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I WAS JUST GIVEN A HOMELITE CHAINSAW MODEL XL 101 IT WAS SITTING ON A BOAT FOR 8 YEARS NOT WORKING. FOR FUN & I NEED A SAW EVERY NOW & THEN, I TOOK APART & CLEANED PARTS, BUT COULD NOT USE GAGES TO GET THE GAP FOR MAGNETO, POINTS OR SPARKPLUG. TOO MUCH OXIDATION. ANY SUGGESTION WHAT TO TRYK AS SETTINGS? LOCAL SHOPS SAY THEY DON'T HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON OLD HOMMELITE SAWS. THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE.
Hello Robert:
The Coil/Magneto is Set at .020in. the Point Set is Set at .020in. and the Spark Plug is Gapped .035in. Some Saws were Set at .012in, but try the .020in first. Not many were set to .012in. Hope this Helps. Let me know what Happens, Please. I enjoy knowing the Outcome. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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John C. Bridgers Sr.
Expertise
Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Education/Credentials
Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.
Past/Present Clients
I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
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