Homelite Chainsaw Won't Run. I Hate Working On These!

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In this video, I take you through a carburetor repair on an older homelite chainsaw that will not run.
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[@ericwellborn7205]

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[@roberthughes9032]

One of the easiest saws to work on.

[@danburch9989]

... said no one.

[@aurelienyonrac]

i love it too

[@aurelienyonrac]

​@@danburch9989 sorry to hear that someone said that to you. it stings. take care

[@cherokeefiddler]

Bob- you get props from me on this one! I don't enjoy working on the 2-cyl stuff but especially those that are built to make it so time consuming to get at the "business" end of things. Super video! I like the idea of putting the saw up in the vise. I'll steal that idea!

[@TheCrittercam001]

Good work DW6 I love working on 2 cycle equipment♥ That saw has not seen a lot of run time it looks great!

[@troywayne8759]

Been wrestling with an XL2 the past few days. She finally fired up tonight after flipping the reed valve. Great stuff, doublewide!

[@indianabob7166]

I think you did a wonderful job, and didn't give up. Way to go.

[@matthewpiper1421]

Yes sir these saws and the little mcculloch's were a pain in the butt to work on, i feel for you.

[@kennethbathrick6900]

I love my homelite saws there dependable they never give up spark

[@user-ce9do4gf4t]

Yes,we all hate working on them but they never die!

[@philliphall5198]

I agree 😊

[@sixtyfiveford]

I have a Homelite on my work bench right now waiting for service.

[@alssmallengines]

Great fix Bob👍 I've got one just like it I need to dig into but been putting it off. It runs but by the time I get it started I'm too tired to use it...lol

[@eddygoodwin7089]

that pressure test on the needle and seat was nifty, looks like a nice tester

[@edmckinley1333]

Excellent video, I share your frustration with Homelite saws.. a PITA... to work on

[@glenspryszak6005]

That saw is circa 1979-1983. I have 3 and they aren't too bad to work on, but they are great little saws when they run properly. 31.1cc.. Look to be a Walbro HDA carb...

[@JoshuaAndMom]

They are awesome chainsaws back in the old days. Not only that, Homelite, mcculloch, poulan, and Sears, and other old obsolete brands were built to last compared to the modern junk. My boss at work has a vintage Sears craftsman chainsaw that looks identical to this chainsaw, from the mid 80s and the only thing needed done was the chain needed sharpening, other than that still working after over 35 years.

[@animalcorvair]

i have a 14 inch one i bought in 77or 78 ran the crap out of it.. still runs great now..but they are like you said hard to work on but they had good fuel lins back then ..mine are still good

[@magicone9327]

The craftsman four stroke has its adjustment center line with the barrel. It’s under a plug to keep homeowners from messing with it. Usually a flat blade but could be double d and both are ever so small. The screw is held with lock tight from factory. You can adjust but put a drop of Locktight down the hole and move it in with the driver used for adjustment.

[@williamwhite9321]

Enjoy your videos very detailed helpful for us rookies 👍

[@kurtsimmons1587]

I’m new at using chainsaws. I didn’t know anything about which ones are worth bothering with. I ended up buying a poolan! LOL. I watched a couple of other videos just on poulans. I opened the gap of the plug to.030”. I have to say I was pretty shocked because it fired right up. I do believe it was only set to .018”. I enjoy your videos especially since I’m just starting out using chainsaws.

[@weets69]

Nice job. Have a few of these. And yes pain to work on, but once you get them going, good little pruning saws. Nice find.

[@jimrayburn4131]

I have one and it’s been in a barn for 20 years. Not locked up. How do find parts?

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

Hi DW6, I am currently working on a Homelite, maybe a couple years different. I find removing the spark arrestor ( 1 screw, no gaskets ) opens the way for the plug boot to slide right in. The plug wire on my coil comes off the TOP of the coil whereas your model has it near the bottom. Probably it was a re-design due to heat & friction wearing the wire against the jug cooling fins. These machines have a real learning / patience curve. Thanks JK

[@glenpnoman8510]

Excellent production.

[@craighoward3794]

I pulled one of these out of a dumpster, with the case. I've always wanted one for getting the small branches while trimming. I really like the 2 throttle triggers. They had put bar oil in the fuel tank and gas in the bar oil, ha. Got spark and it smoked for awhile but it runs great now. Kinda watched this video to find out where the low adjust screw is. All I can see is the idle and H screws.

[@jameshedrick6839]

I fixed one like that back in March. I hated working on that saw. It would start but wouldn't stay running ended up having to rebuild the carburetor

[@joew9392]

Remember these saws are between 40 and 50 years old, most need a good carb cleaning and kit plus the check valve..

[@Taematoe]

I have two homelites that have never run, new. Gave up and put them away and bought an electric. Works every time.

[@abrdds]

I have an XL-12 model I inherited from my late father in law… he saw me coming from the great beyond…. P i t a machine to fix and start… nice video✊🏾😊

[@magicone9327]

It’s always good to snip the ends off the oiler lines also as the oil line out of the tank is pressurized and most times leak at its hose connection to the body.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Good job , those are a lot like a McCullough throw away both are a pain !! I've used that optimal opti 2 oil for over 30 years never had a break down , last 20 I've used Stens 2 cycle which is the same brand , different name . Love the stabilizer in it.

[@philliphall5198]

Pain is correct 😊

[@dale5303]

I have 4 of these and i love em

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Nice job. Thanks!

[@johnkosheluk1041]

It is funny how you find something on the side of the road and looks verry clean saw

[@DaleB809]

They are a real pain to work on. Great video

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Those old ones are a pain. Good job

[@scottfirman]

We have a small engine bone yard that has a 55 gallon drum FULL of chain saws and weed wackers. Home lite sold bottom of the barrel quality equipment that was sold at K- Mart. I referred to them as the bic lighter of the chain saw world. Sadly, I have the know how to repair any of those chain saws send usually do. I know most shops do not like messing with them because the repair bill equals the price of the saw when new. I don't charge much because I don't own a shop. For me it's been more of a hobby fixing those than making a living.

[@captainedc]

The later saws yes. These saws in the video were great little saws. As were the bigger super XL12s and such. And last forever.

[@lrayvick]

Hobbies are good.

[@BrucesShop]

I actually don't mind these. But you are right about the carb. the air cleaner is weird. They are LOUD too.

[@TheCrittercam001]

I'm with you Bruce, I like working on these saws and I actually love working on ALL 2 cycle equipment. There's a fella in the neighborhood that has a bunch of weed wackers for sale for $5 each. I bought a few and got them all working in no time. But my passion is getting old chainsaws going again, fun stuff!

[@BrucesShop]

@@TheCrittercam001 The only problem I have iswith all 2 strokes. It is the repeated yanking of the rope

[@ThatBlueHoe]

@@BrucesShop 😂 yeah, you really gotta pull em

[@darellsunderlin4670]

Good fix , small ones are not always fun to work on , I'd rather work on the bigger one's, one suggestion for you would be to be careful revving them up on cold starts especially if you aren't sure where the carb is set or even if you do , it's hard on the cylinder . I always called them kinda saws throw always ! :-) good video! Big D.

[@magicone9327]

The carb linkage is similar on both ends but not the same. Carb end is concentric and the trigger end is more open to allow entry into trigger hole as engine is slipped into position.

[@billbly1691]

Enjoy your videos thank you

[@mikecorrado4971]

Nice video! Hope you make some money on this saw! 🤑

[@mikem5475]

The only time I've ever seen a machine flood over and over again and not start after being blown out with the air nozzle, they've had bad compression or a chunk burnt off the Piston. Good luck. Maybe try the carburetor adjusting screws. Maybe see if the needle is stuck in the carb

[@nickywalsh8492]

Hi I checked out this vid after coming over from micksmowers..what a nice condition powersaw to find... you'll get some gas money for this one..

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Nice job

[@philliphall5198]

I agree, I just offer to buy or trade, then fix it when slow down time comes

[@queenstownkid]

great video

[@fishinncrapoutdoors4651]

I inherited one of those from my grandpa and another from my father in law years ago. Like you say they're not really worth sticking too much effort into keeping them running and really only good for limbing or light duty cutting.

[@staind288]

Yeah but I LOVE the sound that comes from them!

[@fishinncrapoutdoors4651]

@@staind288 and the 2 cycle smell

[@staind288]

@@fishinncrapoutdoors4651 yes, the smell is great

[@craighoward3794]

Gotta have a small saw for the small limbs and something to climb with. Really light and I like the 2 triggers that allow me to reach out farther.

[@captainedc]

They are great saws and perfect for limb cutting and arbor work. Very well made and durable.

[@cjc_0167]

It's worth taking the muffler off to help get everything back in.

[@gwebocelestron9194]

Yep, taking the muffler off you can push the plug into where the muffler is to get the engine back in the body easier. Plus, the screw on the front that tightens the chain always gets caught on the body. You have to manuver that too at the same time as getting the spark plug wire through in the back.

[@danburch9989]

26:49 And the choke plate is always toward the air filter intake.

[@jackfrosty79ify]

I'm on my 2nd tear down carburetor problem

[@leannkennedy6568]

I watched this whole video on order to learn how to tighten the tension of the chain. Other than that, great video!

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

Tensioner's in the front, bud. Just loosen the bar nut a little so the bar moves and turn the screw in the front.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

good stuff

[@goosecreeksouth9327]

I have 4 homelites I like em but. Yes a pain to work on. I prefer Husqvarna or Stihl

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

These were quirky little saws. Many sold by Kmart for $ 88.oo . I got a lot of use from mine.

[@fendermann1825]

DW6 I just got me a echo cs590 Timberwolf. 20” bar. Man I love that echo saw plus got it for only 300 out the door at Home Depot!!!

[@barndogschwartz8370]

I see u forgot the new pull cord lol just playing good job 👍 👌 o. Everything

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

Yes they are a pain to work on, I own 2 of them. I bought them new in the mid 70's. They still run alright but you have to constantly keep the bolts tight or they will vibrate out especially the chain tension screw. You spend more time working on it than cutting firewood.🤣🤣

[@carolinabeacher1558]

youre right about that, i guy dropped one off from the 70s/80s said it wouldnt start, i spent nearly 20 plus minutes trying to get to the carb and the bolts that hold it on were laying down in the case, so i had to take the whole thing apart. after putting bolts back on it fired right up.

[@craighoward3794]

Yep, the recoil bolts keep coming out on mine,.. and one hole is stripped. Gunna see if they make helicoils that small.

[@Mack-ww3si]

Homesites are easy to work on especially the super 2,xl,and xl2

[@evanchapmanfanman]

I certainly like the early homelite stuff, particularly the xl-98 which was used by fire departments in the 80s, probably one of the most bulletproof saws out there right up with stihl saws, but they lost my respect after they went cheap in the late 80s.

[@darylstephens4429]

what size fuel line does this saw use? I have the same saw that needs new fuel line. Thanks

[@justbraaapit2311]

Its 12 screws and and two wires and motor slips out of the case it's easy bud.

[@jbbolts]

8 plus one for the handle on the XL ...just got mine together not one hour ago and she's running great :)

[@thebug4046]

i work on this stuff every day all 2 stroke

[@williamgalloway7262]

Those little saws are a pin to work on and were hell on duckbills but they are cutting machines.

[@gioscervelo]

Need a new sprocket for mine. In the meantime I've filed the teeth on the sprocket to take the ruts out. Stops the chain from binding for now.

[@scintilla61]

❤gran bel lavoro 🎉complimenti

[@robertwaid2965]

Nice video...

[@joewalsh1054]

I bought a craftsman version of this (rebranded homelite) for $25. The y told me it worked if you put fuel directly in the cylinder. I worked on it a bunch and never got it to start. I took the engine apart and found the piston and cylinder were scored. So, I just trashed it. Wasn't going to put any more money in it

[@johnkosheluk1041]

You found that on the side of the road it looks brand new

[@SuperGlacierGirl]

2 questions, Did you put the air filter back on? Why not check the points while you had it apart?

[@fatalfromabove8943]

A lot better then a Mini Mac McCulloch!

[@mikem5475]

Take off the recoil starter and spray some oil on all that stuff in there. Always works for me

[@philliphall5198]

They are all ways rusty

[@buffpat]

Have owned a couple of these and they always have trouble starting even after running

[@jkmcp45]

The first side you work on when putting back together is a metering diaphragm fuel pump is on side with walboro Hardest part is putting throttle linkages

[@magicone9327]

I find that the chain tensioner is the thing that pops out of its hole and catches on the body.

[@rickyreidy6887]

it would help if you used a bright work light, Thank you

[@davidschwartz5127]

Great!

[@stevenodell4323]

Why does everyone find chainsaws alongside the road but me?

[@rayburnett3253]

Not only chainsaws, but lawnmowers too

[@Fu-manchoo]

You and I must subscribe to the same life as I never find anything like that either

[@weets69]

Agreed. Where is this road? I need a chainsaw😎

[@MrBugman2525]

I bought 3 for 50 one is broke so use the parts to fix one of them

[@ThePheonix2009]

I hate working on small engines. I am working on a older Homelite right now for a friend.

[@beingsneaky]

hmmm? take out high and low screws spray carb cleaner in the with the red straw off course. just to see if it cleans out that way. may get luck and not have to take the whole darn thing apart?? DARN ok just got to part where filter is broken off. looks like a complete tear down anyways.

[@tedmiller1745]

I hate these too but If I find cheap, good flips after getting to run.

[@gwebocelestron9194]

I have my dad's super 2 that I'm trying to get going. Can anyone tell me if these are supposed to have 6 or 7 tooth chain sprockets. All the manuals/parts diagrams I've found online show 6 teeth. The one I have has 7 teeth. The chain binds part way around. So I'm guessing soneone at some point changed the sprocket or put the wrong pitch chain on. The sprocket is worn anyways and was thinking I might pay $22 for a new 6 tooth sprocket.

[@johnkosheluk1041]

The problem with the presher tester is the release is on the bottom you have to be careful how you put it down you don't release the presher I have 1 I use all the time I am a stihl mechanic

[@crikeycrikeys9699]

You got it to fire and run a few times, probably one of those times you could have held the throttle down till it warmed up and then adjusted the carb screws til it held an idle. I have one of these I did that to and just mess with the screws when it gets finicky.

[@danmay9728]

Personly I use sta-bil fuel treatment for every thing I run, even my personnel vehicle. Just sayong. Be safe. Peace.

[@gossom9603]

A flexible diaphragm forms one side of the fuel chamber and is arranged so that as fuel is drawn out into the engine, the diaphragm is forced inward by ambient air pressure. ... As fuel is replenished the diaphragm moves out due to fuel pressure and a small spring, closing the needle valve. not a gasket lol

[@danmay9728]

Check and see if the coil is rusty, use sand paper to clean. Check the flywheel to se if its rusty cand to clean. Dont wear your arm cranking on the dam thing. Also the coil could be bad. Be safe. Peace.

[@barndogschwartz8370]

I have the same shirt btw where did u get that logo?

[@danndyandy]

Carb cleaner usually works ok for removing old gaskets.

[@scottfirman]

I have found that carb cleaner destroys the diaphragm immediately on old equipment. I used to order gasket kits but now I just order another carburetor. I work on these as a hobby. Most small engine places will not even work on those older chain saws. They were never worth much anyways. I compared them to a bic lighter.

[@johnmanning1006]

I'm surprised the diaphragm was ok after all that time what say you?

[@Pikertime]

Did anyone else tilt their phone while he was pouring the gas out? 😂

[@MickeyMetalmjl]

home depot sell home lite so your correct millions of 'em. my small one is a homel ite 14 ' sucks to start since I've owned it

[@dwdrumz5624]

A veritable walk in the park compared to the McCullough Mini Mac!

[@MickeyMetalmjl]

maybe a hair dryer or heart in 1 1/2 " away from carb/gas to heat gasket adhesive maybe??

[@EdinVideoChannel]

what's the problem is since i have the same one and it won't work

[@dfields9511]

Yah I don’t like working on 2 cycle either that much But I am very Strict, only non-ethanol fuel goes in any of my own 2 cycle equipment.

[@mattstacy1652]

Those are a pickle. Dang sure best to make sure all the lines are right and carb is good to before putting it back together. Sucks to have to tear all that out multiple times! I know unfortunately! 😂

[@barrykauffman8147]

Good Video...but I think the chain is on backwards.

[@Billrad71]

Cuss words! Let em roll! when your working on a homelite all the neighbors are sure to know.

[@magicone9327]

These saws have issues with the screws and the threads crumbling. The vibration crystallizes the threads in the screw holes and it just breaks off. Requiring either heli-coils to fix or jb weld or similar and re-thread the holes. The use of the 10/32 thread is to fine of thread and there is no amount of material between each thread to be strong enough. A10/24 would have been better.

[@dannysapp5559]

i soak the carb in gum out carb spray and gaskets fall off ispray all my carbs over a coffee can with a lid so i can reuse it be carefull of some rubber and plastic parts mabe harmed good luck it works for me

[@waltermorris8044]

Where do you get parts for chainsaws no longer manufactured?