild and since the bench is temporarily vacant it seemed like a good photo op. And maybe this evening I'll finally see if the ancient Tilly kit I bought is even the right one. Has RK-88-HL hand written on the package. The original print is long faded away.

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[fossil]

Hi, Tim.

Roger that. I wore through the 'hard' end of my first one for 3/8's in fairly short order, though I did put it to the task with lots of chains needing raker attention. Just bought three more to have stashed away. They're cheap online if you combine em with something else. My Husky dealer finally started stocking them after I ordered a couple through him and is selling them for 5 bux a pop. (And folks b**ch about Stihl dealer markups!)

The ones that are part of the Husky roller guide combo are harder steel but much more of a hassle to use due to the roller guide being in the way. Didn't we hear somewhere along the line that Carlton or maybe Stens was going to begin offering the File-o-Plate again? Wonder whatever happened to that?

But back on topic...

My 1050A has been waiting patiently for a carb rebuild and since the bench is temporarily vacant it seemed like a good photo op. And maybe this evening I'll finally see if the ancient Tilly kit I bought is even the right one. Has RK-88-HL hand written on the package. The original print is long faded away.

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I haven't seen the Stens one either. I got to thinking after your post and looked up the file O plate
That's a nice looking 1050 you have there. I've never touched one before. The GTG's with old saws are getting scarce. A couple I went to were attended by Gary (Guido salvage) and he has a really nice bunch of old iron.
Maybe you and I could have one.
You got any wood utility poles down your way?