Nik's Poulan Thread

[OhioGregg]

Yep, me too,

Did the coffee, firewood and the 3 S"s too.

I guess I would have to go old school. I would pick in order the 361 with a bow, 245sa and the 25. Still use all of these to cut wood.:biggrinbounce2::biggrinbounce2::biggrinbounce2:

Merry Christmas

I see in your sig, You have 11 361's. Thats got to be a record, I do believe. Those must have been super popular in he south, with bows on them. I only have 1 361, and havn't run it very much. Only draw back I see to em is the manual oiler only. Course I suppose if that was what you were use to, its not a problem.
Gregg,

 

[Poulan Dude]

Poulan 361

Yeah, the 361 is my favorite!:biggrinbounce2:

I have four set up for 14" bow. The rest have a variety of bar lengths form 14" - 22". We still use them each year for firewood as that is all we heat with. The saw is not as fast as others but it is so smooth and has a wake up the woods sound that you could listen to alll day! They have always been dependable for me.

The only draw back to me is the starter cover because the the recoil is inside the cover and all the puilling action is forced onto it.(Bolts loosen sometimes) Manual oiler not problem with the bow setup. Hard nose bar needs more attention.

I like to mod the cast mufflers and thats all you need. The saws have no problems cutting all day. I still mix oil at 16 to 1. I like to see some smoke when I start it up. Once it is warm no smoke. NEVER HAVE I LOST A CYLINDER! I do use Husky Oil in all my saws. (boy that aught to start some junk talking!)

Oh yeah:biggrinbounce2::biggrinbounce2::biggrinbounce2::biggrinbounce2:, have a building full of 361 misfits. Just in case I get bored

 

[67 Mustang]

Favorite Saws

7700, 3700, S25CVA. Choice of only one, 7700!

Alright, which one of you knuckleheads are guilty of buying this?????? I didn't see it or I might have bought it but $1050 is kinda steep....

http://cgi.ebay.com/poulan-BP-655-pioneer-/130466586850?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item1e606a20e2

Too pricey for me! Although, that's really not bad for a new 100cc saw.

 

[redunshee]

I hear ya Bob. Here is an older pic of my still "stock" 3400, except for the bar, I bought new in spring of 86. I have cut more wood with that saw in my life, than any other.

Gregg,

Good looking saw and in great shape. My saw stopped oiling and I found that the oil output line had broken in the middle. I decided to split the case and ran a new line, fuel line, etc. and while I had it apart I re-ringed it and installed new seals. Didn't touch the carb(still good after almost 30 yrs) and it runs great. Real good saws!

 

[redunshee]

Nice but I'm not paying that much for a NOS saw that I would end up running for fun. I'd be happy with a good used one for much less.

Same here. Way pricey. Almost at 2000 posts but still behind you guys.
Happy Holidays to all.
Bob

 

[OhioGregg]

7700, 3700, S25CVA. Choice of only one, 7700!



Too pricey for me! Although, that's really not bad for a new 100cc saw.

I got the chance to run your 7700 Steve,, and I was very impressed with it!
If I had one, I could very easiy say that was my favorite too.

Gregg,

 

[souliog]

headed up to northern michigan to use my Poulan 3400 monday....how would I test that the bar oiler is working right?

 

[little possum]

I got the chance to run your 7700 Steve,, and I was very impressed with it!
If I had one, I could very easiy say that was my favorite too.

Gregg,

:agree2:
That saw is a great runner.

 

[souliog]

well you can start it up and let it warm up then rev it up while holding the bar above some clean cardboard and see if it sprays oil, or you can take off the bar chain and clutch cover, start it and run it and watch for the oil to come out of the oiler hole.:hmm3grin2orange:

It will manually oil but not automatically...I wonder if my 3400 doesn't auto oil?

 

[Sagetown]

Wow ! lots of posts on Poulan Saws. I believe one poster had a 1075. I may have a slightly rare kin to it. It's a 2075. Made less than two years, and was discontinued the year the 1075 came out. The 2075 was supposed to have a manual Bar Oiler, however, mine is Automatic. I bought it new, and have used it for some 13 years. Replaced the fuel lines and Bar. This is a peppy little saw. I think it is better than those that have come to take its place.

 

[OhioGregg]

Wow ! lots of posts on Poulan Saws. I believe the original poster began with the 1075. I may have a slightly rare kin to it. It's a 2075. Made less than two years, and was discontinued the year the 1075 came out. The 2075 was supposed to have a manual Bar Oiler, however, mine is Automatic. I bought it new, and have used it for some 13 years. Replaced the fuel lines and Bar. This is a peppy little saw. I think it is better than those that have come to take its place.

Welcome Sagetown, Closest saw I have to that is 2175. Great running saw. At least I did have one, my cousin "borrowed" it this summer, havn't seen it since..
So he must like it too.

Gregg,

 

[PLMCRZY]

Just a heads up guys i maybe selling my poulans for something a little newer. I hate not having parts readily.

 

[redunshee]

well you can start it up and let it warm up then rev it up while holding the bar above some clean cardboard and see if it sprays oil, or you can take off the bar chain and clutch cover, start it and run it and watch for the oil to come out of the oiler hole.:hmm3grin2orange:

Be very careful doing the last option. You could easily have the clutch come flying off and end up in the next State. Ask me how I know.

 

[67 Mustang]

Be very careful doing the last option. You could easily have the clutch come flying off and end up in the next State. Ask me how I know.

+1 :agree2:

 

[redunshee]

Wow ! lots of posts on Poulan Saws. I believe one poster had a 1075. I may have a slightly rare kin to it. It's a 2075. Made less than two years, and was discontinued the year the 1075 came out. The 2075 was supposed to have a manual Bar Oiler, however, mine is Automatic. I bought it new, and have used it for some 13 years. Replaced the fuel lines and Bar. This is a peppy little saw. I think it is better than those that have come to take its place.

Welcome to the site. We sure do love our Poulans as you can tell.
Bob

 

[redunshee]

Just a heads up guys i maybe selling my poulans for something a little newer. I hate not having parts readily.

Thats a problem with most old saws, Poulan, Stihl, etc. You gotta love to find the parts and get em running again. That's the thrill.

 

[PLMCRZY]

Thats a problem with most old saws, Poulan, Stihl, etc. You gotta love to find the parts and get em running again. That's the thrill.

Lmao im to busy to be looking for parts i wanna cut!

 

[rms61moparman]

Lmao im to busy to be looking for parts i wanna cut!

Are you gonna trade off your children when they get sick???


Mike

 

[PLMCRZY]

Are you gonna trade off your children when they get sick???


Mike

Depends what they have, i dont have a spleen so my immune system is pretty weak. I cant even be around the gf when she has a cold. So ya, maybe.....

 

[OhioGregg]

Lmao im to busy to be looking for parts i wanna cut!

What???? I cut firewood for 20+ years with nothing but a 3400!! Never had to look for parts. Now I have more than one saw, so thats not even a remote possibility, not having a saw to cut with.

Once you have one put together and running, there really is no need to be searching for parts! I guess I just don't GET some of you younger fellas.

Anyway, Have a Merry Christmas all!!!

Gregg,