Post by dieselnut on Feb 5, 2024 18:45:49 GMT -5
Good afternoon, all,
I'm new to this forum and it seems that I've found the mother lode of Homelite info! Also, shout out to Leon's Chainsaw Parts and Repair. You have a TON of informational videos, thank you!
I'm not new to saws and mechanic work in general, so I have a good handle on that.
I just picked up an XL-101, S/N 3030111, from a very nice widow for, in my estimation, a good price. It has a screwed- together tank, so BONUS! Based on a field inspection of the cylinder, it looks pretty good, though there is a very light score on the exhaust port side of the piston. It was also very clear that the saw has eaten a lot of crap, as the fuel line and the air filter grommet were both missing. The fuel line had been replaced with what looks like vinyl tubing that is now rock hard. It also leaked fuel from the hole that the fuel line goes on to the tank. It's also missing the bar oil cap, which the previous owner had replaced with a JIC fitting, but didn't seem to mess up the threads. Lastly, the clutch cover had been tightened without the chain tensioner being indexed with the bar, so the tension screw was bent, and the cover is cracked where the screw enters the case (looks like I'll need another one).
Before I bought it, I got it running enough to know that it would actually run, albeit only at full throttle. I paid for it and carried my find home. Once home, cleaned the filthy thing inside and out, and did a compression test, yielding around 145 p.s.i. I went about disassembling and cleaning the carb. All of the replaceable parts looked to be ok, so I reassembled it, and did a quick pressure test, which it passed. I also checked the reed assembly and it looked just fine. I flipped the reeds over, just because, then reassembled the whole thing with a new 3/16ths ID fuel line, which filled the fuel line hole in the tank, installed a new, genetic grommet in the air box and on the air filter, and filled it with fuel. I also removed the clutch and cleaned and re-greased the shaft bearing.
I got it running, adjusting the carb to get it to idle and rev. I turned it on each side to test the crank seals, and they seemed OK. It does seem to be a bit finicky to adjust at idle, so I think I'll rebuild the carb. I'll also be replacing the crank seals, since I'm sure they are the originals.
Any input would be appreciated, in the event anyone can think of anything I missed. I believe that I'll also get a cylinder and piston to have on hand, in the event (or eventuality) that the one on it finally gives up the ghost.
Again, thank you all for the info and a great site!
I'm new to this forum and it seems that I've found the mother lode of Homelite info! Also, shout out to Leon's Chainsaw Parts and Repair. You have a TON of informational videos, thank you!
I'm not new to saws and mechanic work in general, so I have a good handle on that.
I just picked up an XL-101, S/N 3030111, from a very nice widow for, in my estimation, a good price. It has a screwed- together tank, so BONUS! Based on a field inspection of the cylinder, it looks pretty good, though there is a very light score on the exhaust port side of the piston. It was also very clear that the saw has eaten a lot of crap, as the fuel line and the air filter grommet were both missing. The fuel line had been replaced with what looks like vinyl tubing that is now rock hard. It also leaked fuel from the hole that the fuel line goes on to the tank. It's also missing the bar oil cap, which the previous owner had replaced with a JIC fitting, but didn't seem to mess up the threads. Lastly, the clutch cover had been tightened without the chain tensioner being indexed with the bar, so the tension screw was bent, and the cover is cracked where the screw enters the case (looks like I'll need another one).
Before I bought it, I got it running enough to know that it would actually run, albeit only at full throttle. I paid for it and carried my find home. Once home, cleaned the filthy thing inside and out, and did a compression test, yielding around 145 p.s.i. I went about disassembling and cleaning the carb. All of the replaceable parts looked to be ok, so I reassembled it, and did a quick pressure test, which it passed. I also checked the reed assembly and it looked just fine. I flipped the reeds over, just because, then reassembled the whole thing with a new 3/16ths ID fuel line, which filled the fuel line hole in the tank, installed a new, genetic grommet in the air box and on the air filter, and filled it with fuel. I also removed the clutch and cleaned and re-greased the shaft bearing.
I got it running, adjusting the carb to get it to idle and rev. I turned it on each side to test the crank seals, and they seemed OK. It does seem to be a bit finicky to adjust at idle, so I think I'll rebuild the carb. I'll also be replacing the crank seals, since I'm sure they are the originals.
Any input would be appreciated, in the event anyone can think of anything I missed. I believe that I'll also get a cylinder and piston to have on hand, in the event (or eventuality) that the one on it finally gives up the ghost.
Again, thank you all for the info and a great site!
