Nik's Poulan Thread

[67 Mustang]

Started my 2300 to just run it for a short time. Wasn't oiling and I saw that the oil line was rotted. Removed what I think is the pump (pic). Where does the other end of line go? I see there is a check valve. Does it go there? I don't see an oil filter in the oil tank and I thought there should be a filter on the end of the line and then another going from pump to the output hole. Obviously I'm confused.
BobView attachment 312630

Bob, what you have there is the metering body. There should be a piece of sponge filter material inside the cavity. Looks like a small doughnut about an inch in diameter. I've made them out of air filter material before. The other end of the oil line goes through the small hole in the body at the bar mount and provides oil for the chain.

 

[67 Mustang]

Ok guys, I did a search and saw a Thread by Heroze that explains it. Am I correct in assuming there is no fitting at the outlet hole and the line is merely inserted and then cut?

Correct.

 

[68 Buick]

clutch side

Just so you know. The # you gave is for the 505 is bearing seal set. Jred was the only one I know that listed the updated seal and bearing separate with 2 part #'s.

Yes, sorry I did see that 505 was as a set.

 

[redunshee]

Correct.

Thanks. I did figure it out when I removed the old broken line. Guess I should research more before asking questions. Bad habit, I guess.
Bob

 

[Acornhill]

did some cutting today with iron Mike

We used a 655, 400, XL12 with bow and 6900 which is a beast.

We dropped a 30" standing dead as well.

We started, 245SA, 53, 71A and maybe a few more i can't remember.

Fun day!!

 

[3000 FPS]

We used a 655, 400, XL12 with bow and 6900 which is a beast.

We dropped a 30" standing dead as well.

We started, 245SA, 53, 71A and maybe a few more i can't remember.

Fun day!!

What no pics.

 

[zogger]

First one of these, 4620

I hadn't run into a 46cc version modern poulan before, but got one last week for ten bucks. 4620AVHD model. Story was it would start, then cut out. Chain looks new, never been sharpened, still had some edge to it.

Drained the tank, fished the end of the filter out and..no filter! It had the plastic housing, but no filter material! So I know the carb is plugged, pulled that, cleaned it, line looked new, put it back on, scrounged an acceptable used filter from the stash of junkers, blasted that out with some spray, install....it would run kinda sorta. Pulled the plug, a healthy 1/1000 gap, with carbon bridging! Like..no gap! Eyeballed that and tweaked it open with a flathead, little tweaking, runs fine. I will MM (and clean screen) and retune tomorrow. Has that .325 20 inch bar on it...dunno about that, think I might put a 16 on it, we'll see after the MM

Start of beavering up a big sweetgum chunk of trunk that fell down

http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=312641&stc=1&d=1378066961

 

[Acornhill]

What no pics.

yea i know, we were working today, i did get a few though.

 

[3000 FPS]

If your not going to be cutting any 20" pieces then just leave the bar on. You will not have to reach as far on the sweetgum laying there. I am running a 18" Husky bar on my 295 for just that reason.

 

[leecopland]

Ok guys, I did a search and saw a Thread by Heroze that explains it. Am I correct in assuming there is no fitting at the outlet hole and the line is merely inserted and then cut?

Couldn't find that thread by Heroze, could you share it please,

Thanks Lee

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

A New 245A Fan

Added to my growing flock of green yesterday. Local CL listing. Starts right up. Good comp. Runs strong. Only obvious problems are the chain's safety bumpers are higher than what's left of the cutters and the gas cap leaks at the vent hole, probably just needing a duck bill valve? The muffler is banged up a little and the interior "screen" piece is missing a corner where the attachment spacer is supposed to be located, but it still bolts up securely. Pics are how I found it. Haven't taken anything down aside from pulling the muffler and checking the air filter/air box area for anything weird. Piston looks great, and the air filter just needs a good cleaning. Very cool saw.

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[redunshee]

Couldn't find that thread by Heroze, could you share it please,

Thanks Lee

Lee, I did a search for " poulan 2300 oiler". His explanation with pics was excellent. Not sure how to copy it to this Thread but you should have no problem finding it. If I did, anyone can.
Bob

 

[Acornhill]

Added to my growing flock of green yesterday. Local CL listing. Starts right up. Good comp. Runs strong. Only obvious problems are the chain's safety bumpers are higher than what's left of the cutters and the gas cap leaks at the vent hole, probably just needing a duck bill valve? The muffler is banged up a little and the interior "screen" piece is missing a corner where the attachment spacer is supposed to be located, but it still bolts up securely. Pics are how I found it. Haven't taken anything down aside from pulling the muffler and checking the air filter/air box area for anything weird. Piston looks great, and the air filter just needs a good cleaning. Very cool saw.

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Yes they are very nice saws, professional grade saw and very light to cc ratio.

 

[67 Mustang]

Lee, I did a search for " poulan 2300 oiler". His explanation with pics was excellent. Not sure how to copy it to this Thread but you should have no problem finding it. If I did, anyone can.
Bob

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/198888.htm

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Added to my growing flock of green yesterday. Local CL listing.

Pogo was that the $50 one? If not there is another between us a bit closer to you. :msp_wink:

Never mind has the same off white oil cap same one.

 

[Acornhill]

71A update with paint

Well i took my worst looking 71A and gave it a full cleaning and painted it Key Lime and clear coat.

I still need the buttons and decal for the bar clamp. I think it turned out ok.

It clearly is not a Mark job but was my 1st attempt at it.

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[zogger]

Well i took my worst looking 71A and gave it a full cleaning and painted it Key Lime and clear coat.

I still need the buttons and decal for the bar clamp. I think it turned out ok.

It clearly is not a Mark job but was my 1st attempt at it.

Looks fine to me! I don't even care if some painted saw resto is "stock appearing", to me, picking your own colors is just as cool, showed you put some work and thought into making your machine better.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Pogo was that the $50 one? If not there is another between us a bit closer to you. :msp_wink:

Never mind has the same off white oil cap same one.

This was on the Cle CL and was in Mantua. Not exactly between us, but probably the same saw. Only one I saw during my recent CL prowling. Been trying to stay away from CL and actually get to some of the projects I've run across already, but was jonesin' the other day and just had to take a look at the latest listings. Good day for it, huh?:msp_tongue:

Strong saw and will be fun to run. Nothin' to cut right now, but I have a couple good-sized ash that need dropped before too long and will be more than enough fun to get into.

Wouldn't have a muffler layin' around for one o' these, would ya?

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Well i took my worst looking 71A and gave it a full cleaning and painted it Key Lime and clear coat.

I still need the buttons and decal for the bar clamp. I think it turned out ok.

It clearly is not a Mark job but was my 1st attempt at it.

Nice job. Now go get it dirty!

 

[3000 FPS]

Well i took my worst looking 71A and gave it a full cleaning and painted it Key Lime and clear coat.

I still need the buttons and decal for the bar clamp. I think it turned out ok.

It clearly is not a Mark job but was my 1st attempt at it.

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Looks real nice. When you get the decals on it that will really set it off.