Nik's Poulan Thread

[Modifiedmark]

Let me also say a Merry Christmas to all of you as well.

 

[3000 FPS]

Yes Merry Christmas to all the Poulan gang.

 

[Showme]

Merry Christmas guys. Thanks for all your help with the old green saws. Yellow ones too!

 

[Eccentric]

Merry Christmas my friends!
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And a bump of my question for some Poulan content.

What bar mount did the OLD Poulans such as a 41 or 53 use? Did they share a bar mount with the old large frame Macs or Homelites perchance (or can either of those be made to work without too much trouble)?

I'm looking for a good useable bar for a guy that's helping me with some other parts. I have a stash of old bars, and am hoping that something in that stash will work. I don't have his saws to test them on unfortunately...

 

[Modifiedmark]

Merry Christmas my friends!
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And a bump of my question for some Poulan content.

Thanks Aaron, same to you.

For those saws you mention, the mount is larger then the D176 mount and probably close to the Homelite C series mounts. I thought I had a picture of the mount of the 31" on my 71-A but dont see it. It is odd that it has square adjuster holes. If you know what the old Oregon universal mount is, that will give you a idea of what you need. It is of course a 3/8's slot in them.

If I get out to the shop later, I'll try to do a comparison photo.

 

[67L36Driver]

Like the 'swiss cheeze' pattern? Fits lots of things.

I have several bars with Remington part numbers on them that use the smaller of the above. The 'Hoffco' is the larger one.

 

[rms61moparman]

my best holiday wishes to all my friends here that I have not yet had the opprotunity to meet in person.
I hope you all have a great time with fammily and friends and hope to meet you all some day at a GTG.
I promise I will behave.....:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Looking forward to meeting you.


Mike

 

[Eccentric]

Thanks Aaron, same to you.

For those saws you mention, the mount is larger then the D176 mount and probably close to the Homelite C series mounts. I thought I had a picture of the mount of the 31" on my 71-A but dont see it. It is odd that it has square adjuster holes. If you know what the old Oregon universal mount is, that will give you a idea of what you need. It is of course a 3/8's slot in them.

If I get out to the shop later, I'll try to do a comparison photo.

Like the 'swiss cheeze' pattern? Fits lots of things.


I have several bars with Remington part numbers on them that use the smaller of the above. The 'Hoffco' is the larger one.

Thanks guys. That's what I was hoping. I have some 'extra' large frame Homelite bars. A couple have the Oregon 'Universal' mount. Mark if you get a chance could you compare one of your C-series bar tails to the bar pad on one of those big Poulans to see if the oiler slot is in the same place as what's on the Homelites? I'd sure appreciate it.

IIRC there were two different Oregon 'universal' mount patterns. Cliff posted up some scans of the Oregon literature, with charts showing which part numbers matched which saws. One set of #'s fit Homelites, as well as several other brands.............while the other set of numbers fit large frame McCullochs and another set of 'other' brands. Will try to find that post of Cliff's and see which group the Poulans fit in.

 

[ReggieT]

Can I switch to Ethanol-free octane 93 or TruFuel?

Just bought a Poulan Pro 5020AV w/20' bar...and have only cut about 6 hours and less than a tank of fuel.
Just wondering could I switch to this TruFuel mix or the 93 Ethanol free...without washing the deposits into engine or something which would cause me problems or void warranty?:confused2::msp_confused:

Just trying to get max usage from the saw.
Already have put on Stihl RSC chisel chain...and loving it and just got a 16' bar Oregon Power Match bar with some chisel chain also...I've yet to run this though...guess I will if and when this Stihl chain dulls down!

Thanks
Reggie

 

[Eccentric]

Just bought a Poulan Pro 5020AV w/20' bar...and have only cut about 6 hours and less than a tank of fuel.
Just wondering could I switch to this TruFuel mix or the 93 Ethanol free...without washing the deposits into engine or something which would cause me problems or void warranty?:confused2::msp_confused:

Just trying to get max usage from the saw.
Already have put on Stihl RSC chisel chain...and loving it and just got a 16' bar Oregon Power Match bar with some chisel chain also...I've yet to run this though...guess I will if and when this Stihl chain dulls down!

Thanks
Reggie

You can run your 5020AV with no problems on those fuels. You'll probably have to retune a tad however.

 

[Eccentric]

Thanks guys. That's what I was hoping. I have some 'extra' large frame Homelite bars. A couple have the Oregon 'Universal' mount. Mark if you get a chance could you compare one of your C-series bar tails to the bar pad on one of those big Poulans to see if the oiler slot is in the same place as what's on the Homelites? I'd sure appreciate it.

IIRC there were two different Oregon 'universal' mount patterns. Cliff posted up some scans of the Oregon literature, with charts showing which part numbers matched which saws. One set of #'s fit Homelites, as well as several other brands.............while the other set of numbers fit large frame McCullochs and another set of 'other' brands. Will try to find that post of Cliff's and see which group the Poulans fit in.

Found Cliff's post after MUCH searching. I don't see the Poulans in the lists however....:msp_confused:

http://www.arboristsite.com/stickies/170357-28.htm#post3215536

FWIW-These bars all have 3/8" stud slots, so they'd probably work on the old Poulans with a bit of tinkering...

 

[Moparpoulan]

LOL, I can still start & use em, no problem. But unfortunately that day will come. I think I'm good for a while yet. Just have to take more frequent breaks, than I used to.

What part of Conn. are you located in? That name don't ring a bell with me. I lived in Ct. for 18 years. Danbury/Ridgefield area. Western part of the state.


Gregg,

Up in the northeast part of ct, I live about 20 minutes from the Thompson international speedway if that gives you an idea? Oh and there's nothing wrong with taking breaks, especially if its for coffee or beer:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Moparpoulan]

I've been planning this project for awhile and finally got around to picking up one of those husqvarna helmets and modifying it. Tell me what you guys think.:msp_thumbsup:

 

[Eccentric]

I've been planning this project for awhile and finally got around to picking up one of those husqvarna helmets and modifying it. Tell me what you guys think.:msp_thumbsup:

Lookin' good.

 

[dboyd351]

Found Cliff's post after MUCH searching. I don't see the Poulans in the lists however....:msp_confused:

http://www.arboristsite.com/stickies/170357-28.htm#post3215536

FWIW-These bars all have 3/8" stud slots, so they'd probably work on the old Poulans with a bit of tinkering...

Aaron,
For what it's worth, there is a 20" 3/8-050 70dl replaceable sprocket tip bar (Item 41097 - Laser Forestry Pro) on sale at Cutters Choice for $19.95. It is said to fit large Echo and Poulan saws, so it might work for you.
David

 

[Eccentric]

Aaron,
For what it's worth, there is a 20" 3/8-050 70dl replaceable sprocket tip bar (Item 41097 - Laser Forestry Pro) on sale at Cutters Choice for $19.95. It is said to fit large Echo and Poulan saws, so it might work for you.
David

Thanks David. That'll be a D176 type bar meant for the Poulans made after the series that I'm trying to find bars for. It's for sale at a good price however.

 

[simmslumber66]

I am apparently suffering from some sort of memory loss that was brought on by either age or excessive use of alcohol (or both). I am now the "proud?" owner of a small indistinguishable (as of yet) yellow poulan. Anyone got any idea what this may be?

Well, turns out it was indeed a 295. Fires up and runs well enough. I figure this will be a good saw to play with and see how much better I can make it run. Thoughts?

 

[Modifiedmark]

Well, turns out it was indeed a 295. Fires up and runs well enough. I figure this will be a good saw to play with and see how much better I can make it run. Thoughts?

Mod the muffler alot, retune it, put a 16" bar with a fresh 20LPX chain on it and see what it does then. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Modifiedmark]

Aaron, here is a picture of the original Poulan bar from my 71-A which uses the same bar as the ones you listed.

Here is a D176 laid on top of it.

Here is the original Poulan mount that was used before Poulan went to other brand bars laid on top of it.

Here is one of the so called universal bars laid on top of it. This 21" roller nose bar came off a Mono saw and you can see the oiler holes needed a touch of grinding on them and I think I drilled the two front adjuster holes in it as well.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Soooo.... I'm just over a yearling when it comes to "the poulan life" and I have a few saws I need to rip into. One is an s25da that will be a bday present for my dad. It was one of his first saws and i think im gonna do a full resto behind his back. I was thinking about starting a thread with part numbers for saws with nla consumables such as bearings and seals. It would be great to have some standard #s so we can run to the bearing house and order them up. i have a sleave of about every bearing husky uses and i always get them for about a buck a piece on the bay. makes me wonder what else i can get for a deal. Some of the guys here have been compiling gasket patterns, and they got me thinking about this. We could at least put a list together for poulans. I'd be glad to compile the info and put it all in the first posts of a dedicated thread. What do you think..? Maybe someone already did this, but I can't even find it for the 25da.