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Post by rc on Sept 5, 2022 16:01:26 GMT -5
 First off thanks to everyone sharing their knowledge on these old homelite chainsaws, I'm learning alot! I inherited a Super 2 and discovered the reed valve was broken. The intake manifold was hard to take off and I'm wondering was any kind of adhesive used on the intake manifold gasket when assembled? Also could I reuse carb/intake gaskets? Gaskets appear to be in solid condition cause I was very careful taking apart Attachments:
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Post by homelite750 on Sept 5, 2022 17:42:52 GMT -5
RC,
I can’t answer your questions with any certainty but it is probably just stuck from being on there for so long. New gaskets probably better cause the old ones are compressed. Again just my opinion. I’ve reused gaskets in a pinch. If you need the intake manifold assembly A-69373-B, PM me your address and I’ll send you one from my shop.
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Post by edju1958 on Sept 5, 2022 17:54:05 GMT -5
I'd have no fear of reusing the old carb gasket,as long as there are no cracks in it.As for being compressed,that doesn't hurt a thing.The new gasket will only get compressed too.Those reed valves are pretty tough.I've only had a few reeds from the XL & Super2s off & have never seen one broken,but stranger things have happened.Keep us posted on the saw's progress.
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Post by homelite750 on Sept 5, 2022 18:09:50 GMT -5
True there’s not much to compress on a thin gasket like that. If it seals it seals.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Sept 5, 2022 19:16:27 GMT -5
I'm with Ed, I reuse them all the time. As long as they aren't torn, no harm at all!
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Post by rc on Sept 6, 2022 1:28:03 GMT -5
Got it, I will order new intake assembly and try reusing gaskets for now as they have no cracks /tears. Won't put any adhesive on gaskets just put back together. This reed is broken right??? Attachments:
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Post by homelite750 on Sept 6, 2022 23:37:26 GMT -5
Yeah that one is toast!!!
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Post by blythkd on Sept 7, 2022 6:17:17 GMT -5
Have you found the missing chunk of reed? There's enough missing to do some serious damage to the engine if it gets sucked into an intake port.
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Post by rc on Sept 7, 2022 11:26:35 GMT -5
No sir I haven't found the broken piece. I looked down in crankcase through intake manifold but didn't see anywhere. I have never heard it run. I know carb needs rebuilt as well. Any advice on what I should do before investing any money in repairs?
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Post by rc on Sept 7, 2022 11:30:07 GMT -5
Have you found the missing chunk of reed? There's enough missing to do some serious damage to the engine if it gets sucked into an intake port. rc Avatar Posts: 3 Member is Online 2 minutes ago QuoteEditlikePost OptionsPost by rc on 2 minutes ago No sir I haven't found the broken piece. I looked down in crankcase through intake manifold but didn't see anywhere. I have never heard it run. I know carb needs rebuilt as well. Any advice on what I should do before investing any money in repairs |
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Post by blythkd on Sept 7, 2022 21:03:52 GMT -5
If you haven't looked at the piston and cylinder, that's the first thing I'd do. Just pull the muffler and take a look. You could also run a compression check if there's any question.
That broken piece of reed could be stuck in the crankcase where it likely wouldn't hurt anything but if it's not in there, then it went through the cylinder unless someone before you already found and removed it. Seems unlikely though since you'd think they would have replaced the broken reed.
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First off thanks to everyone sharing their knowledge on these old homelite chainsaws, I'm learning alot! I inherited a Super 2 and discovered the reed valve was broken. The intake manifold was hard to take off and I'm wondering was any kind of adhesive used on the intake manifold gasket when assembled? Also could I reuse carb/intake gaskets? Gaskets appear to be in solid condition cause I was very careful taking apart
