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08-24-2015, 09:06 PM
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What do you guys know about chain saws?
I've got an older homelite saw I inherited last year. It works great, for the most part. I don't use it a lot, but I try to take care of it. (Sharp chain, run gas outta it after using it, make sure it has oil, etc). I was running it today and it would bog and struggle at the start of a fuel run, then run good through the middle, and take off towards the end of an empty tank. Refill the tank and start over. It would also struggle to start back up. Any clue?
 P.s. It's a 2 cycle if that makes any difference
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Daniel G.  . (May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller. 
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08-24-2015, 09:48 PM
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sorry i cant help, i hate 2 strokes. if i have a 2 stroke that doesn't run i toss it in the dumpster and go buy a new one.
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08-25-2015, 12:08 PM
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Daniel G. . (May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.
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08-25-2015, 08:01 PM
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I have 3-4 old Homelite Super EZ's and a Super XL. Close cousin to what you have.
That was a super saw in it's day but it's day has passed. Those saws were bad about cracking the crankcase by getting the bar in a bind and twisting it to get it loose. I can't remember where they cracked, been too many years ago They were a little balky to get started but ran like a striped a...d ape once they got going. Even if they run right like they're supposed to with a sharp chain, they will not cut like a modern Stihl or Husky. They don't turn the rpm and therefore will not cut nearly as fast. They do have the power though. Bottom line, I parked my old ones and bought new and never looked back and I'm a frugal kinda' guy.
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08-25-2015, 08:27 PM
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Thanks
I love it (when it works good.) My other option, besides renting or borrowing one, is el-manuel sawing. $$$ is tight and it's difficult to just go out and get another one that works better.
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Daniel G. . (May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller.
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08-24-2015, 10:40 PM
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Sounds like you may have a vacuum leak. Does it stall out if you run it sideways then again level (felling then bucking)?
Did it sit a long time? What did you do to it when you got it? When was the last time the carb was rebuilt? If it indeed an older Homelite it probably has a Tillotson HL series carb - very easy to rebuild. If you do have a vacuum leak stop running it until you fix it. What happens is the saw will start running lean - hot with reduced oil. It will end up seizing transferring aluminum from your piston to the cylinder. Then you will find out just how much fun it is to chase down vintage chainsaw parts. Please post pictures - I'm curious to see what you have.
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