Homelite SXL help please

[TOOTHHUNTER]

I have been a big fan of SXLs for years but never had serious problems with one. Now the one my dad started with, and my favorite of three, Ol Blue, finally let go of the Bar studs that had been wobbling for years.

I found another side plate complete with oil pump lines and crankshaft for 10$ but I am having difficulty figuring how to disassemble the engine. I started with the new side plate and figured out how to remove the crank shaft from it, but it is not in a case.

Do I have to completely disassemble the engine to do this? ie. remove the crank?

I have no experience with small engines but I'm careful and competent with tools as well as a history of working on many things I never saw before so with a bit of help and advise I think I can get through this. I have lurked this list and am amazed at the amount of knowledge available here. A general procedure would be best for me.

TIA

 

[habanero]

I've never had an SXL apart, so I can't be of a whole lot of specific help. But, if you don't already have one, I'd recommend getting a service manual before digging too deep. I've been working on engines of all sizes all my life, but still like to have a manual handy to double check how things are supposed to go together. This is the one I have and it seems to be pretty good: http://www.clymerbooks.com/item--Chain-Saw-Service-Manual-10th-Edition--CSS10.html

 

[lesorubcheek]

I've attached an IPL for a SXL downloaded from Outdoor Distributers. If you ever need a Homelite IPL, look here. This illustration should give you a good idea of how the parts are assembled. Short answer is yes, you will need to completely dissasemble the saw, but its not that bad, so by all means go for it. You may need to do a little digging to find other parts that you feel may need replacing as you reassemble it, but in the end you'll have a nice saw once again.

Dan

 

[TOOTHHUNTER]

Thanks guys.

I'm sure I'll be back in touch.