Nik's Poulan Thread

[a. palmer jr.]

I think it is an emissions rating. The wild thing is a newer design and has a cleaner burning engine. The 4620 will just blow dirtier exhaust sooner than the Wildthing. I am pretty sure with a little care and tuning they will both last a good long time. :msp_rolleyes:

I am pretty sure all my saws would fail emissions testing within a few minutes of operation....just as soon as I richen them up a tad to make them live a good long dirty life. :msp_scared::msp_scared:

I think the EPA would like for every saw to run so lean as to not leave any emissions but burn up a piston every time you use it..

 

[67L36Driver]

I think it is an emissions rating. The wild thing is a newer design and has a cleaner burning engine. The 4620 will just blow dirtier exhaust sooner than the Wildthing. I am pretty sure with a little care and tuning they will both last a good long time. :msp_rolleyes:

I am pretty sure all my saws would fail emissions testing within a few minutes of operation....just as soon as I richen them up a tad to make them live a good long dirty life. :msp_scared::msp_scared:

Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to know that a government agency is looking out for us. Yeah, right.:msp_rolleyes:

 

[nstueve]

I have a 245a, similar to 306 and mine is a very good saw for big stuff like tree trunks, large limbs, etc. They are well thought of here, as far as I can tell, however they don't seem to bring as much as what I consider them worth. Mine's not for sale for that reason.

If it won't start would it be worth more than $25 in parts? (just as a back up I'd plan to part it on ebay to get my $25 back)

 

[rms61moparman]

what's the poulan 306a good for? found one on CL near me for $25 and thought about getting it for either parts to sell to 306a owners or maybe to fix if it doesn't need much... Any 306a owners want to comment???? where does the compression need to be? 130-160 maybe????

Mark is the best man to answer your questions on this series but I will tell you what I know.

I used a 306A to put a lot of wood in the stove after some scurvy lowlife stole my 3400.
If they are running right they are a good firewood saw but are a little slower than the newer saws.
130 would be GOOD compression on these.
They are a little complicated to work on until you have been into a few but they aren't rocket science.
This series, like all saws, have their little idiosyncrasies but they are generally bulletproof.
If the oiler works and it has decent bar on it, it is worth $25.00!


Mike

 

[Eccentric]

The saw still ran, but because the clutch springs were so over heated they had relaxed to point they were useless, the clutch basically stayed engaged, and with the chain brake spring rubbing on the sprocket it wouldn't idle. I did try and keep the carcass but for some reason he wanted it back. I figure I can always use extra parts.

I didn't tell you guys but I actually sold him one of my grey Craftsman 3.7/20 for $100, he bought the thing in a second. I also showed him everything on how to use it and run, I'm preying for the best.

:bang::bang::bang:
Not because I need one, but it seems you condemned a saw worthy of keeping. Some MS290 or Husky 445 I would have said have at it. Maybe he'll learn to mix fuel someday, I won't hold my breath.

I agree. Somebody that stupid doesn't deserve to have a 'good' Poulan after what he did to his last saw.

Well if that one brought that and needed a piston, the one I just completly rebuilt would probably bring about $50 if I listed it on Ebay. :msp_scared:

Your ebay luck is about like mine Mark. TellyawhatI'lldoferyaoldbuddyoldpal...........I'll give you $50 for that resurected 4000 and you won't have to pay the ebay fees!:jester:

Ebay is just crazy. Folks that look at auction results and then declare "this saw is worth XXX because I saw one like it go fo XXXX on ebay" are just missing the big picture. Keep that 4000 and get some enjoyment out of it. If you sell it you won't get anywhere near what you put into it in labor and parts.

what's the poulan 306a good for? found one on CL near me for $25 and thought about getting it for either parts to sell to 306a owners or maybe to fix if it doesn't need much... Any 306a owners want to comment???? where does the compression need to be? 130-160 maybe????

It's a strong 59cc saw that's "good for" cutting firewood and such....

 

[nstueve]

Mark is the best man to answer your questions on this series but I will tell you what I know.

I used a 306A to put a lot of wood in the stove after some scurvy lowlife stole my 3400.
If they are running right they are a good firewood saw but are a little slower than the newer saws.
130 would be GOOD compression on these.
They are a little complicated to work on until you have been into a few but they aren't rocket science.
This series, like all saws, have their little idiosyncrasies but they are generally bulletproof.
If the oiler works and it has decent bar on it, it is worth $25.00!

Mike

I take it that the oiler is a manual push button? Sorry, you kinda have to dummy things up for the newbie... How should I test the oiler? Probably doesn't run but I would check the compression and spark before buying.

here is the post...
Poulan 306 chain saw

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Mark is the best man to answer your questions on this series but I will tell you what I know.

I used a 306A to put a lot of wood in the stove after some scurvy lowlife stole my 3400.
If they are running right they are a good firewood saw but are a little slower than the newer saws.
130 would be GOOD compression on these.
They are a little complicated to work on until you have been into a few but they aren't rocket science.
This series, like all saws, have their little idiosyncrasies but they are generally bulletproof.
If the oiler works and it has decent bar on it, it is worth $25.00!


Mike

Exactly what I meant...if it had the name Stihl on it somewhere it would be worth $200..

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I take it that the oiler is a manual push button? Sorry, you kinda have to dummy things up for the newbie... How should I test the oiler? Probably doesn't run but I would check the compression and spark before buying.

here is the post...
Poulan 306 chain saw

I think it is an automatic oiler. Most of the old saws had a manual override for heavy wood. These old saws also had points so even if it doesn't have spark doesn't automatically mean "bad coil" like you think of on the new saws. However, points and condenser are getting a little scarcer but are still around. I would want it to have compression and be complete.

 

[nstueve]

I think it is an automatic oiler. Most of the old saws had a manual override for heavy wood.

so basically it needs to run in order to know if the auto oiler works or not...

 

[nstueve]

Exactly what I meant...if it had the name Stihl on it somewhere it would be worth $200..

shoot it could be a bag of dirt in orange and white colors and "Stihl" written in Sharpie and it would still cost you $200! (I think stihl is way to proud of their stuff if you couldn't tell...)

 

[Eccentric]

Grab it! Offer him $20. Take it for $25 if he won't budge...

Off to work guys...:msp_unsure:

 

[a. palmer jr.]

so basically it needs to run in order to know if the auto oiler works or not...

That's the way I just checked one today! For $25 I'd just take it anyway, there's a decent chance it works..

 

[Modifiedmark]

what's the poulan 306a good for? found one on CL near me for $25 and thought about getting it for either parts to sell to 306a owners or maybe to fix if it doesn't need much... Any 306a owners want to comment???? where does the compression need to be? 130-160 maybe????

What the heck kind of question is that? Whats a 306A good for? :msp_thumbdn:

There only one of the best firewood saws ever made in that day and time.

Then you say you will just part it out, when it could be saved?

Your a dandy. :hmm3grin2orange:

I'll tell you what, go bargin him down to $20 and buy it. I'll send you $50 for it.

It will cost $20 to send it to me and you can pocket the crisp $10 bill for your trouble.

(if I don"t someone else here will)

 

[turtle561]

252 gear drive

FYI- saw this this on ebay . looks like it's based on the 245/manual oiler.

Vintage Beaird - Poulan Gear Driven Chainsaw 252 - eBay (item 390311706161 end time May-12-11 15:06:00 PDT)

 

[Modifiedmark]

FYI- saw this this on ebay . looks like it's based on the 245/manual oiler.

Vintage Beaird - Poulan Gear Driven Chainsaw 252 - eBay (item 390311706161 end time May-12-11 15:06:00 PDT)

Hey, I don't need any help!!!

Go post in in the ebay thread, no one looking for Poulans there. LOL

 

[a. palmer jr.]

What the heck kind of question is that? Whats a 306A good for? :msp_thumbdn:

There only one of the best firewood saws ever made in that day and time.

Then you say you will just part it out, when it could be saved?

Your a dandy. :hmm3grin2orange:

I'll tell you what, go bargin him down to $20 and buy it. I'll send you $50 for it.

It will cost $20 to send it to me and you can pocket the crisp $10 bill for your trouble.

(if I don"t someone else here will)

You always put it so much better than I can!

 

[67 Mustang]

Poulan Model 66 Bow Saw

This was at the Halifax County, VA heritage festival on Saturday. There were six AS members there and David Harsh with his enormous sand cast Poulan collection. Thought I'd re-post some of the Poulan saws here. This is my 66 bow saw. It's a gear drive running 1/2" pitch chain.

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[HeRoze]

I take it that the oiler is a manual push button? Sorry, you kinda have to dummy things up for the newbie... How should I test the oiler? Probably doesn't run but I would check the compression and spark before buying.

here is the post...
Poulan 306 chain saw

buy it. it will be worth $25 for ####s and grins, and yea, you could part it out no prob. of course, nobody is going to get rich off of it, if that's what you're hopin'

 

[a. palmer jr.]

buy it. it will be worth $25 for ####s and grins, and yea, you could part it out no prob. of course, nobody is going to get rich off of it, if that's what you're hopin'

Most of us here don't like to see these old classic saws parted out unless they're really not savable. We actually like to bring them back to life when they're about shot because once they're gone they won't be back. They just don't make those old big simple saws anymore.

 

[Duke Thieroff]

My 306a has around 150psi compression. I would highly reccomend that saw to anyone. Excellent design and easy to work on. Recoil design is very strong, nearly bulletproof. Fuel tank/airbox design in great also.

Pulls an 18" bar of full comp and asks for more, I would imagine a 20 would be just fine.

Excellent build quality, easy to work on, parts available, reliable and fun to run. What more could you want for $25?

I hardly see them around here, but would pick up a good model for that.

My 306 is my 10-10/Super XL shamer.

Chris