Rebuild Tillotson EZ6 carb

[clemsonfor]

I would of placed this in the model section but one I feel it may get more of an audience here but also this model falls under all the older models category and not really it's on sub forum.

I got this saw a few weeks ago. It will run and I have had it running. The carb was just loading up the engine sometimes. I also have an issue with the fuel cutoff and brass fittings but that's not this issue. The guy I got it from said he had tO replace the needle and seat. He did that and I went to put the rest of the kit in, and I noticed the main diaphragm had a larger nipple on the back side of it. It seemed to hold the needle open and flood the motor. I pulled it out and put the one in it back in. I then looked up the part numbers. It's a RK 88 kit which acresInternet lists as the repair kit. But the IPL yall pointed me to for this saw lists a RK 357 which I can't seem to find availible on ebay.

So experts, what's availible out there. And what works from what kit if this kit is NLA.

Serial # 752465
And it's for sure a Tillotson carb and not a brown.

[edju1958]

I believe the RK357 is obsolete & NLA.That kit goes to the HL48A if I'm not mistaken.I went through the same thing with an old Zip last fall.I was told that the RK-88 has taken the place of the RK357.I didn't have a problem with it fitting in the old HL48A carb that I had,but I also used a genuine Tillotson kit.If you're using an off brand kit that's most likely made in China,that might be where your problem lies.

                                                                         Ed

[chainsawlady]

I have one kit left for HL27B Tillotson carburetor. It includes 2 - diaphragms, 2 - gaskets, 1 needle.
I have sold many of these kits and this is the last one I have left. Price is $6.00 plus shipping.
[e-mail] - chainsawlady

[onlyhomelites]

Ed has it spot on; the RK-357 is obsolete and the RK-88 is the catch-all replacement for a good many Tilly HL's.

I've run across the "larger nipple" on some of the aftermarket kits and had to file it down to make it work. I've also seen the aftermarket kits come with the wrong needle and seat...in fact I just worked on an HL that had some issues like that. Check out this video if you have a few minutes:

[chainsawlady]

I have one carb Kit for Tillotson HL-27B for Homelite EZ-6 chain saw. I have sold many of them over the years and recently sold all my carb parts, but missed the last few kits. Price is $6.00 plus shipping.
It includes 2 diaphragms, 2 gaskets and 1 inlet needle.
[e-mail] - chainsawlady

[clemsonfor]

Feb 18, 2019 23:44:29 GMT -5 edju1958 said:

I believe the RK357 is obsolete & NLA.That kit goes to the HL48A if I'm not mistaken.I went through the same thing with an old Zip last fall.I was told that the RK-88 has taken the place of the RK357.I didn't have a problem with it fitting in the old HL48A carb that I had,but I also used a genuine Tillotson kit.If you're using an off brand kit that's most likely made in China,that might be where your problem lies.

                                                                         Ed

This is a Tillotson brand kit. Or at least the bag says so?

[clemsonfor]

Feb 19, 2019 0:07:38 GMT -5 chainsawlady said:

I have one carb Kit for Tillotson HL-27B for Homelite EZ-6 chain saw. I have sold many of them over the years and recently sold all my carb parts, but missed the last few kits. Price is $6.00 plus shipping.
It includes 2 diaphragms, 2 gaskets and 1 inlet needle.
[e-mail] - chainsawlady

I'll take it. Email inbound.

[clemsonfor]

Feb 19, 2019 0:03:16 GMT -5 chainsawlady said:

I have one kit left for HL27B Tillotson carburetor. It includes 2 - diaphragms, 2 - gaskets, 1 needle.
I have sold many of these kits and this is the last one I have left. Price is $6.00 plus shipping.
[e-mail] - chainsawlady

I have tried to email you twice and it keeps returning my email? I will take it I just need to know how to get ahold of you. If there PM's here you can send me?

[undee70ss]

Feb 19, 2019 1:10:23 GMT -5 clemsonfor said:

Feb 19, 2019 0:03:16 GMT -5 chainsawlady said:

I have one kit left for HL27B Tillotson carburetor. It includes 2 - diaphragms, 2 - gaskets, 1 needle.
I have sold many of these kits and this is the last one I have left. Price is $6.00 plus shipping.
[e-mail] - chainsawlady

I have tried to email you twice and it keeps returning my email? I will take it I just need to know how to get ahold of you. If there PM's here you can send me?

Try this email, [e-mail]   Chainsawlady was a Homelite dealer for over 50 years and knows Homelite parts. 

[clemsonfor]

Thanks. I thought that was a weird last name but so is mine!