Solo Rex.
Well, the Solo Rex is now running great. I replaced the pull rope to get a better pull, to start her. I removed the carb and reset the metering lever and she now runs, but idles a bit rough no mater what you do. I did a vacume/pressure test of the crankcase and all is OK. When first starting her you can pull her over with no problems. But when she picks up her fuel and fires, she still would yank the cord out of your hand. I checked the points, redressed them and regaped them to .020". Still would yank the recoil out of your hand and idle rather rough. I finally reset the points to .015" and she now starts easier, idles better and still has a bit of a kick back when starting her. Now she is more of a joy to start and run. Wish the thing had a decompression valve. I decided to retard the spark a bit, because I was afraid I would break the plastic recoil dawgs in the rewind.
I now have the 2nd Homelite 5-20 running. Rebuilt the carb, cleaned out the varnish in the tank, replaced the fuel filter and tank hose. Had to readjust the metering lever a bit, but she now starts and runs just fine. She's complete, but is missing the side cover to the left of the carb. Anyone have an extra?
The I-40 McCulloch is tired, so may rob some parts and get the 1-43 running, unless someone knows where rings can be found.
Out of 14 saws and the generator I got, I now have 9 saws and the generator running. The 1-40 needs rings. The Remington SL-9 and 2 Mighty Mites I don't feel I'll bother with and will use them for parts saws, they're pretty tired.
Bye the way, the saw with the front mounted carb is a Lancaster, model Six-55, made by the Lancaster Pump and Mfg. Co. Not much other info on the saw that I can find as yet. Anyone have any more info? Year of manufacture and any other specifications. Believe she has a Power Products AH-47 engine from what I can tell.
Still haven't heard from the fellow with the Disston, DA-211, so will have to call him to see what's going on. Here's a couple pics of the collection thus far. Take care. Lewis.