Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    DG's Avatar
    DG Posts: 1,375, Reputation: 109
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 22, 2010, 09:43 AM
    What should the compression be on a older homelite chain saw
    What should the compression be on an older homlite chain saw.
    Can't find any numbers on it,was told it was late 50 s or early 60 s
    Has about 85-90 lbs
    KUXJ's Avatar
    KUXJ Posts: 975, Reputation: 97
    Senior Member
    		  
    #2

    Jan 23, 2010, 07:41 AM
    Hi! DG, welcome to AMHD :)

    Quote Originally Posted by DG View Post
    what sould the compression be on an older homlite chain saw.
    can't find any numbers on it,was told it was late 50 s or early 60 s
    has about 85-90 lbs
    The compression should be 60 to 120 lbs any thing below 60 is no good, so you should be okay.

    K
    crigby's Avatar
    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
    Outdoor Power Equipment Expert
    		  
    #3

    Jan 24, 2010, 03:51 PM

    Hi,
    My experience is that 90-100 is kind of sad for most and 120 is the minimum for a decent engine. Good would be 150-160 for most.
    Peace,
    Clarke
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Chain saw chain slippage [ 8 Answers ]

When using a chain saw, how can I stop the chain from slipping out of its groove?

Homelite repair [ 1 Answers ]

The string on my weedeater has tightened (locked up)... took it apart & is still tightening up... don't know what to do?? :mad::mad:

Marry older man?just a little older! [ 13 Answers ]

:confused: someone keep telling me that it is good for a girl marries a man who is a little older than her! Cause older man knows more how to take care of others,how to respect others... but for young men,what they care about is themselves only!Is that true?I was thinking about that for many...

Old compression nut and compression sleeve [ 27 Answers ]

We have a shut off valve with a slow leak, about a teaspoonful every 10 hours. I want to replace the valve but the copper pipe to which it's attached is too short not allowing me to cut off the old compression sleeve. It's to my understanding that I may use the old compression nut and...

Homelite Trimmer [ 3 Answers ]

I let my neighbor borrow my weed trimmer. Now it will not feed line. I use to could bump it on ground and it would automatically feed line. Could he had taken trimmer end apart and lost something? All there is is a spring under trimmer head.

View more questions Search