Bob, The Chainsaw Service Manual specs the magneto air gap for your 245A should be 0.012".
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Bob, The Chainsaw Service Manual specs the magneto air gap for your 245A should be 0.012".
redunshee
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Will check both. Thanks. Having a tug of war trying to replace flywheel, doesn't seem to want to fit over key, which I had to remove. Unusual setup per my exeriences, as you can't remove recoil assembly w/o removing flywheel key. I'll work on it when I return
game04
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Thanks... I found a picture of the Poulan 2300AV and it looks like a match. Out of curiosity what's the difference between a 2300AV and a 2300AVC? What does the C stand for?
My dad bought this saw back in the mid 80’s. It was a returned saw that had been used and refurbished. When ever my dad got this saw out to use I always knew there would be a lot of cussing. He always had trouble starting it. The starter handle was really uncomfortable and hard to grip and the compression would cause the handle to rip right out of your hand. It helped to have a heavy glove on. I’ve since replaced the starter handle with a more comfortable one. It always starts right up for me.
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Yes but look at the front handle, and you will see its a 2300AV.
By AVC I believe you mean CVA correct? CVA stands for Countervibe automatic. It has a fully isolated handle set up, rear and front.
Here is my 2300CVA for reference.
The one thing about these Micro based saws is that if they have been setting for some time they will take a few more pulls to start as that fuel line on them is pretty long and it takes a bit more then usual to get the gas pumped up too them.
Small price to pay for the over all setup for ease of maintence and such on them though.
By AVC I believe you mean CVA correct? CVA stands for Countervibe automatic. It has a fully isolated handle set up, rear and front.
Here is my 2300CVA for reference.
The one thing about these Micro based saws is that if they have been setting for some time they will take a few more pulls to start as that fuel line on them is pretty long and it takes a bit more then usual to get the gas pumped up too them.
Small price to pay for the over all setup for ease of maintence and such on them though.
Nice saw Mark. All the Micro based saws I find are rigid mount. Great shape also
I have one similar to that except it's a Craftsman. Since the pic I've done several repairs, like the starter.
Picked up a Poulan tool
If you guys own a 200/300 series Poulan saw you know what a pain it is to remove the clutch without a clutch too. I have gotten by for years with a homemade tool to remove the clutch, and while it worked it wasnt the best.
I finally found the part# for the original Poulan tool and found it still could be ordered so I got one picked up yesterday.
Can't beat the price either. You guys with 306 or 245 saws will want one.
Part # included in the picture.
If you guys own a 200/300 series Poulan saw you know what a pain it is to remove the clutch without a clutch too. I have gotten by for years with a homemade tool to remove the clutch, and while it worked it wasnt the best.
I finally found the part# for the original Poulan tool and found it still could be ordered so I got one picked up yesterday.
Can't beat the price either. You guys with 306 or 245 saws will want one.
Part # included in the picture.
mweba
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My parts came in today for the 3450. Couple new isolators. Still on the hunt for the filter housing keeper nut. Seems that is the only part that is discontinued that I need. Got her cleaned up a little and thrown back together. Other than the vangaurd chain I was impressed. Pulled a 20" 3/8 better than I expected. Couple pics for you guys.
game04
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By AVC I believe you mean CVA correct? CVA stands for Countervibe automatic. It has a fully isolated handle set up, rear and front.
Here is my 2300CVA for reference.
The one thing about these Micro based saws is that if they have been setting for some time they will take a few more pulls to start as that fuel line on them is pretty long and it takes a bit more then usual to get the gas pumped up too them.
Small price to pay for the over all setup for ease of maintence and such on them though.
Oh yeah, I did mean CVA. I knew it was some combination of the letters. So I take it the regular 2300 is very similar to both the 2300AV and 2300CVA but without anti vibration?
MS460WOODCHUCK
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Same saw without the AV and extra weight that comes with the AV.
That saw looks pretty good!
Sorry I don't have one of those nuts but seems I seen one on ebay in someones store here a few days ago.
I'll bet Chainsawr Scott may have one, same as on a 3750, Poulan Pro 330 and 380 as well.
I have not run a 3450 but I figure its really the same as my PP330 and I have beat the drum for them before as pretty well running saws. They really fit my hands well and I like the way the controls are laid out as well as any saw I have run before.
Yep you could look at it that way. I'll take the extra weight.
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mweba
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Thanks for the info. I agree on the controls. Very comfortable to hold and the kill switch is easy access. Filter system is the best I have seen on a "newer poulan" also.
You're correct, I now see the AV Isolator at the upper front handle. The Poulan IPL on outdoordistributors.com does not list the 2300 anymore. The Poulan.com website only lists the 2300AV and 2300CVA.
Hi,
Can someone tell me what Poulan model my Craftsman saw is? Thanks
Here's a Poulan IPL for your saw. http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/NIUS/NIUS1996/NIUS1996_530064828.pdf
game04
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Thanks... I actually had just had found the IPL online and the operators manual too.
Hey mweba, I have a filter cover off of a purple 3750 Tim Allen saw you can have. I had bought it to get the gasket off of. It still has the knob on it, Just PM me address, and I'll send it to ya, if ya want it.
Gregg,
