Fix'em all 49 #1 Posted February 27, 2020 I recently bought two Homelite C-51 chainsaws. The second one I bought now runs like new & is probably the loudest chainsaw you will ever come across. The first one is no longer seized & I have some more new rings after not taking enough care with the first set I bought. My big problem now is lack of spark & the coil has been tested & is definitely the reason. The Homelite part number is 55986-A. These are extremely scarse & non existent in the UK. I cannot justify the cost of purchasing one off fleabay & shipping over from the states. Has anyone any idea where there could be one over here. Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted February 27, 2020 Hello Ian A very long shot but try John Cruse at The Mower Centre 01323 842477, he has all sorts of stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fix'em all 49 #3 Posted April 19, 2020 Tried the mower centre but no luck. I hate to be beaten & would like to see this saw run again. Has anyone ever cut open a failed coil & successfully rewound it. These coils are like hens teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #4 Posted April 28, 2020 As far as I know those type of coils are basically all the same. Either that or I've been very lucky just by using ignorance since I've used anything which would fit in the past and had success every time. Even using 4 stroke coils on 2 stroke engines and vise versa. I'm not sure which engines are plentiful over there but look for another make chainsaw coil or any other engine's coil which has relatively the same size coil. Remove it from that laminated piece if it's on one and install it on your laminated piece. As long as it fits under the flywheel and into the space it should be good. Location of the plug wire hole on the coil could be important depending on C51 saw space and how the plug wire is routed. If the square hole in the center is too large, shim it to fit tight. I have cut a layer or 2 off the laminate for fitting a smaller square hole on to one too. If you have other engines around which would have an easier to acquire coil, check it out and try it in the C51 to see if you can use one. 1 Fix'em all reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fix'em all 49 #5 Posted April 30, 2020 Thanks for your advice. Its like you say, the size & HT lead position are critical within the limited space available. I have my fingers crossed at the moment as a guy in Ireland has a good coil & doesn't want the earth for it . Cheers, Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
