Nik's Poulan Thread

[jerrycmorrow]

The 245 I had was an '80 and had the solid state ign sticker on it.

Can't help ya with that specific Dayton saw, but my 245A has electronic ign. Poulan saws from that era, at least the green ones, if they had "Solid State Ignition System" the decal was usually displayed. I assume it would have been on others also. I know Sears Craftsman saws did also.

Gregg,

thanks guys. where would the stickers be mounted? I know the earlier models were points but the limited production (1 year for the 245SA) would make knowing that iffy

 

[fossil]

Jerry,

I would think the points model has a wire coming from behind the starter assembly to the coil. The points IPL shows the wire with what looks like two spade connectors on it which I think would go to the coil and to the kill switch. The electronic one shouldn't have a wire coming from behind the starter unless there is a trigger back there.

 

[OhioGregg]

thanks guys. where would the stickers be mounted? I know the earlier models were points but the limited production (1 year for the 245SA) would make knowing that iffy

The decals were usually on top of the recoil cover on the 245 & 306 type saws.

Gregg,

 

[OhioGregg]

The decals were usually on top of the recoil cover on the 245 & 306 type saws.

Gregg,

 

[warjohn]

anyone know if the Dayton 2Z463 (poulan 245SA) is point type ignition or no?

What would be a reasonable price on one of these in decent condition. It will need a carb kit and fuel line. I can get it for under a hundred.

 

[blk05crew]

What would be a reasonable price on one of these in decent condition. It will need a carb kit and fuel line. I can get it for under a hundred.

If it's in pretty good shape most of us would grab it for under $100.

 

[Acornhill]

I got this one for $80 shipped

 

[Acornhill]

Which do you think is harder to find? 3700 or 4000?

 

[blk05crew]

Which do you think is harder to find? 3700 or 4000?

At least around me, the 3700 seems harder to find. There are a couple 4000's on CL in WA state but guys want stupid money for them.

 

[OhioGregg]

I would have to say 3700 is harder to find, than a 4000. Unless you want to go with the Craftsman 3.7. Those seem to be out there in good numbers. I guess that is a result of being sold at Sears, where the 3700 Poulan was sold through dealers.

Gregg,

 

[warjohn]

Thanks for the responses. I am leaning towards picking it up. A 245A is on my want list and the older Poulans do not show up around here.

 

[Acornhill]

they are my favorite saw (all old Poulans) )

 

[Guido Salvage]

The 3700 is by far harder to find. I have only owned 1, but have probably had 5 or 6 of the red 3700's and several of the gray 3800's.

 

[Craigwell]

I would like to find a 4000 - or any of these in Poulan form.

I have to settle thus far for a 3700 in Craftsman 3.4 clothing, and a 3400 in Mastercraft form !

I have a couple micros that need attention though. One is a 25 deluxe CV, the other is similar, maybe a regular 25?

 

[blk05crew]

Finally picked up a chain for the 24" inch bar I've been waiting to put on one of the 5200's. No more 20"!

 

[blk05crew]

So I recently said I wasn't going to buy any saws for a while. Which I didn't, but I did get lucky enough to trade some stuff I didn't need locally for a Poulan 3800 that a guy didn't want.
Anyway, it's in really good shape after I cleaned it up, even came with a case and I think the original Poulan chain and 20" bar.
It had an air leak from the cylinder being a little loose and a loose carb, but tightened everything up and now it runs like a top.
A couple pics.

 

[Acornhill]

bad azzzz

 

[blk05crew]

bad azzzz

I got lucky, it was local and I didn't have to give up much to get it. I'm thinking muffler mod and go chew up some wood with it!

 

[Acornhill]

How many of us have a popular parts stash? Lets hear what you have. Most of you know I have a few items. Cylinders rings piston etc. Also a nice stash of air filters

 

[s sidewall]

You hoarder

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