Nik's Poulan Thread

[rms61moparman]

Now Joe,

You know those old Poulans are just throwaway junk!
Not even in the same league as REAL saws!!!LOL

Great looking group!


Mike

 

[joe25DA]

Thanks guys.
Mike
I know they are just "junks" but for some reason they run and cut??? Guess I'm just a dummy.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks guys.
Mike
I know they are just "junks" but for some reason they run and cut??? Guess I'm just a dummy.

Joe, if that makes you a dummy, I guess I'm a full blown idiot.

Really nice bunch of saws you got there.

I just came in from the shop to get my camera to take a few pictures of the Aldens/25D that I just finished tearing apart. I now know why it turned over so hard.

The inside of the case had enough corrision to bind up the crankshaft!

Looks like it will all clean up ok though.

 

[Saw Dr.]

Thanks guys.
Mike
I know they are just "junks" but for some reason they run and cut??? Guess I'm just a dummy.

Joe, if that makes you a dummy, I guess I'm a full blown idiot.

I don't think I am quite as "dumb" as either of you two, but a guy can dream can't he?


While I'm looking stupid, anyone have a 380 Super piston (scored or otherwise) that I might borrow to take some dimensions from? Better yet, a good 380 cylinder that they'd sell?

 

[Modifiedmark]

I don't think I am quite as "dumb" as either of you two, but a guy can dream can't he?


While I'm looking stupid, anyone have a 380 Super piston (scored or otherwise) that I might borrow to take some dimensions from? Better yet, a good 380 cylinder that they'd sell?

Well there Tim, with the low prices on a new cyl and piston I think your catching up with Joe and I faster then you realize.

Sorry I don't have anything for that saw though.

 

[Saw Dr.]

Well there Tim, with the low prices on a new cyl and piston I think your catching up with Joe and I faster then you realize.

Sorry I don't have anything for that saw though.

I'm actually kinda short on "green" ones. I have

2300CVA (may be re-homed soon)
Wright 111CVA (poulan S-25)
pair of K-100's needing love (not needing new homes)
Super 72 geardrive
8500
PP 505
Husky 136, c'mon you know it is a Wildthing
and now the 330 project.

I have a ways to go. I want an 80 or 90 series someday, and of course, a 744. If I find any spare 380 stuff, I'll put it aside for you Mark.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I'm actually kinda short on "green" ones. I have

2300CVA (may be re-homed soon)
Wright 111CVA (poulan S-25)
pair of K-100's needing love (not needing new homes)
Super 72 geardrive
8500
PP 505
Husky 136, c'mon you know it is a Wildthing
and now the 330 project.

I have a ways to go. I want an 80 or 90 series someday, and of course, a 744. If I find any spare 380 stuff, I'll put it aside for you Mark.

I think you misunderstood. I meant that with the low price on new parts for the 330/380 that your getting as goofy as Joe and I for searching for junk parts for it.

If I find any 744's I'll put it aside for you... NOT! Unless I find 2 of them. LOL

 

[Modifiedmark]

Aldens project underway

Finally got a little time to get this Aldens/25D tore apart to see why it was turning over hard.

Remember this one?

Look at the mag corrosion, it was rubbing the crank.

I think it cleaned up fine. Hopefully I'll get some time tomorrow to start putting it back together. I have a gasket set, new seals and a carb kit for it. so I should be good to go.

I will show you when its done how well the original rusty bar cleaned up!

I'm pretty happy to have this rare version of the 25D!

 

[joe25DA]

Nice saw mark. I had forgotten whether or not the 25 had 2 counter weights on the crank. The Micro I just tore down had 1.

 

[OhioGregg]

Great looking group of saws Joe!!! Any "Dummy" me included, would be proud of those.


Gregg,

 

[joe25DA]

Took all the saws out today. I did the best ones first. Of Course! Gotta love a saw that will sit for a year, un-used and start within 7 pulls, run, rev and idle. Every one did. Heres the Breakdown: 5 "green" Poulans, 6 Ctaftsmans, 1 Dayton, 1 Wizard
Front row Left-Right
S25DA SS 16", S25CVA Points 14", 2.1 Points 14", 2.3 SS 16", 2.3 CVASS
Back Row Left-Right
Wizard 306A SS, 245A SS, 4000 20", 3400 16", 3.7 18", 3.7PS 20", 3.3 20, 2.8 18"
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Thanks Guys.
660 ccs of Poulan Power is nice

 

[OhioGregg]

660cc, thats impressive! Now think of how much money all those saws cost new, and add that up. And, how cheaply you aqquired them. LOL


Gregg,

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Just took a little trip down to the TSC store. I went in to check on the 330 they had and it was gone. At $179 I didn't figure it would last. I guess it was the last one they had.

 

[joe25DA]

660cc, thats impressive! Now think of how much money all those saws cost new, and add that up. And, how cheaply you aqquired them. LOL


Gregg,

Well, I was told by the orig owner of the 4000, that he paid quite a bit for it. Over $400 I think. I think my dad paid around $200 for his S25DA. The rest, Im not sure. But, I know I dont have $600 into them!

 

[OhioGregg]

Well, I was told by the orig owner of the 4000, that he paid quite a bit for it. Over $400 I think. I think my dad paid around $200 for his S25DA. The rest, Im not sure. But, I know I dont have $600 into them!

Probably right on the mark, cause I paid just at $300 with tax for a 3400 I bought new in spring of 1986. As I recall, I don't think think the Sears Craftsman line of saws was much cheaper back in the day.


Gregg,

 

[67 Mustang]

Probably right on the mark, cause I paid just at $300 with tax for a 3400 I bought new in spring of 1986. As I recall, I don't think think the Sears Craftsman line of saws was much cheaper back in the day.


Gregg,

Paid about $300 in 1987 for my gray Craftsman 358.356091 (Poulan 3800). It was a closeout price for a display model.

 

[joe25DA]

Paid about $300 in 1987 for my gray Craftsman 358.356091 (Poulan 3800). It was a closeout price for a display model.

Sounds like $400 was probably what he did pay for the 4000 in '84. Ill look at my 1982 craftsman literature for some prices when I get home.

 

[redunshee]

Before we met Steve, the only Poulan was a WiLdThInG lol

Thanks for the suggestion for the tank, Mark, Ill get to looking!

Find your 3400 tank? If not let me know.

 

[redunshee]

Sounds like $400 was probably what he did pay for the 4000 in '84. Ill look at my 1982 craftsman literature for some prices when I get home.

This is ancient history but if I recall I bought my 3400 from Agway in 1979 or 1980 for less than $300.00. I remember I was debating between a Stihl FarmBoss ( I don't recall size) and the Poulan. However with "fundsalow" I bought the 3400. Still have saw and it runs great. One ring job last year and original untouched carb.
Bob

 

[OhioGregg]

This is ancient history but if I recall I bought my 3400 from Agway in 1979 or 1980 for less than $300.00. I remember I was debating between a Stihl FarmBoss ( I don't recall size) and the Poulan. However with "fundsalow" I bought the 3400. Still have saw and it runs great. One ring job last year and original untouched carb.
Bob

Its funny looking back, I too was debating between a Stihl and a Poulan. A friend of mine had a 020 or 030 something Stihl, I don't remember the model.
I decided on the Poulan, because it was American made, and just wanted to be different than most. Geez, I'm glad I made the decision I did, or I would probably be a Stihl Head today, instead of a Poulan Nut.


Gregg,