Terry XL-2

[xl130]

I picked this up the other day. Local Kijiji Saw.  Looks all original. Not sure how to decode that serial number. Carburetor is stamped 73 so must be somewhere around that year.

06171EAA-3B17-4FD3-8F1A-46957D04CABF by XL 130 Homelite, on Flickr


B9E521CF-DD6E-4C1B-8C9A-5BCB2480FC09 by XL 130 Homelite, on Flickr

81DF84F7-531A-4CB0-B097-FD2BE5F8AEDE by XL 130 Homelite, on Flickr

FC0C640C-2C8F-46B0-A020-328C6CB1D3CA by XL 130 Homelite, on Flickr

DD1D4774-A85F-433C-ADB4-5FBB6242D16D by XL 130 Homelite, on Flickr

[edju1958]

I've got one that looks just like that.I got mine in the truckload 'o saws back in Feb.I haven't had the chance to really go through it,but I did find it had no spark.I don't know much about the top handle saws,but someday I'll get into them.Your saw looks pretty clean.Does it run?

[xl130]

I haven’t tried to run it yet Ed. I’m Just going through it now and replacing all the old cracked hoses and rebuilding the carburetor. I’ll test fire it once I get it back together. I’ll probably just have this one as a collection piece. I have another that’s not in as good of shape that I will use around the yard.

[edju1958]

Is your saw electronic or Points?I THINK my saw is electronic.I've never seen so damn many wires & chips 'n such on a saw.Lol

[xl130]

It looks like points. Wire leading under flywheel.

[5terrysupersaws]

*UT:50053  ( XL-2 )  SN:4039T116 .. DOM: Friday, February 8th, 1974, unit 116 built that day .


I have a '73 in my collection, original 12" hard-nose bar, 1/4" pitch chain, carrying case ..

[xl130]

May 27, 2020 21:58:47 GMT -5 5terrysupersaws said:

*UT:50053  ( XL-2 )  SN:4039T116 .. DOM: Friday, February 8th, 1974, unit 116 built that day .


I have a '73 in my collection, original 12" hard-nose bar, 1/4" pitch chain, carrying case ..

Thanks! I’m not sure how you figure these dates but it’s awfully convenient that you can.

This also came with the case. This saw is in pretty nice shape. I don’t think the owner used it much. The sprocket hardly has a mark on it.
I had a heck of a time figuring out how to get the muffler off it. It’s a slightly different design than my ‘79 model. Thanks to the service manual. The manual stated that the fastener is a 9/64 hex but I think it was actually a 11/64.

[xl130]

XL-2 Running after clean up. Just love hearing these old saws run after so many years of collecting dust!

New hoses check valves and a carburetor rebuild. I had to file down the “nub” on this crappy aftermarket pump diaphragm, but it worked out. It took a bit of time but I was able to make use of an otherwise useless part.

Not sure if the oiler is working properly. I may have an air leak where the vent line enters the oil tank....or possibly the oil tank cap isn’t sealing. Hopefully the little diaphragm is working. I think the parts to rebuild that little guy are a bit scarce?

Not the most exciting video but here it is nonetheless.

youtu.be/3TR2ncdh7I0

[sawnami]

Sounds great! Those saws are my "go to" because of their light weight.

[xl130]

Resurrection complete. Decided to let the old boy drink some gas again. Fun little saw. Feels like toy or a key chain. Original 12” bar with 1/4 drive chain.
Almost felt bad getting it dirty after spending all that time cleaning it.
Oiler is working better now. Replaced the cork gasket on the oil cap. No more air leak.

youtu.be/Cu3gSLM3_5A

[sweepleader]

May 28, 2020 6:27:58 GMT -5 xl130 said:

May 27, 2020 21:58:47 GMT -5 5terrysupersaws said:

*UT:50053  ( XL-2 )  SN:4039T116 .. DOM: Friday, February 8th, 1974, unit 116 built that day . ..

... I’m not sure how you figure these dates but it’s awfully convenient that you can...

The serial number is the date on this one, first 4 = 1974, 039 is the day of the year (Feb 8th) T is for Terry, 116 is the unit built that day. This usually works, if the serial number is configured like this one with the T in the middle. American numbers are a little different but similar.

[sweepleader]

I forgot to mention that the knot on that starter rope could be tidied up some. :{)