Nik's Poulan Thread

[Eccentric]

I thought you were at the "I rip all the doors off stage"

LOL. Actually I'm at the "holy crap.........I need to sell some of this stuff and focus a bit!!!" stage. I've actually sold a couple saws and some parts lately, and will sell a few more saws (and more parts) in the near future. Can't keep it all. I've even successfully turned down and passed up a few saws recently. That was to do. Make that EXTREMELY HARD.

Starting to focus my 'collecting' (hoarding?) a bit more as well. Cutting down on the 'multiples' a tad (well except for the XXV Poulans.......not quite able to fight the 'potato chip' aspect of CAD with those, especially since there are so many variants of them) so I can 'flesh out' areas of my collection that's still lacking (such as an 85cc Poulan and maybe a PP380/3750 and a 4000/PP395).

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

HHHHHmmmmm, didn't think to look at that. It will be tomorrow as I am departing shortly (waitin on her to finish getting dressed and primped) for a eatin joint and movie for the bride..........

Any luck on the info? Pics of the saw would be sweet as well!!

 

[Eccentric]

Hi all,

Finally got the crank case gasket in for my Poulan 20 project. Got everything buttoned up today and fired the saw up. The starter rope broke in the middle of it all so I had the opportunity to pull the flywheel again......

The saw seems to run really strong given it's age. It seems to be a bit rich at WOT, it doesn't really clean up in the cut. It feels like it has lots of torque for its size. I ended up making my own cylinder gasket, so I dropped the cylinder 0.010" or so below stock. I went with a 0.010" thick gasket. I am glad I didn't mess with grinding the jug at all. It seems just fine the way it is. I just need to find something to cut up now!

Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

Nice XXD! I really like the performance of my little Craftsman 1.9 branded XXD. Lotsa poop for a 30-ish cc saw. Not crazy about the oiler setup or the 1/4" chain, but other than that it's been a great little saw. Instead of trying to convert it over to 3/8-LP, I've decided to put a carving bar on it whenever I find one cheap enough on the bay. I think it'd make a dandy little carving saw to dink around with.:cool2:

 

[barneyrb]

Any luck on the info? Pics of the saw would be sweet as well!!

No tag on this one, had to go back and open up the shop to take a peek......

 

[Lignator]

I like the carving bar idea. I have to adjust the rakers on the chain I got with the saw. Its not a safety chain so i think it will be ok with a little file work. I am not sure if the oiler is working, just ran it long enough to know that it would stay running.

I figure I will use it for small limbs, brush, ect. I enjoyed learning about things like points, unique oiler, ect with this saw. I saw a XXV on CL the other day......might have to see if is still for sale.

I was surprised at how loud it was! I ran it without ear protection and was shocked at the noise level.

 

[3000 FPS]

Udate on my 395

The clutch cover on my 395 had a big hole in the top from where there should be a chain brake. I tried to find a non brake cover but they get way to much for those and then shipping on top of that. Well I decided to cut it off weld it up and paint it. Wrong color but an easy fix when I find the right paint.

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[Eccentric]

I like the carving bar idea. I have to adjust the rakers on the chain I got with the saw. Its not a safety chain so i think it will be ok with a little file work. I am not sure if the oiler is working, just ran it long enough to know that it would stay running.

I figure I will use it for small limbs, brush, ect. I enjoyed learning about things like points, unique oiler, ect with this saw. I saw a XXV on CL the other day......might have to see if is still for sale.

I was surprised at how loud it was! I ran it without ear protection and was shocked at the noise level.

There ain't much of a muffler on these little buggers. The oilers on these DO NOT like thick bar oil either. If it's too thick, the auto system won't work. You can blow the checkvalve seat right out of the manual oiler pump body with thumb pressure if the oil's too thick. Then you have no oiling and the bar/chain will self destruct. The engine has plenty of power to keep pulling a dry chain around a 12" hardnose while you're up in a tree pruning. BTDT...:msp_ohmy:

Oh and you MUST get yourself an XXV series saw. That's an imperative. NOT talking about the Micros (even if they have "25" or "XXV" in their name), although they're good little saws in their own right.:msp_thumbup:

 

[Modifiedmark]

Putting together a 4200 for a guy here and have an old 22" hard nose bar to throw on it, will it take 76dl of 3/8?

The old Poulan hard nosed bars were 21" and used a 72dl chain.

 

[barneyrb]

The old Poulan hard nosed bars were 21" and used a 72dl chain.

Thanks, knew it was more than 20 I just guesstimated......It came off that 245 I sent you.

 

[fossil]

The clutch cover on my 395 had a big hole in the top from where there should be a chain brake. I tried to find a non brake cover but they get way to much for those and then shipping on top of that. Well I decided to cut it off weld it up and paint it. Wrong color but an easy fix when I find the right paint.

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TIG artist extrodinaire. One day we will see you say, I got an 8500 crank, rod and piston assy today and I didn't have the mag parts, so, I got out the welder........"

 

[8433jeff]

I dont know what inside stuff you guys got going on, not sure I want to know but have to ask, did you catch Jim with your ole lady or something? Otherwise, why the traiter stuff going on here in the Poulan thread?

Jim got a nice thing going on here with those, the Micro is a dime a dozen but I haint never seen me none of those spenders before!

Wish he found two sets...

How you gonna wear them with bibs?

Maybe with the Sunday going to meeting pants?

 

[stubnail67]

poulan 225

wow was going and peeking at completed listings saw a very mint poulan 225 sold last month OMG it was mint!!!! how did i miss that!!!:msp_confused:

 

[Lignator]

There ain't much of a muffler on these little buggers. The oilers on these DO NOT like thick bar oil either. If it's too thick, the auto system won't work. You can blow the checkvalve seat right out of the manual oiler pump body with thumb pressure if the oil's too thick. Then you have no oiling and the bar/chain will self destruct. The engine has plenty of power to keep pulling a dry chain around a 12" hardnose while you're up in a tree pruning. BTDT...:msp_ohmy:

Oh and you MUST get yourself an XXV series saw. That's an imperative. NOT talking about the Micros (even if they have "25" or "XXV" in their name), although they're good little saws in their own right.:msp_thumbup:

Will put that on the list! Thanks for the heads up. Are some better than others? They came as Poulans, Craftsmans....any other brands?

Thanks!

 

[Lignator]

Oh and regarding the muffler, you made me laugh. I almost pulled the baffle out when I was putting it back together. I am now glad I didn't.:msp_tongue:

 

[3000 FPS]

TIG artist extrodinaire. One day we will see you say, I got an 8500 crank, rod and piston assy today and I didn't have the mag parts, so, I got out the welder........"

Thanks Tim that was pretty good. The reality of it though is that it takes alot of elbow grease, and that is the real reason why not very many people do it.

You know I am always available to help you out if you need it.

 

[Eccentric]

Will put that on the list! Thanks for the heads up. Are some better than others? They came as Poulans, Craftsmans....any other brands?

Thanks!

They're all good. Two different displacements. 34cc/2.1ci and 38cc/2.3ci. Most are 'rigid', but there were two different AV/Counter Vibe models. Sold as Poulan, Craftsman, Wizard/Western Auto, Dayton, Speigels, Allis Chalmers, Jonsered, Aldens, Rigid, Poulan Pro, and others that don't come to mind right now....

 

[fossil]

Thanks Tim that was pretty good. The reality of it though is that it takes alot of elbow grease, and that is the real reason why not very many people do it. You know I am always available to help you out if you need it.

Yep, lot's of hard work for sure. It helps if you love what you do.
There are not many people left who are interested in being craftsmen any more because it is hard work to get there. My hat's off to you and others that persevere to be good at what they do.

Thanks for the offer of help. I may take you up on that one day.

Tim

 

[Lignator]

They're all good. Two different displacements. 34cc/2.1ci and 38cc/2.3ci. Most are 'rigid', but there were two different AV/Counter Vibe models. Sold as Poulan, Craftsman, Wizard/Western Auto, Dayton, Speigels, Allis Chalmers, Jonsered, Aldens, Rigid, Poulan Pro, and others that don't come to mind right now....

this looks like a micro....
CHAIN SAW

good deal though

 

[Eccentric]

this looks like a micro....
CHAIN SAW

good deal though

That saw is not a Micro series Poulan. It's a 25-CVA or S25-CVA. One of the Counter Vibe (AV) models. Can't tell from the pics which displacement it is because of the glare on the starter decal. Most assuredly an XXV series saw however. As long as the P/C are in good shape that's a great deal for $30 with a case. Is that local to you? If so.........go get the sucker.

Looks like it's in good shape. Bar doesn't look like there was much wear. Probably just needs a new fuel line, a carb kit, and a thorough cleaning. Check out the sawdust gunk ('saw cake') in the starter housing.

Might as well read this thread of Mark's. You'll need a K10-WAT kit if the carb is a Walbro.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/156736.htm

 

[Lignator]

That saw is not a Micro series Poulan. It's a 25-CVA or S25-CVA. One of the Counter Vibe (AV) models. Can't tell from the pics which displacement it is because of the glare on the starter decal. Most assuredly an XXV series saw however. As long as the P/C are in good shape that's a great deal for $30 with a case. Is that local to you? If so.........go get the sucker.

Looks like it's in good shape. Bar doesn't look like there was much wear. Probably just needs a new fuel line, a carb kit, and a thorough cleaning. Check out the sawdust gunk ('saw cake') in the starter housing.

It is reasonably close to me. Probably going to contact them. The saw looks like it sat most of its life.

What is different about the micros? Less displacement?