andrethegiant70
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Hi, Peeps. I started a thread the other day that asked which of two Pioneers I should give to a work friend of mine for chump change. The discussion quickly turned to whether a vintage Pioneer with all the attendant issues (parts availability, safety features, weight, etc) was really the right choice for these relative newbies. So I have folded and decided to find something more modern and more appropriate. THANK you to those who shared their opinion. You didn't have to care, but you did!
I have to say, the Pioneers are VERY cool. Both the saws appear to be runners, but I focused on getting the P51 operational (rather than the P50) and I thought you might like to see it run. It still needs to be gone through more thoroughly and cleaned up, but the fuel system is now completely redone.
This being the first Pioneer I've wrenched on, I'm blown away at how this thing winds out. Not too terribly loud either. The saw has power AND manners! Easy to start, idles great, and has more high end than I though it would. The saw blubbers out of the wood and cleans up in the wood, so I think I've got the carb set where it needs to be. The only thing that bothers me a touch is that the high mix screw is only backed out about 2/3 of a turn. That seem right to you Pioneer guys? Here's the vid and yes I know the chain needs to be snugged up.
Please excuse the hairy legs.
I have to say, the Pioneers are VERY cool. Both the saws appear to be runners, but I focused on getting the P51 operational (rather than the P50) and I thought you might like to see it run. It still needs to be gone through more thoroughly and cleaned up, but the fuel system is now completely redone.
This being the first Pioneer I've wrenched on, I'm blown away at how this thing winds out. Not too terribly loud either. The saw has power AND manners! Easy to start, idles great, and has more high end than I though it would. The saw blubbers out of the wood and cleans up in the wood, so I think I've got the carb set where it needs to be. The only thing that bothers me a touch is that the high mix screw is only backed out about 2/3 of a turn. That seem right to you Pioneer guys? Here's the vid and yes I know the chain needs to be snugged up.
Please excuse the hairy legs.
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