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       Re: Homelite 8800
       By: aclarke Date: November 17, 2015, 12:07 am
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       That was an interesting Era for Homelite . My first big saw
       purchases in the mid 1980's was  a used 056 mag and a new
       Homelite 750. The homelite was a an awesome saw that would pull
       long bars easily.  Ignition system was unique and the saw had a
       cool exhaust note/buzz when loaded up in a cut.
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       Re: Homelite 8800
       By: weimedog Date: November 17, 2015, 9:22 pm
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       I've got a 540 and it does run strong. Have a NOS 8800 top end
       to eventually build it with...I believe the 8800 had an aluminum
       tank/handle. My 540 has a plastic one with a small crack. Lots
       of hoses on that saw! Like the Husqvarna 298. Believe John Deere
       sold a variant. The cylinder looks like the typical two transfer
       port design typical of those times. A nice looking saw. My
       problem with those period Homelite's is they are such a PITA to
       work on! Its as if the engineers spent as much time making them
       complex as making them run. 410's the same way.
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       Re: Homelite 8800
       By: Chainsawrepair Date: November 18, 2015, 12:36 pm
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       Mitch and Gary has owned all 3 versions.  I ran the JD 550
       version at a gtg. Was impressive to me.
       Pic from 2nd page reposted of JD.
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       Re: Homelite 8800
       By: HolmenTree Date: November 18, 2015, 10:57 pm
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       I like how the oil tank is isolated away from the heat of the
       crankcase.
       Major problem with today's saws with the chain oil heated up and
       so thin to the point the chain is getting poorly lubricated when
       the tank gets below half full.
       Also the 8800 and Deere went closed port as the older 540 was
       open.
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       Re: Homelite 8800
       By: Eccentric Date: November 26, 2015, 3:20 pm
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       I've ran a 540 and an 8800 in bigger wood.   Good power.  On par
       with a 288XP.  Bit heavier.  8800 does have the mag handle/tank
       in place of the 540's plastic tank/handle (which was fragile).
       Flywheels and starter covers are different between the two (to
       address the cooling issues already mentioned).  Cylinder fins
       are different too (as is the port layout................also
       already mentioned).  Homelite also sold DM54 and MP88 demo saw
       versions of these powerheads.
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