Old Homelite question

[blainep3]

Just ordered a 24" CS mill and now I am looking for a big enough saw. Ran across an old Homelite XL 923 for sale that is in excellent condition, one owner, well maintained, etc. My question is are all the parts still available for these saws? I have done a fair amount of research on the web and I know there are some parts available. And, are these saws easy to maintain with the older ignition systems, etc. I am a mechanic by trade, but have only limited exp with chainsaws. Do I go out and spend $600-$800 on a new saw or $300-$400 on a older monster that will be big enough for anything I am going to cut with it and spend the remaining savings (plus some) getting it to work right. Mind you, I usually opt for the more complicated, frustrating, and quite frequently more expensive do-it-yourself method in my projects.

This is the greatest site. Tons of info available that would take someone years to learn on his own.

 

[ChainsawmanXX]

Just ordered a 24" CS mill and now I am looking for a big enough saw. Ran across an old Homelite XL 923 for sale that is in excellent condition, one owner, well maintained, etc. My question is are all the parts still available for these saws? I have done a fair amount of research on the web and I know there are some parts available. And, are these saws easy to maintain with the older ignition systems, etc. I am a mechanic by trade, but have only limited exp with chainsaws. Do I go out and spend $600-$800 on a new saw or $300-$400 on a older monster that will be big enough for anything I am going to cut with it and spend the remaining savings (plus some) getting it to work right. Mind you, I usually opt for the more complicated, frustrating, and quite frequently more expensive do-it-yourself method in my projects.

This is the greatest site. Tons of info available that would take someone years to learn on his own.

You shouldnt have to spend 300-400 big ones on an older monster, If your going to spend 300-400 dollars you might as well buy you a used 066 just my .2
Xl923's are good saws, take well care of them and they'll take care of you.

 

[sachsmo]

Yes sir,

Jacob hit it on the head,

find a saw that has great parts availability.

Some of the older classics are tourqe monsters, but looking for an ignition, or cylinder could put you out of commision for a long time.

 

[ChainsawmanXX]

But if you were NEEDING an older saw try and collect 3-4 of them just so you have parts on hand.

 

[blainep3]

Thanks for the input. I think I will keep looking for a newer saw. I am sure I will have plenty of questions as I start milling, but I will read the FAQs and old posts first.

 

[ChainsawmanXX]

Thanks for the input. I think I will keep looking for a newer saw. I am sure I will have plenty of questions as I start milling, but I will read the FAQs and old posts first.

If you have an questions about a chainsaw, Post it in the chainsaw Forum Them are some fart smellers.... err i mean Smart fellers in that thread