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[s sidewall]

Imagine a 2 stage reed valve on one of these pups, that thang would scream.

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[Mac&Homelite]

My oldest red 2300av started doing it, pulled handle assm and found reed not setting. Took reed off and flexed it til I got it flat again, fixed my problem and started running correctly. Have found a small wood chip in one keeping it open. Guy ran it without and air filter, not smart on these saws.

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That's the problem with mine also. Not starting good and impossible to tune. Never been in very far on mine, but how hard was it to get to the reed?

 

[s sidewall]

Pull filter cover, one bolt under rear handle, pull carb and you will see three (3) phillip's head screws, remove those. That should be it. A phillips screw holds valve in place. Look for any light showing around valve and seat, should not be any. If you do, remove and flex til it seats flush and no light.

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[s sidewall]

Simple saws to work on, oiler can be an ars.

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[s sidewall]

For 38cc's, these saws will kick bu with a good chain.

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[brandonstc6]

Which Poulan top handle model?

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They are both model 2000. What could be wrong with the reed valve? Both may have been run without air filter but have good compression.


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[brandonstc6]

Pull filter cover, one bolt under rear handle, pull carb and you will see three (3) phillip's head screws, remove those. That should be it. A phillips screw holds valve in place. Look for any light showing around valve and seat, should not be any. If you do, remove and flex til it seats flush and no light.

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I did check one of them and it is seating properly


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[s sidewall]

Trash will get between valve and seat and will let the valve stay open some, blowing air/fuel mix back out of the crank case.

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[s sidewall]

I did check one of them and it is seating properly


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Is there a heavy mist blowing out of carb with cover off?

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[brandonstc6]

No, not really, just a tiny bit right after putting gas in the carburetor to try to get it started


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[s sidewall]

Same here, just got another cup

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[s sidewall]

Now to go out side for a good stoggie

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[Mac&Homelite]

For 38cc's, these saws will kick bu with a good chain.

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Oh yes, they are a joy to use! I wonder how they would compare to a modern 200t?

 

[LonestarStihl]

Same here, just got another cup

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Now to go out side for a good stoggie

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Just been following the information in here. I'm about to go grab a cup of coffee and start on a report. I wish I had a stogie. I might go pick one up tomorrow if I can find a place

 

[s sidewall]

For the younger folks, it's Not Doogie, that's only on Chech and Chong.

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[s sidewall]

I've got three so far, the old red craftsman 2.3av I bought new in the 80's and 2 Poulan Green 2000's. I like them, the craftsman has only ever had 16:1 mix in it and if I ever start running her again, it will still be 16:1 with etho free gas. Same as my 2800.

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[Mac&Homelite]

First video up. It's pretty bad, but it's a start lol.

 

[Jackofall]

24" and 28" bars ordered for my 602VL and 750 EVL... the 28" might be a little large for my 750... someone may have to part with a 1001 or a 1100 just saying...


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[happysaws]

Here's a quick video of a project, the saw runs good, but the chain needs love...