LegDeLimber
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and one more pic showing the early wear pattern on a clutch shoe.
no opinion on this yet, just throwing it in while here.
no opinion on this yet, just throwing it in while here.
Bought a new Poulan Pro 5020 to see what there about
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I was challenged today. :hmm3grin2orange: People should know better then to challenge a Redneck at anything.
I said, Bet and DONE Just tested with 325 7 on 5020 = 5018 today. Neat thing is I found a drum that uses rims.
5mins later and 3 swaps and BINGO that was way to simple for a redneck
18" 325 7T set up on the 5020 and put ta 16" 3/8 on the 545. The 545 loves the 3/8 just like the 550. Plus side 5020 takes rims now instead of the 3/8 spur like OEM
I like the 3/8 16" on the 5020 too. Will be going back. Could just be the carlton 325, I like stihl 325 chains best.
I said, Bet and DONE Just tested with 325 7 on 5020 = 5018 today. Neat thing is I found a drum that uses rims.
5mins later and 3 swaps and BINGO that was way to simple for a redneck
18" 325 7T set up on the 5020 and put ta 16" 3/8 on the 545. The 545 loves the 3/8 just like the 550. Plus side 5020 takes rims now instead of the 3/8 spur like OEM
I like the 3/8 16" on the 5020 too. Will be going back. Could just be the carlton 325, I like stihl 325 chains best.
You aint proved nothing yet, anyone could bolt that bar and chain on one. :hmm3grin2orange:
No showing what rim drive was used, no video no nothing.
Carlton .325? That stuffs lousy.
No showing what rim drive was used, no video no nothing.
Carlton .325? That stuffs lousy.
brokenbudget
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I was challenged today. :hmm3grin2orange: People should know better then to challenge a Redneck at anything.
I said, Bet and DONE Just tested with 325 7 on 5020 = 5018 today. Neat thing is I found a drum that uses rims.
5mins later and 3 swaps and BINGO that was way to simple for a redneck
18" 325 7T set up on the 5020 and put ta 16" 3/8 on the 545. The 545 loves the 3/8 just like the 550. Plus side 5020 takes rims now instead of the 3/8 spur like OEM
I like the 3/8 16" on the 5020 too. Will be going back. Could just be the carlton 325, I like stihl 325 chains best.
what's the drum from?:msp_thumbup:
Good luck with that! :hmm3grin2orange:
You would think that its a top redneck secret or something.,...
So what did you run for 325 on the 5020 when you tried a set up? I didnt use any bushing like you said I might want to try.
Straight match up bearing and all . Yep that was another hint hint :hmm3grin2orange:
The saw like 3/8 16" way better. Maybe 325 in 20" if someone down the road wanted one local.
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LegDeLimber
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musta been somethin' about chain, in the air today.
part of the day was spent comparing a couple of old bars
and digging into the old stash of drums and chain, myself.
didn't have anything usable that was in (limited) stock though.
part of the day was spent comparing a couple of old bars
and digging into the old stash of drums and chain, myself.
didn't have anything usable that was in (limited) stock though.
Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
See, you're just being cruel now!
If it wasnt for Mark's post in my 5020 thread I wouldnt have went looking today. I had just been running things through my mind to try before.
So it's all Mark's fault I found the set up today. :msp_thumbup:
So it's all Mark's fault I found the set up today. :msp_thumbup:
I think a poulan 3000 etc clutch drum would work IF we could find a bearing with 10mm I.D. and fit the O.D. 3000 etc clutch drum.
I dont want to use bushing and the one I used from ....... worked perfect. :msp_tongue: PM was sent.
Really? I laid that out on the 3rd page of this thread....
Brian B.
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I just picked up my Craigslist 5020 trade- super clean saw, I'm tickled..
Wish I couls say I had read ALL of this NOVEL of a thread, I have nt from what I have seen so far up and close I got a good, good trade, I am a happy camper!
Wish I couls say I had read ALL of this NOVEL of a thread, I have nt from what I have seen so far up and close I got a good, good trade, I am a happy camper!
Yeah Really :hmm3grin2orange:
Clutch drum I went with didnt need any retro fitting.
Thats one I was wondering about too 295 4620. Guess I can scratch that one off.
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dswensen
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You should check out the Earthquake thread .... :msp_scared:
Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
So all joking aside, I may have missed it but what drum did you use? I understood this saw had a smaller diameter bearing and Mark could not find any that fit at the time he was looking. I'm curious as it could indicate what platform this one is related to.
Brian B.
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Platform?
Just looks like a Husky 450 to me,
Just looks like a Husky 450 to me,
I wished I had a husky 450 to look at to compare.
But for my drum Go Echo
But for my drum Go Echo
Well I have had enough fun with this challenge. :msp_lol:
Sometimes you need to think out of the box and why a team concept trouble shooting works. Just because 1 single person cant find something dont mean its not out there. Throw a few brains together and ask for help and you could be amazed what a team can come up with.
I used a echo 3900 drum. I am sure there are plenty of echos using that drum set up out there as the number has been supersede.
Poulan sent me a email yesterday asking me how I liked the 5020 and if any feedback. First time that has happened with any saw or equipment purchase from any maker.
:cool2::msp_thumbup::msp_thumbsup:
:cool2::msp_thumbup::msp_thumbsup:
Poulan 5020 with .325 and rim set up.
