ClassicTinkerer
ArboristSite Lurker
Good Afternoon Y'all,
I just acquired a 1985 Homelite 550 w/ a 24" Homelite bar on it. I'll be honest, I probably don't need a saw this big as I generally use my chainsaw for cleaning up after storms and whatnot, though I saw it as a chance to have a running chainsaw while my Stihl 025 is down until winter for cheap ($80!). Once I have my other chainsaws running I will probably tear this one down and give it a paint job and little restoration, though nothing too fancy. I have dumped the gas and have some fresh gas mixed close to 32:1, I have installed a new spark plug and cleaned the contacts as well as verified that the oiler is functioning and it will run for a minute but still needs some tuning. Does anyone have anything that I need to check or that needs to be done on an old "new to me" saw? My biggest fear is neglecting something and ruining the saw right off the bat. I am hoping to make a box for it soon to keep the mud dobbers at by lol. I look forward to getting this saw purring like it should and hearing y'all thoughts.
Have a great day,
BH
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I just acquired a 1985 Homelite 550 w/ a 24" Homelite bar on it. I'll be honest, I probably don't need a saw this big as I generally use my chainsaw for cleaning up after storms and whatnot, though I saw it as a chance to have a running chainsaw while my Stihl 025 is down until winter for cheap ($80!). Once I have my other chainsaws running I will probably tear this one down and give it a paint job and little restoration, though nothing too fancy. I have dumped the gas and have some fresh gas mixed close to 32:1, I have installed a new spark plug and cleaned the contacts as well as verified that the oiler is functioning and it will run for a minute but still needs some tuning. Does anyone have anything that I need to check or that needs to be done on an old "new to me" saw? My biggest fear is neglecting something and ruining the saw right off the bat. I am hoping to make a box for it soon to keep the mud dobbers at by lol. I look forward to getting this saw purring like it should and hearing y'all thoughts.
Have a great day,
BH
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