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Jacob J.
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Yeah it's a pretty crazy unit. That square thing over the air filter is the throttle, it moves side-to-side. You tune it in the cut. All the fuel lines are high-pressure with crimped fittings...

It's got the wackiest carburetor ever.
 
parrisw

parrisw

Tree Freak
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It is. I got it from g-max and it still has the 'Drouin Engine Works' tag on it. It has monster compression and if you're not careful, it'll shred the tendons in your forearm.

Nice. I'd love to see your collection.

For some reason the hardest saw I have to start is my old Poulan 5200 and my old 044, those have ripped the handle outa my hand more times then I care to admit, my 195psi 395 is easier to start for some reason??? The Poulan is the real killer though. I handed it to my buddy that runs the tree service, said try this out, ha ha ha, he tried then handed it back to me.
 
Jacob J.
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Nice. I'd love to see your collection.

For some reason the hardest saw I have to start is my old Poulan 5200 and my old 044, those have ripped the handle outa my hand more times then I care to admit, my 195psi 395 is easier to start for some reason??? The Poulan is the real killer though. I handed it to my buddy that runs the tree service, said try this out, ha ha ha, he tried then handed it back to me.

Yeah those older Poulan 'Pro' models have real aggressive timing. They sure run good after you get them started but at times it's miserable getting there.

That's why all those old-timers have giant hands and arms.
 
parrisw

parrisw

Tree Freak
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Yeah those older Poulan 'Pro' models have real aggressive timing. They sure run good after you get them started but at times it's miserable getting there.

That's why all those old-timers have giant hands and arms.

Ya, I was wondering if it was the timing, most times I cannot drop start that saw!! I've even stood on it and gave it a pull and ripped it out from under my foot. Every time I pick it up I get gunshy. Once its warm its better, but ya she runs real good once you get it started.
 
Work Saw Collector

Work Saw Collector

GTG Coffee Maker
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The muffler bolt holes are stripped. So if I can't heli-coil or timesert them... I gotta find another Cylinder.

Gary

I might be able to help here, if you want it. I have one I tore down for parts, I'll go to the shop and look at it this morning. I don't remember compression reading but ran before I tore it down. Just cover shipping and its yours.
 
ms290

ms290

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A little inspiration for ya.

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your claw is on up side down bud. or did it just come that way?
 
ms290

ms290

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us more southern wanna be loggers are not up to date or compliant with the pro. terminology codes. i guess im gonna get wrote up on this one eh?:cry:
 
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