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[Homelitexl903]

Does that 700 have the decompression valve built into the throttle up button?

 

[Kensie1988]

The ipl for that saw should have a breakdown on the carburetor gaskets and everything I'd take a look at it first.

I just checked the IPL for the old C-5 and they didn't include the exploded carb diagram

 

[Kensie1988]

Does that 700 have the decompression valve built into the throttle up button?

I wouldn't have a clue of how to tell you lol, I've only been doing this for about a month now.

 

[astnmacgto]

I just checked the IPL for the old C-5 and they didn't include the exploded carb diagram

Wierd, maybe it's just the macs ipl's that do that.
Some pumping diaphragms don't use a hook on the lever, if that's the case you need to make sure the lever is set to the correct height.

 

[astnmacgto]

You said yours is a walbro correct?

 

[Kensie1988]

No apparently after looking it is a tillotson, an old older one and all of the later Homelight IPLs have the exploded carb, but that one doesn't for some reason.

 

[Kensie1988]

After watching some of those tillotsons being taken apart and put back together I'm pretty sure I put the diaphragms first before the gaskets. Also, am I supposed to put both the black diaphragm and the other lighter material diaphragm in too. Or just one or the other? I'm still a super noob at this so all of this is new to me.

 

[astnmacgto]

After watching some of those tillotsons being taken apart and put back together I'm pretty sure I put the diaphragms first before the gaskets. Also, am I supposed to put both the black diaphragm and the other lighter material diaphragm in too. Or just one or the other? I'm still a super noob at this so all of this is new to me.

Gasket and then the black diaphragm only, someone may correct me but Ive always done it this way and have yet to have a problem

 

[46 Poulan]

My sears gear reduction-xl-12 bow-work bench and future projects --I learned to load pictures from phone!! Profile --Ad pic of my old Lombard Wood lot wonder.

 

[Kensie1988]

Gasket and then the black diaphragm only, someone may correct me but Ive always done it this way and have yet to have a problem

I tried reordering the gaskets and got nothing. Not sure what else could be the problem. I also messed up the XL-700 stamp on my clutch cover with carb cleaner didn't realize that stuff was that bad.

 

[astnmacgto]

Make sure your pulse port on the intake manifold is unobstructed as well the gasket is on the correct way and not covering up the hole

 

[Kensie1988]

Make sure your pulse port on the intake manifold is unobstructed as well the gasket is on the correct way and not covering up the hole

I'll take a few pictures tomorrow of how I have it set up and see if anyone can spot any problems.

 

[Kensie1988]

So I have the parts to replace the metering needle and everything, do you thing the inlet needle could be seized to the inlet needle set and & gasket?

 

[LonestarStihl]

Hey guys figured this would be a good group to ask. Found a Homelite C-52 on CL. It appears to be pretty decent condition. It he doesn't know if it runs. What would y'all think a fair deal would be? http://houston.craigslist.org/for/5869870252.html here is the link for reference

 

[Kensie1988]

Good looking saw, I paid $49 for that C-5 that I posted a picture of earlier. That C-51 looks like one of the last to come off the line because of the different placement of the decals. I'm no expert but I personally wouldn't pay over $70-$80 for it because you can get them relatively cheap in good working condition. I feel like it's easy to over pay because of aesthetics.

 

[Kensie1988]

I think it's funny how the guy says "I know how much it is worth" instead of giving you a price. He probably thinks it's worth like $200 because there is a C-71 and C-91 on eBay for $400+ and $800+ respectively.

 

[Kensie1988]

I'm definitely starting to feel defeated with this saw lol I snapped a couple pictures, don't know if it will help

 

[Homelitexl903]

Hey guys figured this would be a good group to ask. Found a Homelite C-52 on CL. It appears to be pretty decent condition. It he doesn't know if it runs. What would y'all think a fair deal would be? http://houston.craigslist.org/for/5869870252.html here is the link for reference

I got my mint C-51 in running condition, fired it up in person and ran it and checked it over for $50.

 

[Boomer 87]

Ok the last pic of the carb where you can see the metering lever, the gasket goes down first then the metering diaphragm, that way it gives the pump room to "flutter" the lever open and close

 

[Boomer 87]

Also rule of thumb the spring side of the lever needs to be level or flush with the area around the lever