Nik's Poulan Thread

[pghsteelworker]

Got the Zama, C3A-W3, carb rebuilt on the 3800 today. First rebuild since it was bought new in '91 from Sears. Checked the compression also while it was apart, still 140 psi. Runs just like it did when it was new.

 

[blk05crew]

Some nice looking saw eye candy on this page

 

[echoshawn]

One more for any new members

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Glad to see the 245 again!
Last time I saw that it was on the tailgate of my truck!

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

True 361 306 245 guide plates. Note the outer plate has no adjustment slot or oiler holes

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I have owned many 306-245 and alot of them from the original owner. I will tell you that many of the outer bar plates had the other slot in it. Fact is most of these saws were some of the oldest of the 306-245 models. These saws were purchased new by the owners I purchased them from.

 

[bikemike]

One more for any new members

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I like that little saw on the top shelf

 

[pghsteelworker]

One more for any new members

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How about some glamour shots of that 8500 for those of us that don't have one yet.

 

[fossil]

I just put my 4200 together. It's been apart for two or three years waiting for me to learn how to spray paint. The job is not great but I think I almost know enough to do a better job next time. The color is close but not right on. I had the paint on a NOS brake for the saw scanned and mixed up. You'll have to take my word for that until I can get some pics outdoors so the color is better. I still need to find some 1" tube to add the missing pipe on the muffler. I think I'll also match the muffler to the exhaust port as the muffler is at least 1/8" narrower. I probably won't add decals as this is my noodling saw.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

I just put my 4200 together. It's been apart for two or three years waiting for me to learn how to spray paint. The job is not great but I think I almost know enough to do a better job next time. The color is close but not right on. I had the paint on a NOS brake for the saw scanned and mixed up. You'll have to take my word for that until I can get some pics outdoors so the color is better. I still need to find some 1" tube to add the missing pipe on the muffler. I think I'll also match the muffler to the exhaust port as the muffler is at least 1/8" narrower. I probably won't add decals as this is my noodling saw.View attachment 486803 View attachment 486804 View attachment 486805 View attachment 486806

Looks great! The color is right on. Phew, I'm glad that I am not the only one that does saw stuff on the kitchen table.

 

[blk05crew]

I just put my 4200 together. It's been apart for two or three years waiting for me to learn how to spray paint. The job is not great but I think I almost know enough to do a better job next time. The color is close but not right on. I had the paint on a NOS brake for the saw scanned and mixed up. You'll have to take my word for that until I can get some pics outdoors so the color is better. I still need to find some 1" tube to add the missing pipe on the muffler. I think I'll also match the muffler to the exhaust port as the muffler is at least 1/8" narrower. I probably won't add decals as this is my noodling saw.View attachment 486803 View attachment 486804 View attachment 486805 View attachment 486806

Looks fantastic Tim! Color looks damn near perfect to me. Well done!

 

[blk05crew]

Looks great! The color is right on. Phew, I'm glad that I am not the only one that does saw stuff on the kitchen table.

I have rebuilt carbs at the kitchen table and removed cylinder transfer by hand, but that is probably the most I can get away with and I'm being careful when I do those things haha!

 

[blk05crew]

I just put my 4200 together. It's been apart for two or three years waiting for me to learn how to spray paint. The job is not great but I think I almost know enough to do a better job next time. The color is close but not right on. I had the paint on a NOS brake for the saw scanned and mixed up. You'll have to take my word for that until I can get some pics outdoors so the color is better. I still need to find some 1" tube to add the missing pipe on the muffler. I think I'll also match the muffler to the exhaust port as the muffler is at least 1/8" narrower. I probably won't add decals as this is my noodling saw.View attachment 486803 View attachment 486804 View attachment 486805 View attachment 486806

Tim, what is with the throttle lock lever on the top of the back handle, I've never seen that on this series of saw? (Also, sweet orange 4000 in the last pic)

 

[ChipsFlyin]

I have rebuilt carbs at the kitchen table and removed cylinder transfer by hand, but that is probably the most I can get away with and I'm being careful when I do those things haha!

All of my carb rebuilds happen in the kitchen. I have better light than in the garage. Plus, it's easier to find those metering springs that are floor magnets.

 

[Acornhill]

I just put my 4200 together. It's been apart for two or three years waiting for me to learn how to spray paint. The job is not great but I think I almost know enough to do a better job next time. The color is close but not right on. I had the paint on a NOS brake for the saw scanned and mixed up. You'll have to take my word for that until I can get some pics outdoors so the color is better. I still need to find some 1" tube to add the missing pipe on the muffler. I think I'll also match the muffler to the exhaust port as the muffler is at least 1/8" narrower. I probably won't add decals as this is my noodling saw.View attachment 486803 View attachment 486804 View attachment 486805 View attachment 486806

That is a very nice 4200. Looks great. I need more paint!!!

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[Acornhill]

Guys what Poulan saws do you have that are considered very rare? Not value but rare in numbers?

this is a Vap 33 and I have the Model 91 & 92 that I have never seen another one

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[blk05crew]

Nothing super rare here, somewhat tougher to find maybe, but not rare.

 

[bikemike]

I'm gunna have a good you suck coming up. A guy contact me to get rid of some of his saws. I didn't have money bummer. He called again and said he wants his pp5020 running good again. In return he will give me his other saws. A wild thing, wood shark, crapsman poulan, and 3 mcculloch. So I figured it's worth it. Makes some room for him and he will have his back up saw running

 

[OhioGregg]

The 4200 looks fantastic Tim!! I wish I had some paint mixed when I did my 5200. I like your green much better! Sure is a nice center piece for the dinning room table too. I can picture plates with a steak & baked potato around that saw!! Little piece of heaven that would be!

P.S. I would add the decal if were me...that saw is never gonna be cleaner than it is now! lol

Gregg,

 

[rocketnorton]

tim, I have a couple 4200 decals if ya want. all but starter. repro set. just needed starter decal, myself.

 

[blk05crew]

I agree with these guys, looks so nice Tim, be a shame not to put the decal on if you get it from rocket!

 

[echoshawn]

tim, I have a couple 4200 decals if ya want. all but starter. repro set. just needed starter decal, myself.

Those reproduction sets good Pete? I have a black top 5200 headed my way soon I might order a set for and clean it up.