I just got hold of a Pioneer P42 HP in fair condition that might make a good project. It has good compression, starts pretty easily and runs strong, though could certainly use a bit of clean up and tuning. The rear handle has a weld repair. There is a wear hole in the clutch cover. Clutch looks and works OK. Air filter missing, though the cover is present. A piece of foam has been substituted for the air filter, so at least there was some kind of filtration. It is missing one bar stud. $40 plus shipping, or what have you to trade? I need a Stihl big pattern bar, 36", pref .063 gauge, pref. 3/8 sprocket nose. PM me
Jimbo