Homelite Chainsaws

[Wright Saw]

Homelite didn't publish any information on how to decode 7-digit serial numbers, but you could look on the carburetor for a date.

 

[45-70Frank]

OK Just had to... Lost track but this is number 8 or 9 I think? Second Blue. Starts and runs but no power, hits wood and bogs down. Gas was trash so a carb cleaning and we'll see.
How do we date the 7 digit serial numbers?

Good Idea.
Could it be 1963?

 

[undee70ss]

OK Just had to... Lost track but this is number 8 or 9 I think? Second Blue. Starts and runs but no power, hits wood and bogs down. Gas was trash so a carb cleaning and we'll see.
How do we date the 7 digit serial numbers?

Joyce’s sales records (Chainsawlady). What is the number?

 

[45-70Frank]

Here ya go.
P 2370281

 

[undee70ss]

Here ya go.
P 2370281

Would have been manufactured in late 1966 or early 1967.

The “P” stands for it has a Phelon ignition.

 

[fossil]

Nice find Tim. Looks like an earlier one on the left. External adjust, black fuel cap, rear grip and grip start. Points? I picked up a couple more on the cheap in the summer. Can't pass them up. One appears to be an electronic version with small module/coil. First of that for me. Haven't dug into it yet. Although the Husky coils work well in place of the Prestolites, I really enjoy pulling the starter covers off for the first time and not automatically seeing blue.

The saw with the external idle adjust is a points saw. It was chipped. I had a set of points and condenser from one of the parts saws but after several attempts to sort the points out I finally put the chip back in. The points were very rough and I haven't tested the condenser yet.
It runs very well with the chip but bites back with a weak pull.

The second one is a blue coil saw. One of the 50150 versions. It had spark when I bought it but when I got around to it today, the coil was dead. The second time that's happened to me. A fuel line, filter and the Husky coil and all is well. The carb had been recently kitted.

Interestingly, the points saw has a six shoe clutch. One of the parts saws has a large three shoe clutch. Same drum as the 6 shoe. I haven't seen that before.
I have one other 76 with a six shoe clutch.

Strange that the only Homelite I've picked up with an OEM spike is the Super 650.

I think I'll stop buying XL-76's. I am almost as carried away as I got with the 3400 / 3800/ 3700 Poulans.

 

[Hoggwood]

The saw with the external idle adjust is a points saw. It was chipped. I had a set of points and condenser from one of the parts saws but after several attempts to sort the points out I finally put the chip back in. The points were very rough and I haven't tested the condenser yet.
It runs very well with the chip but bites back with a weak pull.

The second one is a blue coil saw. One of the 50150 versions. It had spark when I bought it but when I got around to it today, the coil was dead. The second time that's happened to me. A fuel line, filter and the Husky coil and all is well. The carb had been recently kitted.

Interestingly, the points saw has a six shoe clutch. One of the parts saws has a large three shoe clutch. Same drum as the 6 shoe. I haven't seen that before.
I have one other 76 with a six shoe clutch.

Strange that the only Homelite I've picked up with an OEM spike is the Super 650.

I think I'll stop buying XL-76's. I am almost as carried away as I got with the 3400 / 3800/ 3700 Poulans.

Interesting on the clutches. I've some with the larger clutches as well. I prefer them over the S-style - two of which have let go on me. Perhaps the larger were a carry over from the earlier 1xx series? I've some OEM rim drums I need to fit up. I haven't looked in a while, but iirc, I need to find a different race/bearing. Same thing with trying to fit the Oregon rims onto the xl-1's. I have to get the larger race? I wonder if it were more common out here in BC to have saws set up with OEM spikes. Only one of the many 76/130's I've been into did not have one equipped.

I too, have gotten carried away with the 76/130 (xl-1/super mini). They keep finding a way home. My biggest problem is storage. I've tried, but saws don't stack very well when you've run out of shelving options.

 

[fossil]

Interesting on the clutches. I've some with the larger clutches as well. I prefer them over the S-style - two of which have let go on me. Perhaps the larger were a carry over from the earlier 1xx series? I've some OEM rim drums I need to fit up. I haven't looked in a while, but iirc, I need to find a different race/bearing. Same thing with trying to fit the Oregon rims onto the xl-1's. I have to get the larger race? I wonder if it were more common out here in BC to have saws set up with OEM spikes. Only one of the many 76/130's I've been into did not have one equipped.

I too, have gotten carried away with the 76/130 (xl-1/super mini). They keep finding a way home. My biggest problem is storage. I've tried, but saws don't stack very well when you've run out of shelving options.[/QUOTE]

I measured up the inner race on my large 3 shoe clutch. ID is .441", OD is .561" length is.532 " The sprocket hub ID is .686" No PN on the bearing but length is>4955"

I do believe the race required for the XL-1's over to a three shoe clutch is the set up for a Super Mini or Super EZ. That will allow use of the Oregon Power Mate 30672.

I haven't messed around with spacers and bearings on the 76's but do have a couple of Oregon 30672 sprockets on them.

Don't hold me to it but I see the six shoe clutch on the 925 shares shoes and springs with the 6 shoe on my VI200 which has the same crank as a 76. The spider is different as would be expected.

Already out out of shelf space and have a few on the floor two in the garage and what a mess.

 

[Beetlejuice]

Interesting on the clutches. I've some with the larger clutches as well. I prefer them over the S-style - two of which have let go on me. Perhaps the larger were a carry over from the earlier 1xx series? I've some OEM rim drums I need to fit up. I haven't looked in a while, but iirc, I need to find a different race/bearing. Same thing with trying to fit the Oregon rims onto the xl-1's. I have to get the larger race? I wonder if it were more common out here in BC to have saws set up with OEM spikes. Only one of the many 76/130's I've been into did not have one equipped.

I too, have gotten carried away with the 76/130 (xl-1/super mini). They keep finding a way home. My biggest problem is storage. I've tried, but saws don't stack very well when you've run out of shelving options.

I measured up the inner race on my large 3 shoe clutch. ID is .441", OD is .561" length is.532 " The sprocket hub ID is .686" No PN on the bearing but length is>4955"

I do believe the race required for the XL-1's over to a three shoe clutch is the set up for a Super Mini or Super EZ. That will allow use of the Oregon Power Mate 30672.

I haven't messed around with spacers and bearings on the 76's but do have a couple of Oregon 30672 sprockets on them.

Don't hold me to it but I see the six shoe clutch on the 925 shares shoes and springs with the 6 shoe on my VI200 which has the same crank as a 76. The spider is different as would be expected.

Already out out of shelf space and have a few on the floor two in the garage and what a mess.

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That's a mess?.. Taint nutten mister.. Dis be a mess

 

[Hoggwood]

I measured up the inner race on my large 3 shoe clutch. ID is .441", OD is .561" length is.532 " The sprocket hub ID is .686" No PN on the bearing but length is>4955"

I do believe the race required for the XL-1's over to a three shoe clutch is the set up for a Super Mini or Super EZ. That will allow use of the Oregon Power Mate 30672.

I haven't messed around with spacers and bearings on the 76's but do have a couple of Oregon 30672 sprockets on them.

Don't hold me to it but I see the six shoe clutch on the 925 shares shoes and springs with the 6 shoe on my VI200 which has the same crank as a 76. The spider is different as would be expected.

Already out out of shelf space and have a few on the floor two in the garage and what a mess.

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Thanks for the info Tim. It is reassuring to see I am not alone in the storage department. Dibs if you ever get tired of stubbing your toes. I hear those large CV's can really smart if they catch you just right.

 

[fossil]

Thanks for the info Tim. It is reassuring to see I am not alone in the storage department. Dibs if you ever get tired of stubbing your toes. I hear those large CV's can really smart if they catch you just right.

I thought you had a large CV

 

[ThistleIA]

Already out out of shelf space and have a few on the floor two in the garage and what a mess.

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Don't look like a mess to me,I see nothing wrong here.

 

[Hoggwood]

I thought you had a large CV

I have a "smaller" large one. The 5.2's must be hanging with Sasquatch.

 

[Beetlejuice]

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Don't look like a mess to me,I see nothing wrong here.[/QUOTE]
I showed your response to my wife.. She scoffed at it, and she doesn't even know you..

 

[fossil]

I have a "smaller" large one. The 5.2's must be hanging with Sasquatch.

All in the pics are little guys

 

[fossil]

XL-76 recently bought. Runs like a top. Lots of power. Great saws.

Cut in maple.

 

[45-70Frank]

One of my Super XL Autos stopped today. No spark. I have searched and read about the ign coils and have looked on e-bay and there is only one available.
My question is did these ever come with points and how hard is it convert? Also would need part numbers. I tried the oven thing on 300* for 10 minutes and it did work for about 5 minutes then stopped again with no spark!

I have also seen some after market ignition chips. Do they work?

 

[sweepleader]

10 minutes is not long enough, try 250 for an hour. All the older units were points, XL-12 on up would fit. You need the coil, bracket, points, condenser and flywheel, hopefully from the same saw to be sure they mate up. Of course you could find a parts saw with the electronic that works in it. Probably cheaper than buying the parts separate. New replacements are available too I am pretty sure. Can't put my finger on the source just now however, someone will know.

 

[fossil]

One of my Super XL Autos stopped today. No spark. I have searched and read about the ign coils and have looked on e-bay and there is only one available.
My question is did these ever come with points and how hard is it convert? Also would need part numbers. I tried the oven thing on 300* for 10 minutes and it did work for about 5 minutes then stopped again with no spark!

I have also seen some after market ignition chips. Do they work?

These guys are making them again. $53.00 last time I looked.

I adapted a Chinese Husky coil to an XL-76 with the blue coil and I think it works better than the original. A bit of fabrication involved. The one above from Standard Magneto is a direct replacement.

If you wanted to chip it I think you would have to buy a points coil. I think the Standard Magneto one would be comparable to the points coil and a chip in cost.

 

[Dader]

Tim:From your experience can the Chinese Husky coil you adapted to your xl-76 be adapted to a Homi xl12 If so, It would be much appreciated if you could steer me in the right direction so I can order one.