Nik's Poulan Thread

[machinisttx]

Picked up another little poulan today, in craftsman colors. It's a 2.1, which I'm guessing is a 25DA(no S). Just got home with it a few minutes ago.

 

[redunshee]

Picked up another little poulan today, in craftsman colors. It's a 2.1, which I'm guessing is a 25DA(no S). Just got home with it a few minutes ago.

Could be. Might also be a micro, which I don't know much about. I do know the 25 and s25 look very much alike.

 

[3000 FPS]

Well on the subject of small saws, here is one I got about 6 months ago or so. This is a Poulan 205 which is very similar to the 2000 but has a chrome cylinder and is 38cc. I have not seen very many of this model like the 2000 which seems to be very common. This one had a small chip caught in the reed valve causing it to shoot a spray straight up out of the carb.
Saw is running great now.

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[Arrowhead]

I agree, P62/65 would have to be a very late model due to paint color. Someone has put a starter cover off a Quickie chop saw (painted over the blue). Other than that it should be a great starting point for a "Resto-mod" saw.........been thinking about this one a long time.

If you need any parts, let me know.

 

[Eccentric]

Picked up another little poulan today, in craftsman colors. It's a 2.1, which I'm guessing is a 25DA(no S). Just got home with it a few minutes ago.

Does it look like the saw on the right? That'd be a 25DA as you guessed. If it looks more like Roger's PP 205 pictured two posts above (but red) then it's a Micro series saw. My guess is it's a 25DA, as I don't recall any 2.1 branded Sears Micro saws. Just 2.0 (2000) or 2.3 (2300).

 

[barneyrb]

If you need any parts, let me know.

Will do, been gathering parts for this a long time but sometimes things jump up......

 

[Showme]

Well on the subject of small saws, here is one I got about 6 months ago or so. This is a Poulan 205 which is very similar to the 2000 but has a chrome cylinder and is 38cc. I have not seen very many of this model like the 2000 which seems to be very common. This one had a small chip caught in the reed valve causing it to shoot a spray straight up out of the carb.
Saw is running great now.

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Really nice looking little saw.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Does it look like the saw on the right? That'd be a 25DA as you guessed. If it looks more like Roger's PP 205 pictured two posts above (but red) then it's a Micro series saw. My guess is it's a 25DA, as I don't recall any 2.1 branded Sears Micro saws. Just 2.0 (2000) or 2.3 (2300).

I was thinking of you the other day when I picked up a Craftsman 2.1 power sharp model. Its really nice shape, still has the PS stuff and chain on it. Problem is it appears to have been straight gassed very early in its life.

Thought if I ever get time I would dig around in my stash to see if I had a P/C for it. Or I could just send it to the left coast... :msp_wink:

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

On the subject of 2.0's (the plastic 358.355xxx ones) how many variations were there? I just got a couple in a package deal (in Craftsman colors) that are 355.161 and 355.162 and now I'm curious about my other ones as well. (I have a few more.)

edit: Just found a 355.140 in Craftsman colors, too.

Turns out I have around a dozen of these things in various colors and sizes!

' nuther edit: Just found two more. Maybe I oughta check under the couch cushions while I'm at it?

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

P60 99cc $100 and shipping and I still can say no to it. :msp_tongue:

Model Profile: P60

YEAR INTRODUCED:
1978
YEAR DISCONTINUED:
1980
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:
6.0 cu. in. (99cc)

 

[machinisttx]

Does it look like the saw on the right? That'd be a 25DA as you guessed. If it looks more like Roger's PP 205 pictured two posts above (but red) then it's a Micro series saw. My guess is it's a 25DA, as I don't recall any 2.1 branded Sears Micro saws. Just 2.0 (2000) or 2.3 (2300).

Yep, looks like yours, except the decal says 2.1/14" instead of 2.1A. I knew it wasn't a micro, major differences between the micro's and the 25 series. It's missing very little paint and still has the cork gasket/seal on the carb box. Sears model # is 358.352110. I pulled the muffler, P&C look good. Didn't put my compression tester on it, but it doesn't pass a hang test. I think it still has enough compression to run though.

I'm wondering why some of these saws had a sliding on/off switch and others have the toggle switch. I'm guessing it's an early versus late model thing?

 

[Chris J.]

Y'all might want to put some of your small Poulan TH saws up on feePay.

:msp_ohmy: Poulan Micro XXV Chainsaw | eBay

Or maybe some of your vintage Poulan saws.

:msp_ohmy: :msp_ohmy: Old But Built Good | eBay

I'm thinking that the seller's info on the 31 Super isn't accurate ?

 

[redunshee]

Some sellers aren't interested in selling, hope for a big score, or don't know the saws value. I've been watching a 3400 on EBay. Hasn't sold for at least 12 weeks. First it was listed at, I believe $199. Then relisted at $179. Doubt it will sell at that price.

 

[hemiyota]

8500 throttle wire

Does anyone have a spare 8500 series throttle wire? I was cleaning up the last 8500 I got, and noticed that the wire was bent up. Took it off and straightened it out, like it was supposed to be, but it was too long. I held it up to a good one and it was about 1/4" too long. Tried to re-bend it, but it ended up breaking. Are the 5200 wires longer or shorter?

 

[Eccentric]

I was thinking of you the other day when I picked up a Craftsman 2.1 power sharp model. Its really nice shape, still has the PS stuff and chain on it. Problem is it appears to have been straight gassed very early in its life.

Thought if I ever get time I would dig around in my stash to see if I had a P/C for it. Or I could just send it to the left coast... :msp_wink:

Good score Mark. What color is it? I've seen red, yellow (Explorer versions), and blue Craftsman XXV siries saws. Tim found a NICE red 2.3PS/VL for me north of the border. He's planning on bringing it with him to the Poulan GTG and shipping it to me in the US to save me some shipping $$$. What a guy.:msp_thumbup:

Yep, looks like yours, except the decal says 2.1/14" instead of 2.1A. I knew it wasn't a micro, major differences between the micro's and the 25 series. It's missing very little paint and still has the cork gasket/seal on the carb box. Sears model # is 358.352110. I pulled the muffler, P&C look good. Didn't put my compression tester on it, but it doesn't pass a hang test. I think it still has enough compression to run though.

I'm wondering why some of these saws had a sliding on/off switch and others have the toggle switch. I'm guessing it's an early versus late model thing?

That's the ticket. Early saws had the sliding switch.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I'm wondering why some of these saws had a sliding on/off switch and others have the toggle switch. I'm guessing it's an early versus late model thing?

It mostly is a early/late thing but I can tell you this. If you see a sliding switch it surely means its a 2.1 saw.

There were some later 2.1 saws that had the toggle switch but I don't think I have ever, ever seen a 2.3 saw with a sliding switch.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Does anyone have a spare 8500 series throttle wire? I was cleaning up the last 8500 I got, and noticed that the wire was bent up. Took it off and straightened it out, like it was supposed to be, but it was too long. I held it up to a good one and it was about 1/4" too long. Tried to re-bend it, but it ended up breaking. Are the 5200 wires longer or shorter?

5200/4200 had a shorter throttle wire and choke pull. All the later versions with the extended fuel tank had the longer wire and choke pulls. I had a extra throttle wire but sent it to a guy in need already...

 

[Modifiedmark]

Good score Mark. What color is it? I've seen red, yellow (Explorer versions), and blue Craftsman XXV siries saws. Tim found a NICE red 2.3PS/VL for me north of the border. He's planning on bringing it with him to the Poulan GTG and shipping it to me in the US to save me some shipping $$$. What a guy.:msp_thumbup:



That's the ticket. Early saws had the sliding switch.

Aaron, its a red 2.1 PS. You want me to give it to Tim at the GTG and ship em both together? I might have a P/C for it if I look hard enough.

I got 2 many irons in the fire to be that interested in these anymore especially since I have a bunch of runners already....

 

[Eccentric]

Aaron, its a red 2.1 PS. You want me to give it to Tim at the GTG and ship em both together? I might have a P/C for it if I look hard enough.

I got 2 many irons in the fire to be that interested in these anymore especially since I have a bunch of runners already....

Hmmmmm. I really don't need another one either. Dang CAD. Lemme figure out how much more the shipping will be with two XXV's in the box vs one....

 

[hemiyota]

5200/4200 had a shorter throttle wire and choke pull. All the later versions with the extended fuel tank had the longer wire and choke pulls. I had a extra throttle wire but sent it to a guy in need already...

I wonder what the longer wire was for? I checked all of the IPLs and they're only two listed. Maybe this one was made wrong at the factory. Everything was identical, to the other 8500 wire, except that the part that goes to the trigger was longer.........