The fuel line is simple - only one to deal with.Does the 200 Classic have the adjustable oiler knob on the clutch side? (I haven't looked at my saw yet).The oil lines can be a bit tricky.Just remember that the line with the oil pick up on it goes to the bar pad.The line with the duck bill in the tank goes either to the carb or the port on the engine (depends on which system it has).If the lines are reversed you'll have a great mosquito fogger.
Homelite Chainsaws
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Well Mark,neither the 180 Classic,nor the 200 Classic I have has the primer bulb on the fuel cap.I do remember the Little Red I have has one though.I'll see about hunting it up tomorrow.
redsqwrl
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I have not been on here in years, I like your display, are you a business or hobbiest?
and for what its worth,
I love the 150's, they come apart easy as you found out the trick. always run. fit any where on a snow machine and are pretty light for the size and power
redsqwrl
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neat looking saw, was not aware of that model wonder if it was a consumer version of the 50 series. 450, 550,650, 750
Until the IRS says I can't lose money every year, this is a "business". Display in normally open from 8:00 - 5:00 daily unless I have to shovel snow, mow the yard, cut wood, etc.
The Homelite corner is filling up.
Mark
The Homelite corner is filling up.
Mark
I went through this 200 Classic, way too much time and effort for what it is, but ended up with new crankcase seals, PTO side bearing, fuel & oil lines, carburetor kit, clutch bearing, and a few other miscellaneous bits. I did away with the primer (in the fuel cap...) and the saw still starts pretty easily.
The SEZ only needed a good cleaning and a carburetor kit.
This customer also had a plastic "Ranger" model that he really wanted to get going, but <100 PSI so I didn't put any time into it.
Mark
The SEZ only needed a good cleaning and a carburetor kit.
This customer also had a plastic "Ranger" model that he really wanted to get going, but <100 PSI so I didn't put any time into it.
Mark
Thanks for that Poge, made me chuckle...
I'm sure the guy who did that thought he was very creative in his solution.
The main problem with any of those XL/Super2/200 type saws is the fact that you have to pull the engine out to perform any kind of maintenance including servicing the air filter or replacing the clutch drum. While they are easy enough to work on (the 200 saws require you to remove the stop switch before the engine will slide out) many guys see that as too much work and either set them aside or come up with an alternative response.
I found another 200 in the attic this week with the primer bulb located where the oil flow knob is on the one that I worked on this week. I suppose I will have to bring that one down and clean it up for the display, it looks to be in pretty good cosmetic condition.
I also saw a couple of 330's up there, I will have to pick the best one and get it cleaned up for the display as well.
Mark
I'm sure the guy who did that thought he was very creative in his solution.
The main problem with any of those XL/Super2/200 type saws is the fact that you have to pull the engine out to perform any kind of maintenance including servicing the air filter or replacing the clutch drum. While they are easy enough to work on (the 200 saws require you to remove the stop switch before the engine will slide out) many guys see that as too much work and either set them aside or come up with an alternative response.
I found another 200 in the attic this week with the primer bulb located where the oil flow knob is on the one that I worked on this week. I suppose I will have to bring that one down and clean it up for the display, it looks to be in pretty good cosmetic condition.
I also saw a couple of 330's up there, I will have to pick the best one and get it cleaned up for the display as well.
Mark
Mark,
Do you have a XL-925 in the museum? I have a very clean early 80's one,plus its predecessor the 1970-71 XL-924W west coast version with same 5 cube/82 cc displacement.Both great saws with tons of power & pretty much bulletproof,fun to use on the medium sized/bigger stuff.
But most of the time I prefer using my PM800/850 and occasionally the SP81 with same displacement as the Homies.They seem to have a bit more RPM's,powerhead weight is pretty much the same I've discovered
Do you have a XL-925 in the museum? I have a very clean early 80's one,plus its predecessor the 1970-71 XL-924W west coast version with same 5 cube/82 cc displacement.Both great saws with tons of power & pretty much bulletproof,fun to use on the medium sized/bigger stuff.
But most of the time I prefer using my PM800/850 and occasionally the SP81 with same displacement as the Homies.They seem to have a bit more RPM's,powerhead weight is pretty much the same I've discovered
I don't have anything like that yet Jon, SEZ, XL-12, XL-15, Super XL, and XL-123 are about it for the series so far.
Mark
Mark
That Super EZ Auto is a GREAT little saw,lots of power for 41cc.The power to weight ratio on it is fantastic.
I just went through another one for a local fellow last week, he was a student of mine when I was teaching school here in Dike from '78-'81...
It only needed some cleaning, bar & chain service, and a carburetor kit. I'm not a big fan of the HDC due to the circuit plate gaskets but it went O.K. this time.
Mark
It only needed some cleaning, bar & chain service, and a carburetor kit. I'm not a big fan of the HDC due to the circuit plate gaskets but it went O.K. this time.
Mark
Anybody know offhand the piston pin diameter for a 1050 and the thickness of the thrust washers?
Thanks, Chris B.
Thanks, Chris B.
I just picked up this bar , I haven't seen very many with the 3 stars on each side
Of the homelite logo. It's 36" .63 404
Of the homelite logo. It's 36" .63 404
I know the seller if anyone may be interested...
Picked this up, a clean XL903 with a really nice and original bar. Once I get it, it was apparent the compression was down and it was noisy while turning over. So, off with the cylinder. Cylinder was good, piston not so good, rod bearing loose at the top. The cause, among other things, is it swallowed a reed. I found a piston, new rod and needles which should whip it into shape. The crank turns over smooth and the saw had an oily sawdust mess under the covers which did a great job preserving the saw.
Got the 903 cleaned up, new seals and the points cleaned. Now I'm waiting on parts--piston and rod and bearings.
All these parts are cleaned and ready to install. The paint on this saw is amazing tough and in great condition. From the looks of it the rear handle was originally partially painted black.
These 903 reeds are junk. Thinking somebody bent worn reeds in an attempt to make them seal. The result seemed to be catastrophic.
