Reviving an old Homelite XL-700

[KRS]

Serial number 2125556

Hadn't run in many years.... I got it going but I need a few items.

I need the two air filters: large one and the little one that bolts next to the carb.

Please see the pics of the sprocket... I'm guessing it's time for a new one? Where's the best source?

Any idea what year this saw is?

Thanks,

KRS

 

[KRS]

Heres a few more...

Been cleaning it up.

Been cleaning it up.

This is the "internal" filter... where do I find one of these?

Time for a sprocket???

 

[galde]

The "internal" filter is more of a shield than a filter. Later models dispensed with this part. Yours can be cleaned up and it will serve as well a new one. I have had a few of these saws. I still have one that I enjoy firing up, but only for a few cuts before I pick up something about half as heavy.

 

[GASoline71]

That saw is in fantastic shape for it's age!!!

Gary

 

[KRS]

Thank you, I'm glad it's a "runner" and not a "sitter".

The oil pump (manual) takes a bit of priming to get it pumping oil... is this normal or is there a rebuild of the oil pump in my future?

KRS

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Thank you, I'm glad it's a "runner" and not a "sitter".

The oil pump (manual) takes a bit of priming to get it pumping oil... is this normal or is there a rebuild of the oil pump in my future?

KRS

im sending a pm to ya

 

[KRS]

I checked the compression after I had it running.

I let it sit for a while and checked it.... 126 psi.

I checked it yesterday but it hadn't run in several years so I thought I'd check again today just to be sure.

KRS

 

[KRS]

Need the sprocket, drum, rim, whatever. Want to convert to 3/8 pitch while i am at it. That's what my ms310 uses, would like to keep one set of chains on hand.

 

[KRS]

Can anyone help with parts?

 

[Eccentric]

PM Chainsaw Lady. Joyce will probably have what you need.

 

[67L36Driver]

Can anyone help with parts?

Gee, you take a while on a project. 2008?

Parts: Look thru the site supporters at the top of the page. Edge and Engine, Chainsawr and Baileys. There is always evilbay. Some sprocket/drum and rim/drum on there now.

I'd run .404 on it with a 20" bar or 3/8" with a 24".

126 psi is a little weak but will run acceptable. North of 135 is better. 150+ and you will have to eat your Wheaties to pull him over.

My Fisher-Price XL-800.

 

[67L36Driver]

Thank you, I'm glad it's a "runner" and not a "sitter".

The oil pump (manual) takes a bit of priming to get it pumping oil... is this normal or is there a rebuild of the oil pump in my future?

KRS

I have been using 30w bar oil of late in my Homies and Remys and the manual pumps seem to pick it up better.

 

[KRS]

Ya, we moved and I got sidetracked, back on my projects now

 

[Dewaynep]

KRS, Check your PMs.

 

[KRS]

Found a source for a drum and rim sprocket (can't decide between 7 or 8 tooth sprocket).

Converting to 3/8", not sure which would be better.

I have what appears to be the original bar, it's Homelite C4575861.

I laid it next to a new extra Stihl bar I have, a Rollomatic ES, nose stamped H4, bar stamped 3003 000 8822 3/8" JB, 20", 72 link.

It's a little longer than the Homelite bar (about an inch), wonder if it'll work.

I've read about the differences between .404 and 3/8. The Homelite bar is very worn, and made for .404; it seems like a 3/8 ought to work just fine with it though for a little while until I can find a replacement?

Thanks for the help, vintage saws are still new to me and I don't want to screw up.

KRS

 

[KRS]

I'm also going to pull the muffler tonight and take a picture of the piston.

Let's see if I need to put in a set of rings (which will be a first for me) to help with compression.

KRS

 

[Eccentric]

If that saw is healthy, it will run a 3/-8 sprocket just fine with a 20" bar. Your original bar is a hardnose and had .404 correct? If so, then you will need a loop of 3/8-.063G chain. If the bar is 20", then it should take a 70DL loop. 21" would take a 72DL loop.

 

[KRS]

Thought 0.050 gauge right?

 

[KRS]

Yes, hardnose. On my kindle at work, so typing short msgs

 

[Eccentric]

Thought 0.050 gauge right?

Check the chain you have on that bar now. .404 bars on that era of Homelite should be. 063G. You will use the same gauge of 3/8" chain as you had in .404. Now if that bar originally had 3/8" pitch when the saw was new, then it is more likely to be .050G (and somebody swapped on .404-.050G chain). .404-.050G chain is not common anymore. You must check you bar groove measurement now to determine what gauge chain you need. .050G, .058G, and .063G 3/8" pitch chain is all easy to come by.