Nik's Poulan Thread

[Beo]

Hi to all here.

This is my first post on this site.
I have searched a topic to say hello, but can`t find it.

So then here:

My name is Björn, 34 years old, live with my wife and two kids in western germany and like to make some firewood.
Some years ago I begun to like old chainsaws, the sound, the smoke, the good vibrations and and and....

In this moment I have so round about 26 chainsaws I think. Not that much, but I try to find more for my shed.

Here in this puolan thread belongs my two saws here I think.





This are my poulan made ridgid chainsaws. Once the 590-17 and the other the 850-21AV.

If you need more pictures, let me know!

I am hoping to have a good time here!
Best regards
Björn

 

[redunshee]

Hi to all here.

This is my first post on this site.
I have searched a topic to say hello, but can`t find it.

So then here:

My name is Björn, 34 years old, live with my wife and two kids in western germany and like to make some firewood.
Some years ago I begun to like old chainsaws, the sound, the smoke, the good vibrations and and and....

In this moment I have so round about 26 chainsaws I think. Not that much, but I try to find more for my shed.

Here in this puolan thread belongs my two saws here I think.





This are my poulan made ridgid chainsaws. Once the 590-17 and the other the 850-21AV.

If you need more pictures, let me know!

I am hoping to have a good time here!
Best regards
Björn

Nice saws. Great shape. Look like either a poulan 306a, 245a and either a 4200 or 5200. I'm sure someone will provide the exact Poulan models.

 

[blk05crew]

Welcome, cool saws!

 

[Beo]

Thanks!!

Yes, they are Poulan 306 A and 5200. Both are strong runners. But the bigger one needs in near future a new sprocket. Not easy to find here in germany but I think in the USA it should be no problem to get

Best regards
Björn

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Thanks!!

Yes, they are Poulan 306 A and 5200. Both are strong runners. But the bigger one needs in near future a new sprocket. Not easy to find here in germany but I think in the USA it should be no problem to get

Best regards
Björn

Welcome. Nice saws. Seals are not available for the 306A here in the US. How about in Deutschland. I have 2 306A's and one 245A that need seals. Would love to run them. Great shape otherwise

 

[fossil]

Someone did manage to find aftermarket seals for the saws.
-PTO seal: 530001936. Dichtomatik 068091VM (dist by Rankin Industries). .687"x.937"x.135" (OEM). .688"x.938"x.172" (AM...acceptable).

-FW seal: 530019042. CR 5542 or 5541.

-Oil pump seal: 530019035. Dichtomatik 0608081SM.

 

[Beo]

Hi and thanks again

But I have no leaking saw....

I have just a worn sprocket on the Ridgid 850.
This saw was leaking chain oil in the crankcase, but a friend of me sealed her new

To get sealings here in germany is no problem!

I will upload this evening some detail pictures of my Ridgids.

Until then,

Bye
Björn

 

[Beo]

Here the pictures:

590-17









Here the dutch dealer sticker:





And here the big 850-21 AV













And here the worn sprocket, clutch drum



Cheers
Björn

 

[blk05crew]

Stupid question, will Poulan 3400 bars fit properly and work with 4200's? I put the bar off of my 3400 on the 4200 and it seemed to fit right but will it oil correctly?

 

[fossil]

Yes. Same bar mount.

 

[fossil]

Here the pictures:

590-17









Here the dutch dealer sticker:





And here the big 850-21 AV













And here the worn sprocket, clutch drum



Cheers
Björn

Those sprockets are available. It's the same unit for both those saws. Poulan PN 530010007

 

[Beo]

Thank you Tim!

I already got a pm and your infos!

This are good news to hold these saws alive here

Best regards
Björn

 

[fossil]

Thank you Tim!

I already got a pm and your infos!

This are good news to hold these saws alive here

Best regards
Björn

I forgot to add Oregon 32062X is the same.

 

[Acornhill]

Those are great reliable saws,

 

[blk05crew]

Picked up another 3400 today. I got it because it's in really good shape and it just had $80 worth of tune up (carb cleaning, new plug, fuel lines, etc.) in April.
20" bar and chain, looks original. Paid $115 but it also came with another chain and I thought that was a fair price considering condition. I sold my Stihl 038 AV
cheap to my father in law to buy this one, but he really likes the 038 and we go cutting together anyway. I gotta quit looking on CL though.
Hopefully going to go cut some wood tomorrow if the weather cooperates.

 

[Acornhill]

Wow I can't sell a running 3400 with like New chain and bar for $75.00

 

[blk05crew]

Wow I can't sell a running 3400 with like New chain and bar for $75.00

Well, I like the saw and from what I've seen they seem to go right now from $100-$125 in decent shape. I don't think $115 is a bad deal
for a great condition, well made 56cc saw with an extra chain. But I could be wrong, you all have been at this longer than I have!

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Wow I can't sell a running 3400 with like New chain and bar for $75.00

And I could sell an 038 in my area for $350, all day long , no problem.

Did pay $75 for my latest 3400 last year, but most folks would for one this nice. Even runs!

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[PogoInTheWoods]

Well, I like the saw and from what I've seen they seem to go right now from $100-$125 in decent shape. I don't think $115 is a bad deal
for a great condition, well made 56cc saw with an extra chain. But I could be wrong, you all have been at this longer than I have!

Ya did good, but your father-in-law owes you big time down the road somewhere!!!

 

[blk05crew]

Ya did good.

Thanks. I could sell the 038 AV for probably $300 here locally, but like I said my father in law likes it a lot and wanted me to look for one for him. Haven't been able to find one so instead
I just sold mine to him cheap cause he does a lot for me and I picked up the 3400 cause I like the green