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I have one and thought it needed P&C[hard to turn over]. Turned out to be the screws behind the flywheel had backed out and were rubbing[common]. Fixed that, runs fine. Just saying in case you have same...
 
I have one and thought it needed P&C[hard to turn over]. Turned out to be the screws behind the flywheel had backed out and were rubbing[common]. Fixed that, runs fine. Just saying in case you have same...

I wish that was the issue.

One of the previous owners thought these older Homeys are supposed to turn 14k and had her tuned EXTREMELY lean.
I bet she sounded good :laugh:
 
New piston w/rings show up quite often on evilbay. It's been about a year ago I got one for about 45 USD shipped. IIRC 'Little Red Barn' or some such was the seller.

New cylinders not so much. Be prepared to spend a bit on them.

Be careful, as you can get upside down in a hurry.
 
I was hoping that since there are a couple saw enthusiast around here that maybe, just maybe someone would have a parts saw I could barter with.
Dang, I have one of these critters in the shop. Supposedly it only runs on 16:1 fuel. I really doubt that, but that's the main reason why I have failed to service it. Supposedly, it kicked butt when it last ran. "Big Blue" establish a whale of a reputation. Is it worth saving? I'm not sure.:confused2:
 
Dang, I have one of these critters in the shop. Supposedly it only runs on 16:1 fuel. I really doubt that, but that's the main reason why I have failed to service it. Supposedly, it kicked butt when it last ran. "Big Blue" establish a whale of a reputation. Is it worth saving? I'm not sure.:confused2:

In my case, it's worth a rebuild. It's really minty with brand new bar and chain to boot. I have zero invested in the saw. I had an XL-12 at one point and I miss running it from time to time. Nothing to run all day, but they're torquey and have a unique sound that keeps you wanting more. They'll run the same mix as your other OPE.
 
In my case, it's worth a rebuild. It's really minty with brand new bar and chain to boot. I have zero invested in the saw. I had an XL-12 at one point and I miss running it from time to time. Nothing to run all day, but they're torquey and have a unique sound that keeps you wanting more. They'll run the same mix as your other OPE.

Just be patient and keep your eyes peeled for a cheap P/C donor SXL. You'll get that saw back together. Looks to be in very nice shape. If you liked running your XL-12 you'll love the SXL when it's running right. The 3.55ci pyramid reed equipped versions have quite a bit more 'snap' than the 3.3ci flat reed XL-12's. It's a shame that people tune 'em lean and burn 'em up so often. I have a shelf full of parts XL-12/SXL saws with burned P/C's....

I got a nice SXL-AO on CL a few years ago for less than $30. Didn't need anything except a fuel line, oil pickup line, carb kit, and a chain. Passed up several for $30-$50 since then. Seen guys list 'em for as much as $400 here (dream on guy). Doubt they sold 'em for anywhere near that price. The reasonable ones still pop up now and then.
 
I have one and thought it needed P&C[hard to turn over]. Turned out to be the screws behind the flywheel had backed out and were rubbing[common]. Fixed that, runs fine. Just saying in case you have same...

I've seen several of the screws that hold the coil bracket on lodge behind the flywheel, owner thinks engine is locked up and gets rid of the saw, usually cheap.

I changed a p/c on my Homelite Super XL today, very time consuming job!
 

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