Old homelite question

[bugfart]

I notice some older gear driven models with some decent sounding specs; Is it possible to convert one into a cement cut-off saw?
We're mixing shains and v-belts I realize but... Do the older saws have a larger crank?

 

[Lawn Masters]

I wouldnt recommend converting a geardrive to a cutoff saw, the revs are too slow, and the air filters are TOTALLY differnt. a cutoff saw eats dirt for its life, chainsaws, dont. plus the old saws are built to go at a low revving speed, like 4500-6000 rpm and then theres the gear reduction, which makes that into a 2250-3000prm or less at the output shaft where the sprocket is. in other words, idling speed for most modern saws.

 

[bugfart]

Thanks, I know Homelite made an xl-98 and an mp-88 and I believe a mp-54(?) model cement saws. People are turning them into go-carts. Makes me wonder what happens to the rest of them. I sent a Jonsered to a shop, have no idea what it's packing. Maybe it could be done with a C-51 or 72 as you don't want a 14" diamond tip circular blade going much over 6k. If I don't manually oil my belt...

Any suggestions?

 

[Lawn Masters]

you CANNOT use a chainsaw powerhead for a cutoff saw, mainy because your piston and cylinder would be gone pretty soon, you MUST REMEMBER, cutoff saws have different air filters for a reason. unless its a heavy duty saw, built to withstand such stressful work, and handle a blade, DO NOT USE IT. things are built for a reason, they're useful for one purpose, but probably NOT for another.

 

[bugfart]

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/vie...llow_track_link=1&track=022f4a6566-cef2d&sp=1

I wouldn't really be the first.

http://i3.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/b5/30/da_1_b.JPG

And I saw a Super XL-925 cement saw go off E-bay last week.
http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/c5/df/13_3.JPG

Your air-filter point is especially keen though, looking at those Homies. I appreciate your concerns.