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[LonestarStihl]

How does it feel knowing your 440 went to a poulan man? Muhahahaha.

That cuts deep bro. Like Stihl not like a poulan

 

[LonestarStihl]

Anyone have any videos of their Poulans running...or are they still taken apart putting confused looks on your faces? Lol. Love you guys

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I swear the hardest part of getting a new saw isn't getting it to run, but finding a new home for it. That was my biggest project this afternoon since the ms361 is finished. It was a tight fit, but I think I can fit one more saw on the shelf. Hmm, what shall it be... I'm thinking a mac, but we shall see. Rumor is that Hutzl is coming out with a ms200t kit soon, so that also on the wishlist.

 

[LonestarStihl]

I swear the hardest part of getting a new saw isn't getting it to run, but finding a new home for it. That was my biggest project this afternoon since the ms361 is finished. It was a tight fit, but I think I can fit one more saw on the shelf. Hmm, what shall it be... I'm thinking a mac, but we shall see. Rumor is that Hutzl is coming out with a ms200t kit soon, so that also on the wishlist.

How much do you save on those kits?

 

[farmer steve]

Anyone have any videos of their Poulans running...or are they still taken apart putting confused looks on your faces? Lol. Love you guys

not mine but.......
sit down before you watch this Lee. PRP, (pure raw power)

 

[heimannm]

No videos.

Mark

 

[LonestarStihl]

not mine but.......
sit down before you watch this Lee. PRP, (pure raw power)

That's was beautiful

 

[Kensie1988]

And to think, I could have had one of those for $175

Sorry I'm so late to the party, I was super busy today.

 

[LonestarStihl]

And to think, I could have had one of those for $175

Sorry I'm so late to the party, I was super busy today.

It's all good I've just been instigating the Poulan guys lol. That's a heck of a price for that saw

 

[Mac&Homelite]

How much do you save on those kits?

Quite a bit. Saw was little over 200 shipped, then I got about $70 worth in oem parts (oil line, fuel line, air filter, decomp valve + some other bits). I figure I'm in about $300 in just the powerhead, so well over half off. Was it worth it, only time will tell. I'm happy with it so far, I would get another kit.

 

[Boomer 87]

I see you can get 440 and 660 kits now too

 

[Boomer 87]

not mine but.......
sit down before you watch this Lee. PRP, (pure raw power)

Now were talkin 5200, torque monsters man. They can hang with todays saws still after all the years.

 

[brandonstc6]

I need your guys opinions on something. I want to start by saying I am not trying to make a sale by posting here. And I wouldn't sell the saw here because it has been the most aggravating POS I've ever dealt with. A while back I bought a "running" MS170 for $30. I checked the compression and it was 125 psi and hard to start. I bought a new oem piston and rings. The compression then went up to 155 psi. Then I couldn't get the saw to run. So I bought a new carburetor on eBay. As it turns out I got a non adjustable carb. Then I cranked the saw up and it was idling too fast. So then I put it up on eBay for $75 auction and I got no bids. Then I re-listed it as a buy it now. I had a guy ask me some questions about it and I tried to restart it and it wouldn't even hit. The compression checked to be 155 and it had spark. So my question is do I end it and auction it off at 9.99 starting bid? Or should I edit my listing and keep it listed at that price an hope for the best. Or should I add best offer to the listing. What do you think?
Thanks
Sorry to muddle the thread


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[LonestarStihl]

Quite a bit. Saw was little over 200 shipped, then I got about $70 worth in oem parts (oil line, fuel line, air filter, decomp valve + some other bits). I figure I'm in about $300 in just the powerhead, so well over half off. Was it worth it, only time will tell. I'm happy with it so far, I would get another kit.

I've been wanting a good top handle but I'm afraid of the hutzl stuff

 

[Boomer 87]

I dont think id do the 9.99 deal, bc you may end up taking a big hit.

 

[Boomer 87]

I have a 017, its in super nice shape but it is the most hardest starting saw i have initially. Once it starts it will restart 1 pull all day. But after it sits awhile it takes 20 plus pulls to get it started. My ms 170 was the same exact way.

 

[brandonstc6]

I dont think id do the 9.99 deal, bc you may end up taking a big hit.

Alright, thanks. I have a shindaiwa 360 and I like it much better.


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[LonestarStihl]

Alright, thanks. I have a shindaiwa 360 and I like it much better.


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Have you tried local CL listing? I usually have to pull my 170 about 7-10 times and it's running. A 170 goes for $100+ all day down here. Just list it as $100 needs work and see if anyone bites or give you an offer to where you want to be

 

[Mac&Homelite]

I've been wanting a good top handle but I'm afraid of the hutzl stuff

I can see the skepticism, but I think it is a solid saw so far. The things I did replace are all rubber parts because I found them to be too stiff for my liking. I think those parts I did replace are still perfectly functional, but I didn't really care to take it apart down the line.

 

[brandonstc6]

Have you tried local CL listing? I usually have to pull my 170 about 7-10 times and it's running. A 170 goes for $100+ all day down here. Just list it as $100 needs work and see if anyone bites or give you an offer to where you want to be

I haven't had much luck selling saws locally. I am going to fool with it tomorrow and see if I can get it going


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