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Post by Clasec on Nov 3, 2019 17:45:21 GMT -5
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Post by edju1958 on Nov 3, 2019 20:16:45 GMT -5
That is very valuable info,but as today's oils have changed from those of yesteryear,I wonder if it still applies to the same ratios & same fuel amts.?Maybe Leon can interject here as to what he did with his XL-500.
Ed
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Post by jselden78 on Nov 3, 2019 20:40:28 GMT -5
Is this specific to the 8800 or did it apply to other saws as well?
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Post by blythkd on Nov 4, 2019 21:14:45 GMT -5
Well I'm not too old to learn but I worked in a Homelite shop from 1985 to 1996 selling many new saws and trimmers and I've never seen a tag like that.
Anyone else?
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Post by undee70ss on Nov 4, 2019 22:31:07 GMT -5
Well I'm not too old to learn but I worked in a Homelite shop from 1985 to 1996 selling many new saws and trimmers and I've never seen a tag like that. Anyone else? never seen one either. |
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Post by Clasec on Nov 4, 2019 22:38:06 GMT -5
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Post by onlyhomelites on Nov 4, 2019 23:24:51 GMT -5
Maybe Leon can interject here as to what he did with his XL-500.
Ed
I'm always the one to go against the grain! I ran the saw for about 30 minutes on the bench adjusted just a tad rich. She was rich for the tank I ran through on the hill. At this point I consider it broken in enough that I tuned it normally. I'll still go easy on it for another couple of tanks, but that's about it. |
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Post by edju1958 on Nov 4, 2019 23:43:56 GMT -5
I don't mean to put you on the spot Leon,but when I watched the video after you put the saw together the 2nd time I thought that's exactly what you did. I remember when I was a kid I heard guys talking about not driving their cars over 50 m.p.h.for the 1st couple of months for the break in period.Now when you buy a new vehicle you can drive like a bat out of hell if you want right from the dealer's lot. I don't know if any of the saw mfgrs.broke in their saws for any period of time back in the day.I know they were started to make sure they worked properly & that was it.I'm sure that when we go buy a new saw now it's not been broken in either.If I was to rebuild a sawe though I'd probably do as Leon did.Just my honest opinion.
Ed
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Post by scotts2000 on Nov 5, 2019 1:04:20 GMT -5
Break in procedure is like oil debate... many opinions on the subject.. generally bringing some heat to the rings and allowing to seat is desirable.
A year ago I purchased a stihl brushcutter and the dealer was very pushy about idling a few tanks through machine. I asked if they could elaborate to the reasoning. The fellows just said do what you want but if you want to last idle the powerhead for a few gallons. ( I did idle a few hours)
I have built many saws with only 1 failure an xl 500 ... I have not tormented any of the saws with 15k death pulls or anything but a mixture of work from idle to.some light cutting.. not sure if its right but has generally been successful.
I may be totally wrong but still.break in saws with 50 to 1
As per usual always inept to hear other responses from experienced homelite enthusiasts. Scott
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Post by blythkd on Nov 5, 2019 7:38:02 GMT -5
I used to tune every new Homelite power product that went out the door and on new units, I would usually err on the side of a tad rich. Used equipment, on the other hand, after a repair I would do my best to power tune for optimum performance. The only new unit that I can recall coming back destroyed in short order was a 360, which by the way I always considered one of the most bulletproof engines Homelite had. It destroyed everything. I requested a new unit from Homelite for warranty and they said no. So I ordered a new engine through service parts and built it all up from scratch. Made a lot of sense.
When I overhauled a used saw with new jug and piston, I had the bore dripping with 30wt. So when I fired it up, there was a lot of smoke, and I assume plenty of break in lube. Pretty much just went with a normal tune after that. I only recall one overhaul coming back on me in short order, a 410 that lost the drive side ball bearing, not piston and cylinder related. I obviously should have checked the bearings over a little better.
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Post by stillsawing on Nov 5, 2019 19:37:27 GMT -5
I recall having a gentleman working with me in the early 70s that just purchased the "new" 350 Professional. He was breaking it in, and the dealer had recommended pretty much the same procedure. The last new saw I bought was a Stihl 362 and it also came with written break in instructions. Even the big chain manufactures recommend a break in period for a new chain.
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