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Post by MCS on Sept 10, 2009 20:49:39 GMT -5
A couple of things I noticed. The XL-1 does not have compression relief and look at the muffler on "SXL". In the US the muffler has two long studs that fasten the housing to the cylinder and then the cover is bolted to the studs. Look at the bolt pattern on this muffler. Do you suppose the T in the serial has anything to do with Terry Maybe the first number is the year of manufacture Textron UT No:50133 Serial: T8300209 The smaller: Textron Type: 10483 Serial: T7702708
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Post by billg on Sept 11, 2009 1:00:00 GMT -5
The chain brake XL is the one that I am trying to figure out. I am still scratching my head on those.
Bill
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Post by kvanlaan on Sept 11, 2009 8:23:09 GMT -5
You know, the "T" for "Terry" makes sense. Also, it could be that the chain brake is common to all those Homelites made in Quebec, I just don't know enough about it.
But I can't tell you how much I've learned about chainsaws in the last few days. We heat with wood, so having one is a necessity, but I've just never been a 'small engines' kindofa guy. I'm getting to like it, though.
Also, with regards to the smaller of the two saws, I tried to cut through a concrete block (not on purpose, mind you; it was wedged under an oak tree I was cutting and I didn't see it until I saw sparks). Is the chain worth trying to save and file down, or is it just time to get a new one?
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Post by mikevan on Sept 12, 2009 5:05:23 GMT -5
That chain will be good to practice filing on.
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Post by MCS on Sept 12, 2009 9:26:03 GMT -5
Also, with regards to the smaller of the two saws, I tried to cut through a concrete block (not on purpose, mind you; it was wedged under an oak tree I was cutting and I didn't see it until I saw sparks). Is the chain worth trying to save and file down, or is it just time to get a new one? It might take a lot of filing. Look at the tops of the cutters. You will have to file back until all the scuffed area is gone and you have a clean edge. Without knowing how much cutter would be left, it is hard to say if it is worth the effort. Saw chain can be filed, or ground, back until there is only 1/16 of an inch left on the inside edge of the cutter. Of course the raker have to be filed down too. Craig
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Post by kvanlaan on Sept 13, 2009 12:03:57 GMT -5
I think I'll take the time to file it down - they both work really well when they're running, and the smaller of the two starts rather easily. I guess it's time to get a depth gauge and get to work on the chain...
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Post by OBR on Sept 13, 2009 12:38:36 GMT -5
im really curious about the Super XL's muffler...any chance you could take it off and take a pic of the cylinder? See, I don't understand how that muffler could work on a normal sxl cylinder...the bolt pattern is all wrong.
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Post by kvanlaan on Sept 13, 2009 21:44:07 GMT -5
Done. Here they are:
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Post by mikevan on Sept 14, 2009 5:03:29 GMT -5
That looks like the pattern/muffler on my XL 400. I'll have to look later today. Nice sharp pics by the way!
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Post by kvanlaan on Sept 14, 2009 7:19:45 GMT -5
Now that I look at it, the piston head seems to have some build-up on it. Is this something I should be concerned about?
(I set the camera on 3MB per picture, that's why it is so sharp).
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Post by MCS on Sept 14, 2009 7:58:26 GMT -5
The saw most likely has a few hours on it so some carbon build up can be expected. If the saw has good compression I certainly wouldn't tear it apart. Use 32 to 1 mix and make sure the high speed is set correctly - not too rich.
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Post by OBR on Sept 14, 2009 14:14:30 GMT -5
Hey thanks for satisfying my curiousity...I wondered if it was a setup such as that, but wasn't sure.
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Post by 925fetish on Oct 3, 2009 14:07:25 GMT -5
that hard starting thing sounds like you sat it too close to one of them yaller saws
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Post by RandyMac on Oct 4, 2009 18:36:11 GMT -5
Be careful there young feller.
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