Since 94 we have only lost 1 building so far. Knock on wood.Don't know what i would do, never had to deal with a twister. Back in the 70 i went camping and the wind blew about 15 pine trees down across the road. Some of the campers had saws and made quick work of them. That was my first time seeing a chainsaw doing its thing.
Hi Ed-Here are a couple pics of the 3400
Hell yeah!Hi Ed-
You get it running?
That 3000 definitely worth saving. Persistence pays off (some times).I got this 3000 in a trade. The piston was seized but I was able to save it with new rings. After going through pretty much everything, it would run good but seem just a bit off. I finally realized I had a carb on a 3450 carcass that would work. It’s the HDA164 that I read can be problematic. After getting it dialed in, it runs, idles, revs, & restarts as it should. I have five tanks through it so it seems to be good. I really like this saw.
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This clone still sports the 306 tank/air filter cover. I have a 245 tank, but no AF cover or taller bar. The 306 bar will clear the 245 tank and it’s possible to use, but kinda tight. Hand will be touching the tank. Both the 245 engine and 306 donor saw were points ignition. I used a new gasket between the starter assembly and points box. Lubed the points felt on the backside of the flywheel. New Reed and carb gaskets. Rebuilt carb and fuel lines.Always wanted a 245, built one from a 306 and an acquired 245SA engine/crankcase. Runs and idles good. Haven’t put it to wood yet
I have 2 of the sears version of that. I think they are 3.3. I just like the feel of those 2 saws.I got this 3000 in a trade. The piston was seized but I was able to save it with new rings. After going through pretty much everything, it would run good but seem just a bit off. I finally realized I had a carb on a 3450 carcass that would work. It’s the HDA164 that I read can be problematic. After getting it dialed in, it runs, idles, revs, & restarts as it should. I have five tanks through it so it seems to be good. I really like this saw.
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Yes, I thought I had this saw worked out 1/2 dozen times. I used the 3450 tank so I could use the carb boot. It is nice to finally get it right.That 3000 definitely worth saving. Persistence pays off (some times).
I agree. For me it’s a nicely balanced saw.I have 2 of the sears version of that. I think they are 3.3. I just like the feel of those 2 saws.
I had one do that to me with an air leak. Carb spray pin-pointed me in the right direction. My buddy has a big Poulan I can have, I think it’s a 7700 or something. I guess free and in need of loveYes, I thought I had this saw worked out 1/2 dozen times. I used the 3450 tank so I could use the carb boot. It is nice to finally get it right.
I got this 3000 in a trade. The piston was seized but I was able to save it with new rings. After going through pretty much everything, it would run good but seem just a bit off. I finally realized I had a carb on a 3450 carcass that would work. It’s the HDA164 that I read can be problematic. After getting it dialed in, it runs, idles, revs, & restarts as it should. I have five tanks through it so it seems to be good. I really like this saw.
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