aaron
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Post by aaron on Jan 9, 2012 14:41:23 GMT -5
 I have an old XL-12. Would like to know what year it is. Serial #2057951. I would like to put crank seals in it, but not sure if I can find the right parts diagram to get an accurate order #. Any ideas?? Thanks everyone!! ;D
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Post by tribulation138 on Jan 9, 2012 17:28:11 GMT -5
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aaron
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Post by aaron on Jan 9, 2012 20:31:36 GMT -5
Thanks again for your help trib. Is there any way I can find out the exact year of this saw?
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Post by tribulation138 on Jan 9, 2012 21:11:54 GMT -5
no its impossible with a 7 digit number. homelite left us in the dark for decoding serial numbers with 7 digits. There was service memo printed out only how to decode 8-9 digits.  Anyways we can only guess on your saw. By what you explained you most likely have the first generation style Xl-12. Does your saw have all of these features -copper fuel line going to side of fuel tank with thick rubber line to carb -probably a tilly carb with idle adjustment screw located right on carb not on side of carb box -all metal air filter cover with raised HOMELITE lettering -serial number plate located on pull start housing -single stack exhaust -saw is blue -the side of the cylinder should only have two hole mounts for exhaust stack not 3 holes or flat spot support for later mufflers created. -on the pull start housing look at the center. there should be a raised circle that in the center of the decal. -on the inside of air filter cover there might be a sticker explaining the fuel mixture or start procedure. -handle bar mount is a different style than later xl-12's. has more of a inlay cut out. if you have any of these or all you can tell people if you have a really old xl-12, probably at least the first couple of years from 1964 on. HOMELITE started changing some small stuff around. If any old timers can remember more accurate dates let us know. |
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aaron
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Post by aaron on Jan 9, 2012 21:27:55 GMT -5
Great info trib! My saw has all the details you've described. I'm really looking forward to restoring this old saw. This site has been a huge help, thanks to you and all the others that post and reply!
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Post by chainsawlady on Jan 9, 2012 22:41:20 GMT -5
I have an old XL-12. Would like to know what year it is. Serial #2057951. I would like to put crank seals in it, but not sure if I can find the right parts diagram to get an accurate order #. Any ideas?? Thanks everyone!! ;D aaron Checking my records and find XL-12 saw with serial number 2057618 was sold from our shop January 1966. The first shipment we received of XL-12s was Oct. 1963. We got 47 in that first shipment. Will send you a P.M. later aaron. chainsawlady |
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dewaynep
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Post by dewaynep on Jan 10, 2012 10:15:57 GMT -5
I came up with the following numbers for the seals: 58688 or 58688-A . I think the other number is for the newer versions.
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Post by dsell on Oct 22, 2014 9:35:23 GMT -5
Could someone please provide a pdf of the parts list for this old XL-12? Trying to help a person with serial 1927818.
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Post by weekendwarrior on Dec 4, 2014 0:58:42 GMT -5
Could someone please provide a pdf of the parts list for this old XL-12? Trying to help a person with serial 1927818. Just found this site while researching a Super XL12 that I got from my grandfather. Serial number is 1794406. I remember going to the woods with him when I was very young and watching him use this saw. Hoping to refurbish and use it again so I too am looking for a parts list and would greatly appreciate any feedback on where I might find one. thanks! |
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xl76
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Post by xl76 on Dec 5, 2014 21:18:55 GMT -5
ask chainsawlady she will have what you are looking for
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Post by weekendwarrior on Dec 8, 2014 16:06:17 GMT -5
Will do. Thanks Much!
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Post by sawlover on Aug 26, 2016 15:20:41 GMT -5
I have an old XL-12. Would like to know what year it is. Serial #2057951. I would like to put crank seals in it, but not sure if I can find the right parts diagram to get an accurate order #. Any ideas?? Thanks everyone!! ;D I have an old homelite XL12 that runs great idea like to sell. |
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Post by sawlover on Aug 26, 2016 15:21:37 GMT -5
I have an old xl12 n don't know year but it runs great n I'd like to sell it if anyone who would be interested or anyone know about what it's worth?
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Post by undee70ss on Aug 26, 2016 21:50:02 GMT -5
I have an old xl12 n don't know year but it runs great n I'd like to sell it if anyone who would be interested or anyone know about what it's worth? How old is old? 1960,s, 70,s 80,s? Is it blue or red? Value also depends a lot on condition. Pics are worth a 1000 words |
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Post by woodncoal on Mar 8, 2019 22:51:26 GMT -5
I have a blue and white that tribulation138 describes to a T with a serial #1572422, wonder if its even earlier than a 1966? 64? maybe?
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Post by Clasec on Mar 8, 2019 23:00:21 GMT -5
I have a blue and white that tribulation138 describes to a T with a serial #1572422, wonder if its even earlier than a 1966? 64? maybe? Welcome to House of Homelite. Looks to be around March or April of 1964. |
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I have an old XL-12. Would like to know what year it is. Serial #2057951. I would like to put crank seals in it, but not sure if I can find the right parts diagram to get an accurate order #. Any ideas?? Thanks everyone!! ;D
