Nik's Poulan Thread

[FATGUY]

Remember to say a prayer for Mike (RMS61Moparman), he's in surgery today.

 

[Warped5]

Remember to say a prayer for Mike (RMS61Moparman), he's in surgery today.

Wow! Definitely will!

What's he in for?

 

[FATGUY]

they're cleaning out an artery in his leg.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

That's in very nice shape.

I picked up one over the weekend to play with. The price was right, but it does need an oil pump.

I know they are a cheap saw, but it didn't seem that bad. Why do people bash these things so hard? Are they really junk, or do people like to rag on them because they are a cheap homeowners saw?

Those aren't the most desireable saws on the planet but there are worse ones than the Wild Thing, I've had a few. The oil pump isn't too hard to change on that model but you have to remove the clutch, which really isn't all that bad. I recommend using the rope trick to hold the crank still rather than a piston stop. I saw what a piston stop can do recently.
The Wild Thing that I prefer is the 2375 model, don't know what that one is you have but it looks to be in great shape.

 

[OhioGregg]

they're cleaning out an artery in his leg.

Best wishes for a successful outcome on that for sure Mike!!:msp_thumbup: Hope your up and at em real soon!

Probably all that dang E-85 Beer that Nik & Andre been filling ya with.


Gregg,

 

[Somesawguy]

Those aren't the most desireable saws on the planet but there are worse ones than the Wild Thing, I've had a few. The oil pump isn't too hard to change on that model but you have to remove the clutch, which really isn't all that bad. I recommend using the rope trick to hold the crank still rather than a piston stop. I saw what a piston stop can do recently.
The Wild Thing that I prefer is the 2375 model, don't know what that one is you have but it looks to be in great shape.

Thanks, but I was commenting on someone elses saw.

The one I picked up this weekend is the 2375 actually. It seemed pretty easy to work on. I got up the nerve to try the rope trick, and what do you know, it worked like a charm. :hmm3grin2orange: The gears on the old oiler were stripped out. I messed around with it to try to shift the gear over a bit, but that didn't work. A $10 oiler kit it is. It'll make a good truck saw.

 

[sawbones]

That's in very nice shape.

I picked up one over the weekend to play with. The price was right, but it does need an oil pump.

I know they are a cheap saw, but it didn't seem that bad. Why do people bash these things so hard? Are they really junk, or do people like to rag on them because they are a cheap homeowners saw?

I sought out this model as a collector item, not really to use. It had only made a few cuts and was like new.

Collectors like stuff that looks new verses saws that have been restored. ( I already had hundreds of saws).

Did you ever say to yourself I wish I still had that saw or car I had before and now its worth 4 times what you paid for it after you gave it away.:frown:

Some people just buy new stuff and mothball it and wait for the value to go up.



The "Wildthing" has become a byword in the saw world, (something or someone who is mocked or ridiculed).

The color alone is enough to provoke a negative response. :msp_tongue:


I personally was also attracted to the modification and racing aspect of this model, ( similar to barstool racing). :biggrin:


The ability to take a saw that is laughed at and make it fast enough to spank a saw 1/2 again its size.


As I stated earlier, I would do some serious trading with a member here to mod this unit for full tilt boogy action.

 

[FATGUY]

Mikey's doing well!

All went well with the surgery and RMS61Moparman is recovering nicely! Thank God.

 

[Eccentric]

All went well with the surgery and RMS61Moparman is recovering nicely! Thank God.

Thank God indeed. Thanks for the update!

 

[Eccentric]

I sought out this model as a collector item, not really to use. It had only made a few cuts and was like new.

Collectors like stuff that looks new verses saws that have been restored. ( I already had hundreds of saws).

Did you ever say to yourself I wish I still had that saw or car I had before and now its worth 4 times what you paid for it after you gave it away.:frown:

Some people just buy new stuff and mothball it and wait for the value to go up.



The "Wildthing" has become a byword in the saw world, (something or someone who is mocked or ridiculed).

The color alone is enough to provoke a negative response. :msp_tongue:


I personally was also attracted to the modification and racing aspect of this model, ( similar to barstool racing). :biggrin:


The ability to take a saw that is laughed at and make it fast enough to spank a saw 1/2 again its size.


As I stated earlier, I would do some serious trading with a member here to mod this unit for full tilt boogy action.

Ric I suggest you contact Mastermind. Randy has done some crazy WT mod work, and would surely be interested in some of your goodies in trade for modifying your saw. I know he's looking for a clutch and possibly other parts for a Homelite 750.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

All went well with the surgery and RMS61Moparman is recovering nicely! Thank God.

good to hear. PTL

 

[Warped5]

All went well with the surgery and RMS61Moparman is recovering nicely! Thank God.

Great News!

 

[Mastermind]

Ric I suggest you contact Mastermind. Randy has done some crazy WT mod work, and would surely be interested in some of your goodies in trade for modifying your saw. I know he's looking for a clutch and possibly other parts for a Homelite 750.

Did someone say Mooberized????????? :hmm3grin2orange:

I sent Rick a PM about some 750 parts yesterday....this morning.....hell I can't keep up. :msp_mellow:

 

[Somesawguy]

All went well with the surgery and RMS61Moparman is recovering nicely! Thank God.

Glad to hear it. Thanks for the update.

 

[Eccentric]

Did someone say Mooberized????????? :hmm3grin2orange:

I sent Rick a PM about some 750 parts yesterday....this morning.....hell I can't keep up. :msp_mellow:

And I just sent you a PM today telling you to PM Ric about those 750 parts..............and to Mooberize his saw!

 

[wendell]

As I stated earlier, I would do some serious trading with a member here to mod this unit for full tilt boogy action.

Not that I don't doubt that Randy would do a fine job but this sounds like a job for Arrowhead. His WT is one of the most impressive saws I've ever run.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Thanks, but I was commenting on someone elses saw.

The one I picked up this weekend is the 2375 actually. It seemed pretty easy to work on. I got up the nerve to try the rope trick, and what do you know, it worked like a charm. :hmm3grin2orange: The gears on the old oiler were stripped out. I messed around with it to try to shift the gear over a bit, but that didn't work. A $10 oiler kit it is. It'll make a good truck saw.

I have a 2375 that I've been saving for myself since they don't bring much when selling but still seem to me to be a good little saw for cutting limbs and the smaller stuff. I might get $25 or less for it and for that price I might as well just use it.

 

[joe25DA]

Time to reveal...

First, glad to hear about Mike
The saw came in today! A like new, low hour PP330. Been wanting one of these since they showed up at TSC 5 years ago. Unfortunately by the time a store opened around here these saws were long gone. I must say after finally seeing one on my bench this saw is very impressive. I can see why they stopped making them. This saw is 10x the saw of husky 455 and all the rest in the consumer/farm line and for the price any guy who knew anything about a quality saw would pass any of the 290s and 460s and buy the 330. I cant wait to get a bar and chain on it. Im planning on an 18" oregon powermatch. 13,800 sounds impressive too.

 

[nick 55]

Here's to a speedy recovery for Mike! Glad things went smoothly and hopefully he's back to his old self soon, filling us with knowledge and cracking jokes at us newbies.

Nick

 

[nick 55]

Forgot to add this, Joe, looks like a great addition and look forward to seeing pics of it in action!

Nick