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Post by redsqwrl on Jun 20, 2009 12:24:12 GMT -5
The subject line caught my eye.
1940's homelite.
I have a 26 inch Homelite chain saw for sale. It has not been run in quite a few years. Does anybody collect these? I never thought of myself as a collector, more so a enthusiast......  I emailed my phone number and recieved a call promptly the next AM. Today I am the proud owner of a LCS. The Gas was orange and thick. the oiler worked. I dumped the fuel, opened the float bowl, oured fresh gas sloshed it around drained again. Filled the tank 1/4 full flipped the choke and hoped for the best. It fired on the first pull and was running on the second. That saw really cuts well.  even has the brush.  How many RPM should a LCS turn. the engine seems like the tractor of my homelite saw pile. I realize it is a Belt drive but the engine just seems slow compared to a 770 G drive. What do you know. RS |
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Post by MCS on Jun 20, 2009 17:54:26 GMT -5
Yup, your a collector  I don't know what the RPM's should be, maybe I should fire up the MCS and see what it sounds like next to the 750. Almost the same size engine ;D What does the LCS have for chain? 1/2" Looking at the picture, the cutters have some life in them. I can't do much with the MCS, it has a .050 gauge bar and a 9/16" sprocket. I do have a 1/2" sprocket for a LCS that will work but that still means I have to find some 1/2" in .050 gauge  |
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Post by MCS on Jun 20, 2009 18:11:04 GMT -5
Just found this in my MCS Instruction book.
....2-cycle gasoline engine with a governed speed of 4000-4200 R.P.M. The chain speed is approximately 1200 feet per minute.
I would think the LCS would be similar.
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Post by redsqwrl on Jun 20, 2009 21:04:31 GMT -5
Sweet,
That is what it sounds like, (certainly slower than a 750 but I would not want to have to bet on a tug-o-war) I am going to get a tach on the thing just to make sure.
As far as chain I am pretty sure it has 1/2 and yes there is alot of life left. Get a hold of Billg and see if his rim adapters fit the MCS, then you can run your bar with .050 *whatever you want* chain.
The LCS sounds governed but I can't see a linkage and the throttle appears to open with the thumb grip.
Do you find it aqward akward (sp) goofy to hold that throttle upside backward and cut..... With your thumb..... and then let go with your other thumb to push some oil......
too much fun.
RS
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Post by mikem on Jun 21, 2009 8:56:44 GMT -5
BTW....That is a beautiful old saw !!
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Post by hawtsawz on Jun 21, 2009 9:37:56 GMT -5
To find a 26 LCS in that shape and running too is a prize indeed!
What is the # stamped on the drive links? I have an old Oregon chain guide that lists all the old #'s. It's nice to see someone put it up for sale and not on the scrap heap and you rescued it ;D
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Post by redsqwrl on Jun 21, 2009 15:00:21 GMT -5
BTW....That is a beautiful old saw !! thanks. |
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Post by redsqwrl on Jun 21, 2009 15:10:35 GMT -5
To find a 26 LCS in that shape and running too is a prize indeed! What is the # stamped on the drive links? I have an old Oregon chain guide that lists all the old #'s. It's nice to see someone put it up for sale and not on the scrap heap and you rescued it ;D Thanks hawt, the man responsible for the add is a really neat person, He is selling all of his fathers stuff as his mother just entered an Assisted living arrangment. Every item had a value and you did not leave until you understood the history of item. I am going back on monday to settle up on a 2hp hit miss engine and or a 21 hp Wisconsin V-4 stationary engine. No number on the drive links. I measured three links and divided by two its 9/16........ This is fun stuff. RS |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jun 21, 2009 19:39:00 GMT -5
Very nice looking saw RS!
Dan
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Post by MCS on Jun 21, 2009 22:26:56 GMT -5
No number on the drive links. I measured three links and divided by two its 9/16........ 9/16 Same as my MCS. What is the gauge of the bar? |
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Post by mikevan on Jun 22, 2009 5:55:24 GMT -5
NICE!!!!! |
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Post by cliff on Jun 23, 2009 2:16:55 GMT -5
Nice saw great find.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2009 8:12:03 GMT -5
Verry nice saw...... ;D personaly i never exceed 4,000 on a saw equipped with a governor.....belt reduction is 1/3... gauge is 70 and pitch 9/16....chain..4C or 4L type.....hard to find. Alain, www.vintagechainsawcollection.blogspot.com |
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Post by redsqwrl on Jul 1, 2009 20:22:48 GMT -5
Alain, thanks for the info. I wondered what the Reduction was. I really enjoy starting that saw. first pull every time.
VCSC Great site, thanks for sharing.
Rs
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