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I've got a few questions about a 12yr old Woodshark 1950.

First what size fuel lines do I need for a Zama carb?

Secondly can I take the blue and red caps off the adjustment screws? When and if they are removed can I adjust the carb with standard screwdriver?

I just acquired this saw from my grandpa and I know it's been sitting for several years. I cleaned all the old junk off it cleaned the air filter, replaced the spark plug. I can start it but it will not idle it needs to be on full throttle or it will die. Do any of you have any tips for me?

Thanks
Dennis

Hey Dennis, I don't know the fuel line size but the small tygon fuel line fits my zama and walbro carbs. You might want to take the muffler off and look at the piston,ring,and cylinder for scoring. Then open the muffler and inspect the spark arrester screen for carbon build-up. When you remove the limiters trim the ears off and put them back on and you'll be able to use a screwdriver for adjustment.
 
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Hey Dennis, I don't know the fuel line size but the small tygon fuel line fits my zama and walbro carbs. You might want to take the muffler off and look at the piston,ring,and cylinder for scoring. Then open the muffler and inspect the spark arrester screen for carbon build-up. When you remove the limiters trim the ears off and put them back on and you'll be able to use a screwdriver for adjustment.

I think it's 3/32 but not positive.
 
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More anti-Poulan nonsense on AS. This time specifically targeted at the XXV sereies.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/195505-2.htm#post3531203

Blackoak responded well to the moron. I held back, as I would have just posted something nasty. I'll respond after I cool down a bit more. Maybe one of you gents can school the jackass. We had JUST made another Poulan convert (Read the rest of the thread to see the conversion process) when this idiot piped in......
 
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http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/195505-2.htm#post3531203

Blackoak responded well to the moron. I held back, as I would have just posted something nasty. I'll respond after I cool down a bit more. Maybe one of you gents can school the jackass. We had JUST made another Poulan convert (Read the rest of the thread to see the conversion process) when this idiot piped in......

Yeah, Poulan made millions of them because they were so unpopular. Actually, I've never owned one....I've owned between 5 and 10 at a time but never one. Right now it's around six.... That's just the 25 series.
 
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Well don't get too bent.
He is partially right..........to some extent.

Part of the problem is Poulans screwed up numbering system.

The S25DA is very nearly the perfect top handle chainsaw!!!

The XX series is a lot closer to the opposite end of the spectrum.


Now don't get me wrong the worst of the Poulan saws are better than the majority of the competetion but they PALED in comparison to the S25DA.


Mike
 
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Well don't get too bent.
He is partially right..........to some extent.

Part of the problem is Poulans screwed up numbering system.

The S25DA is very nearly the perfect top handle chainsaw!!!

The XX series is a lot closer to the opposite end of the spectrum.


Now don't get me wrong the worst of the Poulan saws are better than the majority of the competetion but they PALED in comparison to the S25DA.


Mike

I agree, I love my S25DA

I haven't tried it but I would bet the S25DA and other older reed valve Poulans would perform as good if not better than any modern saw today in its class and CC size and last longer as well.... what do you all think?
 
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Well don't get too bent.
He is partially right..........to some extent.

Part of the problem is Poulans screwed up numbering system.

The S25DA is very nearly the perfect top handle chainsaw!!!

The XX series is a lot closer to the opposite end of the spectrum.


Now don't get me wrong the worst of the Poulan saws are better than the majority of the competetion but they PALED in comparison to the S25DA.


Mike

havent gotten a XX yet Mike. Never see them come up around here.
 
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All this talk about them makes me want another one. A real cream puff, and the nice running one I have now(the beat up looking one) will get Snellerized.

My friend has an MS200T. I should run them side by side this spring and see how they do. That would really chap some asses if I posted that video.

Nick
 
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Well don't get too bent.
He is partially right..........to some extent.

Part of the problem is Poulans screwed up numbering system.

The S25DA is very nearly the perfect top handle chainsaw!!!

The XX series is a lot closer to the opposite end of the spectrum.


Now don't get me wrong the worst of the Poulan saws are better than the majority of the competetion but they PALED in comparison to the S25DA.


Mike

Once you've worked on a Stihl 200T you'll be glad to own a Poulan 25DA!
 
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View attachment 227868I picked up a real nice Super 25DA at an auction. There were several hundred people there and when this saw was up for bids it's like the bidders had their backs turned or something. I picked it up for around $10. I don't think there was another bidder, had a nice Windsor bar and chain which looked to be low mileage. Hey, I'll take them if nobody wants them! This one isn't gonna be for sale..
 
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Well don't get too bent.
He is partially right..........to some extent.

Part of the problem is Poulans screwed up numbering system.

The S25DA is very nearly the perfect top handle chainsaw!!!

The XX series is a lot closer to the opposite end of the spectrum.


Now don't get me wrong the worst of the Poulan saws are better than the majority of the competetion but they PALED in comparison to the S25DA.


Mike

I like my little Craftsman1.9/Poulan XXD. Strong running, well built little saw. Has a Tillotson HU14 carb too. Not crazy about either of the oiler setups on that saw however.

I chimed in too. I get a tad bent when people start their crap about Poulans.

I do too. Glad you guys jumped in. With the lack of sleep I've had over the last few days, I wouldn't have been able to type an even halfway civil response to that asshat. I also agree with what Joe said...........we should let ####birds trash talk the Poulans to keep the resale prices down...:D
 

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