Kinda figured thats who it was.
I have nothing but GOOD to say about him. Have allways got great service from him.
And, your right about them old Poulans, wonder how I know.
Gregg
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Kinda figured thats who it was.
I have nothing but GOOD to say about him. Have allways got great service from him.And, your right about them old Poulans, wonder how I know.
Gregg
JoshRountree
ArboristSite Operative
What's the biggest Poulan, the 85cc saw?
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I didn't work that correctly.
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I didn't work that correctly.
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Nogoingback, Thats about the nicest 6000 I have seen!!
Gregg,
Gregg,
JoshRountree
ArboristSite Operative
There the same 85cc,
Gregg,
I didn't word that correctly, is the 85cc the biggest one made by Poulan?
Of the pure Poulans, yes. Other than the real old cast models. The 6000 is rebadged Dolmar 100cc. The poulan Pro 655 is about that size also, Pioneer design, made by Poulan.
Gregg,
JoshRountree
ArboristSite Operative
Of the pure Poulans, yes. Other than the real old cast models. The 6000 is rebadged Dolmar 100cc. The poulan Pro 655 is about that size also, Pioneer design, made by Poulan.
Gregg,
Sweet, now I know what to be on the lookout for. I finally got my S25DA running this past weekend, but have ordered some more parts to replace a couple things that need it.
The more I run them, the more I love 'em. They kinda have a special place for me, both my S25DA and my 3400 were my grandfather's. I can remember waking up on Saturday mornings and going with my dad, grandfather, and his friends to cut firewood. It was my job to operate the wood spliter. Good memories...
ModifiedMark knows more about this stuff than me, but I think Poulan made several small saw, like the S25DA, for Dolmar. Guess it was cheaper to swap models between companys, so to speak, than to design and build new models for every niche.
Gregg,
Gregg,
parrisw
Tree Freak
With all this bow bar talk, I'd love to get one for my 5200. Where would I get one from?
Thanks
Thanks
Thats a good question..LOL I can tell ya that most come from the south. Where ever pulp wood production was king.
Gregg,
Any difference between the 306 and 245 besides the P&C? Is it a direct swap? If so, are they hard to come by?
neutral4x4
ArboristSite Operative
Craftsman 5.2- Poulan 5400
Since I've never seen another craftsman 5.2 posted up here, I figure that I should show off a little. I've seen a few people say that the craftsman 5.2 was a 5200, but mine is definitely a 5400 down to the solid state ignition. (edit: to anyone reading along, I was wrong once again it's a 5200, apparently both models had a solid state ignition.)
Does anyone else have one of these beasts in red on here?
When I found the saw, it was in a barn under a bunch of sand bags. The top cover was missing, the spark plug was long gone and the air filter mesh had rotted off.
Other than that, it was in amazing condition. It can't have many hours on it because it still has the marker on the muffler from the factory!
After cleaning the carb, cleaning all of the sand out of the cylinder, putting in some fresh fuel lines, and a new plug, I tried to start it up. All it did was suck a bunch of bar oil into the cylinder. Time for new seals (Thanks for the part number Modifiedmark).
So I tore it apart:
Wire brushed the air filter element to get all of the rotted filter material out, then put a fiber filter in the filter box:
Pic of the rebuilt filter on the saw:
Reassembled with the original 30" bar:
Size comparison to my 350:
Some final pictures since I got the top cover I ordered and with an 18" bar (The original bar needs the rails ground to remove a few chips and the 18" is all I had):
I still need to find some bolts to hold the cover on. I think they're 8-24s but thats an oddball size so the search goes on. I also still need to order a fuel filter, because the only one I had on hand was too small. I need to wait until I order a few other parts I need though... stupid CAD!
Since I've never seen another craftsman 5.2 posted up here, I figure that I should show off a little. I've seen a few people say that the craftsman 5.2 was a 5200, but mine is definitely a 5400 down to the solid state ignition. (edit: to anyone reading along, I was wrong once again it's a 5200, apparently both models had a solid state ignition.)
Does anyone else have one of these beasts in red on here?
When I found the saw, it was in a barn under a bunch of sand bags. The top cover was missing, the spark plug was long gone and the air filter mesh had rotted off.
Other than that, it was in amazing condition. It can't have many hours on it because it still has the marker on the muffler from the factory!
After cleaning the carb, cleaning all of the sand out of the cylinder, putting in some fresh fuel lines, and a new plug, I tried to start it up. All it did was suck a bunch of bar oil into the cylinder. Time for new seals (Thanks for the part number Modifiedmark).
So I tore it apart:
Wire brushed the air filter element to get all of the rotted filter material out, then put a fiber filter in the filter box:
Pic of the rebuilt filter on the saw:
Reassembled with the original 30" bar:
Size comparison to my 350:
Some final pictures since I got the top cover I ordered and with an 18" bar (The original bar needs the rails ground to remove a few chips and the 18" is all I had):
I still need to find some bolts to hold the cover on. I think they're 8-24s but thats an oddball size so the search goes on. I also still need to order a fuel filter, because the only one I had on hand was too small. I need to wait until I order a few other parts I need though... stupid CAD!
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Nice barn find there!
I think the fuel tank top half is taller on the 245, and therefore the upper handle is a little taller to clear the bigger tank. Thats about all I know .
Gregg,
Nice Big Craftsman 5200 Neutral4x4!! I think ModifiedMark has one of them big red ones also. I still don't own one of the big Poulans, but did get to run a number of real nice ones this past weekend. They are definately on my want list. Finally got a 245A. though..
Gregg,
They are definately on my want list. Finally got a 245A. though..Gregg,
I think the fuel tank top half is taller on the 245, and therefore the upper handle is a little taller to clear the bigger tank. Thats about all I know .
Gregg,
Thanks Gregg.
jnl502
ArboristSite Operative
Kinda figured thats who it was.
And, your right about them old Poulans, wonder how I know.
Gregg
man that 6000 is beautiful. even if someone didn't like poulan green at all they would have respect for that green saw!
jnl
jnl502
ArboristSite Operative
Since I've never seen another craftsman 5.2 posted up here, I figure that I should show off a little. I've seen a few people say that the craftsman 5.2 was a 5200, but mine is definitely a 5400 down to the solid state ignition.
Does anyone else have one of these beasts in red on here?
When I found the saw, it was in a barn under a bunch of sand bags. The top cover was missing, the spark plug was long gone and the air filter mesh had rotted off.
Other than that, it was in amazing condition. It can't have many hours on it because it still has the marker on the muffler from the factory!
After cleaning the carb, cleaning all of the sand out of the cylinder, putting in some fresh fuel lines, and a new plug, I tried to start it up. All it did was suck a bunch of bar oil into the cylinder. Time for new seals (Thanks for the part number Modifiedmark).
So I tore it apart:
Wire brushed the air filter element to get all of the rotted filter material out, then put a fiber filter in the filter box:
Pic of the rebuilt filter on the saw:
Reassembled with the original 30" bar:
Size comparison to my 350:
Some final pictures since I got the top cover I ordered and with an 18" bar (The original bar needs the rails ground to remove a few chips and the 18" is all I had):
I still need to find some bolts to hold the cover on. I think they're 8-24s but thats an oddball size so the search goes on. I also still need to order a fuel filter, because the only one I had on hand was too small. I need to wait until I order a few other parts I need though... stupid CAD!
that is a fine 5400 in red too. i bet it is a beast! i have a 4200 in green and a 4.2 (4200) in red on the way and can't wait. i was very impressed with the 4200 when i got it and i bet it is tame compaired to thar 5400.
jnl
So what's a nice 245A worth, with and without a bow?
CGC4200
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air filter for 5400
I tossed one about 6 years ago because it had a small tear in top & had
a new replacement, not thinking I might need it later. The 4200 & 5400
are the only large saws I have, not used much, but when I need to
cut larger wood, the 40 & 50 CC saws won't hack it.
I tossed one about 6 years ago because it had a small tear in top & had
a new replacement, not thinking I might need it later. The 4200 & 5400
are the only large saws I have, not used much, but when I need to
cut larger wood, the 40 & 50 CC saws won't hack it.
