homelite super EZ 10505-B fuel tank?

[ignantmike]

hello, I got this saw from a friend and replaced the recoil spring....it runs great, but the fuel tank leaks......I know the tank is a 2 piece metal with gasket in between......what is the easiest way to get the tank removed?......I don't want to take off anything I don't have to........thank's for any help

[onlyhomelites]

Unfortunately it is a major disassembly of the saw. The carburetor, throttle handle and starter cover have to come off, to begin with. Then you'll need to remove the flywheel. There will be three screws that secure the tank to the crankcase that can be a real PITA. If you are lucky, they will be Torx. Philips head screws usually strip out and have to be drilled and extracted. There is also a screw in the bar pad area that has to be removed as well. You can also reference the parts list for some ideas on the assembly: www.leonschainsawpartsandrepair.com/uploads/3/9/7/9/39792537/homelite_super_ez_super_xl_mini_automatic_chainsaw_ipl_24522-a__revision_1_2.pdf

[wtrass]

I would just add that separating the tank halves can be difficult due to the treads stripping as well. Great little saws when they are going though.

[ignantmike]

I ended up taking the saw apart.....was alittle nervous at first but, I like to tinker anyway.....all is good now....I put jb weld around the seam where it was leaking and 24 hours later.....no more leaking.......thank's for the info

[onlyhomelites]

Good to hear you got it going again!