Is it just me or in the picture of the clutch side of the complete saw does it look like the colling fins on the cylinder are all wadded and bent up? Maybe it's my tired old eyes or this computer.
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Yeah they do appear to be mashed together a bit, Randy. It's very difficult to get those things glued back on straight though.
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Heh. The K100 I bought was at a pawn shop, on 'consignment' from a small engine repair place down the road. the pawn shop guy started the saw for me and I played with it while a small crowd gathered. I didn't notice the choke was full closed, and it flooded - black fuel/oil coming out of the exhaust. Two of the guys were diagnosing the problem, and came to the conclusion that either the rings were bad, or it had a bad head gasket. Pawn shop guy was telling me about the oil fill at this point since it obviously burned a lot of oil. They looked at me funny when I bought it for near the asking price.
Well HeRoze, you know the drill. Pics or it didn't happen.
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(unless you want pics of the pawn shop... hell, that may be worth it now that I think about it).
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Just one. I found myself in that situation and I put some shrink tubing over the fuel line where it goes through the tank, use a little silicone on it so it'll slide in the hole without damaging it. There are probably other methods like putting one fuel line inside another one, etc.
homelitejim
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Thank you Modifiedmark! I quit being lazy and replaced the fuel lines and also put in a new large fuel filter tore the carb apart and cleaned it out. I set the carb at 1 1/4 turns out on both high and low and that is the magic sweet spot. I am impressed with the torque of this saw, I really leaned on it with the 20" bar buried in a big seasoned elm stump and didn't even wimper, I can't wait to put a sharp chain on it as the one I had on there came out of my "to be sharpened" pile. Here are a few pics and a video.
[video=youtube;w_kSVEKf8lQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_kSVEKf8lQ[/video]
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Yes has the HDB carb on it. I will have to wait til i get the right carb kit to actually start it. Previous owner said it would start but wouldnt stay running. The carb actually looks like its been gone thru but i said screw it may as well do it myself anyways. Im thinking once it gets warmed up compression is lost. I am gonna check the actual cylinder if its tight here in a bit.
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Much better with the linky link! I couldn't tell you what saws I bought back in May. :msp_confused:
Guys, I think I may have a solution for those trying to make an adapter for the 5200-5400 tank fittings. Steve, it may take your help also, on the PP455-655 there is a connector for the fuel line and it looks like it is 1/4 npt (part number 507431268).
Steve, if you will look on your 655 and where the fuel line comes out of the tank it is the connector I am talking about. Take a look at your and see if it would work. Still ava through Poulan at $5.03/ea.
Steve, if you will look on your 655 and where the fuel line comes out of the tank it is the connector I am talking about. Take a look at your and see if it would work. Still ava through Poulan at $5.03/ea.
Jim, put that chain back in the "to be sharpned pile" NOW! The saw sounds good though, no doubt.
They may not be fast by todays standards but 74cc and about 12 1/2 pounds was awsome in the early 70's.
They will pull a 24-28" bar and still put alot of wood in the truck in a day.
There still my favorite.
Randy, I'll look on the 655 when I get home tomorrow or friday.
The ones Bob Wright made for me work great as well. They were copied off of the Poulan 361 fitting.
homelitejim
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The chain went right on the grinder, I will get to it later tonight or tomorrow and will take it camping with me this weekend to run against my friends 038 super and a older 372 or 272 husky.
Thats fine for fun but a 245 isnt going to win many races against newer saws like a 372.
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If I want to win I will drag my 441, 066, or husky 2100cd along, I just like making them sweat with a $50 saw from the 70's.
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Hi guys, my name is Ronnie and I am a former Poulan employee of nearly 30 years. I started in production in 1982 and and worked my way up to research and development. I was there for a lot of the history that was being discussed in previous posts on this thread so if y'all have any questions maybe I can answer them if not then I am not scared to say I Don't know. I recently finished refurbing a Super 33 and putting a dual exhaust system on a PP 380 (my personal favorite because of the power to weight ratio). I will post pictures when I figure out how.
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Hi guys, my name is Ronnie and I am a former Poulan employee of nearly 30 years. I started in production in 1982 and and worked my way up to research and development. I was there for a lot of the history that was being discussed in previous posts on this thread so if y'all have any questions maybe I can answer them if not then I am not scared to say I Don't know. I recently finished refurbing a Super 33 and putting a dual exhaust system on a PP 380 (my personal favorite because of the power to weight ratio). I will post pictures when I figure out how.
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Hi Ron. welcome to the thread. look forward to your pics and posts and history of poulan saws .
Hello, I for one want to welcome you here!
I will have lots of questions as we go. Seems everytime I think I get a handle on what was going on with Poulan through the years I find something pops up to conterdict what I thought was what.
I myself am very interested in the history of the Elux buyout, the move to Nashville and the reason for the rebaged saws in the Poulan pro lineup. That ought to give you something to start put with!
Welcome!! And, like Mark said. Questions will no doubt be flowing.
I have tried searching online every which way from Sunday, for info, history etc. on Poulan. Both company wise and even personal history of the Poulan family. And the results are slim to say the least. Its funny you mention the PP380 as your favorite. I too have been finding myself using a Super 380 a LOT!! the past year or so. Its a great saw! My favorites are the 4000 & 5200. So the 380 truly is a light weight saw compared to them. lol
Gregg,
homelitejim, You did a great job with that great running 245A.
That truly must have been some HARD wood, or dull chain, or combo of both. I don't think I ever seen a saw smoke quite like that before, after ya shut it off. I have only run a 24" bar & chain on my 245A. The only complaint, the thing won't sit upright, wants to fall over on its nose. LOL
I guess I should get a second one sometime. I just hate to use it as a every day work saw for fear of the wear and abuse. A fella should have multiples of these old saws, one to sit back for special occasions, and one to use daily. The 245A is one of Poulans best ever saws, in my opinion. An all metal 74cc saw rivaling a modern saw like the 372xp in the weight department is amazing.
Gregg,
That truly must have been some HARD wood, or dull chain, or combo of both. I don't think I ever seen a saw smoke quite like that before, after ya shut it off. I have only run a 24" bar & chain on my 245A. The only complaint, the thing won't sit upright, wants to fall over on its nose. LOLI guess I should get a second one sometime. I just hate to use it as a every day work saw for fear of the wear and abuse. A fella should have multiples of these old saws, one to sit back for special occasions, and one to use daily. The 245A is one of Poulans best ever saws, in my opinion. An all metal 74cc saw rivaling a modern saw like the 372xp in the weight department is amazing.
Gregg,
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