Homelite Super EZ Auto - 1974 serial. Had been left in the back corner of the laundry room in an old family place in Maine that we sold last fall. I rescued it and only just got around to looking at it this weekend. The paint is somewhat worn but all things considered it's in pretty decent shape. I blew out the cylinder head and sprocket areas with compressed air then put some 32:1 fuel and b/c oil in it and gave it a pull - almost feel over when it started right up. Here's the thing - I absolutely know that I was the last person to use that saw, and I also know that after I bought a 2051 back around 1990/1991 I never touched that old Homelite again. Truly amazing that the carburetor isn't a solid block of lacquer, among other things. Anyway, a few questions if I may:
1. I made up some 32:1 from some 95 Octane Husky premix by adding enough oil to bring it up to 32:1. I assume there's no problem with that...?
2. Starter recoil is a tad slow. Best practice to clean that up? If I take the cover off, are pawls and springs going to fly off into space?
3. It smokes a bit at idle - is that expected? All my 2-cycle machines these days run on 50:1 and I'm wondering if the extra oil just makes it a bit smokey when idling.
4. I think there's a fuel leak from the front of the power head. Not dramatic, but noticeable. Easy fix?
5. I'm very competent with motor vehicle engines and have some experience with small 2- and 4-cycle engines. I will probably take the carb out and give it a very thorough cleaning and some new gaskets. Good/bad idea? I was also wondering whether inspecting the piston/rings/cylinder/head is worthwhile - I assume disassembly and reassembly there is straightforward?
6. What's the recommended chain for these saws today? I give that saw a lot of credit for spinning a big hunk of chain like that...wondering if best to replace with OEM-equivalent chain?
7. Any additional comments, cautions, etc.?
Many thanks!
1. I made up some 32:1 from some 95 Octane Husky premix by adding enough oil to bring it up to 32:1. I assume there's no problem with that...?
2. Starter recoil is a tad slow. Best practice to clean that up? If I take the cover off, are pawls and springs going to fly off into space?
3. It smokes a bit at idle - is that expected? All my 2-cycle machines these days run on 50:1 and I'm wondering if the extra oil just makes it a bit smokey when idling.
4. I think there's a fuel leak from the front of the power head. Not dramatic, but noticeable. Easy fix?
5. I'm very competent with motor vehicle engines and have some experience with small 2- and 4-cycle engines. I will probably take the carb out and give it a very thorough cleaning and some new gaskets. Good/bad idea? I was also wondering whether inspecting the piston/rings/cylinder/head is worthwhile - I assume disassembly and reassembly there is straightforward?
6. What's the recommended chain for these saws today? I give that saw a lot of credit for spinning a big hunk of chain like that...wondering if best to replace with OEM-equivalent chain?
7. Any additional comments, cautions, etc.?
Many thanks!