Re: O.T. Homelite Chainsaws

Posted by Greg C. on October 29, 2004 at 22:24:41 from (66.71.209.158):

In Reply to: O.T. Homelite Chainsaws posted by Kevin (FL) on October 29, 2004 at 21:01:19:

Kevin,
The C series are rock solid. I have a few they are heavy and slower but will get the job done. If you find a good runner I'd grab it you'll like it since you know Homelites already. The C5 is the smallest 77cc's and it goes up from there. Will run big bars and .404 or 3/8 chain I'd go for 3/8 chisel myself its less work and faster. Parts still availible if you know where to look. These saws are always on Ebay but can get pricey these days(too many bidders). Another saw I like are the big Pioneers P50,P60,62 etc. If you find one get it they will cut like crazy! Have a real good look at this site it will tell you anything I left out.

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf?OpenDatabase

Some will tell you the old saws are junk but they can and will if maintained properly do a good job just slower. I refubish them and sell so if you need help let me know. I don't have any big ones forsale right now though. Sold alot to people in FL lately. I also sell new Solo's decently priced compared to Stihl especially. Their a good German saw and will run with anything out there.

And some good tips for old saw shoppers. Take the muffler or stack off and watch the piston go by with a flashlight as you pull. If its scored or rings stuck then it needs rebuilt. The chrome on the cylinder walls should not be scored or chipped. Some have cast iron liners that can be honed so look for cross hatch on them chrome doesnt have cross hatch. Take a compression guage and give it a few good pulls around 150psi is great anything down to around 125 will work good too but 100 or lower needs rings. If it runs turn it on its side rapidly and alternate it should run in all positions without stalling! If it does could simply need the mixture adjusted or an air leak usually from carb spacer or boot/manifold or crank seals. These probles are not too hard to fix if your mechanically inclined and have good 2 cycle knowledge. Good bagaining points to know!

I always go over an old saw and rebuild carb, gaskets, filters, fuel lines and put new crank seals in. Makes them run like new if everything else is in good shape. Well there you go should give you a good idea. I'll be glad to answer any questions.

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  • Re: O.T. Homelite Chainsaws Greg C. 14:32:30 10/30/04 (0)

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