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Post by riseandrun on Sept 26, 2021 19:43:23 GMT -5
Hi guys, this is what happens when your “browsing” on marketplace… I see elite on a saw, I can’t read the first number, it says automatic under the number, but it looks like it has a manual oiler on the left side of the handle…
Anybody able to narrow it down? I told him I would text him in the morning and run over. About a 30 minute drive. And it runs . Nice bar and chain. The CAD is kicking in….
Thanks
R&R
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Post by undee70ss on Sept 26, 2021 20:18:02 GMT -5
Hi guys, this is what happens when your “browsing” on marketplace… I see elite on a saw, I can’t read the first number, it says automatic under the number, but it looks like it has a manual oiler on the left side of the handle… Anybody able to narrow it down? I told him I would text him in the morning and run over. About a 30 minute drive. And it runs . Nice bar and chain. The CAD is kicking in…. Thanks R&R Cant find the ad |
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Post by riseandrun on Sept 26, 2021 20:58:15 GMT -5
I asked the seller to send me a picture of the serial number plate. It’s a XL-400. If it actually runs its probably a good deal at $40. I checked Acres forum and sure enough it has the manual oiler too.
Thanks for taking a look undee70ss.
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Post by edju1958 on Sept 26, 2021 21:59:41 GMT -5
I've got an XL-400 that I got for $20.It took a little work & a few parts here & there.I couldn't get the dang saw to run worth a hill of beans,then last yr.I pulled the reeds out & found one was broken.I replaced it & it was a world of difference.Now I gotta replace the seals.
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Post by ronaldt on Sept 27, 2021 12:23:35 GMT -5
I asked the seller to send me a picture of the serial number plate. It’s a XL-400. If it actually runs its probably a good deal at $40. I checked Acres forum and sure enough it has the manual oiler too. Thanks for taking a look undee70ss. That's a great deal on a xl-400, especially if it's a runner! |
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Post by riseandrun on Sept 27, 2021 13:32:56 GMT -5
I wound up succumbing to my addiction... It wouldn't start so I got it for $25.00 Except.. It also came with two Stihl chains, One still in the box, One on the saw. And 1 other new chain in the box, and a smaller chain I dont think goes with the saw. It has a 20 inch Charleton Pro-Champ bar (Which I hope will fit my Stihl too) The original sales ticket from 1973. An IPL, 2 Original booklets from Homelite that came with the saw new, and another booklet about chain saws, sharpening, care-for, etc. I decided $40 was a fair price, so I'm sending him and additional $15...Golden Rule...
The saw hasn't even sputtered, so I have drained the gas,(Maybe a good thing it didn't start because I don't know what the mix was the seller put in it.) I couldn't even get the gas cap off! So in the next few days I'll clean it up a little. You can tell it's been sitting, but the carburetor area is very clean, so I'm hopeful with new gas, a little squirt in the cylinder, and were off to the races.
Pictures will follow when I remember how to do them. Nice looker, I like the chrome pull start cages...
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Post by riseandrun on Sept 28, 2021 15:28:38 GMT -5
Here's my newest, XL 400 Couldn't wait a few days to try starting it...CAD...I dumped out the old gas, refilled with fresh new. Checked the spark. Squirted a little gas in the carb, and after a few pull, it fired, and then it ran! WOOHOO! Idles pretty good. Plug will be replaced. I took the chain off to verify the oiler, and manual, both work. Now all I need is a log somewhere to try it out on...;-( Overall I think I got a deal...doesn't happen very often..LOL This saw is very similar to a few XL-12's I had, but never got running.... |
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Post by ronaldt on Sept 28, 2021 15:31:53 GMT -5
Nice score! The 400 is a neat saw with the compression release and all
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Post by riseandrun on Sept 28, 2021 15:35:36 GMT -5
Compression release? (running out to garage to look!) haha
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Post by ronaldt on Sept 28, 2021 15:39:45 GMT -5
Yes, but I might be mistaken. Seems like a little knob somewhere below throttle
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Post by riseandrun on Sept 28, 2021 15:40:19 GMT -5
YES! No wonder it felt so hard to pull...I think it was out when I tried starting it yesterday.. So I push it in when I want to start the saw, and it pops out when the saw starts running correct?
I admit it. I'm really a rookie, not a Sawyer.
My Super EZ has a release. That tells you how often I use that saw...
Thanks Ronaldt!
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Post by ronaldt on Sept 28, 2021 15:42:47 GMT -5
That sounds right, been a while since I've messed with mine. And you're welcome!
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Post by edju1958 on Sept 28, 2021 17:40:54 GMT -5
Yep,she's a looker alright! I don't ever recall there beiong a compression release on mine,now I gotta go look.
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Post by ronaldt on Sept 28, 2021 18:05:17 GMT -5
It's kinda hidden in between the spark plug shield and the manual oiler housing
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Post by Clasec on Sept 28, 2021 22:17:09 GMT -5
There is a kit that actuated the decompressor when you locked the throttle. I have one. Probably take me a day to find it.
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Post by sparky on Oct 3, 2021 8:34:21 GMT -5
Nice lookin machine Kevin!I don't think it will need a repaint its still all there.Now about that log... got any neighbors with trees? Well when they are gone you do some trimming for themLOL!
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