Homelite XL1 Automatic?

[82F100SWB]

It would b nice to know if this XL-1 is the sane cc and build as the Super EZ Automatic of the 1970's, it sure looks like it, but Terry Ind built Homelites for the Canadian market and that often involved a number of changes, whether or not displacement, carb, or engine was the same remains a mystery.

I certainly can take some measurements and check what carb is on it.
It cleaned up well for a quick wipe down, and other than the paint missing from the front handle, it either was very well taken care of or is a relatively low time unit. Very little paint missing on the bottom of the saw.

 

[oologahan]

I certainly can take some measurements and check what carb is on it.
It cleaned up well for a quick wipe down, and other than the paint missing from the front handle, it either was very well taken care of or is a relatively low time unit. Very little paint missing on the bottom of the saw.

How much did you say you were going to sell it for? lol. Can't hurt to ask. I'm a new Homelite collector, I have saws I didn't even know I had.

 

[82F100SWB]

Lol. This is my first. I passed up on one a month or so back that was larger, but the gas tank was full of white death.

 

[oologahan]

I'm actually looking for some 77cc Homelite automatics or a few XL-103 to XL-123 series autos, an XL-400, XL-500 would be nice

 

[82F100SWB]

Some leftover snowmobile gas and a prime for a good time, little bigger runs decent.

 

[oologahan]

Some leftover snowmobile gas and a prime for a good time, little bigger runs decent.

Very nice! Great score

 

[Walter Glover]

Picked up a two saws yesterday. An XL-1 manual oiler with decompression and an XL-1 Automatic. Both with amazing compression and ran briefly when I picked them up. $40 Cdn for the pair!
More toys to play with.

 

[rocketnorton]

I'm actually looking for some 77cc Homelite automatics or a few XL-103 to XL-123 series autos, an XL-400, XL-500 would be nice

have c-51, nr, good comp & fire. piston looks good. no broke parts. also what I think is vi922. bought as vi944, but has smaller [922] bore. runs, but bad misfire @ wot. maybe gov. $100. or offers/trades...

 

[oologahan]

I haven't really been tempted by the C series saws because they are manual oilers and heavier than what I want. I thought the last of the 77cc 900 series was the XL-914. I'm still out on the VI saws, hope to see and use one one day to see if it would be something I want. Thanks

 

[rocketnorton]

not knowin model #, can get # off tag, if u want.

 

[oologahan]

not knowin model #, can get # off tag, if u want.

I have no idea what you are talking about. I don't understand text letters or symbols, just sentences. I'm not even sure you are replying to me as I did not understand your previous message. I am not really sure what your abbreviated words, letters, and symbols mean. The biggest mistake made in communication is assuming it has occurred. The English language is one of the hardest in the world, but it is so, because it allows us a far greater ability to express ours selves. If we lose that ability we lose the ability to truly communicate. The ancient Egyptians used Hieroglyphics to write on stone, but is widely accepted that they had a language as well, but it was really the Greeks that developed prose as a form of communication and until the early 20th century most Americans, even those with little formal education, possesed a great grasp on expressing themselves in the English language. I fear we are heading toward grunts as a form of communication.

 

[rocketnorton]

i type one finger. if I can make it shorter, I will.

was just offerin to get info from tag, as model # is not on starter anymore.

 

[Dave Alderson]

I have a Super Mini I bought new in 1983. I have cut a lot of wood with that saw through the years. Still running like new. I just picked up an XL1 for 25 bucks at a local saw shop. I gave it a good cleaning, new plug, new gas... And it fired right up.. Piston and cylinder look like new. The two saws are essentially the same saw. Except the XL1 has no manual Oiler or compression release. Here are pictures of them.

 

[Dave Alderson]

I believe the XL1 in those pictures is much older.. maybe mid or late 70’s. No rubber on the handles and the all metal recoil cover.

 

[oologahan]

I believe the XL1 in those pictures is much older.. maybe mid or late 70’s. No rubber on the handles and the all metal recoil cover.

Correct, the XL-1 is circa 1974-1975, the Super Mini is 1980 or later

 

[Dave Alderson]

Yuppers.. that sounds right. It seem unbelievable that they last near forever if run regularly.. And even the ones that have sat.. Carb kit, fuel lines... cleaning, and back near as new again. You have to pay high money to buy a new saw that is made of metal.. like these old girls.

 

[oologahan]

Yuppers.. that sounds right. It seem unbelievable that they last near forever if run regularly.. And even the ones that have sat.. Carb kit, fuel lines... cleaning, and back near as new again. You have to pay high money to buy a new saw that is made of metal.. like these old girls.

I do to, I have 40 now

 

[Dave Alderson]

Ok... that’s a wet dream.... lol.. Because they were the saws of my youth and younger years... Always a soft spot for them... I also have a Homelite XL-76. 58cc Saw. It’s a power house, but a bit heavier. I prefer the Super Mini and XL1 for their handyness. I have heard complaints about the small gas capacity.. I laugh. 15 minutes of steady cutting is just about right for my back.. Take a break... top up oil and fuel.. cut some more.. Perfect.

 

[Dave Alderson]

Xl-76

 

[oologahan]

My small saws are the XL-130, Super XL-130, VI-130, both American and Canadian XL-123's, XL-76, XL-103, 1970 and 1971 XL-102 Automatics, 1970 and 1971 EZ-250's, Super Mini SL Automatic, Super EZ Automatic, and EZ Automatic. About a third of my saws a Canadian made Terry models. I have 20 other big saws, but I've only been collecting two years.