homelite model 17, 17a chainsaw

[chisseltooth]

I am restoring a model 17a homelite chainsaw and can find nothing on this saw. I have a parts manual for a model 17 but the the only differance I can see is the carb and the ignition coil and possibly the flywheel might be different. Can any one give me any info on the model 17a. The nameplate is in good shape so I know its the correct model. My grandfather bought it new around 1948.

[lesorubcheek]

Hi Chisseltooth and Welcome!

I don't know much about the older models, but here's a link to Mr. Acres site for at least the Model 17. I didn't see where he listed a 17a, so no idea what may be different, but I bet they're close.

www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/74d4e97417f4411688256b00006e5f0a?OpenDocument

Dan

[chainsawlady]

Jul 22, 2009 17:36:45 GMT -5 chisseltooth said:

I am restoring a model 17a homelite chainsaw and can find nothing on this saw. I have a parts manual for a model 17 but the the only differance I can see is the carb and the ignition coil and possibly the flywheel might be different. Can any one give me any info on the model 17a. The nameplate is in good shape so I know its the correct model. My grandfather bought it new around 1948.

Just checking over my spec sheets and I think there was a Homelite 17 introduced Feb. 1954, It was superseded July 1956 by Model 17L. The main difference was the carburetors. The first one had the first diaphragm carburetor HP. witha copper gas line. The L had a HL carb with a rubber gas line.
We started as a Homelite dealer in Nov. 1951 and the only model on the line then was the 26LCS.