Homelite PS33

[Visitor]

I bought this saw at Sam's wholesale a few years ago. Needed a cheap saw to take out a few Elm's. Anyway, after finding this site and reading for a few days I get the fevor to dig it out and clean it up. What I thought was a cheap throw-away is actually a pretty good little saw. I didn't pay much attension to it while using it, started & cut well enough to take down 8 Elms on the lot here. It's a 16 inch bar, light, reliable. I guess the name gave me the bad impression. Anyone here use one of these saws for light work? Comments?

Ryan

 

[WRW]

Lack of maintenance is the great equalizer. I've seen "bullet proof" saws die faster from lack of maintenance than homeowners saws that were cared for properly.

 

[Lewis Brander]

Reply to Visitor

I agree with the last 2 post from Rocky J, and WRW. I have acquired an old Homelite, model 600 D, made in 1960. It's been sitting in a barn. The owner said that it would run all right cold but would loose power when hot. He took the saw to a chainsaw shop and they said that parts were not available for it, so it ended up in storage. I took the saw, checked the compression. checked for spark, etc. all seemed OK. Piston and cylinder look fine,as viewed through the exhaust port. I disasembled the saw and couldn't believe the dirt, sawdust, etc. inside the saw. The blower housing was plugged full, the bottom 2/3 of the cooling fins were also plugged. I completely cleaned the saw, also removed the flywheel and dressed the points and set the gap. I have the saw now assembled. The only other problem I see was that the oil tank screws were loose. I took them out, applied some sealer to the gasket and after shortening the screws, a bit, so they wouldn't bottom out. assembled the oil tank and put some oil in it and so far no leaks. It needs a bar and chain, for obvious reasons, ran too much without bar and chain oil. As soon as I get a chance, I'll fuel her up and feel confident that she will start after all these years. Carburetor and gas tank. looks to be very clean, inside. This just goes to show you, that proper maintenance is a must. Keep your saw clean, fueled properly and the bar and chain oiled, keep the chain sharp and adjusted and the saw will last you for years. If there is a problem, fix it or get it fixed. If your not satisfied with what someone says, about repairing the saw, get a second opinion. No matter how old or new the saw, it will treat you right, if you treat it right. No excuse for bad maintenance. Ok, That's my 2 cents wouth. Lewis.

 

[Visitor]

Saw

This is what the saw looks like. The case was part of the package. I can't add anything to what your saying here Lewis, well put. This saw isn't by any means what I'd call a work saw. Maybe something to hand a ground worker to knock off small limbs to ease loading or a homeowners saw would be more like it. With all the tornado's we've had around here in the past 10 years, plus high winds & ice storms tearing up trees. I like to help out when I can, this saw has done a fine job. Just thought maybe someone else might have one.

 

[WoodTick007]

Well Vis,

Thats a mighty perty sawr.

 

[Lewis Brander]

Homelite saw.

Well, got the Homlite 600 D, cleaned and back together. I find that they're is no spark. Tried to see if I could locate parts at:<www.ordertree.com>, but no luck on finding my model of saw in their saw listings. Will probably need a coil and condencer. I wiil have to call and see if parts ar available and at what price, from the dealer. I also checked out oldmerc.com, but no luck. The saw has a phealon ignition system. Other than going to our local high priced dealeer, does anyone have any other suggestions? I received a lot of good help and suggestions, when I was restoring my old Disston saw. Again, thanks. Lewis. I can't believe this saw has 5.01 cu. in engine.

 

[Lewis Brander]

Homelite 600 D

Removed the flywheel,etc. on the old saw and checked out the ignition system. Found that the secondary winding in the coil is open. Went back to: < www.ordertree.com > and seardhed around their website. Finally found a coil and condencer that looks like it will work. I managed to cross reference the condencer part number, to their numbers, but there are no numbers, I can see on the coil. I sent their service department an email to see if they could check the coil measurements I gave them. Diameter of the coil, height of the coil and the hole size for the laminations. Have not gotten a reply back as yet. Will be interesting if they have the parts I need, for the old Phelon ignition system. Will let you know. Lewis.

 

[JohnL]

I have a parts list for homelite 775D, circa 1967. Maybe it would help

coil 55986-A
condesor 55987
points A-58165


I wish I could fix it, it is noisey as heck, the idle tends to wander, and it'll die out like it is starving. It was dropped many years ago, has some cracks in the intake and gas tank. I ran it on 12:1.

 

[Lewis Brander]

Reply to John L.

Hi, and thanks for the reply. I took a chance and ordered the coil and condencer from:< www.ordertree.com>. I managed to crossreference some of the parts. I ordered a coil, condencer, and a carburetor kit for the tollison carb. I am now looking for a guide bar for the saw. The bar measures 18" long and is totally worn out. The number on the bar is: Homelite S/N 1C187753. The chain looks in pretty good shape. I am also looking for a muffler for the saw and bail or spring clips, which hold it to the exhaust port on the cylinder. Not quite sure how it's attached. I have sent emails to:< ChainSaw [email protected]> and a couple of people here on the Aboriste site, to see if they can help. Wiell, OK, for now, thanks for the reply. Hope you can eventually get your saw running. Sounds like you may have cracks in the crankcase, or bad crank seals. I hope to run this saw on32/1, Mobil, MX2T. Good luck on your saw. Lewis.

 

[Lewis Brander]

Reply from ordertree.

I got a reply from ordertree.com, they apparently have the muffler cap and clips for the saw. There was some confusion on the guide bar and chain. Probably on my part. but sent them another email explaining what I'm looking for. Probably will here from them tomorrow. Thought the muffler and clips were a little expencive, but guess you have to pay the fiddler, if you want to dance. Talk to all later. Lewis.

 

[Lewis Brander]

Bar and Chain for old Homelite.

I emailed Madsen1.com. no luck on the bar and chain. Guess if I wanted to change sprockets they might be able to fix me up. Guess I'll hold off on the bar and chain, for now. Still waiting for parts from ordertree.com to arrive, and a couple of other responces, I've made. If I were to change the drive sprocket, what would be available? Any suggestions? Thanks. Lewis.

 

[Jacob J.]

Lewis- there is a drum available for your application that uses a rim sprocket. I have the rims for them ( in .404 and 7/16" ) but not the drums. I'll check around locally and see if I can get the drums or the 7/16ths chain. Would it bother you if it was chipper?

 

[Lewis Brander]

Reply to Jacob J.

I have responded to your last thread with an email. Thanks, Lewis.

 

[BillW]

Lewis
Were you looking for a illustrated PARTS LIST for your HOMELITE 600D ? I have it & a copy of the Unit Spec's.

Have you thought of getting the bar 'rolled' & re cut to redo the channel? The bars originally available were:
GW19003-G1...GW23003-G1 ...GW27003-G1
GW32003-G1...GW37003-G1 & GW43003-G1
The -G1 series bars are very hard to find.


JohnL
FWIW... The fuel Tank (P/N A57651) for your 775D was also used on the 660D, 707D, 700D & 7-63

 

[Lewis Brander]

Reply to Bill W.

I would be interested in a parts list and spec. sheet for the saw. I'm hoping the original owner can come up with his owner's manuel, etc, for the saw. but hasn't yet.

For now, I'm going to hold off on the bar and chain. I'm waiting on other parts to come in, that's been ordered.

If as you say, the .404 chain, that also came on the saw, is available. I might concider changing the sprocket and going to that chain and a longer bar combo. I don't know about putting the extra expence into this bar to regrind, regrove and install a roller nose on this 18" bar. Might consider going to a 24" to 27" bar and have a roller nose put on it. If you would, PM or Email me on what you think, the sprocket, longer bar(with roller nose) and .404 chain. either chisel or chipper, might cost. Thanks, for your reply. Lewis.

 

[JohnL]

BillW, thanks for the 775D info, you wouldn't happen to know what bars cross reference to it by any chance?

thanks john

 

[HomeDelight Man]

Bill, I have every bar you mentioned. 19,23,27,32,37,43" all in stock. The gas-welded tips (GW) aren't very popular anymore, but on a old Homelite you can't go wrong, with plenty of oil they will last a long time. Jonathan