Homelite Chainsaws

[Piotr Pakula]

Sensational chainsaw, stupid is always lucky ;-)

 

[MacAttack]

The 10-10S is 57cc,regardless I think the 10-10S will spank the SXL,Lol.

We will see!

 

[MacAttack]

You're taking this Evil Dead thing pretty seriously. LOL Congratulations on your acquisition. That's a very nice example you have there. Great score. A spike would be a nice touch and that air box cover may come to life with a little Pledge furniture spray.

I have one of those in nearly the same condition with essentially the same back story except mine was loaned out by the original owner and promptly straight gassed. He was quoted a ridiculous price to rebuild it and sold it to me for $35 instead. I simply haven't gotten to it yet. One of these days...

I believe you'll need an RB15 for that carb, but don't hold me to that. Easy enough to look up.

Yep I'm going to try and shine up the air cover, I think I remember that straight gassed saw you had, that's a shame. Do these have a replaceable cylinder?
Yep RB15 seems correct, this out to be a nice saw to noodle around with and keep my Macs company!

 

[joe25DA]

Yep I'm going to try and shine up the air cover, I think I remember that straight gassed saw you had, that's a shame. Do these have a replaceable cylinder?
Yep RB15 seems correct, this out to be a nice saw to noodle around with and keep my Macs company!

Use a 50/50 mix paint thinner/boiled linseed oil….

 

[Manic84]

I've wanted a red XL for quite a while so that I could feel like "Ash" in the Evil Dead movies... Today I've joined the ranks of HOMELITE enthusiasts when this followed me home. I was waiting and watching local listings for the right opportunity, 2 days ago this popped up and I HAD to grab it up. It's a Super XL "Big Red", info is scarce but it seems these were the last run of the traditional Super XL.
This thing looks like it was barely even used...other than some faded plastic and sawdust this saw is minty. Owner was a well spoken gentlemen about 70, very thorough with maintaining the saw and even gave me the original manual with receipts...the Holy Grail type to buy something used from. Told me it sat for 5 years with gas in it and now it only runs above half throttle. Sounds like a carb rebuild and new fuel line (the line is hard as plastic). Also new chain and air filter, brought it home for $40. I am so darn impressed with the form and fit of this saw! The funniest part was when I got it home, the first thing I wanted to do was dump the gas out, the chain brake handle was in the way of the cap so I tried to pop the brake handle...THERE'S NO BRAKE, it's just a plastic guard. This feels like a real saw when you pick it up, lots of metal and feels like a cinder block, love it.
After a good cleaning and inspection I will dive into the carb. I can't wait to see if it will keep up with my 10-10 Macs haha...
How'd I do fellas?

As long as you don't take it too far by cutting off your hand, I think you'll be fine.
But seriously... That's a cool score, very well done.

If you do need an IPL for the saw, you can find them (and more) here: Leon's List

Oh, one more thing...
"Groovy!"

 

[pastryguyhawaii]

Just got this little XL1. Auto oiler, full wrap handle. Runs good. I always wanted a blue one to go with my Super EZ.

 

[rocketnorton]

ive used wd40 on one o those covers
looked good fer months, then sailed, so dunno if it still does

 

[MacAttack]

As long as you don't take it too far by cutting off your hand, I think you'll be fine.
But seriously... That's a cool score, very well done.

If you do need an IPL for the saw, you can find them (and more) here: Leon's List

Oh, one more thing...
"Groovy!"

Still getting my a$$ kicked by that MM25...today I'm breaking down and bending the metering lever down until level with the carb body. Still flooding with the new carb, MUST be the metering lever too high.

 

[Hoggwood]

Yep I'm going to try and shine up the air cover, I think I remember that straight gassed saw you had, that's a shame. Do these have a replaceable cylinder?
Yep RB15 seems correct, this out to be a nice saw to noodle around with and keep my Macs company!

FWIW, here is my technique for those chalky looking plastic covers. I made a thread on another forum.

https://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/post/62736/thread

 

[joe25DA]

FWIW, here is my technique for those chalky looking plastic covers. I made a thread on another forum.

https://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/post/62736/thread

I’ll try the wax next time I have one

 

[MacAttack]

FWIW, here is my technique for those chalky looking plastic covers. I made a thread on another forum.

https://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/post/62736/thread

Very cool! That was a very scientific approach.
I have TONS of crayons because I have 2 small kids haha...I just don't have a heat gun, but I can get one.
Thanks!

 

[Hoggwood]

Very cool! That was a very scientific approach.
I have TONS of crayons because I have 2 small kids haha...I just don't have a heat gun, but I can get one.
Thanks!

Blow dryer would work as well...If you can sneak it.

 

[rocketnorton]

someone didnt like the wd in there
just wanted to add stuff i used was the bulk gallon can stuff in pump bottle, not spray can

 

[drumbum]

I've wanted a red XL for quite a while so that I could feel like "Ash" in the Evil Dead movies... Today I've joined the ranks of HOMELITE enthusiasts when this followed me home. I was waiting and watching local listings for the right opportunity, 2 days ago this popped up and I HAD to grab it up. It's a Super XL "Big Red", info is scarce but it seems these were the last run of the traditional Super XL.
This thing looks like it was barely even used...other than some faded plastic and sawdust this saw is minty. Owner was a well spoken gentlemen about 70, very thorough with maintaining the saw and even gave me the original manual with receipts...the Holy Grail type to buy something used from. Told me it sat for 5 years with gas in it and now it only runs above half throttle. Sounds like a carb rebuild and new fuel line (the line is hard as plastic). Also new chain and air filter, brought it home for $40. I am so darn impressed with the form and fit of this saw! The funniest part was when I got it home, the first thing I wanted to do was dump the gas out, the chain brake handle was in the way of the cap so I tried to pop the brake handle...THERE'S NO BRAKE, it's just a plastic guard. This feels like a real saw when you pick it up, lots of metal and feels like a cinder block, love it.
After a good cleaning and inspection I will dive into the carb. I can't wait to see if it will keep up with my 10-10 Macs haha...
How'd I do fellas?

I had one in almost identical shape given to me with a scored top end,...crank seal came out of it's recess.

A touch of locktite on the seal, a $60 used P&C with a base gasket delete netted 200 psi....

Tempted to stuff the cylinder with paper towels and raise the exhaust roof as it's a lot of wrenching to remove cylinder. Can't remember the base gasket thickness...

 

[MacAttack]

I had one in almost identical shape given to me with a scored top end,...crank seal came out of it's recess.

A touch of locktite on the seal, a $60 used P&C with a base gasket delete netted 200 psi....

Tempted to stuff the cylinder with paper towels and raise the exhaust roof as it's a lot of wrenching to remove cylinder. Can't remember the base gasket thickness...

Any idea of stock compression? Gotta be in the 150 - 175 range?

 

[MacAttack]

FWIW, here is my technique for those chalky looking plastic covers. I made a thread on another forum.

https://houseofhomelite.proboards.com/post/62736/thread

I borrowed some of my kids' black crayons and got to work on the air cleaner cover. This is just after coating the entire surface and working it in with a small nylon brush. Next i will steal a hairdryer to melt it in and buff.
Do I need to worry about the heat removing the decal? I think I'll need to be careful...

(Before and after)

 

[Wildman1024]

Picked up this bad boy the other day and Santa mail delivered it this morning. Spent the day cleaning it up, and thing it came out well. It's got a 30" bar and great compression. It will fire on prime but doesn't seem to be pulling from the tank. I checked the fuel line and filter and they are actually in good shape. I'll have to pull the carb and see how it looks.

 

[MacAttack]

Completed HoggWood's procedure to restore the plastic cover and holy s--t.... looks like new. This place never ceases to amaze me with the great ideas.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

If you're still shopping for a fuel line...

https://sawzillaparts.com/proline-f...omelite-super-xl-sxlao-63744a-63745a-up07287/

 

[MacAttack]

If you're still shopping for a fuel line...

https://sawzillaparts.com/proline-f...omelite-super-xl-sxlao-63744a-63745a-up07287/

OK... with all my mini mac struggles, you have clearly learned to read my thoughts, I was about to post asking what fuel line fit the SXL. This looks perfect!

Thanks again!!