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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 17, 2019 14:55:54 GMT -5
HI all.Have a question I am hoping someone can answer.I have an early blue XL-12 and it has a HS1A carb which is hard to find a kit for without breaking the bank.I have another slightly earlier model with a HS 142 A carb and what I would like to know is if there is any reason I can't swap the carbs?Thanks in advance.
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Post by edju1958 on Oct 17, 2019 15:18:46 GMT -5
As long as the other carb came off another XL-12 there's no reason why you can't swap out the carbs.I don't understand why you're having a difficult time in finding a rerasonably priced rebuild kit.I generally find them for $5-$8/kit on Ebay. Ed
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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 17, 2019 15:24:30 GMT -5
Thanks Ed. The only HS1A carb kit I saw on Ebay was 25 Canadian and the shipping was another 20. The other carb I have is from another xl-12 only a bit newer
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Post by edju1958 on Oct 17, 2019 15:27:55 GMT -5
The kit you should need for that Tillotson carb is a RK23HS.Tons of tem On Ebay with free shipping. Ed
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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 17, 2019 15:34:13 GMT -5
On The Tillotson web site the only carb they don't list is the HS1A.the carb kits for the HS1A has a smaller welch plug and the one in the other kits won't fit.I have already tried. Could have used it if I didn't take the welch plug out.
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Oct 17, 2019 17:06:33 GMT -5
On The Tillotson web site the only carb they don't list is the HS1A.the carb kits for the HS1A has a smaller welch plug and the one in the other kits won't fit.I have already tried. Could have used it if I didn't take the welch plug out. Welcome to House of Homelite. The Welch plugs are available separately for your TERRY XL-12 with HS-1A carburetor. #58994 - 3/16" (.1875") is the one smaller than the RK-23-HS kit.(.220") #58991 - 11/32" (.34375") similar as in kit.(.345") Both are available at Leon's Chainsaw parts and repair, and ships to Canada. www.leonschainsawpartsandrepair.com/apps/search?q=58994 |
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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 17, 2019 17:32:31 GMT -5
That would work except I don't have a paypal account. Are there any other kits with the same size welch plugs?
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Post by ettrick on Oct 17, 2019 17:39:04 GMT -5
You do not need a paypal account. I have ordered from him as a guest.
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Oct 17, 2019 20:27:38 GMT -5
That would work except I don't have a paypal account. Are there any other kits with the same size welch plugs? Homelite repair kit: 58972 , contained all parts necessary for a HS-1A carburetor rebuild. Other option is to trim thirty thousandths from the RK-23HS Welch plug and make it fit. |
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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 18, 2019 2:16:16 GMT -5
I couldn't find the proper 58972 repair kit online but I did use the Rk23HS kit I had and not knowing the welch plug was smaller is where I had the problem. I did however order the welch plug from Leon and hopefully that will fix that problem. The other problem I have now is getting the fuel tank back together without leaking.Had to crack it open to replace the wick and other parts inside.
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Oct 18, 2019 3:39:00 GMT -5
Permatex Motoseal to seal the fuel tank to cover, or if can find a gasket: 65642 .. don't see any currently available.
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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 18, 2019 4:24:23 GMT -5
Thanks. I will use the Permatex Motoseal. Finding the gasket is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
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Post by scotts2000 on Oct 19, 2019 13:09:08 GMT -5
Thanks. I will use the Permatex Motoseal. Finding the gasket is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I have the 65642 gasket in stock as well Scott |
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Post by stinkygopher1 on Oct 19, 2019 13:48:52 GMT -5
Hi Scott.Do you have a site I can order from?
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