The squarish top cover with the Homelite sticker is correct. The rounded one was probably last used, I think, on the 7-19/7-21 saws--for sure, my 700G has the square style cover.
Chris B.
And my 770G....
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The squarish top cover with the Homelite sticker is correct. The rounded one was probably last used, I think, on the 7-19/7-21 saws--for sure, my 700G has the square style cover.
Chris B.
And my 770G....
Mastermind
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Very nice saws CB.
Mastermind
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roncoinc
Official Stihl Disser
The squarish top cover with the Homelite sticker is correct. The rounded one was probably last used, I think, on the 7-19/7-21 saws--for sure, my 700G has the square style cover.
Chris B.
I have four of that series and thier ALL missing that cover over the recoil
anybody got a spare cover ??
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
I have four of that series and thier ALL missing that cover over the recoil
anybody got a spare cover ??
Almost all of the Homelites that use that style of starter are missing that cover. Guys pulled them off to get to the starter guts, then never put 'em back on. A fellow here or on another site was talking about having a batch stamped. Don't know what happened with that. As for people with spares.................the only fellow I know with a spare one uses it for an ashtray for his Havatampas. He's not allowed on this site anymore either........
briantutt
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I guess posting MAC pics in the Homie thread really was offensive...
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
LOL!
Yes it was, but he was just showing "tough love" by kicking us in the butt to post more Homelite pics. He's a Homelite nut too (although he struggles with the 'duality' of his old saw addiction)....
The squarish top cover with the Homelite sticker is correct. The rounded one was probably last used, I think, on the 7-19/7-21 saws--for sure, my 700G has the square style cover.
Chris B.
I have four of that series and thier ALL missing that cover over the recoil
anybody got a spare cover ??
Funny, these can be tough to find and expensive but now and then one pops up at a very reasonable cost. i had seen them go for $35+ alone. After watching for about a year and a half, I found a whole starter assembly and housing with the cover - got the whole thing for $15 shipped. Had to straighten out a few dings. I did that by tapping them out while holding it against a folded up towel.
raycarr
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LOL!
Yes it was, but he was just showing "tough love" by kicking us in the butt to post more Homelite pics. He's a Homelite nut too (although he struggles with the 'duality' of his old saw addiction)....
Duality sums it up. I have some of that myself, owning both brands. There are only two brands of saws, right?
I know well the tough love handed out, I am a better man for it.
I forgot that Eccentric has meet Randy, I am left wondering, which one of him showed up? If the eyes are any kind of green, you are ok. That hard, cold blue means big trouble, yes I have seen that.
Hmmmm, can't get a pic of the 925 to load, will try later.
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I have a line on a starter assembly but, still need the screen and starter cup. Anyone have either laying around?
Ozzie
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Tom (my son) got his 150 running, thanks in part to some good advice. Turned out the condensor was the culprit. Fooled him alittle,though. He had good spark prior to putting the motor back in the case. Then, no spark. The kill switch and the coil (plug) wire shorted each other and killed the spark. Moved the coil wire and had spark again. 7-10 pulls later it ran! No carb kit, no new fuel lines. This saw has never seen ethanol-blended gas and was stored dry years ago. The picture I'll attempt to attach is the "muffler" as it was when he got it. It is a short nipple welded to thin plate, then used the original muffler screws to attach. Somehow,whether with a muffler or this pipe nipple, this saw is loud! Thanks again for the advice. The price was worth it LOL.
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Eccentric
Mister Wizard
I also share that duality, and for the most part there are only two saw brands...LOL. Monos, Pioneers, Remingtons, and the old Poulans certainly have merit too. As for your question about 'which' Randy came to our mini-GTG.........well...
For the most part, he was the green-eyed, story-filled character who was happy to share his experiences along with several PBR's with a friend he'd only known previously by phone and email for the last several years. Annie was with him, and I'm sure that helped more than a bit.
I could see a flash of the other Randy in the Shadows. Mostly when discussions turned to pollitics and the idiocy that's taking hold in the world. I'm glad he never came out because of anything stupid I did (made a serious effort to keep that from happening). I'd also be glad to have the 'other' Randy around if things got ugly in the local bar...
8433jeff
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Aaron
I've never met him, or you for that matter. But unless there is something medically wrong (bipolar, for instance) the two halves make the whole. I'm sure he feels as though hes put up with enough goofiness in this world and doesn't want to as much anymore. You both seem like hail fellows, well met and I would be scared to do anything stupid in front of those I hold in high esteem also. I'd like to have a PBR with either of you, I'd manage to drink em somehow if it meant you all would continue to spin yarns.
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Well said Jeff, and thank you. Like Randy, my two halves are more 'distinct' than some. My eyes are brown, so they don't change color. They just go black (from what I'm told). The family calls this "the grumpy bear". I'm working to keep him more in check. Randy is indeed one hell of a guy, and I count myself lucky for having met him and being able to call him my friend. Come out to the PNW GTG in June and you'll be able to meet both of us, as well as many other memorable characters.
If you're ever out this way, I'll take you to the Rusian River Brewing Company or the Bear Republic Brewing company, where you can sample some brews that are a bit more flavorful than PBR. PBR's just seem like the right thing to drink while sitting around a campfire and talkin' old chainsaws and trucks however. It's the right tool for the job!
raycarr
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I owe the old guy a great deal, with little hope of repaying more than the interest. I think I got a gallon of his blood when I was sick, once it was a direct transfusion, I gained strength almost instantly. It is far more than that though, I really should not go into it here.
I think Randy is tri-polar, he runs a figure 8 pattern around the extremes, both are trouble, you have to catch the balanced one in the middle. I have seen the cold one twice, once when he took me to the ER, it was triggered by "have a seat, we will get back to you" that went over well. To see someone you love and trust change so quickly into something else, is more than spooky.
I hear little Ray, need to go.
I think Randy is tri-polar, he runs a figure 8 pattern around the extremes, both are trouble, you have to catch the balanced one in the middle. I have seen the cold one twice, once when he took me to the ER, it was triggered by "have a seat, we will get back to you" that went over well. To see someone you love and trust change so quickly into something else, is more than spooky.
I hear little Ray, need to go.
Ozzie
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OK, here ya go. Keep in mind, not a restoration but mearly a resurection. Check out the bumper spike!
The carcass in the background is a blue 150. It had been stored near ice melt and had serious corrosion issues to the outer case. It donated the condensor Tom needed to get the red one going. Everything inside of the case looked better than the red saw.
OK, here ya go. Keep in mind, not a restoration but mearly a resurection. Check out the bumper spike!
The carcass in the background is a blue 150. It had been stored near ice melt and had serious corrosion issues to the outer case. It donated the condensor Tom needed to get the red one going. Everything inside of the case looked better than the red saw.
Kinda silly, but kinda cool too !!!
That is cool for home made. Adds to the character.
