Nik's Poulan Thread

[fossil]

I am sure happy that we have so many choices here in the southland. I cannot see myself shopping at any place named "Princess auto"

If you went in there Stephen you would be like a kid in a candy store.

 

[leecopland]

I'll take a few pics of what I do for the pressure check when I have some time. It's an easy set up that you can do pretty cheaply. It's a great way to find air leaks except for crank seals unless they are really bad.

Thanks Tim

Lee

 

[leecopland]

probably, I love hardware and tools, but my friends just wouldn't understand......

"What happens in Princess Auto - Stays in Princess Auto !!!

 

[fossil]

Sheesh....It's not Prancing Auto

 

[HittinSteel]

Does anyone know what size fuel line a poulan pro 330 uses? Thanks in advance.

 

[s sidewall]

The name just puts q bad feeling in my gut. Just give me an Ace hardware, the ones near me can get most of my carb kits.


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[jerry quinn]

I got it today. p/c look good. Very good compression. Now to check it out real good before I fire it up.

 

[shane733]

I was wondering if someone could tell me what model saw this is? I have found several similar but the Poulan stamped into the bar cover is throwing me off. All I have found has a sticker / decal here.

 

[jerry quinn]

Anyone know where I can obtain a cylinder for a poulan 6000.

 

[fossil]

View attachment 350777 I was wondering if someone could tell me what model saw this is? I have found several similar but the Poulan stamped into the bar cover is throwing me off. All I have found has a sticker / decal here.

It's likely an early 200 series saw like a 201 or 203.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

I'll take a few pics of what I do for the pressure check when I have some time. It's an easy set up that you can do pretty cheaply. It's a great way to find air leaks except for crank seals unless they are really bad.

that's what you say!!!!

 

[3000 FPS]

that's what you say!!!!

So what does that mean.

 

[AlexTheGrater]

Just got this for a song, looks like it's very low hours, can't wait to pick it up, as it's internal condition is unknown, fingers crossed..

I had one in 1983, and this one has aged better than mine

 

[jerry quinn]

Just got this for a song, looks like it's very low hours, can't wait to pick it up, as it's internal condition is unknown, fingers crossed..

I had one in 1983, and this one has aged better than mine

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That one is real nice. My favorite model.

 

[AlexTheGrater]

That one is real nice. My favorite model.

I'd guess it is your favourite, with five of them? Any tips, (other than the air filter being a bit rubbish) this one would not start, according to the owner, who was selling it on behalf of a deceased relative, although I'm a bit happy to hear that it would not start, not sure he knew about 32/1 mix, it probably has not run in 20 years, so I'll have to rebuild the carb at a bare minimum, I'll take the muffler off with much gulping horror... I keep hearing stories about them being indestructible, but it looks too nice to use a lot. the paint is not even marked on the screw heads. It was £22.55/$38.00, the seller has mis-named it a Paulan, and had not mentioned 3400 or counter vibe, so it escaped the EvilBay scourers, 'cept me, ;-) (it was never a 'big name' here in Ireland, or England for that matter). I'll let you know how it goes in the next month or so after I pick it up.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Picked this up yesterday for $20.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

So what does that mean.

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[fossil]

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Thanks for reminding me.

 

[fossil]

I'd guess it is your favourite, with five of them? Any tips, (other than the air filter being a bit rubbish) this one would not start, according to the owner, who was selling it on behalf of a deceased relative, although I'm a bit happy to hear that, not sure he knew about 32/1 mix, it probably has not run in 20 years, so I'll have to rebuild the carb at a bare minimum, I'll take the muffler off with much gulping horror... I keep hearing stories about them being indestructible, but it looks too nice to use a lot. the paint is not even marked on the screw heads. It was £22.55/$38.00, the seller has mis-named it a Paulan, and had not mentioned 3400 or counter vibe, so it escaped the EvilBay scourers, 'cept me, ;-) (it was never a 'big name' here in Ireland, or England for that matter). I'll let you know how it goes in the next month or so after I pick it up.

I think you should count on replacing the fuel and vent lines as well as the filter. Most of them don't run because they have long since broken off. You may need a new duck bill valve for the fuel tank vent as well. You might find the little plastic fitting for that in the bottom of the fuel tank if the line has crumbled.
That's a really nice looking example you have.

 

[AlexTheGrater]

I think you should count on replacing the fuel and vent lines as well as the filter. Most of them don't run because they have long since broken off. You may need a new duck bill valve for the fuel tank vent as well. You might find the little plastic fitting for that in the bottom of the fuel tank if the line has crumbled.
That's a really nice looking example you have.

Thanks Tim, I've got loads of Tygon tubing for my work, I guess there's no moulded fuel lines, just tube, I'd guess the duck bill valve is a non return thing to let air in, but not out?