Nik's Poulan Thread

[stubnail67]

Dude!!!!!

Yeah Im gonna put them around between the shop, shed and garage

DUDE!!!! you find more saws and saw stuff then any one ive ever seen!!!!Your the king of old saw stuff man!!!!! Aint nothing but homeys echos and stihls in these parts LOL i seen one 3400 in the last year on CL!!!!

 

[joe25DA]

So i finally got a S25cv that i thought was worthy... it came without a carb bar and chain and some other issues... but i got her going decent after a day or two here she is all cleaned up... replaced the carb with an old one used some ok gaskets i had on hand it needs a real rebuild but its working for today.... cleaned her drilled and modded the muffler repainted it put an old echo 52 link chain and bar on it repanted it grey till i get me a better one but here it is,,,, cant wait to rebuild the carb right so i can put it to work!!!!

Nice saw! That looks like a newer saw with the SS ign.

 

[stubnail67]

it is...

Nice saw! That looks like a newer saw with the SS ign.

your right it is it also has a different type of throttle rod and it has a different type trigger with the safety trigger thing the muffler had small holes on the inside also but i drilled those out...thanks yes ive never used one of these im looking forward to it!!!!

 

[joe25DA]

your right it is it also has a different type of throttle rod and it has a different type trigger with the safety trigger thing the muffler had small holes on the inside also but i drilled those out...thanks yes ive never used one of these im looking forward to it!!!!

Yup I have a Micro like that with an operator presence switch and a brake.

 

[nick 55]

So i finally got a S25cv that i thought was worthy... it came without a carb bar and chain and some other issues... but i got her going decent after a day or two here she is all cleaned up... replaced the carb with an old one used some ok gaskets i had on hand it needs a real rebuild but its working for today.... cleaned her drilled and modded the muffler repainted it put an old echo 52 link chain and bar on it repanted it grey till i get me a better one but here it is,,,, cant wait to rebuild the carb right so i can put it to work!!!!

I found one of those on Ebay, in a Craftsman version. Is that something bad to buy as an older saw? Maybe, ok, it will be for trimming use, but I would like to clean her, and maybe paint her up, and keep her going.

Here's the link....
CRAFTSMAN (POULAN S25DA) CHAINSAW, 38CC, 16",STRONG SAW | eBay

Nick

 

[stubnail67]

not at all!!!

I found one of those on Ebay, in a Craftsman version. Is that something bad to buy as an older saw? Maybe, ok, it will be for trimming use, but I would like to clean her, and maybe paint her up, and keep her going.

Here's the link....
CRAFTSMAN (POULAN S25DA) CHAINSAW, 38CC, 16",STRONG SAW | eBay

Nick

not at all they are great lil saws but or 69 plus shipping watch around nick.... i paid 15 plus shipping for the one i just got... you can get them around 30 bucks all the time and most of the time ya just gotta rebuild the carb and replace the filters and the lines..... i saw a real nice green one go for 25 plus shipping not long ago...shoot I bet joe has a few spares ya could talk to him about he finds alot of the 25da saws!!!!

 

[stubnail67]

Ya could say i like the 25da saws...

here nick i like that model of saw so much its my fave kind... ive bought about 30 over the last 2 years and i now have 10 i like on the top shelf.... just sold 4 saws from the bottom shelf those are the rear handle saws i have well the ones i dont use much... looks like i have room for some bigger saws LOL and my micros are not in the pic those are nice lil saws you may like out of 10 the last year i kept 3 ... its addicting i buy them fix them sell them so i can buy more in hopes of finding nicer and nicer ones LMAO!

 

[stubnail67]

NIce!!!

Yup I have a Micro like that with an operator presence switch and a brake.

thats a neat lil saw !!!!

 

[a. palmer jr.]

How can you run it so lean when it calls for 16:1?

That was with the oil they had back then. Newer oils allow leaner mixtures and still give the same protection to the engine. You can still run it too lean by turning the carb mixture screws in too much. That is the fuel/air mixture, and I prefer to run that mixture just a tad rich because that beats changing pistons and jugs. I think that engine likes both screws at about 1 and 1/4 turns each or thereabouts, anyway you can start there.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

not at all they are great lil saws but or 69 plus shipping watch around nick.... i paid 15 plus shipping for the one i just got... you can get them around 30 bucks all the time and most of the time ya just gotta rebuild the carb and replace the filters and the lines..... i saw a real nice green one go for 25 plus shipping not long ago...shoot I bet joe has a few spares ya could talk to him about he finds alot of the 25da saws!!!!

Yeah, that is kinda pricey. I get them for about $10 at the flea market and put new fuel lines and carb kit in them and still lucky to get much over $30 for them.

 

[nick 55]

Thanks, I'll watch it and maybe contact the seller. If nobody snaps it up, maybe I'll get it for $40. Even if it is $50 shipped, if the saw runs decent and works, it beats spending $$$ for a new one.

Nick

 

[OhioGregg]

Old Man and his Poulans

Was cutting another Ash today. Decided to use the 5200 to fell the tree. Not because I had to, but, because I wanted to. I used a couple 4000's to buck it up. Remembered to bring the camera along again. Here are a couple pics, and several videos. That is if I can get then to show up.

[video=youtube;ADMdSPK7_VM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADMdSPK7_VM&feature=player_detailpage[/video]

[video=youtube;tzt_EkJAavY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzt_EkJAavY&feature=player_detailpage[/video]

[video=youtube;nEdvVF4PWZg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEdvVF4PWZg&feature=player_detailpage[/video]


Gregg,

 

[nick 55]

Linton, huh? Like where they have that music festival every year? I have a brother in law that lives in Bloomfield, and I've actually been down to the festival last year. Let me know if you have any of those 25s you would like to part with. I'm still new to fixing these little things, but it would definitely beat buying a new saw. I could have him stop by.

Nick

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Linton, huh? Like where they have that music festival every year? I have a brother in law that lives in Bloomfield, and I've actually been down to the festival last year. Let me know if you have any of those 25s you would like to part with. I'm still new to fixing these little things, but it would definitely beat buying a new saw. I could have him stop by.

Nick

Yeah, that's where it is...I don't go to the festivals much even though my nephew plays in them, the music's too loud for us anymore, guess we're a generation or two behind. I've sold all but one of my micro saws and plan to keep it. I still have two Craftsman saws and a Poulan 25 in the shop, I'll have to get them out and see if they still run, haven't messed with them for awhile.

 

[stubnail67]

LOve it!

Was cutting another Ash today. Decided to use the 5200 to fell the tree. Not because I had to, but, because I wanted to. I used a couple 4000's to buck it up. Remembered to bring the camera along again. Here are a couple pics, and several videos. That is if I can get then to show up.

[video=youtube;ADMdSPK7_VM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADMdSPK7_VM&feature=player_detailpage[/video]

[video=youtube;tzt_EkJAavY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzt_EkJAavY&feature=player_detailpage[/video]

[video=youtube;nEdvVF4PWZg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEdvVF4PWZg&feature=player_detailpage[/video]


Gregg,

Nice job on that wedge! My wife heard it on my oc and said im starting to worry about you!!!! that blue poulan really cuts!!!! they all seemed to cut well.... great Videos!!!!! keepthem comin!!!awsome !!!!

 

[RandyMac]

Gregg, it was a pleasure watching you work, you have it down. The video is top notch too.

 

[timberdollars]

Poulan 4200

So I bought a Poulan 4200 with a full wrap off ebay, haven't received it yet but just gettin some info!!! This is my first "large" Poulan, I have two 3800 now and have had lots of 3400-3800 countervibes. It looks rough and will need stuff if not too much stuff!!!!
Question is???? are they worth putting money into, I don't need to use it, but also don't just want a shelf queen. Whats the hard parts to get? And who has them? I will have the saw by Monday.
I have had "GREAT" luck with the person I bought this from, they sell parts saws for less than $50.00 but last two only needed old fuel drained out, most likely wont be that lucky again.

Thanks in advance
Duane

 

[rms61moparman]

So I bought a Poulan 4200 with a full wrap off ebay, haven't received it yet but just gettin some info!!! This is my first "large" Poulan, I have two 3800 now and have had lots of 3400-3800 countervibes. It looks rough and will need stuff if not too much stuff!!!!
Question is???? are they worth putting money into, I don't need to use it, but also don't just want a shelf queen. Whats the hard parts to get? And who has them? I will have the saw by Monday.
I have had "GREAT" luck with the person I bought this from, they sell parts saws for less than $50.00 but last two only needed old fuel drained out, most likely wont be that lucky again.

Thanks in advance
Duane

Why do you insist on baiting us like that???LOL

You are on a Poulan thread, talking about one of thier best saws, and you ask if they are worth putting money into!!!

The answer is....A 4200 running right, will work a stock 372 or 440 'til its tongue is hanging out!


Mike

 

[joe25DA]

Linton, huh? Like where they have that music festival every year? I have a brother in law that lives in Bloomfield, and I've actually been down to the festival last year. Let me know if you have any of those 25s you would like to part with. I'm still new to fixing these little things, but it would definitely beat buying a new saw. I could have him stop by.

Nick

PM sent.
Nice work Gregg! Always like using those saws and seeing others do the same.

 

[mjcibor]

Leaner mix won't hurt, run my 245A and all the others at 40:1 or 36:1 with no problems at all, have run 50:1 when helping friends cut (mix 2.5 gallons and share). Tried 16:1 a while ago and they wouldn't right (the 245 or 306, didn't try it in the newer ones). I'm with Zogger and A. Palmer. Rebuild the carb (it's pretty easy) and keep it. If you need any help with anything, the guys on here are a great resource. As for the recoil, does the spring jump or does it just start binding?

Ed

it seems to just get tired with 6-8". When the flywheel is off it retracts fine but when its all assembled it gets hung up.