Nik's Poulan Thread

[Colt Marlington]

Been so long since I ran a stock 590 I honestly don't know. I'll try to get a video of it beside my ported 590 and then keep comparing as I continue to mod the 3.7. Still have base gasket delete and opening up the intake block. Maybe advance the timing a hair and work the transfers if my fear of ruining the jug doesn't stop me.

Thanks. I saw a pretty nice 590 yesterday that they were asking $180 for, and I figure I might could get it for $160.
But probably don't really need it.

Just trying to refine my lineup and make a dollar or two while doing it.

I have the small saw lineup pretty squared away with the Echos: 2511, 346, and 361P.

Not sure I really need any other big saws than the 3.7 right at this moment. But it's nice to have an option/backup.

Just haven't decided if that option should be the 421, 491s, 545, or 372 that I already have. Or sell them all and get an old 590 OR a new 241. Which I'm not sure either would do much for my needs any better than the 491s.

Economics is always a factor. And similarly how a saw feels in my hands. And then there's that deadly sin, lust.

Really quite a conundrum

 

[James Miller]

Thanks. I saw a pretty nice 590 yesterday that they were asking $180 for, and I figure I might could get it for $160.
But probably don't really need it.

Just trying to refine my lineup and make a dollar or two while doing it.

I have the small saw lineup pretty squared away with the Echos: 2511, 346, and 361P.

Not sure I really need any other big saws than the 3.7 right at this moment. But it's nice to have an option/backup.

Just haven't decided if that option should be the 421, 491s, 545, or 372 that I already have. Or sell them all and get an old 590 OR a new 241. Which I'm not sure either would do much for my needs any better than the 491s.

Economics is always a factor. And similarly how a saw feels in my hands. And then there's that deadly sin, lust.

Really quite a conundrum

If you already have a 372 I would just keep that. The 590 is a great saw for the money but I wouldn't sell my 7910 or your 372 to get one.

 

[Colt Marlington]

If you already have a 372 I would just keep that. The 590 is a great saw for the money but I wouldn't sell my 7910 or your 372 to get one.

Yeah. I will hardly ever use the 372. But it's there when I need it.

 

[Matt93eg]

Used the Poulan 3000 today to finish cutting up a red oak top. Then went to another spot and started cutting up a 15” diameter red oak. I really like this saw and It seems the muffler mod really woke it up even more. I just need a bucking dog for it.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Hello all. Just checking to see if someone scored the Poulan/Dolmar 6000S in my hometown of Roanoke last night. I thought I had a deal in place, but the seller went in another direction. Oh well. Nice looking saw cosmetically with a 40 inch bar and a full wrap handle. Don't worry, no sour grapes here. I just hope someone enjoys it! Max.

What did it bring? Just curious, I know in the last few months there have been a few listed on the bay. 40" bar huh? Hope he has fun with the .404 x 8 sprocket on them with that bar and has a sun dial to time his cuts with it.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Used the Poulan 3000 today to finish cutting up a red oak top. Then went to another spot and started cutting up a 15” diameter red oak. I really like this saw and It seems the muffler mod really woke it up even more. I just need a bucking dog for it.

The 3000 is one of my favorite 50cc saws, but I have to say that I have not ran mine in some time. Seems I only get offered wood anymore that is way out of the 3000's league. I did run my PP365 today and those are great too.

 

[Big Dan]

I've never had the pleasure of running a 3000,the closest thing I have is a PP335. It doesn't do too bad. I do have a Poulan 3300 with a scored cylinder, will a 3000 top end bolt on that case?

 

[Modifiedmark]

I've never had the pleasure of running a 3000,the closest thing I have is a PP335. It doesn't do too bad. I do have a Poulan 3300 with a scored cylinder, will a 3000 top end bolt on that case?

Hi Dan. Yes a 300o top will bolt to the 3300 no problem but a PP335 top will too. That would be my choice. Both are chrome bore thin rings.

 

[FamilyTradition]

What did it bring? Just curious, I know in the last few months there have been a few listed on the bay. 40" bar huh? Hope he has fun with the .404 x 8 sprocket on them with that bar and has a sun dial to time his cuts with it.

It was priced at $200.00. The condition of the saw appeared nice, as did the bar. Max.

 

[Modifiedmark]

It was priced at $200.00. The condition of the saw appeared nice, as did the bar. Max.

That's a lot less then what I have seen them bring. Especially with a big bar on it.

 

[FamilyTradition]

That's a lot less then what I have seen them bring. Especially with a big bar on it.

Mark, agreed, and that's why I jumped on it. I'd arranged a friend with cash to pick the saw up locally, and quickly, who I've worked with for more than 20 years at my firm. I imagine someone locally saw it and offered more. Disappointing, but something else will come my way in the future. Glad to see you posting, and I hope you're doing well. Max.

 

[FamilyTradition]

This was in the posting and I hope I described it accurately. Nice saw. Max.

 

[Big Dan]

Hi Dan. Yes a 300o top will bolt to the 3300 no problem but a PP335 top will too. That would be my choice. Both are chrome bore thin rings.

Ok Mark,thanks. Why would you take a PP335 P/C over the 3000? Because it's 54cc's?

 

[Modifiedmark]

This was in the posting and I hope I described it accurately. Nice saw. Max.

Yes sir that is a nice example of a S6000. Thats not a 40" plus bar though. 36" is as long as Poulan offered for it.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Ok Mark,thanks. Why would you take a PP335 P/C over the 3000? Because it's 54cc's?

Yes Dan, thats the only reason and I think the 335 would be the only 54cc top end I would choose over the 3000.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Mark, agreed, and that's why I jumped on it. I'd arranged a friend with cash to pick the saw up locally, and quickly, who I've worked with for more than 20 years at my firm. I imagine someone locally saw it and offered more. Disappointing, but something else will come my way in the future. Glad to see you posting, and I hope you're doing well. Max.

It happens. Been there done that. I'm doing fine at the moment, been cutting and splitting some big wood and getting reminded that I aint as young as I used to be.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Our Buddy Mopar Mike will be going in for a surgery Wed, unless something changes, so everyone send him some good wishes

 

[3000 FPS]

Our Buddy Mopar Mike will be going in for a surgery Wed, unless something changes, so everyone send him some good wishes

Yep none of us are getting in younger that is for sure. Hope all goes well mike and there is nothing too serious going on.

 

[Colt Marlington]

Just picked up this 3800 for $25. Felt like it had good compression, so I figured what the heck.The 45cc Bluemax was $10.

 

[Colt Marlington]

But was really wonderin what the consensus is on the Poulan 2900 Farmhand.

I was intrigued with a saw I found today. Mag case, plated cylinder I believe, and 46cc's in a fairly compact 10 pound package.
It was super clean
The 20" bar looked too big, but in almost new shape.

But the guy was havin a bad day or something and wouldn't budge off of the $80 price tag. I would've probably pulled the trigger if it had a new 16" bar and chain.
What's a good price on one of these in mostly unused condition?