Reviving (Sort of) a Vintage 1970s Homelite XL Automatic Oiling Chainsaw

I have one just like that from my grandpa and it still works great.

I had one of these similar model but a made in Canada one. It was blue. Got it at an auction for $20.00. Sold it to a collector who eas thrilled with it. Worked perfectly.

I have a '74 that I bought when I was 17( new -original owner). Used it for a couple decades on and off. It sat in storage another couple decades - bought other saws. Decided to try starting it a couple years ago, and ran great ! No carbon on piston, shiny and oily ( years of 16:1 ) The starter rope hangs up sometimes. Don't want to do anything to it, afraid I can't get parts. Was a fun little saw !

Such an easy saw to work on. Video sounds like a bit of drama. Go to Leon's chainsaw parts and repair and get all the info, ipls for this and all homelites. 5 minute tail down on this saw.

Just picked one up from the recycler (mine was made around '83 thou (well that's the date on the carby) so no nice alloy case, but this video was hugely helpful thanks!

First of all, that small tube thats in the oil tank is a Sintered brass tube. That means the tube is pourous. The idea is that when you shut the saw off, the pressure in the tank is bled off through the Sintered tube back in to the crankcase otherwise the pressure will continue to push oil out until the pressure is bled off. There needs to be about 1/8" between the end of the Tygon tube and the end of the duckbill. Second, you have the air filter assembled wrong. That metal grate goes in first then the foam sits on top of the metal grate. The way you have it assembled, the foam air filter is pushed down in to the butterfly so flip the metal grate and the foam air filter around.

ive used one and it really heats your hand up but beside that itll cut and make some noise make it better when its not a leaker as far as part, id get oregon parts to work on it

I have Two Homelites, an Older One, Just Like THis one, and a Slightly Newer one.

Carb setting not adjusted right at all and why not lube the pull string right off the bat?

Thanks for a great video i have just rebuilt my XL 2 automatic new piston etc but could you please give me the part number for the bar and chain

Try going trhu the carb again(soak then blown out with comressed air)if that dosent get it, id bet cylinder base gasket or more likely crank seals..the carb not responding well or if any is give away.

Where did you get your parts from ? I have this saw too, ran a bit but not long fuel out exhaust picked it up at a flea market for 10 bucks So Id like to try and save it, Im missing about as much as you are LOL

Think if you adjusted the carb right should run faster ad cut way better.. i have three of these

House of Homelite Forum has some pretty good information on build dates and a downloadable PDF

Most of those reed valves can be flipped over to seal better. Why would anyone crank a saw that long without giving it a little throttle???

You're missing the air filter foam and plastic cover that snaps in behind the oil and fuel caps

Who did you purchase your parts from?

0:32. If this is a Terry Industries unit. Serial number depicts 44442264 ( First digit) build year 1974. ( next 3 ) 44th week and 4 days 4th day. November 1 of 1974.( Maybe even October 31, 1974 of that year) I think Canada has a different method of serial number systems that goes by the year and weeks and day. It's a bit confusing. My dad bought this exact style saw back in 1975. I think you also have the 4 digit lot tag 6265 on the back of that case from where it was purchased. Also to note 2264 units of this saw were built. ( last 4 digits)

ive got a john deere from that era the thing still hogs through wood like a champ

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