First start in 20 years on Grandpa's 1969 Homelite EZ Automatic chainsaw

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

Now that’s a chainsaw the 60s 70s and 80s were the most durable years for small engines that’s when chainsaws were chainsaws they were loud good sounding and lasted forever they don’t make ‘em like they used to

[@kevinon4wheels]

You’re right!

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@kevinon4wheels i remember when I was a kid in the 80s those big bow saws with those big 125cc 2stroke those were so cool

[@stumpbutter8087]

I've been collecting old homelite saws for a couple decades now. Just got a 1958 zip saw running after it hadn't ran for 30 years. Runs like a scalded ape now 😂

[@kevinon4wheels]

They don't make them like they used to!

[@acesegura0694]

I'm surprised it runs as good as it does without taking the carb apart. I just received a later version of the same saw, believe it's late '70s, that I got from my father-in-law. He said his dad bought a brand new when he was a kid so I'm thinking it's a '79 going off all the research I did and with the serial number. I didn't have to rebuild the carb, I just took it apart and cleaned it, it was filthy, and put fresh gas in, thing runs like a top now. It will go in my vintage saw collection and hopefully someday one of my kids will like them as much as I do and they can have their great grandfather's chainsaw. Good video, nice to see someone else keeping these old saws alive.

[@kevinon4wheels]

That's awesome! They don't make them like they used to! I plan to keep this saw in the family for generations to come also

[@cdlogans]

​@@kevinon4wheels agreed. Nothing is made as rugged as it used to. Also, no one knows how to fix things anymore. I find so many things on side of the road that only need like $20 worth of repairs and its good for much longer time 🤷‍♀️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kevinon4wheels]

@@cdlogans usually just needs a fuel line or primer bulb replaced

[@outboardfixer]

Was waiting for that towel to get caught and that saw to turn into a jumping jack. A good possibility that dirt in the oil was coming from the inch of dirt on the bottom of the saw.

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

Pull choke, set throttle lock, turn switch to ON, pull until it fires, push in choke, pull until it starts, it will rev high, pull throttle trigger to let it idle....that's my usual procedure...

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thank you! I’ll try that out

[@tonymayhew191]

That sweetheart purrs like a happy kitten! Nicely done my friend! I own a chainsaw collection of around 70 saws and half of them are vintage homelites.I have eleven of those saws, Two blue, Three red, Six red & white. Very temperamental chainsaw! Not made for the idiots who think they are loggers and if not aware of what you need to do to make them work properly they don't take long to destroy them! One of the first super EZ Automatic i got from this guy who was wanting to trade for a echo i had. I started talking about how it would not turn over worth a crap! I ask him if he was pushing the compression release in and his answer was ( what's that? ) He was trying to start it without the compression release button pushed in! These chainsaws had a hundred and ninety pounds of compression from the start! What i see alot with these saws is,You must have a sharp chain that is making chips! Dull chain makes air borne sawdust and will pack the saw full and burn it down!

[@kevinon4wheels]

That’s all good stuff! Thanks!

[@livinnash7693]

You are my hero😁

[@robinbasil39]

I have never used the compress button. Drop start 😅😅😅😅. Vroom Vroom aaa

[@Lordskeep]

Leon, the chainsaw repair master says that's why so many of these that he repairs has a broken starter recoil. From people not using the decomp valve.@@robinbasil39

[@justinweaver8787]

Hold on to it cherish it n keep it Runin in remembrance of the memory of ur grandfather.

[@kevinon4wheels]

You bet! Thanks!

[@robmickatavage4865]

I got one of those. Never into chainsaws, but get lots of compliments from logmen when I fire it up! The sound seems to wake em up! Thanks for the vid!

[@kevinon4wheels]

You’re welcome. Thank you! Enjoy it

[@Opinaca]

Nice little saw...lots of power and sounds good. Didn't know them.....but lately got a Canadian Super Mini of the late 70s.....And it runs pretty good after fiddling with the carb. Nice revival you got there. I love mine. On a restoration work now.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thank you! Good luck to you on your restoration

[@Aaron_A_Lynch]

Ahhhh..the sweet sound of a homelite 😎😎🤙🏻

[@kevinon4wheels]

They don’t make em like they used to!

[@Aaron_A_Lynch]

@@kevinon4wheels heck no they don't..🤘🏻🤙🏻🪓

[@eathans_small_engines8665]

@@kevinon4wheels no they dont

[@coffeeandlifting]

I've rescued two of these. One of them looks like its been to hell and back, but it runs like nothing's wrong. These are tough little saws. Everyone gets a kick out of how loud these old saws are.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Awesome! It’s a one of a kind sound!

[@williamanderson5542]

Just a suggestion, instead of using starting fluid that could wash the oil off the insides. You could get an oil squirter and squirt a small amount of fuel mix into the carb. Otherwise an awesome video of an old home lite. I’m currently working on a 240. It runs well but seems to loose fuel and just cuts off. Im hope I g it’s just dirt in the tank. We shall see

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thank you! Let us know how the 240 project goes

[@robinbasil39]

I had one. Fell lots. Trees. Yea😊😊😊😊

[@kevinon4wheels]

Awesome!

[@ChevyGuy70]

Beautiful saw👍

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks!

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Just liked and subscribed. A few weeks ago I bought 3 homelite chainsaws for$125. I wanted the XL100 circle saw. However there is a red EZ that started on prime. Fuel lines are rotten. We intend to get it running.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thank you! Keep us posted how the restoration goes

[@86FxBdyCpe]

Dude, never use starting fluid on a 2-stroke motor. Spray the fuel mix down the carb if need be.

[@kevinon4wheels]

That’s a better plan

[@hunter7476]

It should be ok I use it all the time it saves your arm or in a bigger motor the starter like any good thing you shouldn’t go over kill with it the engine is still getting oil it’s not bone dry I usually try to put the choke in and give a little squirt with carb spray to see if it’ll kick over then I’ll get it gin g without

[@douglasgreen9556]

Nothing wrong with a little starting fluid to get it going. I use it on any type engine when needed. Well I use carb cleaner but same thing. I usually put it in spark plug hole

[@keen9629]

If you have a 2 cylinder machine that will be sitting for a long time, load up the carb with ATF. It will smoke when you next use it but the carb will be ok.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks!

[@Aaron_A_Lynch]

New subscriber..those are sweet little saws...nice variety on your channel..mines mostly chainsaw and vintage axe stuff..but I have a blast😎😎🤘🏻🤙🏻🪓

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks!

[@williamtanguay2781]

I have this same saw. I love it!!

[@kevinon4wheels]

So much fun

[@livinnash7693]

Just got my hands on a blue one and a red one. Looking forward to getting both of them going again😁

[@kevinon4wheels]

That’s awesome! Most unique sound in my opinion of any chain saw

[@tedmiller1745]

People never spray that stuff in a chainsaw. Throw some mix down the hole. Nice saw for sure, I love mine!

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks!

[@timothy9969]

Never realized how old mine was but I got one. None running but have a new carb for it with original paper work and case. Been sitting in my garage for years. Still in good shape too. How does one verify year? Not in the book

[@Lordskeep]

Just wanted to point out that the information from that website is a lot of times incorrect. Mine has the original bar and it's 14 inch. While the website says shortest bar was 16 inch.

[@rephleX67]

to properly tighten the chain: hold the tip of the bar up like it will when the saw is running, then tighten the chain until the Chain of the bottom side of the Bar is just making contact with the bar, then give it a 1/8 turn because the chain will slighty stretch while the saw is running. Properly tighten a Chain is first important for saftey and second the clutch and his components and sometimes the needle bearing will last longer.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thank you!

[@robertdillon9989]

Awesome sound !

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thank you! It’s definitely one of a kind

[@wesleycallison2079]

When you set the throttle lock it also sets the compression release.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks! I learned something today

[@hilltopper600]

raise the tip of the bar for chain tight-use the decompress on the idle switch

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks!

[@acetech9237]

Just had a nice gentleman give me this saw. Yours is in better shape. The one I got is like a metallic blue and orange or white lol now I can't remember. The bar is rusty as hell but I'll set that in some muriatic acid.

[@kevinon4wheels]

Bring her back to life!!!!

[@tysonernst9657]

before you even tried to start it you need to clean the carbon and dirt that has accumulated in the exhaust ports....it will ruin the piston

[@kevinon4wheels]

Thanks! I’ll know for next time

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

No metric sizes on USA built saws back then, all SAE (standard American equivalent) sizes. 16mm is roughly a 5/8"

[@TheDEXMAN11]

towel plus chain = fun.....

[@kevinon4wheels]

Ha ha. Sometimes you have live on the edge

[@florpdorp7190]

Now get it ported

[@kevinon4wheels]

Ha ha! That would be awesome!

[@nicholdas]

Hey bro! thanks for the video! Where did u find the info on the first few seconds of the video? Looking for an owners manual for the super EZ model 😁

[@kevinon4wheels]

Hello! You’re welcome! Here is the site. It’s a wealth of information. Click the tabs on the top and you’ll find endless information.

[@kevinon4wheels]

acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf?OpenDatabase

[@kevinon4wheels]

It’s a Swedish site so sometimes browsers don’t like it’s license and warn you. But if you google Chain Saw Collectors Corner you’ll see it’s legit

[@justinstewart7014]

Could you tell me if the EZ automatic and the Super EZ automatic have interchangeable parts? I was just given my grandfathers EZ automatic. It currently is seized up though, due to us living on the gulf coast and a hurricane blew in flood waters. I can find plenty of Super EZ parts but not a lot of "regular" EZ parts. I really want to get this saw running and keep it in my family as you are doing with your grandfathers saw. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@kevinon4wheels]

Hello. I am not exactly sure on the difference between the two. It sounds like a nice unit so I would think it's worth a shot to see if you can get it going! Fill the cylinder with penetrating oil and see if that gives you anything to work with!

[@robertdillon9989]

Different CC’s engine s

[@tonymayhew191]

I can give you some information about these homelites! I have eleven of them 😋 The blue saws are manual oilers,So the clutch side cover is not as deep as the red or red & white saws with auto oilers stuffed in behind the clutch. The blue one is 2.1CI displacement the red one 2

[@sheepdog1437]

Had to stop watching after the 19th time he bounced the saw off the clutter in his work bench.

[@kevinon4wheels]

My wife took the saw away from me after viewing the video

[@thankswillie]

@@kevinon4wheels LOL

[@audiemullarkey9973]

Never put staring fluid i it put mix gas in the carb omg poor saw

[@kevinon4wheels]

I definitely screwed the pooch on that one

[@stumpbutter8087]

Wanna save yourself a lot of time and shoulder wear? Take the pull cord cover off and use a drill

[@kevinon4wheels]

Great advice! Thank you. I'll use that next time!

[@jayytee8062]

Then you run the risk of injuring your wrist. If you're going to use the drill method, at least use a wrench adapter (used for cheater bars)