Today’s dump finds

[rwh963]

Stihl 021 and Craftsman model 358. Both in pretty good shape. Craftsman has a 20” bar, which I don’t have one. Also a craftsman carry case.

 

[heimannm]

In case you don't know it, the Craftsman is a Poulan CV model, very well built saws.

Mark

 

[MacAttack]

I'm hanging around the wrong dumps.... sheesh!

This could easily be in the "You Suck" thread, haha. It blows my mind what people will dispose of.

 

[bulletpruf]

Gotta love free saws!!!

 

[Wood Doctor]

I remember restoring this one for a friend. It pulls a 20" bar with ease. He uses it all the time:

 

[rwh963]

I'm hanging around the wrong dumps.... sheesh!

This could easily be in the "You Suck" thread, haha. It blows my mind what people will dispose of.

i could post far more. i started paying attention to my towns transfer station when Covid hit, because it was one of the few things remaining open. they did close the re-use shed for several months, which was fortuitous because those people stopped showing up and dumpers starting to throw a lot more on the metal pile (and electronics trailer).

all kinds of audio/visual equipment, power equipment, household items, antiques, etc. my cup runneth over!

 

[rwh963]

here is the case, plus a nice eagle 2 gal. canister, plus more saw pics.

 

[rwh963]

I remember restoring this one for a friend. It pulls a 20" bar with ease. He uses it all the time:
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nice to know. i was very uncertain of it with the craftsman name. my main saw is a Stihl with a 16" bar. hoping this will function as a next level saw.

 

[rwh963]

In case you don't know it, the Craftsman is a Poulan CV model, very well built saws.

Mark

good to know. i read it was produced by Poulan, but was uncertain about quality given the craftsman name on it.

 

[rwh963]

In case you don't know it, the Craftsman is a Poulan CV model, very well built saws.

Mark

this model?:

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...9f9dec24bc41298688256d62001d965c?OpenDocument

 

[rwh963]

so some good news. both craftsman saws fire up when fuel is in the spark plug well. that means that the electronic ignition is functioning? both do not start when attempted normally. i assume that either the carbs are dirty, or more likely bad fuel line.

the Stihl started up fine and ran well.

thank you town citizens!

 

[rwh963]

I remember restoring this one for a friend. It pulls a 20" bar with ease. He uses it all the time:
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do you recall what you "restored"? tips/info appreciated!

 

[MacAttack]

I'm going to find this "dump", and this will be me waiting for people to drop off saws.

 

[rwh963]

There are literally people who bring a chair and stay for hours, or
Return every hour or so.

 

[Wood Doctor]

do you recall what you "restored"? tips/info appreciated!

One of the flywheel's starter paws was sheared off, so it could not be cranked. Not easy to replace, but I did it. I also cleaned it all up and threw away a quarter pound of crud. And. of course,. the normal services: new fuel filter, new fuel line, new spark plug, carb tune up, etc.

 

[rwh963]

One of the flywheel's starter paws was sheared off, so it could not be cranked. Not easy to replace, but I did it. I also cleaned it all up and threw away a quarter pound of crud. And. of course,. the normal services: new fuel filter, new fuel line, new spark plug, carb tune up, etc.

anything special in dealing with the carb cleaning or fuel line replacement?

 

[Wood Doctor]

anything special in dealing with the carb cleaning or fuel line replacement?

Nope. I didn't clean the carb. I simply tuned it after I started the engine. I charged nothing for the work. My friend thought that was special. Here's another that I worked on:

Bar was a bit rusty, but I cleaned it up. Saw runs fine today. It's a great hobby for me.

 

[rwh963]

Nope. I didn't clean the carb. I simply tuned it after I started the engine. I charged nothing for the work. My friend thought that was special. Here's another that I worked on:
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Bar was a bit rusty, but I cleaned it up. Saw runs fine today. It's a great hobby for me.

did the fuel line need replacing? if so, easy to thread through?

 

[rwh963]

Nope. I didn't clean the carb. I simply tuned it after I started the engine. I charged nothing for the work. My friend thought that was special. Here's another that I worked on:
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Bar was a bit rusty, but I cleaned it up. Saw runs fine today. It's a great hobby for me.

So, is this the equivalent of the poulan cv 3400?

 

[heimannm]

The 358. prefix on the model number only tells you it was manufactured by Beaird Poulan, you would need to search the rest of the model number or have someone more familiar with the Craftsman/Poulan saws identify the exact model for you.

Mark