How many lbs are you testing it at? Two lbs over a minute would not concern me in the least. I hardly have ever seen a saw hold with no loss at all. Run it like you stole it.
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How many lbs are you testing it at? Two lbs over a minute would not concern me in the least. I hardly have ever seen a saw hold with no loss at all. Run it like you stole it.
redunshee
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7 lbs. pressure. Didn't do a vacuum check
Bob, I really think its fine. Let us know how the port job works out.
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2 Lbs. in a minute is no leak at all!!!!!
I'd bet you would be hard pressed to find many that good, coming from a lot of factories brand new.
Mike
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2 Lbs. in a minute is no leak at all!!!!!
I'd bet you would be hard pressed to find many that good, coming from a lot of factories brand new.
Mike
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Craftsman 2.1 ps
This was an ebay saw, only my second. generally im nervous about buying a saw sight un seen but the price was right and it looked lightly used. Took a chance and lucked out. Good comp, spark, p&c. Also did these saws come with rim sprockets? This one does and id bet its factory. This saw has the orig. barracuda chain and 14" bar. Also the power sharp system is complete and functioning, even has the stone left. The fuel line was junk as was the filter. The air filter disinegrated when i touched it. When I took the carb apart it looked like some one lok-tited all the screws, eventually the loktite broke down and gummed the carb. So new walbro carb kit, gaskets, line and filters and a good clenaning, here she is. Nice saw hardly used. We've said it before, ill say it again. These saws were great. How many new 38cc saws have a bridged exhaust port?
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here it is with its big brother
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This was an ebay saw, only my second. generally im nervous about buying a saw sight un seen but the price was right and it looked lightly used. Took a chance and lucked out. Good comp, spark, p&c. Also did these saws come with rim sprockets? This one does and id bet its factory. This saw has the orig. barracuda chain and 14" bar. Also the power sharp system is complete and functioning, even has the stone left. The fuel line was junk as was the filter. The air filter disinegrated when i touched it. When I took the carb apart it looked like some one lok-tited all the screws, eventually the loktite broke down and gummed the carb. So new walbro carb kit, gaskets, line and filters and a good clenaning, here she is. Nice saw hardly used. We've said it before, ill say it again. These saws were great. How many new 38cc saws have a bridged exhaust port?
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here it is with its big brother
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Nice saw find again Joe! I see that has the Power Sharp gizmo on it. Do those things work at all? Probably need special chain too I'd guess.
There was a nice 3700 Craftsman on the Bay awile ago that had the PS on it also. Never seen one myself.
Gregg,
There was a nice 3700 Craftsman on the Bay awile ago that had the PS on it also. Never seen one myself.
Gregg,
Thanks greg, Yeah it has the barracuda chain, its a special chain for the ps set up. Most guys didnt like them and disabled them. And yeah this ones setup does work.
Joe, most of those saws did not come with a rim and drum setup that I can remember.
That said it seems for some reason I have seen alot of those power sharp setups that do have the rim and drum setup. That includes other brands and chain pitch's.
That said it seems for some reason I have seen alot of those power sharp setups that do have the rim and drum setup. That includes other brands and chain pitch's.
I figured that. This is the second ive come across that had the rim sprocket. never even thought it was an option.
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I owned a Craftsman 3.7 equipped with PowerSharp, Oregon Barracuda chain and a spur sprocket. When I tried to buy a replacement chain, Sears told me that the Barracuda chain with PowerSharp was no longer available. Sears then sent me a retrofit kit with a replacement chain that included a clutch removal wrench and a new clutch drum with a rim sprocket. The retrofit kit replaced the OEM spur sprocket with a rim sprocket and disabled the PowerSharp feature.
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Good looking saw, Joe. Also 3.7 looks darn nice as well! See a bunch of saws under the bench.
Bob
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245a and 306a
I have an old 245a poulan that im looking for parts, and i was wondering if a 306a will interchange at all i assume the bore is larger ? but the housing parts and the half fuel tank looks the same ? i need a few exterior parts and a flywheel.
Thanks Jack
I have an old 245a poulan that im looking for parts, and i was wondering if a 306a will interchange at all i assume the bore is larger ? but the housing parts and the half fuel tank looks the same ? i need a few exterior parts and a flywheel.
Thanks Jack
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I'm sure someone will provide info on these saws. Don't have either model but find it interesting that the 245 is larger than the 306. Would have figured it to be the exact opposite!
Bob
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245a and 306a
Thanks Bob
I had no idea that the size was different, anyway i have had this saw for over 25 years and didn`t really use it alot until the past two years, it`s a beast cutting with ( low rpm`s and fast cutting ) there is a local dealer that sells parts but they are out of site!!!, im new to thos site but everyone has been great, thanks again for your imput.
Jack
Thanks Bob
I had no idea that the size was different, anyway i have had this saw for over 25 years and didn`t really use it alot until the past two years, it`s a beast cutting with ( low rpm`s and fast cutting ) there is a local dealer that sells parts but they are out of site!!!, im new to thos site but everyone has been great, thanks again for your imput.
Jack
Believe the saws are pretty much identical except for the P&C, Jack. Your best bet might be to get hold of a good parts saw. Shoot me a PM with your needs and I'll check to see what I have. That numbering system for the models is a curiosity. I see the 3.6 c.i. in the 306 and I can see the 4.5 c.i. in the 245, but it's totally inconsistent.
You might also consider posting what you need in the "Swap Meet" thread to see what others can offer up.Steve
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245a / 306a
Thanks Steve, my son is going to go thru the saw this week , once i figure out what i need i will send you a pm to see if you have it, good idea on the swap meet, i didn`t think of that ! , im new to the site.
Thanks Again
Jack
Believe the saws are pretty much identical except for the P&C, Jack. Your best bet might be to get hold of a good parts saw. Shoot me a PM with your needs and I'll check to see what I have. That numbering system for the models is a curiosity. I see the 3.6 c.i. in the 306 and I can see the 4.5 c.i. in the 245, but it's totally inconsistent.
Steve
Thanks Steve, my son is going to go thru the saw this week , once i figure out what i need i will send you a pm to see if you have it, good idea on the swap meet, i didn`t think of that ! , im new to the site.
Thanks Again
Jack
Believe the saws are pretty much identical except for the P&C, Jack. Your best bet might be to get hold of a good parts saw. Shoot me a PM with your needs and I'll check to see what I have. That numbering system for the models is a curiosity. I see the 3.6 c.i. in the 306 and I can see the 4.5 c.i. in the 245, but it's totally inconsistent.
Steve
Right O Steve, the main difference like stated is the P/C. The early 306's had a lighter duty connecting rod then either the later 306 or 245. The other differences is the 245 used a taller tank cover, carb cover and the front handle is taller also.
Oh the decals were different also.
Right O Steve, the main difference like stated is the P/C. The early 306's had a lighter duty connecting rod then either the later 306 or 245. The other differences is the 245 used a taller tank cover, carb cover and the front handle is taller also.
Oh the decals were different also.
Thanks, Mark. I knew you'd be along sooner or later with the details. I didn't realize about the front handle. Need one of those myself. Maybe I should post on the "Swap Meet".
Let me see if I have one. I think I do but its not very good if I remember right. If so I can put it in the box coming to you later this week.
stihlboy
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anybody have parts for a 42cc wildthing?? mine is getting low on compression
