Lets just say I got a major project and have no idea if or when it will see the light of day. :msp_rolleyes:
They say good things come to those who wait.............
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Lets just say I got a major project and have no idea if or when it will see the light of day. :msp_rolleyes:
They say good things come to those who wait.............
The 71A will work too! I will be sure to have my hearing protection handy. That thing has to be the loudest saw on the planet. Not so bad watching someone cut with it, from a little distance. But when your hanging on to the back end her, she will make your ears bleed.:msp_w00t:
Gregg,
ND = ?
Magnet arrangement on the 202 is the usual two pole like most other saws of the same era. The 306A has one solid bar cast in the flywheel.
I have several Wico and Phelon coils but none have the same wire connection arrangement or I would have swapped one in.
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Looks like 5mm HT lead to me. Last time I got some, I bought it by the inch at the creamsicle dealer. They had a spool of it. They used it on the 009-012 saws and many other smaller saws, trimmers, and the like.
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
ND=Nipon Denso Carl. They make ignition componants, spark plugs, and such.
I finally got around to trying to get us some bigger wood for those that have 8500 Poulan saws at the gtg.And by some of the last few posts, every body has one but me..LOL
This Red Oak lost its top in the big blow we had this summer. ( Brad will remember that one). You can see its top in the back ground in the first pic. Had a hollow where it broke off, and was a little hollow at the stump. Could see through at ground level.
I didn't have the camera with me when I cut this, so is a little hard to judge the size of it without a saw in the pic for refrence. I hate to admit this, but I did not use a Poulan saw to do the job. I used my 385xp, it has the largest bar I own, a 30"er. I cut it higher than I normaly would, to avoid some bad wood. The stump was 37-38" across. I'm guessing the logs are at least 30"
I took about 4 chunks off the end, till I found some decent wood. Got three 8ft. logs from it. Now my problem is trying to move these, they are extremely heavy. I would have prefered White Oak, but can't refuse what was provided I guess. I will get some smaller stuff also, Ash or whatever, for some smaller saw exercising.
Gregg,
Wow I am jealous you guys. I will have to make a trip there one day after I retire.
That explains why the 306A coil (ND) didn't make spark with the 202's (Wico) flywheel.
We will visit the plasticfantastic dealer for wire.
Well this is Palmer's 3800 that I bought from him. I said before that I thought it was alittle low on compression but I checked it with a gauge and it turns out it was at 125 PSI which is actually pretty normal for these. Sorry about that Palmer. But I could not leave well enough alone. I pulled the cylinder which was in excellent shape for a none chrome bore and shaved the base some and eliminated the base gasket. Cleaned up the ports alittle and cleaned up the intake runner. I did a muffler mod on it and man does this baby run now. After running it in some wood and tuning it correctly I let it cool down some and compression is now 150 PSI. All it cost was about 12 dollars for a new set of ring and this thing is like a different saw.
Thanks once again for a good saw Palmer.
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That is my starting stump that I use so I am not bending over all the time. I do not drop start my saws.
You just invalidated your warranty....Seriously, I'm glad to turn it over to an AS member that enjoys saws and will get some good out of it! I may have sold you the best one, I tried one of the others on some big trees I had cut down in the yard and it seemed like it needed something, didn't cut very quick. It was only a 3400 though.
EZRYDER
ArboristSite Operative
I've got the same saw but didn't know it was a 3800.
I picked up the same craftsman which is a 16" 2 months ago. Knew it was a Poulan but not sure which one. The guy said he bought it in 1986 for hurricane Gloria (Northeast) and only used it a few times. Said it sat for over 15 yrs. I replaced the crumbling fuel lines and cleaned it up but did not try to start it yet. Mine looks nearly new except for a few scratches. A saw friend said to put a 20 " blade on it and gave me one but I don't need a 20 at this time and I still need to try to spin my latest which is a 295 with a 20.
Well this is Palmer's 3800 that I bought from him. I said before that I thought it was alittle low on compression but I checked it with a gauge and it turns out it was at 125 PSI which is actually pretty normal for these. Sorry about that Palmer. But I could not leave well enough alone. I pulled the cylinder which was in excellent shape for a none chrome bore and shaved the base some and eliminated the base gasket. Cleaned up the ports alittle and cleaned up the intake runner. I did a muffler mod on it and man does this baby run now. After running it in some wood and tuning it correctly I let it cool down some and compression is now 150 PSI. All it cost was about 12 dollars for a new set of ring and this thing is like a different saw.
Thanks once again for a good saw Palmer.
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That is my starting stump that I use so I am not bending over all the time. I do not drop start my saws.
I picked up the same craftsman which is a 16" 2 months ago. Knew it was a Poulan but not sure which one. The guy said he bought it in 1986 for hurricane Gloria (Northeast) and only used it a few times. Said it sat for over 15 yrs. I replaced the crumbling fuel lines and cleaned it up but did not try to start it yet. Mine looks nearly new except for a few scratches. A saw friend said to put a 20 " blade on it and gave me one but I don't need a 20 at this time and I still need to try to spin my latest which is a 295 with a 20.
XPLRN
Dad ^^^^ wouldn't understand the CAD!!! :-)
Thanks, Bob, for the muffler offer!! I'm hoping that the muffler bolt threads are still intact!! :msp_unsure:
Any chance you might have a any color non-PS CVA clutch cover?
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Does your saw have "3.4" or "3.7" on it? "3.4" means you have a 3400. A grey Craftsman with "3.7" markings would be a 3800. Do you have the 358.xxxxx Sears model #? The only difference between the 3400 and 3800 saws is the bore diameter.
The bar and chain on this one is also 16". If it is gray such as the one I pictured then it is a good chance it is a 3800 Poulan. It is a 61cc engine and the one I now have runs great since I did alittle modifing on it. You will like that saw.
Chances are if the fuel line is bad and if has been sitting that long it may need the carb rebuilt. But you never know until go to start it.
Post some pictures of your saw we like to see what your talking about. Good luck
Nardoo
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Well you better tell me what parts I should be looking out for to help you complete that mystery saw Mark. You can't have us Poulan junkies waiting too long....heck some of don't have that much time left!
Al.
But when your hanging on to the back end her, she will make your ears bleed.:msp_w00t:
Gregg,
That quote reminds me of the old days with a old girlfriend. :msp_wink:
Far as I know its the 202 that should have had a ND coil.
I hear ya about the time left!!
I dont have a want list ineventoried yet though.
Nope, this 202 has the Wico magneto.
I'm putting all the borrowed parts back on the 306A and get him running again. :msp_rolleyes: Should have left him alone to begin with.
We will have a laundry list of parts needed for the 202 later.
BTW Is 125 psi considered average for a 202? Piston and cylinder look great thru the ex. port.
I finally got around to trying to get us some bigger wood for those that have 8500 Poulan saws at the gtg.
This Red Oak lost its top in the big blow we had this summer. ( Brad will remember that one). You can see its top in the back ground in the first pic. Had a hollow where it broke off, and was a little hollow at the stump. Could see through at ground level.
I didn't have the camera with me when I cut this, so is a little hard to judge the size of it without a saw in the pic for refrence. I hate to admit this, but I did not use a Poulan saw to do the job. I used my 385xp, it has the largest bar I own, a 30"er. I cut it higher than I normaly would, to avoid some bad wood. The stump was 37-38" across. I'm guessing the logs are at least 30"
I took about 4 chunks off the end, till I found some decent wood. Got three 8ft. logs from it. Now my problem is trying to move these, they are extremely heavy. I would have prefered White Oak, but can't refuse what was provided I guess. I will get some smaller stuff also, Ash or whatever, for some smaller saw exercising.
Gregg,
Looks awesome, Gregg! :yourock: That will definitely work for some two man saws that we intend to bring.
Chris J.
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I rarely see 'large' Poulan saws around Houston, but yesterday I ran across a 306A in pretty good condition for its age with a nice b&c. It is, unfortunately, in a pawn shop, priced at
$129.99.
$129.99.
EZRYDER
ArboristSite Operative
Thanks
I will post all of my saws as soon as I take a break from organizing my shed (which I will also post), and cutting and splitting. I have 3 cords stacked, 1 in final stage almost ready to stack, 3 cords in cuts ready to split. After that, I start going further into the woods where I will need all gas. My goal is 12 cordsby the end of the fall ready to burn. So far I have been using mostly electrics within 150' of power source. I have 4 electrics and a Homelite 10" pole saw. I have a rem 12", a rem 16", a craftsman 18" and a little battery B&D 10" for one hand limb trimming in the woods when I don't want to disturb neighbors or sleeping family. I am in the suburbs in a quite neighborhood.
Thanks for your help.
Larry
I will post all of my saws as soon as I take a break from organizing my shed (which I will also post), and cutting and splitting. I have 3 cords stacked, 1 in final stage almost ready to stack, 3 cords in cuts ready to split. After that, I start going further into the woods where I will need all gas. My goal is 12 cordsby the end of the fall ready to burn. So far I have been using mostly electrics within 150' of power source. I have 4 electrics and a Homelite 10" pole saw. I have a rem 12", a rem 16", a craftsman 18" and a little battery B&D 10" for one hand limb trimming in the woods when I don't want to disturb neighbors or sleeping family. I am in the suburbs in a quite neighborhood.
Thanks for your help.
Larry
EZRYDER
ArboristSite Operative
It is a 358.35080 with no markings
I found a 358.35081 manual online which says it is a 61cc but my # is one off at 358.35080.
Larry
I found a 358.35081 manual online which says it is a 61cc but my # is one off at 358.35080.
Larry
Wagnerwerks
The underdog..
Before I found the numbers to confirm it, I used a piece of copper wire you check my bore diameter on my 3800. Pull the muffler and insert it in the port. Then bump it with the piston and measure. It's the easiest way and you get to do a mod now that the mufflers off
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