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Post by treebender on Mar 16, 2019 18:05:44 GMT -5
Hello new I just picked up a c5 got it to hit broke the rope my spring jumped out how in the heck do you get those in a easy way I got my spring pretty tight but then my clutch dogs stopped grabing but I got that to got it running pretty well now but there's got to be a better way on the spring my rope is to short so I got to go back in by the way 120 psi should be good enough to play with don't you think .
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Post by sweepleader on Mar 16, 2019 22:16:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the House of Homelite. Sounds like you have had some fun with that C5. Generally if the rope breaks it is time to replace it anyway, too short or not. 120 psi should be fine, performance will be down some but you may not notice it. Be sure the chain is sharp and well adjusted. Happy Homelite!
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Post by rowdy235 on Mar 16, 2019 22:36:18 GMT -5
I believe the C5 should have the Fairbanks-Morse starter ("dogs" grab the inside of a cup attached to the flyhweel).
Once you have the spring installed it shouldn't be necessary to remove to replace the rope. Spring stays in place when you remove the pulley. Then just wrap new rope around it and reinstall. I like the ropes to be as long as possible. I usually put 3 turns of spring "pre-load" on the pulley before feeding the rope through the hole and attaching the handle.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding your question... pics may be helpful. If not post them anyway. We love pics!
Also 120psi should be satisfactory as sweepleader noted. If the saw hasn't been running in a while I wouldn't be suprised if you see a jump in your compression after getting it running, I find it helps to get everything "loosened up".
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Post by edju1958 on Mar 16, 2019 23:01:40 GMT -5
Maybe I'm wrong,correct me if I am,but I thought that 120 psi on a reed valve saw was kinda on the low end just to have the saw fire,let alone use it to cut.As Rowdy said though,after running it for a bit don't be surprised if the compression comes up. Ed
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Post by undee70ss on Mar 17, 2019 0:42:42 GMT -5
Maybe I'm wrong,correct me if I am,but I thought that 120 psi on a reed valve saw was kinda on the low end just to have the saw fire,let alone use it to cut.As Rowdy said though,after running it for a bit don't be surprised if the compression comes up. Ed
It really depends on the saw. 120 may be a bit low ( common) but it’s still enough to run and cut. |
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Post by treebender on Mar 18, 2019 12:08:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the response I found a video on rope repair on the c-5 helps big time now I need a bar and chain got 2 new homelite 36 bars but still looking for that saw I have a good 7-19 bar and chain 404 I think will it fit I need a new sprocket drum anyway so I guess I could get a 3/8 bar and chain will post pics soon
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Post by treebender on Mar 18, 2019 12:27:19 GMT -5
Pics hopefully   |
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Post by rowdy235 on Mar 18, 2019 14:17:43 GMT -5
Nice saw! (and bars!)
I am not sure if a 7-19 bar will fit, but I am also not sure it won't. Just have to try it I guess. Do you know if the saw it setup for 3/8 or .404? I'd recommend 3/8 unless you're running a pretty short bar. I have a C-91 which is the big brother of the C-5 with a 27" bar and .404 and I think it would be better with 3/8, you can bog it down pretty easily especially in hardwood.
IF you end up needing to replace I like Oregon Chain. Chainsawlady on here is the my go-to if you want a NOS bar. There are some pretty nice looking Carlton Bar/Chain combos on ebay that look good as well.
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Post by sweepleader on Mar 18, 2019 14:18:55 GMT -5
Maybe you know already but be sure the sprocket, chain and bar pitch and gage match. Gage doesn't matter to the sprocket but pitch does.
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Post by treebender on Mar 18, 2019 19:43:07 GMT -5
It has a brand new stihl chain that dosen't fit the sprocket now the chain has a 1 on it the sprocket is 40 is that 404 pitch.ill probably go with a 16 bar I am a recovering McCulloch addict these homelite saw are really growing on me I cut wood with a xl12 for 17 years never fixed a thing on it fell a tree on it then yellow took over sad days but now I am back.
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