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Post by j on Jun 9, 2009 13:34:29 GMT -5
Hello,
I am new to this forum and also new to homelite chainsaws. I have recently acquired a C5 with no spark. I changed the spark plug, no luck. I started to take the starter housing apart and got stuck at the flywheel. Do I need a special tool to remove it? Once I have that off, I check and file the points? I am mechanically inclined but very new to this, any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
J
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jun 9, 2009 16:30:29 GMT -5
Do I need a special tool to remove it? Once I have that off, I check and file the points? I am mechanically inclined but very new to this, any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks J Hello J and welcome! Yes sir, you'll need a puller to remove the flywheel. I fabricated one using a pipe connector flange, welding a nut inside (9/16" I think it was) and drilling 3 holes to align with the holes in the flywheel for attachment. You'll need three 12-24 bolts also to attach to the flywheel. Once you get the flywheel removed,, there's a snap on retainer wire holding the cover. Remove this and the points are inside. Clean 'em up and hopefully you'll have a spark! Welcome once again! Dan |
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Post by mikem on Jun 9, 2009 19:47:32 GMT -5
Hi J & welcome to the board. Dan is correct in that should use a puller. You may get lucky and tap the flywheel off using a punch and hammer from the other side, if you can get to it but the safest way, with less damage is to use the puller. I just did this job on a Zip w/ no spark. I made my puller from a piece of 1/4" scrap plate and completed it as Dan described. The points were corroded over. I cleaned them lightly w/ a folded piece of 600 grit sandpaper(to get both sides of the points) and then cleaned with cardboard soaked in alchohol. The Zip had fire. Let us know how your project turns out. These old saws are fun to work on and the "satisfaction to work ratio" is high. Good luck
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Post by j on Jun 11, 2009 16:34:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the information, I made a puller from some plate steel and the flywheel came right off. I cleaned off the points and checked the gap, reassembled and still no spark. I am going to go through with a ohm meter next. Are replacement parts still available for these saws? Thanks to all
J
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Post by mikem on Jun 11, 2009 18:35:23 GMT -5
J....Check the "Tutorials" section of the forum. There is some good info about testing the C series coil.
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jun 11, 2009 20:16:18 GMT -5
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Post by RandyMac on Jun 11, 2009 20:24:15 GMT -5
Did you check the switch?
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Post by sugarcreeksaws on Jun 11, 2009 22:51:49 GMT -5
Hi J,
Try checking the spark plug wire between the coil and the end boot....I have had two C series saws with bad plug wires. They are easy to check,....the plug wire screws into the coil....just turn it counterclockwise and it will come right off. Test it for continuity.....I will lay odds that it is your problem. A new plug wire and you should be off and running! Talk to you soon!
Joe
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