Poulan 44 Bowsaw

blsnelling · May 7, 2010

I just got this saw in the mail today. She's a beaute for sure. Incredible condition for a nearly 50 year old saw. I did partially disassemble it for a little cleaning and a carb kit before starting it. Honestly, it didn't need anything. I'm sure it would have run without doing a thing to it. Here the info from Mike Acres, LINK.

blsnelling · May 7, 2010

Here are a few shots as I was cleaning and inspecting it.

The carb is sandwiched between the covers on both sides. There's a third cover under the recoil to give access to the carb retaining nut.

Here's the reed cage.

The carb after being cleaned in the sonic cleaner and new diaphragms installed.

Check out the 2-piece cylinder & head.

blsnelling · May 7, 2010

A little carbon, but not bad.

The original spark plug!

Going back together.

Here's the regular bar that came with it.

This, what looks to be 3/4", scrather chain came with it too. Obviously, it does not go with this saw.

blsnelling · May 7, 2010

blsnelling · May 7, 2010

You'll notice that I can stop the chain quite easily, yet the engine keeps it's RPMs up. In other words, the clutch is slipping. Could this be because I've got Valvoline Durablend 80-90 gear lube in the tranny, which likely has friction modifiers in it for limited slip differentials? Perhaps I should just get some 30W engine oil instead.

The only flaw that I found on the saw is that it's missing whatever went on the end of the exhaust deflector. I'm guessing it was only a screen and whatever held it on. Please let me know if you have these parts.

leeha · May 7, 2010

So you ended up that sweeet 44.
I was going to bid but just have to many
on my plate at the moment.
Nice that it's complete with manuals and
the bow bar set up.

Congrats

Lee

Mill_wannabe · May 7, 2010

That thing is museum quality. I think those bow saws are bad@ss looking!
:rockn:

Jacob J. · May 7, 2010

blsnelling said:
You'll notice that I can stop the chain quite easily, yet the engine keeps it's RPMs up. In other words, the clutch is slipping. Could this be because I've got Valvoline Durablend 80-90 gear lube in the tranny, which likely has friction modifiers in it for limited slip differentials? Perhaps I should just get some 30W engine oil instead.

You definitely don't want to use any kind of oil that has friction modifiers in it in any application that has a wet clutch unless it specifically calls for it. I learned that lesson the hard way with the first street bike I owned.

Nice looking Poulan, they're surprisingly good runners.

brokenbudget · May 7, 2010

what, no limiter caps :ices_rofl:

love how they used to put those jets right out for everybody to adjust. deff. not epa friendly :laugh:

Mr. Bow Saw · May 7, 2010

blsnelling said:
The only flaw that I found on the saw is that it's missing whatever went on the end of the exhaust deflector. I'm guessing it was only a screen and whatever held it on. Please let me know if you have these parts.

Nice Poulan Bow saw Brad. :cheers:

They just came with a flat piece of metal with holes drilled or
slots cut in. Two screws hold it on.

thomas72 · May 7, 2010

Nice looking saw. They were the firewood saws of those years for Poulan. I do not think the head will remove from the cylinder. I have some of those cylinders new I do believe. The sleeve from the cylinder actually goes into the crankcase about an inch and a half. The pro versions of the sand cast line had reeds that were attatched with screws, and had a reed cage on the later sand cast saws. If you want to find a real nice sand cast gear reduction Poulan get a Super 72. A Super 72 pulling 1/2" chain with a eight tooth sprocket will put a smile on your face if you are using it with a bow of course.

Modifiedmark · May 7, 2010

Nice saw for sure Brad! Is that running .404 on it?

I had to hold myself back on that one myself.

thomas72 · May 7, 2010

Some of the Poulan gear drives that had asbestos clutch shoes called for gear dope. The regular friction shoes that were brass or steel were just 30 weight I believe "however if I remember the 86 has brass shoes and called for dope". I believe your saw has a chain reduction and probably was forced through the wood years ago. You may have to take the clutch apart and see how bad your clutch drum and two shoes are worn.

OhioGregg · May 7, 2010

Super Nice saw Brad :clap:

That looks darn near new. I didn't tear into mine as deep, it ran, and I didn;t want to press my luck.

I see yours is missing the knob for the kill button also...same here.
I don't think they actually had mufflers so to speak, just deflectors

Gregg,

stihl sawing · May 7, 2010

Sweet poulan Brad, It looks almost new.

nmurph · May 7, 2010

very nice example......you don't see them that old, in that shape, often. i learned on a 66 (with a bow), which is very similar, but a few years newer.

Wildman1024 · May 7, 2010

Nice looking saw Brad. Sure is a good runner to. :rock:

blsnelling · May 7, 2010

thomas72 said:
Some of the Poulan gear drives that had asbestos clutch shoes called for gear dope. The regular friction shoes that were brass or steel were just 30 weight I believe "however if I remember the 86 has brass shoes and called for dope". I believe your saw has a chain reduction and probably was forced through the wood years ago. You may have to take the clutch apart and see how bad your clutch drum and two shoes are worn.

I hate to bugger up the paint on the bolts holding on the cover, lol. I'm first going to try flushing it again and use 30W engine oil, per the manual.

FATGUY · May 8, 2010

awesome.

Poulan 44 Bowsaw

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