Poulan 306A Muffler questions

[Modifiedmark]

All you need is the cast cover and a 1/4" Allan head bolt. Plus a 1/4" tap if you don't have one.

 

[LumberJack1940]

All you need is the cast cover and a 1/4" Allan head bolt. Plus a 1/4" tap if you don't have one.

Thank you for answering because that saves me from buying a whole new muffler. One more thing, does anybody know where to get some piston rings for a 306a.

 

[hotshot]

Work Around

Thank you for answering because that saves me from buying a whole new muffler. One more thing, does anybody know where to get some piston rings for a 306a.

The Homelite Super XLAO rings work well, but they're not a drop in replacement for the 5300 02577 rings, because you need to set the end gaps & notch the ends to clear the pin.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/204513.htm

 

[LumberJack1940]

Thanks

The Homelite Super XLAO rings work well, but they're not a drop in replacement for the 5300 02577 rings, because you need to set the end gaps & notch the ends to clear the pin.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/204513.htm

Thanks will try that. Should i use needle files when doing this.

 

[hotshot]

Thanks will try that. Should i use needle files when doing this.

Needle files work fine, but a Dremel tool with carbide works a lot faster. Those rings are soft but brittle cast iron, not ductile. Set the gap at 0.008"

 

[LumberJack1940]

Thanks for the advice.

Needle files work fine, but a Dremel tool with carbide works a lot faster. Those rings are soft but brittle cast iron, not ductile. Set the gap at 0.008"

So these will work once set.
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