I don't know anything about them...lister posted specs, but no model #, says it's 68.8cc, and it looks pretty clean...also says it runs...in my area and he doesn't want much...any info would be helpful and is it worth it?
They are, if I'm not mistaken, a good saw from back in the day. No chainbrake, much heavier than today's saws, but plenty of power. I believe they were built by Homelite, and back in that era, Homelites were one of the best saws manufactured. My father in law, to this day, runs a Homelite XL12.....I rebuilt it for him several years back and that saw had PLENTY of balls.....
If its old and cheap and runs go for it. I bet at least you get your money back if u want to sell it? Parts may he a problem if needed??
Ok, I have read that, early on, Homelite built Lombard saws......But the AL-42 was a knock-off of the Homelite XL12, actually built BY Lombard.
The XL-12/Super XL was copied (a LOT) by a few different manufacturers. Buy it for no more than you're willing to invest in a wall-hanger and if it turns out to be a runner with a few parts and some work, call it a win! This is the fun in collecting vintage saws!
That is what I was thinking @MasterMech ...I don't need it but would love to have something to play around with before I do any mods on my fun saws!
Thats not really a saw to modd. I guess you can learn the basics of an engine by trying to get it to run though.
I have a Lombard Comango. Beastly of a saw. Closely resembles many a Homelite, but they are not related.
Thats what I meant..I am learning from you guys, but am reluctant to get in over my head with my other saws. This could be something I can try some dis-assembly without leaving me without a saw to use.
Trust me saws are pretty simple. Even down to pulling cylinders. Tune I g is about the hardest part of most things.
