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Homelite 18 Timbertrash

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Dane

10-06-2004 08:05:15

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I wish I had researched as I usualy do before buying something, but I didn't and bought one of these.

I bought the 18" Timbertrash in 2000. I fell about 150 trees with it since then, but along the way there have been lots of problems.

1. The auto oiler worked for 3 days.
2. Chain would start moving at idle speed, sometimes.
3. The brake is now engaged all the time causing reduced performance and lots of smelly smoke.
4. The clutch is now always engaged, that makes it hard to start and it will not idle.

Here is what I'm going to try.

1. Remove the spark arrestor. Done.
2. Remove the brake entirely. It is constantly engaged. I'll just cut the metal band.
3. remove the clutch cover and grease the bearing inside (I've already started this and all the little steel bars fell out.)
4. repair the oiler.....????? How or what do to???? I've no clue???

Are there any other thing to try so I can get this heap running good enough to cut 4 -5 cords of firewood

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Leland

10-07-2004 18:42:00

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 08:05:15

I got one like it but a sears (poulon) and had it over 10 tears went thru 4 bars lots of chains only prob carb from corn squeezing gas. and oregon make a little tube of 2 stroke oil and you use it in any 2 stroke motor just add 1 gal of gas makes it easy when you have 4-5 guys with different saws just one can of gas needed.

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lucas boy

10-07-2004 13:54:28

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 08:05:15

i know how it is,, you need a saw,,, you look at the stihl saws and talk yourself into going to walmart type store and see a saw with a tough name for alot less,, you wonder around the store and talk yourself into believing its as good as the stihl..... you feel good saving all the money..but in a short time you realize you get what you pay for....why badmouth the cheep saw..it is what it is....lucas

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Big Jim

10-07-2004 02:37:30

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 08:05:15

I can't vouch for the newer ones but my 30-year-old Echo still runs just fine. Only real repairs were when we ran over the handle with a truck and I recently had to replace the original fuel lines. I don't cut a huge ammount of wood but it just keeps on cutting.

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Midwest redneck

10-06-2004 17:04:03

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 08:05:15

Give that homelite to your grandma. Then go buy a Stihl....Mine runs like a raped ape with a sharp chain.

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Vintage HOMELITE

10-06-2004 13:34:18

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 08:05:15

-Spark arrestor ...OK
-The brake band is avail as a part.$15.00.Did you keep it clean?
-the original sprockets did have loose bearings...the new ones are in tight.$16.00. They are only in use when the clutch is not.
-the plastic screw of the pump is probably shot $24.00 but to R & R the pump you must pull the engine.(4 bolts on the bottom) Bill Walcott
785-562-3539

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John in MA

10-07-2004 00:12:01

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Vintage HOMELITE, 10-06-2004 13:34:18

G'day Bill, how's that refund coming? This is getting silly.

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Greg C.

10-06-2004 08:36:38

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 08:05:15

Sounds like you've gotten all the use out of it. Homelite isn't what it once was. If you need to cut that much wood you need a good saw. Look for a Stihl,Husky,Jonsered,Solo. I have a nice Solo for sale let me know if your interested.

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Dane

10-06-2004 09:42:43

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Greg C., 10-06-2004 08:36:38

Yeah I hear ya, I don't have much room in the budget right now. I do want the Husky 350, but that runs almost $300. Then again, that's about how much I save every winter in oil, probably more like $400 this year with the higher oil prices.

BTW I've never heard of Solo, what size is the one you have?

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havvey

10-06-2004 15:37:22

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 09:42:43

home lite has gone to a hardware store brand and arn't what they used yo be. the 350 husky in not a lot better not too impressed there i have on. i would look at a commercial modle somtimes ebay has bargines also the last dealings i has with solo and shindawa were not impressive either.

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Greg C.

10-06-2004 10:29:51

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Re: Homelite 18 Timbertrash in reply to Dane, 10-06-2004 09:42:43

Solo is a German saw they've been around for quite a while just don't here of them much. I sell them, I've got a 651SP it is 51 cc's with a 20" bar. Look at www.solousa.com nice thing is you can get parts online. I'm sellling these for $308.96 + shipping and tax if your in PA. Send me an email if your interested or want to know more.

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