Nik's Poulan Thread

[HeRoze]

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.

Just to be clear - I was just answering his question. My gut tells me that once he gets a $25 saw with this much potential, we'll be seeing a video of it in the wood before too long

 

[nstueve]

probably not on the video... I'll fix it if I can and run it to get my firewood cut. I haven't heard back on it yet so I hope they still have it. It seems like everyone who live around me tend to buy the cheap $80-$100 saws (like my dad did-ie the 2 poulan's in sig)... I'd rather have some saws that are easy to work on and will suit the needs I have... Basically cutting for firewood 80% of the time... the other 20% is spent tree trimming my 5 acre property and odd jobs for relatives and friends...

I was only asking about parting it out b/c I just wanted to make sure my $25 wouldn't be a total loss... From what it sounds like I would probably sell it whole if I run low on fix-it patients or time in general. Worst case senerio I'd waste some gas and $25 picking it up and end up selling the entire power head on ebay or here so you guys can keep it running...

off to a meeting... be back later...

 

[Flintknapper]

Oh No........!

Daughter's boyfriend "straight-gassed" my S25DA.

Yeah, I know....I should have just gone and cut up the limbs myself!

He said he only needed to borrow a chainsaw for about 5-10 minutes, so I just let him borrow my S25 that had nearly a full tank of mixed fuel in it.

Turns out he decided to do some other trimming around his backyard and when he ran out of fuel he put in straight gas (he didn't know better).

Brought my saw back and said it was running fine at first, but starting dying and was hard to start after he filled it. He said the last time he tried to pull on the rope, it was hard to pull and it stayed out about 1/2 way. He thought the saw felt "hot" (imagine that)!

Anyway...I've got the cylinder off (its kinda blue looking inside) and piston and rings are shot.

Questions:

1. This was a low hour saw...so I'm thinking I should just rebuild it. What all would I need (considering it got really hot)?

2. Looking at the piston...it looks like the piston pin might be pressed in yes/no?

3. Would I do better to just look for another saw. I don't mind spending the money to refurbish this one, but there is a "high end" if parts start to go WAY past what a good used saw costs.

4. Haven't searched too much yet, anyone know if there is a rebuild thread on the S25DA or can provide any info on things to watch for (gotcha's)?

Thanks guys,

Flint.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Daughter's boyfriend "straight-gassed" my S25DA.

Yeah, I know....I should have just gone and cut up the limbs myself!

He said he only needed to borrow a chainsaw for about 5-10 minutes, so I just let him borrow my S25 that had nearly a full tank of mixed fuel in it.

Turns out he decided to do some other trimming around his backyard and when he ran out of fuel he put in straight gas (he didn't know better).

Brought my saw back and said it was running fine at first, but starting dying and was hard to start after he filled it. He said the last time he tried to pull on the rope, it was hard to pull and it stayed out about 1/2 way. He thought the saw felt "hot" (imagine that)!

Anyway...I've got the cylinder off (its kinda blue looking inside) and piston and rings are shot.

Questions:

1. This was a low hour saw...so I'm thinking I should just rebuild it. What all would I need (considering it got really hot)?

2. Looking at the piston...it looks like the piston pin might be pressed in yes/no?

3. Would I do better to just look for another saw. I don't mind spending the money to refurbish this one, but there is a "high end" if parts start to go WAY past what a good used saw costs.

4. Haven't searched too much yet, anyone know if there is a rebuild thread on the S25DA or can provide any info on things to watch for (gotcha's)?

Thanks guys,

Flint.

Maybe your daughter's boyfriend has an idea of what to do.
I have never lent my saws to anyone for this very reason.

 

[rms61moparman]

Daughter's boyfriend "straight-gassed" my S25DA.

Yeah, I know....I should have just gone and cut up the limbs myself!

He said he only needed to borrow a chainsaw for about 5-10 minutes, so I just let him borrow my S25 that had nearly a full tank of mixed fuel in it.

Turns out he decided to do some other trimming around his backyard and when he ran out of fuel he put in straight gas (he didn't know better).

Brought my saw back and said it was running fine at first, but starting dying and was hard to start after he filled it. He said the last time he tried to pull on the rope, it was hard to pull and it stayed out about 1/2 way. He thought the saw felt "hot" (imagine that)!

Anyway...I've got the cylinder off (its kinda blue looking inside) and piston and rings are shot.

Questions:

1. This was a low hour saw...so I'm thinking I should just rebuild it. What all would I need (considering it got really hot)?

2. Looking at the piston...it looks like the piston pin might be pressed in yes/no?

3. Would I do better to just look for another saw. I don't mind spending the money to refurbish this one, but there is a "high end" if parts start to go WAY past what a good used saw costs.

4. Haven't searched too much yet, anyone know if there is a rebuild thread on the S25DA or can provide any info on things to watch for (gotcha's)?

Thanks guys,

Flint.

Flint,

If you had a good running, low hour S25 it will be hard to replace.
There are enough guys around here, and the swap meet thread to supply you with what you need at a very reasonable cost. (That your daughters boyfriend should pay!)
You probably will not be able to get CLOSE to replacing it for the amount you will have in the repairs.
Additionally, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to find out if your (possibly) future son-in-law is worth a tinkers dam!
I would offer to do the logistics and help him make the repairs.
He would provide the capital and some labor to get the saw back in order. If he is worth his salt, he will jump at the opportunity to get better acquainted with you while you work together on this "project" and make his mistake right.



Mike

 

[Flintknapper]

a. palmer jr. wrote:

Maybe your daughter's boyfriend has an idea of what to do.

Not likely. If it was an "####" or something that burned up, then yeah....but nothing mechanical.

I have never lent my saws to anyone for this very reason.

He's a nice enough kid...and IF he had only used the saw to cut the limbs (with the alloted amount of fuel) it would been O.K.

I should have anticipated as much...and sent some mixed fuel along (just in case), but yes, lesson well learned.

Now back to my questions:

Besides the obvious (piston, rings and cylinder) what else is likely to have suffered damage from getting REALLY hot? (Crank seals)?

 

[Flintknapper]

rms61moparman wrote:

If you had a good running, low hour S25 it will be hard to replace.

It was a pretty nice one, you can see it here in this “gaggle of Poulans” (front center).

There are enough guys around here, and the swap meet thread to supply you with what you need at a very reasonable cost. (That your daughters boyfriend should pay!)

If anyone has a good cylinder and piston they would like to sell, I am interested. The Boyfriend felt really bad about it when he found out what the problem was. He is in his last year of college here and needs every penny he can get his hands on...so I won't require him to compensate me except for some work done around the ranch.

You probably will not be able to get CLOSE to replacing it for the amount you will have in the repairs.

I can do all the work, I just haven't done this model before. I definitely want it back up and cutting though. I probably use this saw more than all the others combined. It's a "runnin Jessie" (or was).

Additionally, this will be a perfect opportunity for you to find out if your (possibly) future son-in-law is worth a tinkers dam!

He's O.K., just not raised up in an atmosphere where you fix/repair things yourself (which is alright), well that.... and limited knowledge concerning chainsaws.

Besides, the poor Lad is suffering terribly from the ridicule my Daughter is dishing out. She is just kidding him of course..... but I had to tell her privately to "tone it down a bit".

 

[DSS]

Hi guys. Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread, but I need some poulan experts. Can anybody tell me what this poulan is? Is it worth buying, who made them, and if I could ever find a coil for it? I posted this in the ebay thread too, then I figured I'd get an answer quicker here.

Thanks:msp_thumbup:

POULAN CHAINSAW

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Maybe your daughter's boyfriend has an idea of what to do.
I have never lent my saws to anyone for this very reason.

amen to that unless they're with me and they get the fuel and safety lecture first. if they bring their own saw they're responsible.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

since this is the poulan thread i'm asking the experts.
i'm thinking of buying a 3400 countervibe. what's the downside. carb will prolly need rebuilding. everything looks to be there. what's a good price.

 

[tbone75]

Hi guys. Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread, but I need some poulan experts. Can anybody tell me what this poulan is? Is it worth buying, who made them, and if I could ever find a coil for it? I posted this in the ebay thread too, then I figured I'd get an answer quicker here.

Thanks:msp_thumbup:

POULAN CHAINSAW

Looks like a 295?The real experts will know.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Hi guys. Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread, but I need some poulan experts. Can anybody tell me what this poulan is? Is it worth buying, who made them, and if I could ever find a coil for it? I posted this in the ebay thread too, then I figured I'd get an answer quicker here.

Thanks:msp_thumbup:

POULAN CHAINSAW

Chris I can only tell the model family from that picture. Its in the 2500-2900 series for sure. There made by Poulan but my 2500 has a Swedish crank and chrome bore in it. Not junk.

The coil should be easy to get. What there worth is another subject.

 

[DSS]

Chris I can only tell the model family from that picture. Its in the 2500-2900 series for sure. There made by Poulan but my 2500 has a Swedish crank and chrome bore in it. Not junk.

The coil should be easy to get. What there worth is another subject.

Thanks Mark. He wants $30 for it but it's been for sale for awhile. I might go pick it up.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks Mark. He wants $30 for it but it's been for sale for awhile. I might go pick it up.

The coil part # is 530039143 and is used on a 2200,2600,2750,2900,3050 Poulan Pro 310,315,255, and 295.

A PP4620 maybe the same also.

My 2500 stock will smoke a 025 no problem.

They really do well with a muffler mod.

 

[rms61moparman]

Thanks Mark. He wants $30 for it but it's been for sale for awhile. I might go pick it up.

The recoil starter is worth that!
Go try to get it as cheaply as practical and buy it.!


Mike

 

[tbone75]

Thanks Mark. He wants $30 for it but it's been for sale for awhile. I might go pick it up.

If you get it I have a coil for it I am sure.Be happy to send it your way.

 

[rms61moparman]

rms61moparman wrote:



It was a pretty nice one, you can see it here in this “gaggle of Poulans” (front center).

If anyone has a good cylinder and piston they would like to sell, I am interested. The Boyfriend felt really bad about it when he found out what the problem was. He is in his last year of college here and needs every penny he can get his hands on...so I won't require him to compensate me except for some work done around the ranch.



I can do all the work, I just haven't done this model before. I definitely want it back up and cutting though. I probably use this saw more than all the others combined. It's a "runnin Jessie" (or was).



He's O.K., just not raised up in an atmosphere where you fix/repair things yourself (which is alright), well that.... and limited knowledge concerning chainsaws.

Besides, the poor Lad is suffering terribly from the ridicule my Daughter is dishing out. She is just kidding him of course..... but I had to tell her privately to "tone it down a bit".

Flint,


Have you got the IPL and manual for that saw?
Several here have it and some (not me) are even smart enough about computers to send them to you.
Get those, study them for a bit, and tear into it.
You will not really know what is wrong in there until you do.
I have a few parts as do several here.
Tear it apart, see what all you need and we will help you get it back together.
Or send it to me and I will send you a few $$$


Mike

 

[DSS]

The coil part # is 530039143 and is used on a 2200,2600,2750,2900,3050 Poulan Pro 310,315,255, and 295.

A PP4620 maybe the same also.

My 2500 stock will smoke a 025 no problem.

They really do well with a muffler mod.

The recoil starter is worth that!
Go try to get it as cheaply as practical and buy it.!


Mike

If you get it I have a coil for it I am sure.Be happy to send it your way.

Y'all are getting me worked up over this now.:msp_w00t:

I'm gonna call the guy in the morning. Tbone, I'll be in touch, thanks.

 

[little possum]

My 2500 stock will smoke a 025 no problem.

They really do well with a muffler mod.

So does that mean the 2700 Im fixing to "lighten" the cylinder on will be a good runner

 

[dave76]

Daughter's boyfriend "straight-gassed" my S25DA.



Questions:

1. This was a low hour saw...so I'm thinking I should just rebuild it. What all would I need (considering it got really hot)?

2. Looking at the piston...it looks like the piston pin might be pressed in yes/no?

3. Would I do better to just look for another saw. I don't mind spending the money to refurbish this one, but there is a "high end" if parts start to go WAY past what a good used saw costs.

4. Haven't searched too much yet, anyone know if there is a rebuild thread on the S25DA or can provide any info on things to watch for (gotcha's)?


Thanks guys,

Flint.

If the cylinder looks OK just hone it...


All S25DAs I've worked on, once you remove the circlip the some lite taps will remove the pin.

No, rebuild, best top handle saw ever made.....Even today....

I bought a service manual from ebay for the XXV saws

I'tll be fun working on it as there easy to work on.