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Was woundering where you guys get your decals? Is there someone on AS that does them or do you do it local.
Thanks Scott
 
BroncoRN said:
Did you vacuum test carb? Might need to take it back apart and soak in berrymans overnight. Have you tried leaning out low side and cranking idle up?
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Ok .... I usually use mineral spirits or Sea Foam. What is Berryman's?

sac said:
Was woundering where you guys get your decals? Is there someone on AS that does them or do you do it local.
Thanks Scott
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eBay ... or Joe Salva at Sugar Creek Supply. He's re-created quite a few.
 
Berrymans is carb cleaner and comes it can like a paint can. Has a basket for carb parts inside. Simply remove all gaskets/diaphrams and put parts in basket and in the can they go. Its sold at auto parts stores and walmart. Great stuff - dissolves all deposits.
 
zogger said:
--how far have you gotten with the rebuild? What do you lack?
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zogger, the saw is completely disassembled and all the parts have been cleaned. I even have another engine ready to install. Mike has truly been a God Send!! However, the saw is at the Stihl dealer waiting for the tech to comfirm for Husquavarna that the saw was damaged through no fault of my own. I am certainly frustrated that the rebuild has been delayed, but I didn't want Poulan to get away with not honoring the warranty.
Although I have given much thought to purchasing either a Dolmar PS420 or a Stihl Ms250 with Easy2Start. I may go ahead and get another Poulan 4218avx and have it muffler modified and get a 16" bar/chain for it. I sure love that saw!!
Another member of AS believes that I may get a new saw from Husquavarna/Poulan. If that is the case, I'll still rebuild the old saw and keep it as a backup, but have both modified. Hope everything if going well for you, Islero :msp_smile:
 
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No, they're are not mine, the photo was posted by Farley9n in another thread. There's a Craftsman on the right with 24" on the recoil cover; any idea which Craftsman model it is?
 
got a nice little 1800 that flat out oils way too much in my opinion. i know there is no "official" adjustment to the oiler output but was wondering if there's anything related to the pump, lines, etc. i could do to lessen the output.
 
zogger said:
You know I confused your carb with the one on the 245a, I was working on it yesterday. I don't know where any governor might be on the 3400 carb. I just relooked at the ipl as well and nothing is jumping out at me.
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No problem pal.so the last thing might resolve the problem is the carb kit.I've ordered it yesterday and now i am on waiting.


Modifiedmark said:
Kostas, your right, there is no governor on your carb. Yours is a electronic ign and must be a very late model one. Most of the carbs on the 306/245 were HS-59A or B carbs that did have a governor.

A good rebuild on that carb will probably fix you up.
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I hope the same Mark,thanks.
 
jerrycmorrow said:
got a nice little 1800 that flat out oils way too much in my opinion. i know there is no "official" adjustment to the oiler output but was wondering if there's anything related to the pump, lines, etc. i could do to lessen the output.
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sounds like the oil line in the tank is broken or has come off the metering/filter tube... I have had a few like that,
 
Islero said:
zogger, the saw is completely disassembled and all the parts have been cleaned. I even have another engine ready to install. Mike has truly been a God Send!! However, the saw is at the Stihl dealer waiting for the tech to comfirm for Husquavarna that the saw was damaged through no fault of my own. I am certainly frustrated that the rebuild has been delayed, but I didn't want Poulan to get away with not honoring the warranty.
Although I have given much thought to purchasing either a Dolmar PS420 or a Stihl Ms250 with Easy2Start. I may go ahead and get another Poulan 4218avx and have it muffler modified and get a 16" bar/chain for it. I sure love that saw!!
Another member of AS believes that I may get a new saw from Husquavarna/Poulan. If that is the case, I'll still rebuild the old saw and keep it as a backup, but have both modified. Hope everything if going well for you, Islero :msp_smile:
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All they should need to know is the elevation there where you are.
Those saws were definitely NOT tuned from the factory to run at 3/4 of a mile high+!!!
Thanks for your kind words.


Mike
 
New rings for PP335

Just got a new to me PP335 I just found that 530 030 176 is NLA at PartsTree. I think the bore is 38 mm? Any ideas for replacement ring will a standard 1.5 or 1.2 mm tk work? any help finding a source is appreciated. thanks in advance.
 
got my 260 today

got my 260 today .. fast shipping ... im havin a really hard time with this saw..... the guy i got it from muff modded it and supposedly had it tuned to run .. any ways so far i have replaced the lines fuel filter primer bulb i did not rebuild the caRB because supposedly it had no problems .. its got some im just not sure what..... the idle was adjusted so high the chain really spun .....i know i know i need to rubuild the carb''''' it fires right up but its like its hunting for for a smooth idle and when i idle it down to where it should be it dies....im hopin a clutch spur and a rebuild on the carb will do it ... its really good at full throttle does not idle down proper at all..... i adjusted it back and forth tryin to get it..... had to walk away as i was getting kinda pissed.....oh the piston was like a dark brown color no scorin i could see.. not sure if that makes a difference at all.....i need to head to the store and get some beers...:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:
 
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jerrycmorrow said:
got a nice little 1800 that flat out oils way too much in my opinion. i know there is no "official" adjustment to the oiler output but was wondering if there's anything related to the pump, lines, etc. i could do to lessen the output.
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try ther vent pin if clogged it will oil like a son of a gun...
 
stubnail67 said:
got my 260 today .. fast shipping ... im havin a really hard time with this saw..... the guy i got it from muff modded it and supposedly had it tuned to run .. any ways so far i have replaced the lines fuel filter primer bulb i did not rebuild the caRB because supposedly it had no problems .. its got some im just not sure what..... the idle was adjusted so high the chain really spun .....i know i know i need to rubuild the carb''''' it fires right up but its like its hunting for for a smooth idle and when i idle it down to where it should be it dies....im hopin a clutch spur and a rebuild on the carb will do it ... its really good at full throttle does not idle down proper at all..... i adjusted it back and forth tryin to get it..... had to walk away as i was getting kinda pissed.....oh the piston was like a dark brown color no scorin i could see.. not sure if that makes a difference at all.....i need to head to the store and get some beers...:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:
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I would do a compression test just to make sure it is ok. I know on mine I had to have the low adjustment needle out about 1 3/4 to 2 turns to get it to idle right. When you do the carb rebuild check the intake gaskets too. I believe the impulse is through the intake and a part of those gaskets. Congrats on the saw. I know when you get it all figured out it will be a handly little saw for you.
 
Ok the super 2 is kicking my ass. Anyone know starting point for single adjustment carb? Or better yet what is yours set at?
 
I recently picked up a very nice craftsman 3.3 and very low hour PP330. Both of the saw's have alot of pressure that releases when the fuel cap is removed while or after runnin them.

The 330 is from a member of AS and he told me before I purchased it that he had just changed the tank vent because it was leaking right before he sold it to me. He is a respectable member and I believe him. Any suggestions or is this some what normal? Both saw's run fine btw.
 

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