Tillotson HL Replacement Carb?

[edju1958]

Does anyone know if there was a replacement carb made for the Tillotson HL carb?I have a C-71 that I got 6 mo.ago & I still haven't rebuilt the carb on it yet because it intimidates me.If there were a Walbro SDC that could be put on in the HL's place I'd feel much better.

                                                                      Ed

[rowdy235]

Years ago I remember seeing a company selling aftermarket HL carburetors. I never used one so I really wouldn't know if they were any good. IIRC they're marketed for Stihl saws but I've heard of people using them on homelites. Here's the best I could find with a quick google search:
www.amazon.com/Atoparts-Carburetor-Chainsaw-Tillotson-HL-324A/dp/B076GWVHPC/ref=asc_df_B076GWVHPC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241940740972&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12872406647566811802&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1024576&hvtargid=pla-400477575042&psc=1

I would have no idea about the replacement SDC carburetor. I know they did use a variety of carburetors on those saws, so may be worth a look.

I'd have a go at rebuilding the carburetor. I've rebuilt several HLs and they are a little intimidating at first but fairly straightforward. Usually they need a little tweaking to get right but once they're good they're a dang good carb. Just my two cents.

[onlyhomelites]

They didn't offer an SDC for the C-series. There was one available for a few years for the final 1050's and 1130's, but it was a kit that changed out the intake manifold, throttle linkage, choke, etc... Pretty hard to find now and the carb jets would be sized for a saw 20cc bigger than the C-71. The HL's aren't as bad as they look. But just like was mentioned in your thread about the SDC on your XL-400, you really need a pressure tester to do one right. I'd honestly hold off tackling this carb until you can get one. I've run across multiple HL's that had a warped fuel plate that would leak under pressure. They are also known for a leaking needle/seat on the fuel inlet.

[edju1958]

Thanks for the info guys! I think that I might've gotten the C-71 mixed up with the Mac 2-10 where they made an SDC change out kit to replace the"bullfrog" carb.I could've sworn that Homelite did make a similar kit for the C-71,but as you said Leon the SDC kit was made for the bigger saws (1050 & 1130).Just too many saws to keep track of all the changes.

       Rowdy,you gave me the link above for the aftermarket carb on Amazon.The carb there on Amazon replaces the HL-324A & the HL-244A.The model that was used on the C-71 was an HL-141B,I don't think it'd swap out.                                                        Ed