denn
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Post by denn on Aug 21, 2008 14:08:34 GMT -5
I have a Homelite 360 that I havn't used for a year or two. If I use ether or a few drops of gas it will run a second or so. I think it was the original spark plug so I put in a new Champion CJ6. Any ideas?
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Aug 21, 2008 15:54:18 GMT -5
Denn, Welcome to our happy little Homelite community!! It sounds like your 360 isn't getting fuel. It could be somthing as simple as a collapsed fuel line, or a little more involved like the fuel pump is gummed up with varnish; or somthing more major, like a split/cracked intake boot. Don't worry the part for the last one is cheap, You will just have to be willing to disassemble a lot of the saw to get at the part (not hard). My first sugestion would be to start tracing the fuel delivery path. starting with the tank filter then move to the fuel line. if those are clear, then the problem might be in the carb. If you are familiar with small carbs, you could take it off and just clean it , but I would sugest buying a kit and rebuilding it whilst it's off. reassemble the saw and try it. That was an over simplified description of the process, please post any and all questions you may have . Good luck. CSW
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denn
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Post by denn on Aug 21, 2008 18:06:41 GMT -5
Thanks I'll replace the fuel line first since that's the easiest, if I can find one. What all do I have to take off to work on the carb. ?
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Post by lawnmowertech37 on Aug 22, 2008 18:50:24 GMT -5
Thanks I'll replace the fuel line first since that's the easiest, if I can find one. What all do I have to take off to work on the carb. ? welcome to the forum calvin
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Aug 22, 2008 19:44:15 GMT -5
Thanks I'll replace the fuel line first since that's the easiest, if I can find one. What all do I have to take off to work on the carb. ? First remove the air cleaner cover that will expose the carb. then remove the 2 nuts/bolts that run through the body of the carb. gently work the fuel line off its fitting and plug it. Then, by gently twisting the carb body the throttle linkage should free its self from the throttle arm, same goes for the choke linkage.
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Aug 22, 2008 19:46:21 GMT -5
Does the 360 have a molded fuel line Anyone, anyone?
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Post by lesorubcheek on Aug 22, 2008 20:35:55 GMT -5
Does the 360 have a molded fuel line Anyone, anyone? No, you can use regular line (tygon, exelon, or whatever else) on it without complications. Dan
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denn
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Post by denn on Aug 22, 2008 21:14:42 GMT -5
Thanks again Well I pulled the gas line out, it's not molded (8 1/2"long) the pulse line (5 1/2" long) according to the book. It appears all the line are the same, just different lengths. I got new gas line but it wasn't OEM, he gave me some that looked the same. It seems to be a little stiffer. Getting it back through the hole looks like the worst part of it all.
Then I took the carb. off (2 long bolts), it's like the chinese rings, the choke and the throttle rods will unhook if you're patient and don't try to bend anything.
The boot was torn, I don't know if it was bad before or if I tore it taking the carb. off.
I took the saw apart to replace the boot. Actually taking the saw apart is fun ( well may be interesting). 1. remove bar, chain and grab (spike) off 2. remove carb. and look to see if boot is torn. Keep dirt out!! 3. remove (1long2short screws)A12114A HOUSING- Rewind starter 5/16" socket 4. remove (3screws)120422 BRACE- Handle 5/16" socket 5. remove (2screws)A12153 DEFLECTOR- Air (exhaust) 5/16" socket 6. remove (4screws)12100B PIN- Isolator 7/16" socket 7. A12107A HANDLE BAR stays on 8. there will be a hose that needs unhooked while seperating the two sections 9. I put the screws back in a few threads when I take a part off.
Hope this helps...more to come
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Aug 22, 2008 22:30:22 GMT -5
Great detail to your post...fantastic. Keep us posted! CSW
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Post by lawnmowertech37 on Aug 23, 2008 21:19:59 GMT -5
oregon makes a good tygon fuel line even for lawnmower engines works better than the rubber cannot see thru type fuel line that comes on mowers i should know i tryed it out does not even need a clamp on the line it seals shut once fuel touches the inside
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