I've several of your videos. I'm retired after nearly 60 years as a mechanic. 1 thing I've almost religiously done is use Loctite on H-L, more so than most others. It seems like H-Ls will lose screws more often than others. Another thing, that compression release port, I always used a wooden dowel & lapping compound to clean 'em. Copper tubing works equally well. Must say I've never seen a base gasket leak on that model, 1st for anything. Keep up the good work.
I just rebuilt one my fathers neighborgave me...first homelite rebuild n I really like ..strong Lil rascal but just started running bit goofy so gonna have to go back in..your videos were super helpful for me so thank you Leon for sharing your wealth of knowledge of these machines..getting the carb back in always gives me helluva time ..
Bolts were loose. It happens, occasionally, which is why I check the tightness of the cylinder bolts every time I take the engine cover off. I also put Locktite blue on cylinder bolts when I put the cylinder on.
So glad that you took the time to diagnose before deciding against parting it out. I have a 200 classic, but that's only because I couldn't hold out and wait for an EZ to come my way. I think the video and the Saw's return to Shawn are both great!
Another great EZ repair story. A little long video, but worth watching till the end. Love the EZ saws.....it was good to show how a dirty saw can create problems. I always blow off my saws everytime I run them. And its a good idea to take them apart a little more, and do some deeper cleaning.
Thanks for video on the EZ Automatic, one of my favorite.Is an under rated saw. Is really good light saw, it holds its own . An American classic in Red White Black
The Dykes ring is actually quite a good design in my opinion. It is placed n the very top of the piston and is shaped like an L and uses the compression forces to push itself down and back onto the cylinder wall on compression stroke but then be essentially non existent in terms of friction on the way back down. This style of ring works quite well in high rpm 2 strokes like chainsaws and drag bikes.
Did Homelite name the saw Super EZ because of the decompression valve on such a small saw? I'm wondering if this saw is considered a good saw? I have one with a broken handle mount and no handle. Is it worth fixing?
It is not surprising - folks do not maintain their saws worth a crap. I clean out the flywheel side every year on my saws. Compressed air, a paint brush and a small container of gas will clean out the flywheel side pretty good. If it is really dirty it goes to the carwash for a good cleaning. I then let it dry in the sun for several days. I only use recent Stihl saws, so I do not have to deal with points. Water does not hurt parts on a chainsaw.
I've several of your videos. I'm retired after nearly 60 years as a mechanic. 1 thing I've almost religiously done is use Loctite on H-L, more so than most others. It seems like H-Ls will lose screws more often than others. Another thing, that compression release port, I always used a wooden dowel & lapping compound to clean 'em. Copper tubing works equally well. Must say I've never seen a base gasket leak on that model, 1st for anything. Keep up the good work.
Another cool fix, Leon. Great job.
I just rebuilt one my fathers neighborgave me...first homelite rebuild n I really like ..strong Lil rascal but just started running bit goofy so gonna have to go back in..your videos were super helpful for me so thank you Leon for sharing your wealth of knowledge of these machines..getting the carb back in always gives me helluva time ..
Great saw and great learning hints.
great video. I have a EZ automatic that runs great but the auto oiler needs work
good work on the 360! I am sending my 550 today.
THANK YIU FOR YOUR HELP
Great video. It's so nice that you could fix it for Shawn, especially since he bought it new.
Bolts were loose. It happens, occasionally, which is why I check the tightness of the cylinder bolts every time I take the engine cover off. I also put Locktite blue on cylinder bolts when I put the cylinder on.
Great diagnoses on that base gasket leak!
Surprised me!
So glad that you took the time to diagnose before deciding against parting it out. I have a 200 classic, but that's only because I couldn't hold out and wait for an EZ to come my way. I think the video and the Saw's return to Shawn are both great!
Another great EZ repair story. A little long video, but worth watching till the end. Love the EZ saws.....it was good to show how a dirty saw can create problems. I always blow off my saws everytime I run them. And its a good idea to take them apart a little more, and do some deeper cleaning.
Hope u are well man.
Thanks for video on the EZ Automatic, one of my favorite.Is an under rated saw. Is really good light saw, it holds its own . An American classic in Red White Black
I used a impact gun with a universal for those airbox bolts without issues
The Dykes ring is actually quite a good design in my opinion. It is placed n the very top of the piston and is shaped like an L and uses the compression forces to push itself down and back onto the cylinder wall on compression stroke but then be essentially non existent in terms of friction on the way back down. This style of ring works quite well in high rpm 2 strokes like chainsaws and drag bikes.
What are the stock carb setting for it?
Do u jus do bars as well? Close rails grind em flat etc?
Yamaha used a L ring gave more compresion when running I had a 1973 rt 360 had the ring in it but they also had a lower ring to
That says a lot about your character to offer him to sow back first first chance at it
Did Homelite name the saw Super EZ because of the decompression valve on such a small saw? I'm wondering if this saw is considered a good saw? I have one with a broken handle mount and no handle. Is it worth fixing?
Cosmetically that's in great shaoe, love that chasis to use, not my favorite to work on, keep up the great videos!
Dykes ring, I have a Terry built VI 123 with one, couldn't figure out what it was
It is not surprising - folks do not maintain their saws worth a crap. I clean out the flywheel side every year on my saws. Compressed air, a paint brush and a small container of gas will clean out the flywheel side pretty good. If it is really dirty it goes to the carwash for a good cleaning. I then let it dry in the sun for several days. I only use recent Stihl saws, so I do not have to deal with points. Water does not hurt parts on a chainsaw.
And folks think Stihl saws are hard to work on!
maybe the owner will take note of the need to blow the saw out on regular basis.