Old Poulan Saws Who has one ?

[Modifiedmark]

They were based off the 245. Decent saws will pull a three foot bar with .404 pitch chain.

I kinda figured that. I'd sure like to see a picture of that 744, if you ever get a chance.

 

[Lust4saws]

As far as the Poulan numbering system goes: the saws with odd model numbers were direct drive (31,33,45,53,71,etc). Even numbered saws were either chain reduction or gear reduction (32,54,68,72,86,92,etc.)

 

[OhioGregg]

I don't know.... I saw that clip and laughed for about an hour straight, I had to attach it.

Every time I see that clip, I chuckle, Looks to me like one of the local Stihl-Heads on AS teasing a Husky owner:greenchainsaw:

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

I have the thirty-o-six and have had tons of older poulans.

 

[Marvinlee]

Poulan chain saw

We bought our Poulan 3400 Counter-Vibe new in 1980. It still starts and runs well and has outlasted several name brand saws. I have the original manuals and parts list. Our newer Dolmar 5100S has much more power but also requires a much stronger pull to get it started. The Poulan vibrates more than the Dolmar. I can't tell how much is due to the modern steel spring anti-vibe on the Domar and how much is due to old-age deterioration of the rubber mounts on the Poulan.

 

[thomas72]

I will get a picture of the 744 tomorrow. I might even try to get a video of it too.

 

[Nitro-Fish]

I have a few, (1) 3400, (3) S25DA's and (1) micro XXV:

 

[joe25DA]

I have 2 super 25DA's and a craftsman 3.7 that im fixing up
this one is done

 

[stihl sawing]

Here's mine

 

[Modifiedmark]

I have the thirty-o-six and have had tons of older poulans.

Ah yes the thirty o six. I got's one of them too! What a old war horse.

 

[smercier]

My 245A:

The S25DA that I inherited from my father and am fixing up:

 

[thomas72]

Here are some pics of the 744 and some other saws.

 

[OhioGregg]

Heres my few Poulans, I like em all!

Gregg,

 

[redunshee]

Heres my few Poulans, I like em all!

Gregg,

Looks like you got the whole 3400 thru 4000 series. Love these saws as shown by my cad when it comes to theses models. Bet I have enough saw and parts to build 6, 3400's , 3 -3700. Still looking to add to my 4000 arsenal.

 

[lawnmowertech37]

guys i need your help on something had a customer today called me up needing a pts and condenser for a 245A he said he has one that was prior to them making the one with cdi ignition so my question is what is the part #s for the pts and condenser for the 245A is it the same as the 306A ?
since the only ipl for the 245A i have is showing the solid state coil and not the pts system

thanks
calvin

 

[nmurph]

here is my old Poulan 361 aka Dayton 2z461

 

[thomas72]

Yes, they are the same.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yes, they are the same.

I have a set in one of my 245's that's McCulloch branded, so some McCulloch's use the same point set also.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Here are some pics of the 744 and some other saws.

Thanks for posting that 744's picture. I was never ever interested in a gear drive before, but that 744 has me thinking!

 

[thomas72]

If you want to find a Poulan gear drive get a Super 72. That is the best gear drive saw Poulan built.