Nik's Poulan Thread

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330 & 335

I'm seeing a 330 crankcase complete with cylinder and piston on eBay. Since I have a 335 needing a cylinder and piston will it all come together? Either switching components from the 335 to the crankcase assembly or just putting the cylinder and piston on the 335? I would think that there should be a cylinder and piston laying around somewhere for the 335 but I guess I'm lacking in patience. A nice member has made a coil available to me. Very nice.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I'm seeing a 330 crankcase complete with cylinder and piston on eBay. Since I have a 335 needing a cylinder and piston will it all come together? Either switching components from the 335 to the crankcase assembly or just putting the cylinder and piston on the 335? I would think that there should be a cylinder and piston laying around somewhere for the 335 but I guess I'm lacking in patience. A nice member has made a coil available to me. Very nice.

Not much from the 330 will fit on the 335. The Cyl will not bolt on to your case as far a I know.

 

[Showme]

Thanks. I'll keep looking.

 

[zogger]

Hmmm, bar oil in the house...I'll go ask the wife if that's ok. If you don't hear from me in a couple of weeks just assume it wasn't.

We live in a small cabin. three rooms. Tiny She gets 95% of the bedroom (I mean, her stuff fills it), 100% of the walk in closet I made from half the porch, 100% of the kitchen/dining room area. And a considerable amount of the hang out living room here. I have a shelf unit in here on the back wall. There's always a saw or two, bar oil, my boots, etc on that shelf, stuff I want warm and dry in the morning. She tried to "occupy" this area as well and dictate to me and..that lasted two nanoseconds. I don't normally get real bossy, but I pulled loud rank on that one. I said, these are my emergency tools, they HAVE to function if we get nailed with another tornado, I want bar oil that works, dry boots, and know where they are and be able to grab and go. Period.

I won!

Anyway, the bar oil in the same room as the woodstove keeps it warm, and it flows. Now I have *more* bar oil than that jug, I keep saws and gear in three different buildings here, on purpose, for various reasons primary being security, but the stuff in the house is grab and go, $#%&&* ambience. Tornadoes and 6,000 lbs of red oak in the living room with you just put the kabosh on "ambience". I'm serious too, this conversation happened and I was like "there's plenty of yuppie accountants with "house oh soooo ghey and beautiful" out there for ya if that is what ya want".. me pointing to the outside whirrled.

If there was a more suitable place that was both accessible fast and warm, I wouldn't care, but this is it for here. I have my computer messdesk and that shelving thing. Ain't asking for much really.

Now I wind up eating a crap sandwhich on a lot of other issues, but there's a few things I insist on, security is at the top of the list. Seen and been through way too much bad stuff in my life to be negligent there.

 

[nick 55]

I made the "yuppie accountants" comment to my wife once in a spat. She replied, "Why would I want that? I'm already an accountant."

What do I know, I just collect saws......
Nick

 

[8433jeff]

I made the "yuppie accountants" comment to my wife once in a spat. She replied, "Why would I want that? I'm already an accountant."

What do I know, I just collect saws......
Nick

Watch it, she knows how to count...

 

[a. palmer jr.]

We live in a small cabin. three rooms. Tiny She gets 95% of the bedroom (I mean, her stuff fills it), 100% of the walk in closet I made from half the porch, 100% of the kitchen/dining room area. And a considerable amount of the hang out living room here. I have a shelf unit in here on the back wall. There's always a saw or two, bar oil, my boots, etc on that shelf, stuff I want warm and dry in the morning. She tried to "occupy" this area as well and dictate to me and..that lasted two nanoseconds. I don't normally get real bossy, but I pulled loud rank on that one. I said, these are my emergency tools, they HAVE to function if we get nailed with another tornado, I want bar oil that works, dry boots, and know where they are and be able to grab and go. Period.

I won!

Anyway, the bar oil in the same room as the woodstove keeps it warm, and it flows. Now I have *more* bar oil than that jug, I keep saws and gear in three different buildings here, on purpose, for various reasons primary being security, but the stuff in the house is grab and go, $#%&&* ambience. Tornadoes and 6,000 lbs of red oak in the living room with you just put the kabosh on "ambience". I'm serious too, this conversation happened and I was like "there's plenty of yuppie accountants with "house oh soooo ghey and beautiful" out there for ya if that is what ya want".. me pointing to the outside whirrled.

If there was a more suitable place that was both accessible fast and warm, I wouldn't care, but this is it for here. I have my computer messdesk and that shelving thing. Ain't asking for much really.

Now I wind up eating a crap sandwhich on a lot of other issues, but there's a few things I insist on, security is at the top of the list. Seen and been through way too much bad stuff in my life to be negligent there.

To each his own, if you're happy with your setup then I'm happy for you. Of course what you quoted me on was said in jest, my wife's really not as bad as I let on. My outbuilding where I keep my saws isn't very far from the house and I could lay my hands on a running one in less than 10 seconds. I have several non-runners also. I really wouldn't want a saw in the house anyway, because I really don't have the space. I did bring some cordless drills in the house last winter when it was pretty cold, but right now it's 58 degrees so I don't think anything is gonna freeze up tonight.

 

[nick 55]

I just hand her receipts and tell her they are tools for working on cars.

Nick

 

[blackoak]

2 dollar Poulan

Couple weeks ago I picked up a 3300 at a local auction. Guy said it needed a clutch, it didn't. It just needed the chain put back on the rim sprocket. I got it for two bucks. It looked like a clean saw under the years of barn grime it was wearing. I got it home and "fixed" the bad clutch. It cleaned up real nice. I did replace the fuel and impulse lines and did a little work on the muffler. I was impressed when I tested it afterwards.
We got a contract job to clear cut 20 acres of woods for a local coal mine all in the name of protecting the Indiana bat. If a bat builds a nest in one of the trees at this area the DNR will shut the mine down until the bats are raised so we cut the trees down before bat breeding season so this will not happen. There are some pretty big trees there, but mostly 12"-18" trees. I have used this 2.00$ Poulan now for over a week and it has performed as well , if not better than the MS 260's that the others guys are mostly using. It was the best 2 bucks I have ever spent. The saw is holding up much better than I am. It's hell getting old, fat and out of shape. I'm used to sitting in a tractor and not manual labor. I hope I don't get hooked on Advil. We are about half done. The 3300's gas up and ready to go in the morning, I hope I will be.:msp_thumbup:

 

[barneyrb]

Couple weeks ago I picked up a 3300 at a local auction. Guy said it needed a clutch, it didn't. It just needed the chain put back on the rim sprocket. I got it for two bucks. It looked like a clean saw under the years of barn grime it was wearing. I got it home and "fixed" the bad clutch. It cleaned up real nice. I did replace the fuel and impulse lines and did a little work on the muffler. I was impressed when I tested it afterwards.
We got a contract job to clear cut 20 acres of woods for a local coal mine all in the name of protecting the Indiana bat. If a bat builds a nest in one of the trees at this area the DNR will shut the mine down until the bats are raised so we cut the trees down before bat breeding season so this will not happen. There are some pretty big trees there, but mostly 12"-18" trees. I have used this 2.00$ Poulan now for over a week and it has performed as well , if not better than the MS 260's that the others guys are mostly using. It was the best 2 bucks I have ever spent. The saw is holding up much better than I am. It's hell getting old, fat and out of shape. I'm used to sitting in a tractor and not manual labor. I hope I don't get hooked on Advil. We are about half done. The 3300's gas up and ready to go in the morning, I hope I will be.:msp_thumbup:

GET THAT DAMN SAFETY CHAIN OFF OF IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you think it cuts good now wait till you try some real chain on it.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

poulan 5200

Sooo.... What's a pretty hammered looking 5200 worth if the piston isn't fried. I want to buy one locally, but it's one of those "you tell me what it's worth" deals and it's actually someone I need to pay a fair price. I'm ok with ugly, cause I want to use it. He also has some BIG Mac saws and not the kind with special sauce either.

I have been pining for a 5200 for a while now and Mark and that stinkin newish bow saw got me on the hunt again.



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[redunshee]

GET THAT DAMN SAFETY CHAIN OFF OF IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you think it cuts good now wait till you try some real chain on it.

Not one to judge but clearing 20 acres will take years to re generate. Gotta be a better way.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Couple weeks ago I picked up a 3300 at a local auction. Guy said it needed a clutch, it didn't. It just needed the chain put back on the rim sprocket. I got it for two bucks. It looked like a clean saw under the years of barn grime it was wearing. I got it home and "fixed" the bad clutch. It cleaned up real nice. I did replace the fuel and impulse lines and did a little work on the muffler. I was impressed when I tested it afterwards.
We got a contract job to clear cut 20 acres of woods for a local coal mine all in the name of protecting the Indiana bat. If a bat builds a nest in one of the trees at this area the DNR will shut the mine down until the bats are raised so we cut the trees down before bat breeding season so this will not happen. There are some pretty big trees there, but mostly 12"-18" trees. I have used this 2.00$ Poulan now for over a week and it has performed as well , if not better than the MS 260's that the others guys are mostly using. It was the best 2 bucks I have ever spent. The saw is holding up much better than I am. It's hell getting old, fat and out of shape. I'm used to sitting in a tractor and not manual labor. I hope I don't get hooked on Advil. We are about half done. The 3300's gas up and ready to go in the morning, I hope I will be.:msp_thumbup:

Pretty typical story from someone who actually trys one Chuck. Now just keep it amungst us for now, I got a couple more in that series that I still need for the collection.

I got a very nice 3300. Cost me more then yours though, I had to shell out $50 for mine. :hmm3grin2orange:

I guess I should keep it to myself that we used to target practice shooting Indiana bats circleing the yard light huh?

 

[OhioGregg]

Sooo.... What's a pretty hammered looking 5200 worth if the piston isn't fried. I want to buy one locally, but it's one of those "you tell me what it's worth" deals and it's actually someone I need to pay a fair price. I'm ok with ugly, cause I want to use it. He also has some BIG Mac saws and not the kind with special sauce either.

I have been pining for a 5200 for a while now and Mark and that stinkin newish bow saw got me on the hunt again.



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My 5200 was in very rough shape when I got it couple years ago, off ebay by the way. I paid $78 plus shipping. The P/C were in great shape luckily. I have replaced a number of parts, and still waiting to paint it. I probably have about $200 in it. "just a wild a$$ guess" But worth every penny to me anyways. I love this saw, its a joy to use in big wood. To me they are worth whatever your willing & able to pay for one.

They just aren't found around here where I live. So I was quick to jump on this one, even though it needed work. As long as P/C are good, just pay whatever deal you can work out. You won't be disappointed when ya fire the brute up and stick it in a big oak log.:msp_ohmy:


Gregg,

 

[zogger]

Not one to judge but clearing 20 acres will take years to re generate. Gotta be a better way.

You would think so, but you can't beat the government once they get some regs in place. I would think something like batboxes would work, put them out at the edge of the property farthest away from the commercial work, but..who knows. Look at that freeking spotted owl debacle, or that little sucker fish that near wiped out all the farmers over in the klamath falls oregon area. There's one I remember a little, big forest fire out west, they let three people-fire workers- burn to death because the government wouldn't give them permission to suck water from a nearby stream so the aerial water bomber helos could drench the area they were trapped in. There's some endangered minnow in that stream.

I'm a big conservationist but geez loweez they have proven they can go off the deep end when it comes to some of these regs.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

My 5200 was in very rough shape when I got it couple years ago, off ebay by the way. I paid $78 plus shipping. The P/C were in great shape luckily. I have replaced a number of parts, and still waiting to paint it. I probably have about $200 in it. "just a wild a$$ guess" But worth every penny to me anyways. I love this saw, its a joy to use in big wood. To me they are worth whatever your willing & able to pay for one.

They just aren't found around here where I live. So I was quick to jump on this one, even though it needed work. As long as P/C are good, just pay whatever deal you can work out. You won't be disappointed when ya fire the brute up and stick it in a big oak log.:msp_ohmy:


Gregg,

That's what I was looking for. I'm in the same boat here it Pa. I saw a 4200 with a 5200 cover on it the other day at a local shop and I almost peed my pants. What a let down I'll hopefully have pics soon!

 

[Eccentric]

You would think so, but you can't beat the government once they get some regs in place. I would think something like batboxes would work, put them out at the edge of the property farthest away from the commercial work, but..who knows. Look at that freeking spotted owl debacle, or that little sucker fish that near wiped out all the farmers over in the klamath falls oregon area. There's one I remember a little, big forest fire out west, they let three people-fire workers- burn to death because the government wouldn't give them permission to suck water from a nearby stream so the aerial water bomber helos could drench the area they were trapped in. There's some endangered minnow in that stream.

I'm a big conservationist but geez loweez they have proven they can go off the deep end when it comes to some of these regs.

Try being in California for a spell. I'm all for being a good steward of the land and animals. Enviro Nazi's don't see it the same way though. They have their own demented view of how things should be, and will do anything to create/maintain their utopia. The ends justify the means with them. You get a red legged frog, a spotted owl, or a screamapiller (Simpsons TV show reference) on your property and you're screwed. The enviros run amuk here. In a town near me, some land owner had gone through all the many many many government hoops to build some housing a few years ago. Some enviro wacko ####bird TRANSPLANTED an endangered species plant (can't remember exactly what it was) onto the property in the wee hours of the night in an effort to hault things. Luckily, the truth came out after lots of hooplah in the media and the courts. I wish that turd had been caught doing his little deed, as he'd have done prison time for digging that plant up (from wherever he got it) and moving it.

 

[zogger]

To each his own, if you're happy with your setup then I'm happy for you. Of course what you quoted me on was said in jest, my wife's really not as bad as I let on. My outbuilding where I keep my saws isn't very far from the house and I could lay my hands on a running one in less than 10 seconds. I have several non-runners also. I really wouldn't want a saw in the house anyway, because I really don't have the space. I did bring some cordless drills in the house last winter when it was pretty cold, but right now it's 58 degrees so I don't think anything is gonna freeze up tonight.

Oh that's cool man, I'm just saying. I have one in the house now, my battery saw (that's my most valuable saw anyway), two gassers ready to rock on the porch, and others elsewhere. We got hit twice with tornadoes in less than one year, and both times it did bad damage. Plus, theft security keeping stuff separated. We get nailed on the farm now and then and the crime will just continue, between worsening economy and the organized illegals gangs, you just never know. I am accumulating enough good runners now so I am getting closer to start packing away "two saw plans" and assorted gear. I want to open a shop sometime anyway, and this is my "stock" for the future. Going to prep them for long term storage, (run dry, fog, clean, pack with slight clean oil over stuff, bags, then in sealed rubbermaids) then bury the suckers. Each container will have canned premix, bar oil, screnches and files. I might throw some other sorts of security tools in each one as well. Smash and grab sneak thieves are all over, then you have the "scrappers" who just constantly roam around and stop and case the joint asking if you have any "free scrap metal" they can haul off. And they don't care about dogs, my boss has had *three* bought on purpose security dogs shot at his shop, then stuff stolen. he doesn't bother with dogs anymore.

I'm just getting paranoid over natural and man made "disasters" of all sorts. I can't afford to lose my stuff, can't afford wicked overlapping video surveillance or insurance or any of that stuff, so I just choose the "don't put all your eggs in one basket" approach. It's almost to the point now we hardly ever both of us leave, just one person goes to town, the other stays home. Even with dogs, I still don't trust the deteriorating situation, and this weather...tornadoes all the time is the "new normal". I quite literally might have had to saw my way out of the cabin before. What saved us was the brick chimney absorbed the bulk of the oak. One foot either way and the whole thing would have crashed right through to the foundation, with us in here. I mean, I don't know what else to do. I keep a saw and prybars and stuff inside all the time for that reason.

Because when we got hit, there wasn't any help, nothing, no one stopped to see if we were OK or anything, there was damage all over heck, my boss came by and went and got us big tarps, that's it, he had his own worries with big damage to other farmers houses and a couple of his broiler houses, plus making sure the gennies stayed up and running. It was just me up in the storm on a wet tin roof with my little saw, trying to tarp over the roof to keep what was exposed in the cabin from massive water damage. If I had had no running saw available, would have been screwed, as too many branches had to be taken off to get it down to the point I could wiggle a big tarp over everything. We lived with the main trunk in the living room ceiling for more than a couple weeks until the doofus insurance adjusters gave the ok and my boss picked it out with the excavator.

Just got me spooked, that's all, and today we got indications of more bad weather headed right our way, same system that spawned those tornadoes last night in MO and KS.

The new normal, slow motion collapsing society with all that entails and freaky weather.

 

[OhioGregg]

That's what I was looking for. I'm in the same boat here it Pa. I saw a 4200 with a 5200 cover on it the other day at a local shop and I almost peed my pants. What a let down I'll hopefully have pics soon!

That reminds me. About a year ago a good friend of mine was at a farm auction over around Kenton, Oh. Said they held up a BIG old Poulan saw, he didn't know what model it was, but it was big. Went for next to nothing. I about cried.
I told him, if he's ever at a farm auction and you see a big old Poulan...Buy it!!! LOL I'll buy it from ya.


Gregg,

 

[nick 55]

Aaron, I got stopped by a cop in Venice Beach(that was my first problem) a few years ago for J walking on a side street where there was no traffic. He made me cross back across the street and walk down to the crosswalk 200 yards away to use it while he waited in his car in the middle of the street.

California(at least the southern 1/3) is just a bunch of freaks. Sorry if I offend anyone with that comment.

Nick