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Post by dawgislandguy on Dec 19, 2017 11:19:19 GMT -5
Hello i have a Blue XL101 in excellent condition, but it is leaking fuel into carb area.there is a small hole next to where the carb is fastened. I purchased a NOS tank vent piece off Ebay but it is way to big for opening!
ive looked on Net for a glimpse of how this vent is used but no luck!!
im new to this great forum and would appreciate any help so i could get out and cut some Firewood
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Post by sweepleader on Dec 19, 2017 11:40:50 GMT -5
Hang in there dawg, I don't know the answer you seek but I know something very similar was discussed here perhaps 6 months ago. I could not find it just now, of course that does not help, BUT, someone who can help will be along.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Dec 19, 2017 15:08:53 GMT -5
The "hole" is part of a vent setup that screws into the fuel tank. The down side is you have to remove the throttle handle assembly to get to it. It's a two piece aluminum cylinder that has a rubber duckbill valve inside. You'll won't wind details on the IPL's as this was not meant to be serviced, but you can get it apart to replace the d-bill valve (part# 69451). Even if you buy a NOS valve assembly, odds are good the rubber is rotted after all these decades and it will need serviced as well.
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Post by dawgislandguy on Dec 21, 2017 19:53:15 GMT -5
I guess im really confused ill take some pics and post them including the part i bought on Ebay!
but i beg the question what goes into hole that is next to carb on left side?
is there supposed to be a hose going through hole and then heading as you said to a aluminum fitting with a duckbill valve?
the part number i purchased was A-64311
its aluminum but doesnt appear to come apart to facilitate a duckbill valve and it certainly doesnt fit or thread into the hole im referring to!
Love this Saw glad i found this Excellent sight
and thank you for taking the time to reply to my question!!
Cheers to both of you and Merry Christmas
"Keep on Bucking"
Bill up in the NW heck i can see Canada from here Lol
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Post by sweepleader on Dec 21, 2017 20:01:17 GMT -5
Post a picture if you can, it sounds like you and Leon are looking at different places.
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Post by onlyhomelites on Dec 22, 2017 9:21:18 GMT -5
We're talking about the the same thing, but until you've had the saw apart, it can be kind of confusing. The part you bought is a replacement for the part on your saw that has the hole that is leaking gas. It's nothing more than a fitting that screws into the fuel tank and allows the tank to suck air in and when it is working properly, you don't have gas leaking out.
I've got a XL-101 torn down for restoration right now...give me a day or two and I'll post a video of how this part works and what you need to do to fix it. Like I mentioned in my previous post, the carburetor chamber/throttle handle need to come off to access the valve properly. From there it's pretty easy to swap out.
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Post by dawgislandguy on Dec 22, 2017 14:38:21 GMT -5
okay many many thanks. . .
ill get saw and part and take some pictures and close up including a measuring device for reference.
I really appreciate your speedy reply to my question and hope that this may be of some use to others who love the Ol Homelites!!!!
keep up the good work on here you guys and again Merry Christmas to all woodcutters and saw collectors everywhere!
PS i came up with this slogan for my buddies,
Forget the "Plastic" own a Classic !
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 2, 2018 12:16:15 GMT -5
Here's a video that shows the location, function & repair of the fuel tank breather on these saws:
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Post by dawgislandguy on Jan 3, 2018 22:37:18 GMT -5
Wow thank you very much !! This info was so spot on !!!
Im thankful you were in midst of a restore on that 101 looks Spiffy
Could you post where to get the duckbill valves? or did i miss it some how??
Great job on the video
Keep up the great work
Cant wait to get it done and back to work again such a great saw
Beerz r on me
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Post by onlyhomelites on Jan 3, 2018 23:28:36 GMT -5
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Post by dawgislandguy on Jan 25, 2018 13:41:53 GMT -5
Thank you kindly for replying to my post, I will get some DB valves and keepem om hand!!
Great job on this board thank you for taking the time to respond!
Keep on Sawing :-)
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