I see so many of these with the fuel lines replaced and not routed correctly, here is a picture of how to correctly route the fuel line. 
Nik's Poulan Thread
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blk05crew
I like 'em green
Nice saw Mark, looks really good!
Yep, and 50% of the early series are leaking at that brown plastic carrier bearing seal, I never did figure out what that **** was made from.
I found a place in Las Vegas, of all places, that has the right nitrile replacement O-ring, it's a large diameter and really thin cross-section seal.
I think the late production units had the black rubber o- rings in them.
I see the Greek is now carrying 3400 piston ring sets for $12.60 + $2.90 shipping for anyone interested.
I'm not sure when they went to the o rings, might have been sooner then you think. I'm thinking it was after just a few years of production but never really looked into it.
Personally I have not had any issues with that what I call wax style ring, but then again I never pressure tested all of them, but still never had any running issues from that.
I have reused them also, just smear them with Motoseal when putting back together.
Motoseal seal is good stuff! , but I won't put one of these 306 work saws back together with a three or seven piece wax seal!
I think the hot Texas & Oklahoma summers take a toll on that seal when cutting at 90 or a 100 degrees outside.
I think the hot Texas & Oklahoma summers take a toll on that seal when cutting at 90 or a 100 degrees outside.
I'm with you, I wouldn't do that with a damaged one either. I should have mentioned the ones I reused were still intact.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
Don't know if anyone is interested but I'm selling the Poulan belt buckle a few pages back that I bought recently. It's over on the trading post page.
I like it and it's a cool piece, but I would rather it go to someone who will wear it and get some use out of it.
I like it and it's a cool piece, but I would rather it go to someone who will wear it and get some use out of it.
Goose IBEW
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My 361 is back together with new fuel lines, filter and a rebuilt carb. Runs good so far, need to make some cuts!
The whole saw looked like the left side when I got it
The whole saw looked like the left side when I got it
The 361 looks great. Did you ditch the 530019004 carrier to crankcase o-ring seal & just use the Hondabond4 ?
I never could get one to pass pressure testing with just the sealant.
I never could get one to pass pressure testing with just the sealant.
Ambull01
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You guys think an old Poulan 1800 PHO for $30 is a decent deal? I want something small and light for a limbing saw. Just bought a Makita 6421 and always wanted an older Poulan.
Guido Salvage
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I would wait for a Super 25 with AV.
Ambull01
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Okay thanks. I know I've seen a 25 for sale somewhere, just don't remember now. Kind of hard to figure out which of the older Poulans are worth buying despite using the search function.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
I'm getting this exact saw from over on the trading post. Been looking for a decent one.
Ambull01
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So you're the one. Just messaged someone selling one for $35. He said it may be sold.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
Yeah sorry. Just waiting for his paypal info.
Ambull01
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No worries. You just saved me from getting yelled at by my wife. Just bought this Makita a week ago. Probably should give her some time to accept it. Plus the Poulan is green so she'll definitely find out I have multiple saws.
blk05crew
I like 'em green
Haha I get that! Yeah she would definitely know, Poulan green is hard to mistake!
Ambull01
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Yep, it's definitely not inconspicuous. I should paint this Makita lime green to prep her.
Poulans came/come in so many different colors. I'll have to research why the multiple color changes.
