Poulan 330 Build
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Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
it must be that they had huskies to sell....
lolol
Mastermind
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I left a lot on the table in this build, the timing numbers I used are very low. It has 200psi and could handle a bunch more exhaust timing before loss of compression became factor. I want a saw that has loads of torque though, so it will be left as is.
Randy,
Did you get that 3/8's bar setup on it yet?
Did you get that 3/8's bar setup on it yet?
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
I just put it on today and cut a few rounds. I'll post a video tomorrow. That sure is a sweet looking bar.
I just put it on today and cut a few rounds. I'll post a video tomorrow. That sure is a sweet looking bar.
opcorn:opcorn:opcorn::dunno:
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
With 3/8s
[video=youtube;GH7VKM7o7Ms]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH7VKM7o7Ms[/video]
.325
[video=youtube;sRdvmNcLy5k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRdvmNcLy5k[/video]
The 3/8 chain has the rakers too low. I'll do another when I get a new chain for this bar.
[video=youtube;GH7VKM7o7Ms]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH7VKM7o7Ms[/video]
.325
[video=youtube;sRdvmNcLy5k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRdvmNcLy5k[/video]
The 3/8 chain has the rakers too low. I'll do another when I get a new chain for this bar.
Running really good and it don't seem to make much differnce what chain you use!
komatsuvarna
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+1. Sounds like it hold rpms real well!:msp_thumbsup:
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
It may still need more muffler outlet, I'm going to run it as is for a few months then make a decision on that. It does pretty good, for a Poulan. :hmm3grin2orange:
It really didn't seem to speed up with the 3/8 did it?!?!?
That chain ain't much at all though. It showed up on an old saw that we got, the rakers were way low on one side. Now they are low all around, but it does cut straight.
The port timing numbers on this saw are fairly low, in the mid 150° range. I could raise the numbers 10° or so to make it faster, at least in small wood, but it may lose some torque. I prefer a saw that I can lean on so I tend to port conservatively.
Looking good Randy. What are you running for a 3/8 rim, 7 pin? Have you tried a 8 pin .325 to compare yet?
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
The only 8 pin .325 rim I have on hand is for a mini spline (026) It would be an interesting comparison.
I've been busier than ever the last few weeks. This time of year nobodies weedwacker will start and we get covered up. I'll get a chance to play before too long (I hope) and then I'll do some testing perhaps.
Thats not surprising to me. I have done a couple informal test with both 72 LPX with a 7 tooth against 20LPX with a 8 and found little difference on a pair of stock 60cc saws.
rickyrooster
ArboristSite Guru
Great job Randy, the 330 poulan looks very impressive to me. Looks like it will make a real nice firewood saw. Rick!
Codenamefly21
New Member
I hate to revive a post thats so old but i see alot of you guys are really knowledgeable about these old Poulan saws. I have my grandfathers old poulan 2800 that still runs but is a little weak on the compression. Id love to swap the cylinder and piston with something to give this saw alot more power. What is the biggest swap i can do without any actual modification? I was looking at the 3300 for about $70 but if i could go bigger that would be awesome. Thank you for any help you can offer.
Yamamonster07
ArboristSite Lurker
Does anyone know where I can get a 60cc p&c? I can't find one anywhere
They are NLA. They are very tough to find, especially NOS. Once in a blue moon a used one shows up on the big auction site.
The piston can be gotten aftermarket from Lil Red Barn.
