Homelite 2000

cm76
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Homelite 2000 Dec 29, 2009 17:54:43 GMT -5

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Post by cm76 on Dec 29, 2009 17:54:43 GMT -5

Hi all,

I have a 2000 Automatic which I have just started to strip down for a full going over. The saw is really dirty and has been sitting for a long time - at least it was under cover from the weather. The saw is missing quite a few bits and pieces as well as having some parts broken when I found it so it should be a good challenge to get it running again.

This is my first Homelite saw project so I have got a couple of questions that the Homelite experts may be able to help me with.

1) How popular were these 2000 model saws in their day? I have not seen alot of media about this model of Homelite.
2) Were they a good saw ? Were they popular amongst the pro fallers ? How did these saws compare with McCulloch's etc ?

It has been interesting to see the differences between this Homelite saw and the last saw I finished rebuilding (Mac SP125). The Homelite engineering and design is impressive and very compact.

I will post some more pics during the strip down phase - I am hoping that the piston and cylinder are in good condition. That would be a bonus.

Regards,

Chris.

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925fetish Saw Builder Posts: 171	Homelite 2000 Dec 29, 2009 20:59:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 925fetish on Dec 29, 2009 20:59:11 GMT -5 These saws are pro-saws,tough as nails.They don't turn many R's by today's standards,but they pull like a freight train,so with a good sharp chain they cut as fast as you can pull against the dogs. the harder the faster.

aviatur
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Homelite 2000 Dec 30, 2009 22:04:03 GMT -5

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Post by aviatur on Dec 30, 2009 22:04:03 GMT -5

I agree with 925fetish. The one I have has a 42" bar with a .404 chain and in large oak you can not stall it out. I pulls like a D8 Cat. A little bit heavy by today's standards, but it will still be cutting when the new saws are in the junkyard.

hoss Wud Cuttah Posts: 46	Homelite 2000 Dec 31, 2009 22:17:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hoss on Dec 31, 2009 22:17:15 GMT -5 Yes to what both of my Homelite Bretheren said.

cm76 Collector Posts: 85	Homelite 2000 Jan 1, 2010 1:10:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cm76 on Jan 1, 2010 1:10:24 GMT -5 Thanks for the information on the 2000. It makes me even more keen to get it up and running again. The saw is missing its carb, and I was wondering what model is correct for this model saw? Any help is greatly appreciated, Chris.

chainsawlady
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Homelite 2000 Jan 1, 2010 2:34:43 GMT -5

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Post by chainsawlady on Jan 1, 2010 2:34:43 GMT -5

Jan 1, 2010 1:10:24 GMT -5 cm76 said:

Thanks for the information on the 2000. It makes me even more keen to get it up and running again.

The saw is missing its carb, and I was wondering what model is correct for this model saw?

Any help is greatly appreciated,

Chris.

Chris
The Tillotson number for the carb. is HL-261A - Homelite number 65717.
chain saw lady

cm76 Collector Posts: 85	Homelite 2000 Jan 1, 2010 5:21:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cm76 on Jan 1, 2010 5:21:53 GMT -5 Thanks alot chainsawlady- much appreciated. Regards, Chris.

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Post by 925fetish on Dec 29, 2009 20:59:11 GMT -5

Post by aviatur on Dec 30, 2009 22:04:03 GMT -5

Post by hoss on Dec 31, 2009 22:17:15 GMT -5

Post by cm76 on Jan 1, 2010 1:10:24 GMT -5

Post by chainsawlady on Jan 1, 2010 2:34:43 GMT -5

Post by cm76 on Jan 1, 2010 5:21:53 GMT -5