Nik's Poulan Thread

[joe25DA]

Got a couple more Poulans the last few days, here is the later model 306SA that arrived. (thanks for the help Mike! ) This one will probably get a resto job as its a later electronic ign, tin muffler manual decomp saw. The P/C are in good shape on it.

I might be looking for the original roller bar and a .325pitch baracuda chain for it. It came stock with a .325 X 9 rim sprocket on it.

Very nice Mark. Is that decomp similar to the Dayton setup?

 

[joe25DA]

Nope I cann see its not!

 

[Modifiedmark]

Nope I cann see its not!

Yes it is, depending on the years. This is the later version for both the Poulan and the Dayton.

 

[joe25DA]

Yes it is, depending on the years. This is the later version for both the Poulan and the Dayton.

It looks like a simpler version than the one I saw that was combined with the trigger lock. I like the button alone better.

 

[Modifiedmark]

The other one, a 203

Here is the other one that arrived, it is a Poulan 203. I don't know about these 200 series that much, they were never around here.

What I do know is that I have been chasing IPLs and manuals for this series and have not found any. Acres list this a a 1968-70 3.6ci saw meaning that it is pre 306A.

As you can tell its a Power sharp version and the roller nosed bar was lost in shipping.. :censored:

Things I can tell quickly that is differerent is that it has a 2 shoe clutch, the off switch is in the throttle lock, fuel cap is different and it uses a HS58A carb which is smaller then the HS59A thats used on the 306/245.

The P/C look excellent so I'll get this one up and running when I get time. I have a original Poulan 17" hard nosed bar that will fit the theme well with this one to use for now.

 

[Modifiedmark]

It looks like a simpler version than the one I saw that was combined with the trigger lock. I like the button alone better.

As well I do also. That other setup is not the best for sure.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Got a couple more Poulans the last few days, here is the later model 306SA that arrived. (thanks for the help Mike! ) This one will probably get a resto job as its a later electronic ign, tin muffler manual decomp saw. The P/C are in good shape on it.

I might be looking for the original roller bar and a .325pitch baracuda chain for it. It came stock with a .325 X 9 rim sprocket on it.

That starter rope/handle looks like some of mine! Are you gonna replace that muffler with a cast one? I was wondering if someone still makes the cast mufflers or do you have to scrounge around for a good used one?

 

[Modifiedmark]

That starter rope/handle looks like some of mine! Are you gonna replace that muffler with a cast one? I was wondering if someone still makes the cast mufflers or do you have to scrounge around for a good used one?

No that muffler is solid as a rock and it will stay. The cast mufflers will probably have to be scrounged, but there much easier to find in good shape anyway.

I am looking for several of the original Poulan starter handles in good shape.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

No that muffler is solid as a rock and it will stay. The cast mufflers will probably have to be scrounged, but there much easier to find in good shape anyway.

I am looking for several of the original Poulan starter handles in good shape.

That starter is exactly how my last 10 saws looked when I received them. I've had to hunt for starter handles for all of them. On the smaller saws I've used the handles off some old Weedeaters. They look about the same.

 

[lawnmowertech37]

No that muffler is solid as a rock and it will stay. The cast mufflers will probably have to be scrounged, but there much easier to find in good shape anyway.

I am looking for several of the original Poulan starter handles in good shape.

How many mark ?
the handles that is

for the 306?

 

[Modifiedmark]

How many mark ?
the handles that is

for the 306?

How many you got? Yes the rubber ones for the 306/245 and a couple for the 3400 style saws as well.

 

[rms61moparman]

How many mark ?
the handles that is

for the 306?

Good to see you around Calvin!
How is your mom doing???


Mike

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Good to see you around Calvin!
How is your mom doing???


Mike

Shes holding on but it does not change the fact what is going on inside her with the lymphoma cancer and all

 

[Modifiedmark]

Shes holding on but it does not change the fact what is going on inside her with the lymphoma cancer and all

Thats some bad news for sure, just hang in there and do the best you can.

If you ever get time and find any of those handles, let me know.

 

[WoodChuck'r]

3300!

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[lawnmowertech37]

Attention Steve

hey steve mustang man those storms never reached us here they went to the north east of me and never did anything here i will count them brackets out tommorrow to get a head count of how many i have

in case anyone trys to figure out what brackets the handle brackets for the 245 306 the thin metal ones bout 1 inch wide type

will also check on marks starter handles

 

[joe25DA]

Model 25

Shes old and dirty, but shell be a runner. Good comp, clean internals. No spark but im thinkn either that switch or dirty points. I have never seen so much cat hair in a saw in my life. Also Im thinkin this one spent its life in commercial duty. It couldnt have been dirtier! This is the oldest one Ive come across. Just says POULAN model 25.
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lots of dirt
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[rms61moparman]

Shes old and dirty, but shell be a runner. Good comp, clean internals. No spark but im thinkn either that switch or dirty points. I have never seen so much cat hair in a saw in my life. Also Im thinkin this one spent its life in commercial duty. It couldnt have been dirtier! This is the oldest one Ive come across. Just says POULAN model 25.

Makes you wonder how many cats they cut up with it!LOL


Mike

 

[roncoinc]

Makes you wonder how many cats they cut up with it!LOL


Mike

Probly used by a landscaper to cut ##### willows

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Shes old and dirty, but shell be a runner. Good comp, clean internals. No spark but im thinkn either that switch or dirty points. I have never seen so much cat hair in a saw in my life. Also Im thinkin this one spent its life in commercial duty. It couldnt have been dirtier! This is the oldest one Ive come across. Just says POULAN model 25.
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lots of dirt
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joe that muffler is it got alot of carbon in it looks like it from the picture let me know if you need a brand new one have a couple on hand
may have some other stuff on hand that looks like it can be changed out on the picture