Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Ambull01]

Well, the price is nice, now U will have to tell us how it runs???

Where did U find it?

Found it on CL from a local guy. He was about 20 min away.

I need to clean the carb and possibly get a carb kit. Piston and cylinder look great. I may replace the fuel line and filter while I'm at it.

 

[firebrick43]

Steve: I've been watching craigslist. I'll probably end up with something from there. Problem is that I want this bad boy http://www.arcticcat.com/atv/model/DIESEL700SD#green

For that price you could have a nice used 50hp tractor with a loader!

 

[mn woodcutter]

Got a new/used scrounging tool this morning for $75.

$75 for a used old Poulan doesn't seem like a great deal to me but I've been wrong before. (Just not enough that I'm very familiar with the feeling! )

 

[zogger]

$75 for a used old Poulan doesn't seem like a great deal to me but I've been wrong before. (Just not enough that I'm very familiar with the feeling! )

That saw he just got, once running and tuned, will give ranchers and farm boss's a run. That's 61CCs not so old merikan muscle right there

 

[mn woodcutter]

That saw he just got, once running and tuned, will give ranchers and farm boss's a run. That's 61CCs not so old merikan muscle right there

I didn't say it wasn't a decent saw, just that it wasn't a great deal in my opinion. Especially if it needs another $40-$50 in work. Btw, I'm familiar with the saw.

 

[zogger]

I didn't say it wasn't a decent saw, just that it wasn't a great deal in my opinion. Especially if it needs another $40-$50 in work. Btw, I'm familiar with the saw.

Well ya, it isn't a you suck deal, that would be like ten bucks or something, but if it doesn't need much, he should come in around 100, when an equivalent husky or stihl would be at least double that.

 

[Red97]

I got out of work early today and I really wanted to play with my new saw. That the girlfriend got for my birthday. And to compare it to my dads new 241. Just for a little grins and giggles. I am heading out of town for a month Monday for work, just couldn't wait that long to run the saw.



ms261c 18" bar first tank of fuel. "left" and dads little ms241c 14" bar 2nd tank of fuel"right"


And a pic of my new to me saw/wood hauler, at my scrounge oak now I just need to find a dump trailer

 

[mn woodcutter]

Well ya, it isn't a you suck deal, that would be like ten bucks or something, but if it doesn't need much, he should come in around 100, when an equivalent husky or stihl would be at least double that.

Depends on the deal you get I suppose.

 

[MustangMike]

So Red, how did they both do???

 

[Red97]

So Red, how did they both do???

AWESOME

I can't wait until they get broke in fully. That mtronic stuff is nice. 30 degrees here and sleet mix never missed a beat.

 

[cantoo]

Knocked some trees onto the ground. I usually cut them into 12' lengths but it was just too warm today to go slogging thru the wet snow. Going to be a bit of a job to cut them up now but I might just pull them out and do it in the field when it freezes. Not sure how many I cut down I just kept walking cutting down and trim up and on to the next one. Maybe 20 or so? And guess who was waiting out in the field when I went to go home? He was digging in the wheat stubble. I left him some dog food but he didn't seem real interested.

 

[Ambull01]

$75 for a used old Poulan doesn't seem like a great deal to me but I've been wrong before. (Just not enough that I'm very familiar with the feeling! )

Wish they had an "unlike" option here, lol. I think it was a great deal. What's not to like about the price? A carb kit goes for less than $10. Fuel lines and a fuel filter should almost be periodic basic maintenance, I think at least. Less than $100 for a pro quality 60cc saw, how are you going to beat that? It was a deal when I paid less than $300 for my Makita, how is $75 NOT a great deal?

Anyway, there are several reasons I bought an "old" Poulan. They are as follows:

1) I like they way the look. Sort of like the old muscle cars of the 60s and 70s.
2) I may have a slight case of CAD. Not really crazy about having just another Husqvarna/Stihl saw since everyone and their brother owns one. I know they are great saws but I like to go against the crowd.
3) The saw was cheap! I want to fiddle around with it and learn as I go. Definitely don't want to mess with the Makita right now.
4) I want to upgrade the Makita to the 79cc topend. Now I have a 60cc saw to go along with a future 80cc beast.
5) I'm a bit impulsive. Saw the saw on CL and tried to research it online. It seems to be a slightly rare model. Not as plentiful as the 3400, 3700, etc. At least from what I gather.

Okay, I'm done showing off my new toy. Will keep it to scrounging topics again.

 

[dancan]

Well , nothing wrong with another saw
Snow then rain so no wood scrounging for me
But I did manage to scrounge up a complete but in pieces MS361 as spares my 361's .

 

[mn woodcutter]

Wish they had an "unlike" option here, lol. I think it was a great deal. What's not to like about the price? A carb kit goes for less than $10. Fuel lines and a fuel filter should almost be periodic basic maintenance, I think at least. Less than $100 for a pro quality 60cc saw, how are you going to beat that? It was a deal when I paid less than $300 for my Makita, how is $75 NOT a great deal?

Anyway, there are several reasons I bought an "old" Poulan. They are as follows:

1) I like they way the look. Sort of like the old muscle cars of the 60s and 70s.
2) I may have a slight case of CAD. Not really crazy about having just another Husqvarna/Stihl saw since everyone and their brother owns one. I know they are great saws but I like to go against the crowd.
3) The saw was cheap! I want to fiddle around with it and learn as I go. Definitely don't want to mess with the Makita right now.
4) I want to upgrade the Makita to the 79cc topend. Now I have a 60cc saw to go along with a future 80cc beast.
5) I'm a bit impulsive. Saw the saw on CL and tried to research it online. It seems to be a slightly rare model. Not as plentiful as the 3400, 3700, etc. At least from what I gather.

Okay, I'm done showing off my new toy. Will keep it to scrounging topics again.

Hey no need to get defensive and write a list of reasons you justified buying that saw. Glad you are happy with your purchase! I hope it gives you years of service. I just didn't think it was a great deal for that saw. I seem to run across lots of similar saws for around that kind of money around here. I probably shouldn't have said anything because now I hurt your feelings!

 

[MechanicMatt]

I ran a saw for the first time this year...........it was time to get the Christmas tree out. I drug it over to the firepit, practiced some "sneading" with my 50cc Husqvarna and then lit it up. Its funny while writing this I reliezed I have a 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 cc Husqvarnas. Actually two 75cc one is a pile of parts needing some tlc. 136 44 50 (closed port top end) 262xp 362xp (372BB kit) 575xp ( in pieces). Have a bunch of other flavored saws too, and had tons more that I moved along. Hey Ambull, NUMBER1 mod of any saw is........sharp chain, keep that ugly yellow brick's chain sharp and it'll do you just fine.

 

[1project2many]

Is there any quick/easy/inexpensive thing(s) I can do to upgrade my van's braking power? I don't really like the mushy feel of the brake pedal or the overall braking performance. I know it will never brake like a supercar but I'll settle for less heart racing experience when I come upon a turn.

I've seen some good basic advice here already. It can really help to have quality pads, shoes, drums, and rotors, too. I've been through plenty of sets in the buses working out a good combination.

There may be some additional changes that can be made depending on the specific vehicle and your skill and comfort level. Maybe you've already mentioned this, but what make and model van are we working with?

 

[Ambull01]

Hey no need to get defensive and write a list of reasons you justified buying that saw. Glad you are happy with your purchase! I hope it gives you years of service. I just didn't think it was a great deal for that saw. I seem to run across lots of similar saws for around that kind of money around here. I probably shouldn't have said anything because now I hurt your feelings!

Nonsense my friend, I'm not butt hurt at all. That list was for myself predominantly lol. I had some buyer's remorse after leaving with it. Thought why the hell do I need another 60cc saw? Those are the reasons I came up with during the trip home

 

[Ambull01]

Hey no need to get defensive and write a list of reasons you justified buying that saw. Glad you are happy with your purchase! I hope it gives you years of service. I just didn't think it was a great deal for that saw. I seem to run across lots of similar saws for around that kind of money around here. I probably shouldn't have said anything because now I hurt your feelings!

Almost forgot, are these Poulans really that plentiful near you? I haven't seen many of them near me.

I ran a saw for the first time this year...........it was time to get the Christmas tree out. I drug it over to the firepit, practiced some "sneading" with my 50cc Husqvarna and then lit it up. Its funny while writing this I reliezed I have a 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 cc Husqvarnas. Actually two 75cc one is a pile of parts needing some tlc. 136 44 50 (closed port top end) 262xp 362xp (372BB kit) 575xp ( in pieces). Have a bunch of other flavored saws too, and had tons more that I moved along. Hey Ambull, NUMBER1 mod of any saw is........sharp chain, keep that ugly yellow brick's chain sharp and it'll do you just fine.

I'll go all Philbert on my chains. Guess that saying really is true, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think this yellow brick is sexy.

I've seen some good basic advice here already. It can really help to have quality pads, shoes, drums, and rotors, too. I've been through plenty of sets in the buses working out a good combination.

There may be some additional changes that can be made depending on the specific vehicle and your skill and comfort level. Maybe you've already mentioned this, but what make and model van are we working with?

Good deal, thanks. It's a 96 I believe. Chevy Gladiator 1500 conversion. I'm actually about to drive this damn van into the Chesapeake Bay. It's pissing me off. Just bought a new battery and it's dead after sitting for a night. Have to find the power drain

 

[caw]

For that price you could have a nice used 50hp tractor with a loader!

I imagine you're right. When it comes time to write a check I'll probably end up with something more practical. Looks purty though.

 

[SteveSS]

You'll have more fun on the wheeler than a tractor though. Think of it as "multi-purpose"

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