I have an older Homelite chainsaw where the the clutch has gotten worn. I can get the parts to fix it. Can anyone tell me if in need to replace both parts of the clutch or only the outer shell??
Since you have it apart, I would replace the whole enchillada, saving any good parts for spares if it comes apart on you again.
-JD-
Here is the appropriate replacement part for your Homenotlite
Am curious why you say the clutch is worn, exactly what are the symptoms?
I Would Do Both If
I expected it to last as long as I've already had it.
You are lucky to find available parts for anything but a Stihl.
The hub is pretty light, and it wears at three points, the inside face where the clutch grabs it, the sprockets and the hub bearing. I would also put on a new chain.
If I don't expect the saw to go too long, I would clean up the internal hub roughness with a sanding drum on a drill and shop for a Stihl.
Paul in PA
Motor runs fine, at idle the chain turns but when you touch the chain to the wood the chain stops.
The local repair shop wants more to fix it than the cost of a new saw. I only use this saw a couple of times a year. This is simply a challenge for me. And I can get the parts for less than 50 bucks.
throw it in the gutter and go buy another
I Would Do Both If
Replace both, If the thing runs good and you don't use it often, keep it. After you do use it, drain the fuel tank, then run it until it quits and store it and it will be there for you when you do need it for a long time.
jud
I see, sounds like you need both parts for sure.
Biggest headache is needing the right tools to hold the flywheel on one side while spinning off the clutch. Takes quite a torque to spin off and to get tight back on.
The 2.2 Homelite I had was a great utility saw and was easy enough carry for cutting line.
It has the sprocket on the clutch hub and I always get a new clutch, sprocket and chain at the same time.
Keep and put the old parts on for cuts that will dig into dirt, like cutting a stump to ground level.
Ditto that clearcut.
Homelites are notorious for the auto-oilers to not work. The one I had was one of those. I think they are meant for ocassional home light work - thus the name. When I worked as a logger we didn't touch anything but Stihls or Huskys. We treated like our first born.
I have an old homelite 220 that needs oiler parts...can anyone recommend a parts supplier?
I say replace them both.
On my saws, you screw a plastic spark plug down the hole, which has a protruding plastic part, that blocks the piston from moving. Then, a wrench on the clutch, and it goes BACKWARD, and comes off.
I suspect yours is the same, but I go along with the sentiment, to buy a nice new stihl!
N
When it comes to chainsaws, I would definitely listen to a guy called clearcut. Seriously.:-)
Don
The pickup tube in the oil bay of the Homelite was prone to getting plugged and would stop the flow of oil to the chain. Had to wash it with gas very often. Mix lighter weight of oil or small amount of gas with chain oil will help.
I have also gone to Sthil since becoming dependent of 3 cords of firewood each winter. No living trees cut, only storm felled wood used.