What have we here?

[bytehoven]

I have a nice little story to go along with the pic below.

Today, while talking with a client/friend, we got onto the subject of chainsaws. Mainly because I'm still braggin' about my Christmas gift to myself.

One thing led to another and he asked me if I want a couple of Homelite saws he got from his father. I went right over to his house and he pulled out these two babies.

I had shown him my 192T and 361, and I could help but think his Dad was a man after my own heart, owning both a nice top handle and the XL Super. He was a two saw man just like me.

Anyway. I told my him I would see if they could be repaired, since they have not been run in about 5 years, and that's because they would no longer start. He was not sure how well the ran when they did, but remembered his Dad used to use them. However, he is interested in a new saw.

So I wonder, what do I have here?

Are these a couple of diamonds in the rough?

Have I found a couple of saws worthy of restoration?

Is anyone interested in trading so I might surprise my friend with a new saw?

Thanks for any candid thoughts on these saws.

 

[Cut4fun]

Restore them and get them running in top shape and surprise him with a gift of return. Cant believe people give their dads stuff and memories away.
I still have a recurve my dad had when i was 6, had to search for it till i found it, after he had sold it 10 years prior. I had memories of it and wanted to hand it down to my son someday.

 

[bytehoven]

Any tips on what kind of overhaul these saws usually needed after 30+ years?

I say 30+ years, but I have no idea how old they are.

I figure I'm gonna give them a mild clean up, new plug and fresh java, and see if I can get either one running.

I welcome any tips on what steps to consider after that. I should probably compression test them.

I hear ya regarding the sentimental nature and getting them running might very well be an extra special surprise.

If anyone has reworked Homelite saws like these, I'd love to get some input.

cheers

 

[TechAlG]

For starters, everybody here will probably tell ya that these aren't worth putting much into. Having restored my dad's XL-12, I know there is a lot of sentimental value. If you can fix them, relatively cheaply for your friend, I think you should.

With the XL, I would start with fresh plug, new fuel line, new fuel filter and see if it fires. I bet it will.

 

[oldsaw]

What Tech said. The Super XL is pretty bulletproof. Mine runs like a new saw, and starts better than the much newer Husky or Stihl, but more cold blooded. I love mine...paid $20 at a garage sale, outside of my $5 Stax headphones, some of the best money I've ever spent.

Mark

 

[habanero]

Any tips on what kind of overhaul these saws usually needed after 30+ years?

At the very least they're likely going to need carburetor kits and probably new fuel lines. Both are readily available (though maybe not original Homelite fuel line-but universal fuel line will do). Other than that, new fuel and air filters are a good idea, along with a new spark plug. May be a good idea to pull the muffler to check for carbon build-up.

 

[lumberjackchef]

Here are a couple of links to the chainsaw collectors corner website that will help to aide you in your quest:

Super XL
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...57a3b86d6acae4e188256c260048b728?OpenDocument

XL
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...d4b1071a456ca76c88256cd6001cc24c?OpenDocument

I know with the Super XL I have had to clean and/or change points, condersers, and coils before finally get some fire.

From what I have seen many people still have parts readily available for both of these saws. Sometimes its just knowing where to find them. Don't hesitate to ask if you have trouble finding something.