Nik's Poulan Thread

[crowellmachine]

Clutch removal tools......small world

XPLRN,
Here is a pic of the gasket, as it came from Poulan. Along with a clutch removal tool I got at the same time.

Gregg,

Back when I was getting the shop started(2002-2005), I did what is called "secondary work" on the poulan clutch tools. I still have the program in my mini mill. They are molded in Kersey, PA. I think ELCO sintered metals does them still. I would hold the part in an air operated collet closer and drill and ream the pin holes. After that step, we would press the dowell pins in, and ship them back up to
ELCO, then I assume, they would ship them to poulan. They used to do a batch of 500 pcs, every
2-3 years. I think I ran them 3 times. Alot of chainsaw Powdered Metal components are made in
"The Powdered Metal capital of the world" , I know I think it's a pretty queer title too. The plant
that dad has worked at (since 84) makes parts for stihl, john deere and most of the components
in a "Tuff Torq" transmission. MTD mowers.

anyways, back to chainsaws, Most of the manufacturers use saw clutch parts molded in this area
(the spider, and the shoes) there are a handful of other parts too, but I can't think of them right now.

My .02 on clutch tools

KJC

 

[Chris J.]

Let me see if it is small enough file to post here.

Much appreciated :msp_thumbsup:, Mark! I can't yet rep you, need to first spread it around.

 

[Toad22t]

poulan super 33

I was wondering if someone could give me some info on a poulan 33 super. I found one today at a flea market and was wondering the worth of it! Also was wondering the history of the saw. I did look it up on acres site already and found out it was a 76 cc saw. The saw is in very gd condition but never asked about it being a runner or not. Any info would help Ty.

 

[rms61moparman]

I was wondering if someone could give me some info on a poulan 33 super. I found one today at a flea market and was wondering the worth of it! Also was wondering the history of the saw. I did look it up on acres site already and found out it was a 76 cc saw. The saw is in very gd condition but never asked about it being a runner or not. Any info would help Ty.

IF

I were wanting one, $50.00 would be the absolute max I'd pay for a non runner in MINT condition otherwise.
Running well with everything functioning, new fuel lines and filter and new air filter could double that.
They are a lot like me!
Old, slow and heavy but will eventually get the job done!LOL


Mike

 

[hemiyota]

Drive sprockets

Is there a benefit of the rim style, over the spur style?

 

[Eccentric]

Is there a benefit of the rim style, over the spur style?

-Chain drivers last longer.

-When the sprocket wears out, you just replace the inexpensive rim rather than the whole drum.

-You have the option of changing chain pitch and sprocket tooth/pin count without having to swap the whole drum.

 

[67L36Driver]

Here are the pics of the flywheels. One is a WICO, and the other is a Prestolite. Both have identical dogs, but one uses the studs and the other has a bolt.

The above with the one dog is together correctly. All you need is one set of parts for it and remove and re-arrange the other.



On a side note:
The odd screw stuck to the flywheel magnet reminds us to check for tramp steel before starting.

 

[Eccentric]

The above with the one dog is together correctly. All you need is one set of parts for it and remove and re-arrange the other.



On a side note:
[/B]The odd screw stuck to the flywheel magnet reminds us to check for tramp steel before starting.[/B]

Yep. I've removed screws, roofing nails, washers, sheet metal screws, and other bits from flywheel magnets on parts saws. The most jammed up was a Homelite Super E-Z Auto that had been crunched (several broken parts) and then set under somebody's bench for God only knows how long.

 

[joe25DA]

Yep. I've removed screws, roofing nails, washers, sheet metal screws, and other bits from flywheel magnets on parts saws. The most jammed up was a Homelite Super E-Z Auto that had been crunched (several broken parts) and then set under somebody's bench for God only knows how long.

Yup, I got this "locked up" late model S25DA like that. I pulled the recoil off and forund a screw on the magnet jammed on the coil. That saw runs awesome now.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Yup, I got this "locked up" late model S25DA like that. I pulled the recoil off and forund a screw on the magnet jammed on the coil. That saw runs awesome now.

It looks awesome too!

 

[hemiyota]

The above with the one dog is together correctly. All you need is one set of parts for it and remove and re-arrange the other.The one with the dogs backwards, is the one I need a spring for....



On a side note:
The odd screw stuck to the flywheel magnet reminds us to check for tramp steel before starting.??????????????:msp_confused:

Rob

 

[hemiyota]

-Chain drivers last longer.

-When the sprocket wears out, you just replace the inexpensive rim rather than the whole drum.

-You have the option of changing chain pitch and sprocket tooth/pin count without having to swap the whole drum.

OK, thanks!!

 

[hangfirew8]

tramp steel

Bits of metal that don't belong there.

 

[3000 FPS]

Yup, I got this "locked up" late model S25DA like that. I pulled the recoil off and forund a screw on the magnet jammed on the coil. That saw runs awesome now.

I believe you must have the largest collection of nice looking Poulan 25's.

 

[wendell]

I believe you must have the largest collection of nice looking Poulan 25's.

Except now he has 1 less. :cool2:

 

[3000 FPS]

Except now he has 1 less. :cool2:

Oh yea I remember when the box arrived from Mr. Sly. That is a mighty fine you got too.

 

[rms61moparman]

Except now he has 1 less. :cool2:

Well have you cut anything with it yet, or are you just too busy "admiring" it?


Mike

 

[hemiyota]

Bits of metal that don't belong there.

I was ???????? because there wasn't a screw on the magnet...........

 

[wendell]

Well have you cut anything with it yet, or are you just too busy "admiring" it?

Mike

I had big hopes for today but spent all day splitting. :msp_mad:

I sure wish firewood processing was done when the saw got turned off.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yup, I got this "locked up" late model S25DA like that. I pulled the recoil off and forund a screw on the magnet jammed on the coil. That saw runs awesome now.

Joe, thats a nice XXV thanks for showing that late model one. I have to ask though, when are we going to see that 306A up and running?

Just askin. :msp_rolleyes: