Vintage Homelite Model XL-12 Chainsaw Yard Sale Find

I picked up this Homelite Model XL-12 Chainsaw at a yard sale for $20. I've heard these things are bullet proof and it looked decent for a 50 year old tool so I decided to give it a shot. I'm not one who works on small engines a lot but I do have some trees that need cutting so it may be worth my time. Let's get busy! #homelite #vintagechainsaw #smallengine #xl-12

[@michaellindsay8934]

I bought a Homelite Super EZ 47 years ago and it still works today its the only one I have ever had. Great job getting going. You have a great channel

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thank you! This was an fairly easy one. I figured since it was a Homelite and looked clean inside that I'd be able to do it. I've used it several times now and it's easier to start. I just read up on the Super EZ line and they do seem to be a five star saw so I'll keep my eyes open for one. Thanks for the tip!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Now you are passing into a whole new realm of internal combustion engines. 😁

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Funny! It's something I'm not sure I have the patience for. I enjoy working on cars and trucks but these old small engines have an air of voodoo when starting them.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@floridarusticrepairs 👍

[@mavision6525]

Glad you got it running.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! Fortunately I didn't need to go too deep into it.

[@frankpetrone2966]

As usual great job in getting that antique saw going Matt.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! Not that I had to do too much. :)

[@jimmiebrown5014]

Those were the best chainsaws ever made and I also love the super easys that they made wish I could find an ez that run good

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yes! For $20 I took a chance and it was an easy job.

[@Jcfromct]

Ihd an old chainsaw years ago that looked quite similar to yours. It also had both a manual and auto chain oiler. I believe that was the bar oil resevoir that you put the oul in. My saw was also made in the 1960’s, and it also was a bear to start. However after some investigation I figured out that it had a set of points, which I replaced and it was much easier to start after that. Good luck! And keep up the good work.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! Yes, these have points. Buried behind the starter wheel. You pull that and can get to the points but I didn't want to get that far into this at the time. Maybe someday? :)

[@terryeustice5399]

Good job. Loved it! Thanks for sharing! 💯❤️👊👍

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! I got lucky with this one but it looked clean inside.

[@terryeustice5399]

@@floridarusticrepairs starting those chain saws . Can be exhausting for sure.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

@@terryeustice5399 Yes. It was easier the second time I used it but certainly not an instant start.

[@91Z50]

Good job! Be careful

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! Not that it was much work but sometimes I get lucky and it's an easy job.

[@jimmiebrown5014]

The gas and oil mixture on those were 16 to 1

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yes, very high oil to fuel mixture. I haven't been able to find it so I had to mix my own. Fortunately there's a gas station near me which sells ethanol free fuel.

[@leonardpaciora5039]

Change the fuel lines, after sitting that long they are surely shot!

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! I did later on change the fuel line and filter since I got it from the rebuild kit.

[@philwilberg6004]

Your chain looks to need to be sharpened

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yes! Absolutely it did. :)

[@AndyM.]

HA!! You get QUITE the workout just trying to start an old chainsaw........

[@floridarusticrepairs]

So true! It really made me appreciate my asthma meds. :)