Nik's Poulan Thread

[fossil]

This is a little off topic, so I'll add couple saw pics too. LOL I took down a recent storm damaged red Oak. Top half of tree was rotten in center, and when it hit the ground, few sections split open. Was full of these GIANT grubs. Biggest I have ever seen. They are at least the size of my little finger.
Near as I can tell, they will be some kind of beetle. Curious if you fellas run across these. I have seen a lot of grubs, but not this size.

Been using my favorite Poulan saw a lot lately. The 4000, along with its lighter little brother, the 3000. They make a great pair. The older I get, I really have taken a shine to the 3000. Light weight, but still plenty of power to handle good size wood. I use a number of saws, depending on the job, but for general all around use, I will pick a 4000 with 20" bar, just love that saw!

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Gregg,

Those are called wood worms. They are the larva of wood boring beetles. They can get into structural wood in buildings and even furniture. When they hatch, they eat their way out of the wood.

I came across them a few years ago in some punky firewood rounds.

It wouldn't hurt to burn the rotten wood if you are able to do that.

 

[datman]

This is a little off topic, so I'll add couple saw pics too. LOL I took down a recent storm damaged red Oak. Top half of tree was rotten in center, and when it hit the ground, few sections split open. Was full of these GIANT grubs. Biggest I have ever seen. They are at least the size of my little finger.
Near as I can tell, they will be some kind of beetle. Curious if you fellas run across these. I have seen a lot of grubs, but not this size.

Been using my favorite Poulan saw a lot lately. The 4000, along with its lighter little brother, the 3000. They make a great pair. The older I get, I really have taken a shine to the 3000. Light weight, but still plenty of power to handle good size wood. I use a number of saws, depending on the job, but for general all around use, I will pick a 4000 with 20" bar, just love that saw!

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Gregg,

Good chook food.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Bob dont see any covers on the 3.3. AF or cyl.

You have hand guard on handle so you dont need the one with holes in it for hand guard on cylinder cover. Least we know that now.

So figure out what all you need. I been pulling from a running parts saw on shelf for parts.

 

[bob kern]

Bob dont see any covers on the 3.3. AF or cyl.

You have hand guard on handle so you dont need the one with holes in it for hand guard on cylinder cover. Least we know that now.

So figure out what all you need. I been pulling from a running parts saw on shelf for parts.

Drug it out of the shed for some better pics post reassembly. I think I just need the air box cover and filter but it's my first one of these so I could certainly be missing something.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Drug it out of the shed for some better pics post reassembly. I think I just need the air box cover and filter but it's my first one of these so I could certainly be missing something. View attachment 1010363View attachment 1010364View attachment 1010365

I dont think I have any used filter. I do have some NOS af left but they are pricey. So you might want to find a usable used just because of cost.
I have the AF cover too.

If your really interested send a PM and I'll get back. I only get on this site every now then anymore so be patient.

 

[hotshot]

Are those Craftsman 3.3 air filters part number 530010892?

 

[Todd Loosli]

What gage is there for setting the needle lever on a tillotson 176 carb. Can't find anything about them. I have the walbro and Zima ones.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Are those Craftsman 3.3 air filters part number 530010892?

Yes the flocked ones in that number.

No longer any mesh ones left in used or NOS. Just sold last NOS of those.

 

[hotshot]

Thanks, that’s sure an odd shaped air filter & the first time I’d seen it!

 

[s sidewall]

Steve has waited years for this vid ! Stock chain no sharpen just glad it still runs! Honey locust dry . It needs some tune but....

That sounded good, , and yes I have been waiting. Enjoyed it.

 

[hotshot]

What gage is there for setting the needle lever on a tillotson 176 carb. Can't find anything about them. I have the walbro and Zima ones.

What model are you working on, a HL series?

If it’s a HS series, the lever is set just flush with the inside channel it sets in, so the flat end of a 6” machinist ruler works fine.

Page 6.
https://tillotson.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/techinfo_hs_us.pdf

 

[bob kern]

Got my craftsman 3.3 in a log today with some parts from a good man on here! Very good torque on this thing. I did notice on closer inspection that there is no shoulder on the bar mount bolts. Now I wonder if someone replaced them with a standard bolt. Always something else to look into I guess. Love the saw tho. Glad you all encouraged me to do this one.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Got my craftsman 3.3 in a log today with some parts from a good man on here! Very good torque on this thing. I did notice on closer inspection that there is no shoulder on the bar mount bolts. Now I wonder if someone replaced them with a standard bolt. Always something else to look into I guess. Love the saw tho. Glad you all encouraged me to do this one.

I've had a lot of them in like that with no shoulders. My guess what they used sometimes.

This ole ate up 3.3 parts saw, you can see them too.

 

[bob kern]

I've had a lot of them in like that with no shoulders. My guess what they used sometimes.

This ole ate up 3.3 parts saw, you can see them too.



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Hmmm bar is sloppy on them. Might see if I can make a couple sleeves.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Hmmm bar is sloppy on them. Might see if I can make a couple sleeves.

You using K041 bars mounts?

Then a K095 I fix to run on them too

 

[bob kern]

You using K041 bars mounts?

Then a K095 I fix to run on them too

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Have not looked closely at the bar yet and I am unfamiliar with these saws. It is a craftsman bar that came with it.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Have not looked closely at the bar yet and I am unfamiliar with these saws. It is a craftsman bar that came with it.

Check it. I have had them come in many times with wrong bar mounts and fit loose.

 

[bob kern]

Check it. I have had them come in many times with wrong bar mounts and fit loose.

Will do! Thanks.

 

[datman]

Went and picked this big girl up for a mate, will post it out to him this week. I think it weighs more than my P60. Was interesting to see one in the flesh.

 

[FamilyTradition]

Good morning all. During my eBay time this morning I saw a Poulan 8500 bow saw being offered for $1,700.00 or best offer. Nice looking example to be sure, but really? A friend of mine, a VMI grad and smart fellow, has a saying for situations like this: "I've got nothing." To each his own, and I'm not being critical, but what's happening to our hobby and way of life? Have a great and safe day, Max.