Chainsaw Repair
Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Homelite => Topic started by: Giles on January 24, 2016, 02:27:46 pm
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A friend gave me an old Homelite chainsaw he found in a barn. It has set for many years but engine had some compression. Really good shape for the age and well worth rebuilding.
Many years ago, I would not have to ask this question, but I simply can't remember.
I removed the piston and all the needle bearings came out when I removed the piston pin. I was not particularly concerned because I remember seeing this before. Later I just decided to replace the bearing but have conflicting information.
I have found replacement of needle bearings in a shell and also just the needle bearings.
So, I installed all the needles back in the bearing cage still pressed in the rod.
Installed just the pin and it has only the slightest movement.
Suggestions/advise ?
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If the needle bearings are falling out of the cage or cup I would replace them as they are worn or damaged. Generally if they are loose they won't have anything but the needles in the bearing area.
It looks like a drawn cup caged needle bearing.
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That was my thoughts, but can't understand why the needles are sold separately?
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The older model did not come with the cage. To hold the bearings to the shaft, use a dab of grease. Usually the replacement needles are sold on a strip of hard cardboard. If you lost one, replace them all and flush the case really well.
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Just thought I would add to this thread on the Homelite Super EZ Automatic. This a freeby that I got because the owner did not want to spend the money on getting it running. I rebuilt the carb which has a Walbro HDC. The saw is 40.9cc and the automatic oiler and manual oiler both work great. It is a reed valve engine with points. I also had to replace the fuel line and filter which runs up behind the recoil assembly. The saw is completely original and came stock with 3/8ths chain. How cool is that. I put it in some wood and with a sharp chain it cuts pretty darn good. I did notice the idle drifting some but at the high end it is rock steady and 4 strokes great and transitions to 2 stroke. I think I will just run it a bit to see if it clears up any.
The ax is a Collins that I picked up and put a handle on it. It has a really broad cutting edge which I liked.
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The 1st saw I owned was a super ez homelite. With a 16" bar and 3/8 chain, it was a strong 40cc saw for sure.
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The 1st saw I owned was a super ez homelite. With a 16" bar and 3/8 chain, it was a strong 40cc saw for sure.
I ran it some today and the idle on it is starting to settle down. I think the decompression valve could be causing some issues with the idle. I pressed it today to see what happens and the idle starting going wacky again. I might just remove it and clean it real well. I did disable it though. Do not need it on this saw.
I also took the bar tip guard off so I could bury the bar in some wood to see how it would do. I am pretty happy with the saw for a freeby.
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I'm quite envious of your EZ as it is very clean for it's age. Mine is in pretty good shape but nowhere near this one. They run real strong for their size.
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I'm quite envious of your EZ as it is very clean for it's age. Mine is in pretty good shape but nowhere near this one. They run real strong for their size.
I had that saw out again yesterday cutting some uglies I have around here and that little saw still surprises me. It is a good runner and it starts pretty easy.
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Roger change them crank seals if you're putting that old Homelite back to work! Same seals as a Poulan Micro. Poulan/Husky 530019059. Available everywhere, including your local Husky dealer. Should be around $3-$4 each. Also CR/SKF 4913. I'm gonna bug ya until you change 'em. 8)
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I tell ya Aaron for such a small saw it impresses me. I will see about the crank seals.
Nice looking saw you have there.
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The EZ has an adjustment on the trigger to idle/part through fast idle/start this can affect the idle running the manual tells how to set this up.
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The EZ has an adjustment on the trigger to idle/part through fast idle/start this can affect the idle running the manual tells how to set this up.
I will have to check into that because this saw has no throttle lock on it. So I hold it with my right hand with the throttle wide open and pull it with my left hand.
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Worked on one a while back w/busted starter pulley. Was impressed with it, underrated saw IMO. Would like one but have waaaay to many saw in that class.
Shep
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Well Aaron I had the Super EZ out today and noticed the idle starting to go stupid on it so I shut it off and have the crank seals on order. No more using it until I get them in.
Roger.
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I tell ya Aaron for such a small saw it impresses me. I will see about the crank seals.
Nice looking saw you have there.
Thanks Roger. Yep it's a favorite. Those little buggers really seem to punch above their weight class. I grab mine for jobs that I'd have grabbed a 50cc class saw for in the past. Really light and handy little thing for the power it puts out. Has a gear driven auto oiler pump as well as an honest-to-God manual oiler too. Good stuff.
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The EZ has an adjustment on the trigger to idle/part through fast idle/start this can affect the idle running the manual tells how to set this up.
Yep. They have a funky, screw adjustable sliding stop within the trigger. Weird, but works well. Was looking at/admiring that a few months ago when I had the carb out to put a kit in it. I take the grip half off and remove the trigger when pulling the carbs on these saws as it makes things MUCH easier. Don't have to fight the throttle linkage while R/R'ng the carb and making sure the mounting gasket stays put. Same with the XL12/SXL series and others.
[/quote] The EZ has an adjustment on the trigger to idle/part through fast idle/start this can affect the idle running the manual tells how to set this up.
I will have to check into that because this saw has no throttle lock on it. So I hold it with my right hand with the throttle wide open and pull it with my left hand.
On these saws, the comp release button in the rear handle is also the throttle lock. Squeeze the trigger, push the button, then release the trigger. Comp release and high idle will be set. Blip the throttle to release. That's where this series got the "E-Z" name.............from the easy starter pull (in an era when there weren't yet lightweight arborist saws.............these were often used up in the tree). If you need trigger/throttle lock bits I can send you some.
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Worked on one a while back w/busted starter pulley. Was impressed with it, underrated saw IMO. Would like one but have waaaay to many saw in that class.
Shep
You need one Shep. They're a different animal than the modern saws of the 40cc class. Less speed (but not slow), but way more grunt (and MUCH more style/character/sound). I can't think of a modern 40cc class saw that is sold with 3/8" pitch chain (not LP or .325). A bonus is if you can find one with a full wrap handlebar. They were sold that way (as the Super E-Z AOW........with the W meaning Western). Homelite also sold a Western 'kit' for the saws. Had the handlebar and mounting bracket as well as the spike set and a different muffler cover (to meet the CDF muffler temperature requirements).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGYeEy99dbM
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I thought I had the one I worked on. Guy showed up couple months later and I let him have it. Had picked up a full wrap for it. He bought it w/shop bill. Really wanted to keep it. Only saw one other w/wrap handle in 3-4 years looking on the "Bay". They sell for pretty good money. I'll have one at some point.
Shep
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Well it got up into the mid 40's today so I put in those new cranks seals on the Super EZ auto. Made some test cuts with it and all seems to be normal.
I have a lot of rounds that need cut up still so I will use the Super EZ so I get some run time on the saw.
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Glad to hear it Roger.
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I have a Super EZ for sale if someone is looking for one to buy much cheaper than what they go for on ebay
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I have a Super EZ for sale if someone is looking for one to buy much cheaper than what they go for on ebay
Try posting it in the classifieds here you might have better luck. How about posting the price too.
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I put 3 tanks of gas thru my Super EZ today. If the log is smaller than 10 inches they are a great choice! Light and plenty of power for under 10 inches and use the bigger saws for the rest of the tree.
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I put 3 tanks of gas thru my Super EZ today. If the log is smaller than 10 inches they are a great choice! Light and plenty of power for under 10 inches and use the bigger saws for the rest of the tree.
I am still using mine all the time for processing firewood. It is a great little saw.
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It seems there are some variations of the Super EZ.
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Had one of my Super EZ's out today and it seems the auto oiler is not working the best. Any thought on where to start looking? thanks
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Are u looking for the complete oiler ?
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Saw is still together so not sure what the issue is yet.