Here’s Chris Goldman’s next completed restoration: the 100cc Homelite XP 1100!
Chris shared this description with us:
Weighing in at nearly 30 pounds and swinging a 36‑inch bar, this is the Homelite XP1100 Gear Drive — a 100cc American‑built powerhouse from Homelite’s prime.
It runs a gear‑reduction drive system instead of a standard clutch, delivering massive low‑RPM torque through an all‑metal professional chassis built in the USA. Designed for heavy timber work, this rare survivor stands as proof of the era when Homelite was a true force in American saw history.
These are the before pictures, followed by more of the completed restoration!
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Homelite XP 1100 |
| Manufacturer | Homelite-Textron (Port Chester, NY, USA) |
| Produced | 1965–1966 |
| Engine | 2-cycle single-cylinder, loop-scavenged |
| Displacement | 6.11 cu in (100 cc) |
| Cylinder Bore × Stroke | 2.1875 in (55.5 mm) × 1.6250 in (41.2 mm) |
| Piston Rings | 2 rings, 0.0625 in thickness |
| Cylinder Type | Aluminum with chrome-plated bore |
| Intake Method | 4-reed pyramid type |
| Weight (powerhead) | 19.5 lb (8.8 kg) |
| Operator Class | One-man operation |
| Handlebar System | Rigid |
| Clutch | Centrifugal, 6 metal shoes |
| Drive Type | Gear reduction (2:1 or 3:1 ratio) |
| Construction | Die-cast magnesium |
| Ignition | Phelon or Wico flywheel type with breaker points |
| Carburetor | Tillotson HL-261A |
| Air Filter | Cellulose fiber element |
| Starter | Automatic rewind with overrunning-bearing clutch |
| Oil Pump | Automatic with manual override |
| Max Engine RPM | 6,000–6,500 |
| Breaker Point Gap | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Spark Plug | Champion UJ-11G |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.025 in (0.63 mm) |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Ball (flywheel side), needle roller (drive side) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 fl oz (1242 ml) |
| Guide Bar Length Range | 23–60 in (58–152 cm) |
Another wonderful chainsaw restoration!
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