Help with parts

[lucian]

Hi in new to this forum and kinda new to the indepth working of homelite but I'm having a lot of problems trying to parts for the saw I was gifted the identification tag says its an EZ then it has a 1 stamped beside it its a 6 digit serial number I was told its a late 50s model and from what photos I have seen it looks to be correct for that Era but I can't seem to find and parts for it the parts I'm needing is a complete Ignition system and I just can't seem to find one that matches what is on it originally can you help me

[rowdy235]

Welcome aboard! Guessing you have an original model EZ with the 6 digit serial- it looks like this? (Homelite stuck EZ on a lot of saws over the years)
www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/eb3ca85a9be9c21588256b0500209a8b?OpenDocument

Leon is a member here on the forum and has a website with a wealth of information on it, including IPLS. I found yours here www.leonschainsawpartsandrepair.com/uploads/3/9/7/9/39792537/homelite_ez_chainsaw_ipl_23117_2.pdf

First step will be to determine if you have a phelon or wico ignition, should be printed on the flywheel. From there it will just be searching for whatever parts you need. Last I checked NOS coils were few and far between, but there were some aftermarket options. I think some have modified a much more available husqvarna coil to work. If you are missing your points/condenser/etc I would probably just replace with a chip

[bobby167]

Jan 31, 2024 12:51:49 GMT -5 lucian said:

Hi in new to this forum and kinda new to the indepth working of homelite but I'm having a lot of problems trying to parts for the saw I was gifted the identification tag says its an EZ then it has a 1 stamped beside it its a 6 digit serial number I was told its a late 50s model and from what photos I have seen it looks to be correct for that Era but I can't seem to find and parts for it the parts I'm needing is a complete Ignition system and I just can't seem to find one that matches what is on it originally can you help me

Check this IPL. 23741. It lists more information. If this is a Wico system, which it shows on the IPL, part number should be 55403. The 5-20 saw, IPL 23067, shows the same coil is used. As the previous member said, check the flywheel to be sure.