Nik's Poulan Thread

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Not so new PS3. I've been using PS3 since April 2011. The newest stuff will be PS sold soon. :msp_thumbup:

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I don't know of either one outlasting the other, there's lots of variables to be considered. I always thought the 3/8 chain cuts faster if the saw has the power but on a smaller engined saw the .325 would be better because it wouldn't require as much power to go through the wood, assuming everything else is equal, chain sharpness, etc. I have all different sizes of saws and some in the middle size range use either one and I can't tell much difference. I've never seen a .325 on a big saw though.

i have a 4018 and a 2450 that i am using these bars on. both are 18". i think they are both 42cc saws.

one is .325 the other is .375. so i guess it does not really matter which goes on which.

Not really, in my opinion...

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Lo profile is just what it says. The cutting teeth aren't as high as regular 3/8. Also you use a 5/32 file unlike a7/32 for regular 3/8. Don't knownforbsure but it may also have a narrower kerf than regular 3/8.

Since he was talking 3/8 vs. .325 I assumed he wasn't talking about the regular 3/8 but the smaller and narrower low profile chain. Since many smaller saws come out with both I didn't feel there's a big difference. Certainly for me, not big enough to warrant changing over from one to the other.

 

[Acornhill]

Since he was talking 3/8 vs. .325 I assumed he wasn't talking about the regular 3/8 but the smaller and narrower low profile chain. Since many smaller saws come out with both I didn't feel there's a big difference. Certainly for me, not big enough to warrant changing over from one to the other.

yes one is 3/8 LP 18"
one is .325 18"

my stupid ?? is i do need a .325 sprocket correct? that i am now searching for in my pile of stock.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Since he was talking 3/8 vs. .325 I assumed he wasn't talking about the regular 3/8 but the smaller and narrower low profile chain. Since many smaller saws come out with both I didn't feel there's a big difference. Certainly for me, not big enough to warrant changing over from one to the other.

yes one is 3/8 LP 18"
one is .325 18"

my stupid ?? is i do need a .325 sprocket correct? that i am now searching for in my pile of stock.

Yes, make sure the clutch sprocket and the bar sprocket match the chain. It should be printed on both the bar and the clutch sprocket what chain they take.

 

[leecopland]

Which sprocket?

I don't know of either one outlasting the other, there's lots of variables to be considered. I always thought the 3/8 chain cuts faster if the saw has the power but on a smaller engined saw the .325 would be better because it wouldn't require as much power to go through the wood, assuming everything else is equal, chain sharpness, etc. I have all different sizes of saws and some in the middle size range use either one and I can't tell much difference. I've never seen a .325 on a big saw though.

i have a 4018 and a 2450 that i am using these bars on. both are 18". i think they are both 42cc saws.

one is .325 the other is .375. so i guess it does not really matter which goes on which.

I don't think that Oregon lists a .325 sprocket or bar for the smaller box store Poulans, the 42cc brigade. I maybe wrong. opcorn:opcorn:

Lee

 

[8433jeff]

I don't think that Oregon lists a .325 sprocket or bar for the smaller box store Poulans, the 42cc brigade. I maybe wrong. opcorn:opcorn:

Lee

You can set it up for a rim drive, but what part # IDK. Arrowhead had one on his Wilder thing.
Oregon and others have been dropping the number of sprockets they are carrying, so I guess the answer is maybe.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I don't think that Oregon lists a .325 sprocket or bar for the smaller box store Poulans, the 42cc brigade. I maybe wrong. opcorn:opcorn:

Lee

Husqvarna may have something that fits. A lot of them are .325.

 

[Acornhill]

Husqvarna may have something that fits. A lot of them are .325

yup that is where i got the chain (from my 350 Husq pile) the bar is a Craftsman 530044335

 

[cbfarmall]

A future project. Needs at least the clutch side main bearing. Compression is good and the piston/cylinder look good to match. Somehow, this saw has retained all 3 of the plastic buttons.

And a Homelite guy must have owned it in a previous life. You can't see it in the picture, but the recoil grip is a classic Homelite handle.

Chris B.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

A future project. Needs at least the clutch side main bearing. Compression is good and the piston/cylinder look good to match. Somehow, this saw has retained all 3 of the plastic buttons.

And a Homelite guy must have owned it in a previous life. You can't see it in the picture, but the recoil grip is a classic Homelite handle.

Chris B.

Not to mention the Homelite gas cap.

 

[thomas1]

Anyone know the size, for the airfilter stud on a 245a, off the top of their head?

 

[Modifiedmark]

Anyone know the size, for the airfilter stud on a 245a, off the top of their head?

Without looking I think there 10-24.

You need one of those studs? I think I got some NOS ones.

 

[thomas1]

Without looking I think there 10-24.

You need one of those studs? I think I got some NOS ones.

Not yet, the threads in the carb look buggered. I need to see if I can retap them or if I have to get more involved.

Thank you, for the offer, though.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

Not yet, the threads in the carb look buggered. I need to see if I can retap them or if I have to get more involved.

Thank you, for the offer, though.

The threads are not in the carb for the air filter cover stud

 

[thomas1]

The threads are not in the carb for the air filter cover stud

Well, that would definitely make a difference.

How about the threads in the carb adapter are buggered.

 

[Acornhill]

306A spelled out decal anybody have this also?

View attachment 289697

 

[a. palmer jr.]

View attachment 289697

I've never seen one of those but anything's better than what I have...no decal.

 

[Modifiedmark]

View attachment 289697

Yeah, I got one like that. I suspect those were only used for maybe a year on the early models.

I seen 245's like that also and want one of them.

 

[thomas1]

Maybe they discontinued it because a thirty-o-six would be 3006?