Nik's Poulan Thread

[Todd Loosli]

When you see a clutch cover decal that nice you know it hasn't been used much. On the big Poulan saws you lay it cover down so you can fuel and oil it. The decal doesn't last very long when you do it that way unless you have a towel under it. After that saw is cleaned it is going to look almost new.

 

[Gumneck]

@bob kern I dont know but maybe this is a sign from above....erh below.

@Todd Loosli it seems you posted a wanted ad for a 7700 for your upcoming 77th birthday. It looks like the ad worked like a magical wishlist of sorts.....Well I'm about to hit 54 so I better get to posting too!

 

[Gumneck]

Went thru carb, everything clean and with soft diaphragms. Replaced part of the fuel line with a way too big line, line in the tank is stiff but working. Cleaned it out and washed it a bit. Saw starts, idles, and runs WOT for its first run in 7 years possibly 8 since my uncle was able to before he got sick and passed. Will put a file on it and test some later.

 

[Gumneck]

Running 5400 close by for $275. Y'alls thoughts?

I would have it in my shop by now. Send a picture to us

Question and answer period

 

[bob kern]

@bob kern I dont know but maybe this is a sign from above....erh below.

Ah I had forgot about that!!!!!!

 

[bob kern]

Well we have plans to meet Friday at 6!

 

[Gumneck]

Well we have plans to meet Friday at 6!

Good, I hope it works out for you. I dont know if I could wait....

 

[heimannm]

You'd better get it Bob, you will never, ever regret having that saw.



Mark

 

[bob kern]

The youngests birthday is tomorrow or I would go then. He seemed very understanding of that and said Friday was fine and he was holding it.

 

[Todd Loosli]

I have my fingers crossed so hard that I might have to borrow the saw to get them uncrossed.

 

[bob kern]

I have my fingers crossed so hard that I might have to borrow the saw to get them uncrossed.

Lol. With all the high recommendations on here I couldn't pass it up. He sounds like a stand up guy and I think it will be there for me. It has sat for a bit so I'm not sure I'll run it before looking it over well. The fella got to where he can't pull the rope on it anymore so he stopped using it after one last big tree a few years ago. They surprise you sometimes tho. I've had mac's sit for two or three years and fire right up.
It kinda bugs me sometimes to buy a saw when that's the only reason a fella is selling it but I guess I wouldn't want mine just rusting away. I'd rather know they were being used.

 

[bob kern]

Went thru carb, everything clean and with soft diaphragms. Replaced part of the fuel line with a way too big line, line in the tank is stiff but working. Cleaned it out and washed it a bit. Saw starts, idles, and runs WOT for its first run in 7 years possibly 8 since my uncle was able to before he got sick and passed. Will put a file on it and test some later.

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This reminds me...... I have a 306a I need a reed for. Anxious to run it..... And a 361......and a pm 1000...... And an old Mac gear drive. So many saws , so little time!!!

 

[Todd Loosli]

Bob when you get it pull the plug and put about 2cups of mix in and roll the saw around so that the inside is coated good dump it out and pull it over till it looks like most is out of the saw.
My 7700 had rusty bearings and was turning on the crank and bearing race, not a good thing. It's important to lub the inside.

 

[bob kern]

Yes sir a " pre lube " will be in order after sitting!! Thanks!

 

[bob kern]

Picked up a 2550 at a yard sale. I know it's not high end but $10 with an extra new bar was hard to pass up.

 

[Gumneck]

Lol. With all the high recommendations on here I couldn't pass it up. He sounds like a stand up guy and I think it will be there for me. It has sat for a bit so I'm not sure I'll run it before looking it over well. The fella got to where he can't pull the rope on it anymore so he stopped using it after one last big tree a few years ago. They surprise you sometimes tho. I've had mac's sit for two or three years and fire right up.
It kinda bugs me sometimes to buy a saw when that's the only reason a fella is selling it but I guess I wouldn't want mine just rusting away. I'd rather know they were being used.

I have my fingers crossed so hard that I might have to borrow the saw to get them uncrossed.

Yeah, I'm getting a little nervous myself. How about giving the fella another "just checkin" call

 

[bob kern]

Yeah, I'm getting a little nervous myself. How about giving the fella another "just checkin" call

Lol you guys are cracking me up!

 

[bob kern]

Would want any of us to lose any sleep.......

 

[Todd Loosli]

Just got back from the dump and look what they let me have

 

[Todd Loosli]

35x41i think it is cotton wood