I have converted a 30cc Homelite weedwacker and it runs great, but I would like more power. If I could find a newer chainsaw for $50.00 i'd buy it. On EBAY I keep seeing older chainsaws that seem reasonably priced. I also own a old Homelite 150 saw that I'm thinking of converting. I would like to see if anyone can provide advice on older chainsaws that might make good candidates for conversion. Is there any problem with points and condensors? Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks

Paul

All the older Quadras, G23s, and many Sachs conversions had points, no problems.....

We're currently running three very old G-23's using points type ignitions. No problems at all. They all seem to have about the same power here at sea level,

16/6 APC prop Amsoil System 2000 at 50:1 8800 RPM

Could probably get more by playing with mufflers. But why ?

I've got an old Pioneer chainsaw. It's a Farmsaw model. I think that it's about 3.7 or 4.0 cubic inches. Haven't been able to get a consistant answer out of the 6 or 7 people in the US who still have parts for them. Some say 3.7 and some say 4.0 or 4.2

I'll probably send it to Ralph some day. Just gotta find the right plane for that size engine first.

I'm starting to take apart my Homelite 150 chainsaw. The old screws holding the case together won't come unscrewed. I started to drill them out, but am wearing out drill bits. They don't build things like that anymore. It looks like this engine is going to have the muffler on the back side and the carb directly in front above the flywheel. Does anyone think that is going to be a problem? It should almost make if like raming air into the carb. The carb opening is pointing directly in front behind the prop. If I could get the case off I can get a better idea of how this might work. I was just wondering if anyone has tried to convert these 150 saws. I think they are 2.6ci, which would make them comparable to the newer Homey 45cc engines. At least in size. Again any advice is welcome. Thanks

Paul

There is a tool you can buy at Home Depot to take out obstinate screws and bolts. Looks like a screwdriver handle with changeable bits that you turn in the direction you want to go and hit with a hammer. Will take out the meanest screws. One name is called hammerdriver.

hi there:
have just dropped the engine from my homelite 150- -same problem re screws, by the way. having never done a conversion, would like to hear of your progress- -i'll throw anything on here i find out for sure, now just questions...have been told so far that this is not a good conversion candidate because this engine has needle bearings....pressing on for now anyhow....

I actually gave up trying to get the screws out. Man are they tough! I also decided that since the carb is located directly in the front of the engine, that it wouldn't be good for conversion. If you have better luck than I did please let me know.

Paul

Hi
Read the site www.rcfaq.com in the section engine conversion
This help me.
Also the site www.rsengines.net/index.html
They have pieces to convert homelite chainsaw engine.
I do not bought from they , I make my own pieces to convert Homelite chainsaw 38cc.
But this may help to know about Homie conversion.
I believe it is better to have carb in the sice of engine.
Good luck
Jose

Hi
I forget www.carrprecision.com
but they have mostly weed engines.
Are you checked chainsaw repair shop around your house?, for chainsaw engines.
But you must Know of engines to buy used , go with a friend who knows or may be you find a good mechanic who tell you the true.
Good luck
Jose