Will it run? How to fix a Poulan chainsaw that has been sitting for YEARS
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2021
- FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT BELOW! If you found this video helpful, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Today we completely overhaul a Poulan Chainsaw that sat for years with new fuel lines, fuel filter, spark plug, and carburetor kit. Will it run? How fast can I fix it? Hopefully this video will save you time, money and frustration in the future!
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I was given a Poulan chainsaw that sat for 23 years. I watched a lot of videos on carburetor replacement and adjustment but could not get it running consistently. You did an excellent job of explaining the 2 different fuel line diameters and the proper configuration between the primer, carb, and tank. I was one pull away from calling in backup and you saved the day. I have now started binge watching your videos for good information. Thanks!
Same situation as you. Got it to where i was confident it would run, then when I pulled the rope, it broke.sure I could fix the rope but then I decided it just wasn’t worth the time, for a poulan
Really like how you show the whole process instead of a bunch of editing that makes it seem so much simpler than what it really is...much appreciated!
I have three Stihl saws, a Milwaukee, and a Tanaka top handle, but I love my old Wild Thing. The best name ever for a chain saw. Wild thing, you make my heart sing. You make everything ...Groovy.
Ha! Chickanic , I have a 75 camaro in my back yard completely stripped except front and rear end and they only have two bolts loosely installed.
Everything in cardboard boxes.
The problem is mine spent its summers on Daytona Beach and winters in Michigan with the salt, sand and chloride.
Didn't find that out till I was grinding the mud out of roof.
Needs Everything. Full floors in wheel house in rear rear quarter's A pillars repaired etc. It was a berlinelly ( if I said that correctly. )
Was going to get the L88 hood like the Motion Performance cars out of Baldwin NY had back when I was growing up.
Side header exhaust too like I put on my 69 camaro when I was a kid.
355 skinny block with steel crank forged pistons pink rods vortex heads ( have original Lt1 or Z28 202 heads from the day ) but took them off for the vortech heads. Edelbrock performer Rpm manifold holley 750 carb.
OriginalCorvette road racing trap door oil pan.( side note ,
If you or anyone else is putting the vortech heads on a early or even a roller cam block , you HAVE to run a bypass hose from the intake to the water pump ( like the big block does ) or it will over heat and unless you know this you may never find out why.
The original design block has a bypass hole and matches the head with the bypass hole. Virtech heads do not have this hole drilled from factory and use the big block configuration.
There will be two threaded holes in the vortech style intake in the front around the Stat area. One is for a sensor and the other is the bypass one. It will not have the large hole going into manifold I believe it is about 3/8th size hole.
Any hoo that was my plans. Oh! I was going to install the 70/ 72 floor counsoul for the Horse shoe style shifter like my SS camaro had.
700R4 built heavy-duty by me and a friend.
Can't remember the cam but it's not stock 😅.
If I ever get that way I'd love to stop in and have a cup of coffee with you and your hubby. We'd be there for weeks swapping old war stories from car racing to boat racing kneel down hydros to hot rodding chainsaws.lol
You folks take care out there and watch yer 6. Lock and load !
Central Florida out.😊
Love yer shows by the way.
Your work was my first job back in the 60's working for Lenz mower servise on Kathrine st. Battle Creek Michigan.
( right after the Ark settled in )😅
Love your channel im 70 years young. I have been doing small engines for 5 yrs. After retiring and love it no pdevious experience just the back yard boogie
I’m retired diesel mechanic and I also repair small engines
I love it and it keeps me happy using my tools that I worked my butt off for
I'll bet that I've watched 6 or 8 videos on getting a Poulan chainsaw running that sat for about 5 years. Yours is by far the best of the lot. It runs like new again. Thank you.
before I started to watch "Chickanic". I picked up a Poulan chainsaw from Facebook Marketplace. I actually modified the saw to take ppvc fuel lines instead of tygon. I had to drill the holes in the gas tank to fit thicker diameter lines. I did test run the saw beforehand. I'm still learning to tune a 2 stroke. I did a mild porting to the stock muffler. I didn't touch the spark arrestor. you should upgrade your fuel lines and get away from the tygon lines! The place that sold me a new primer purge bulb and the new fuel lines. The parts dealer said the poulans are pretty much the same thing as Stihl and Husqvarna! But the Poulans are designed for tygon lines. I never liked those lines. So I decided to upgrade or modifiy mine. The new lines cost me nearly $5/foot. I bought 4 feet of it to work on another Poulan chainsaw later on.
Glad to see the uncut version. If professionals have a problem, us lay people have a big chance to have that same rare issue pop up.
Yep it’s AllWAYS this way when I’m being watched lolol 😊
The fuel line size explanation was especially helpful. It's those little details that make a big difference.
If you buy the fuel line kit from Amazon. The smallest size in the x4 fuel line kit she recommended is the little fuel line she uses. The second size down from the largest is the larger fuel line she recommends. Maybe it is the heat or the radio - but that detail took me longer than it should have... Good luck! Correct me someone if I am wrong. Just trying to help.
I like the fact that she states what tools to use , 8mm,# 25 torx ect.
Thank you very much for this video. Because you replaced and explained the 3 fuel lines right in a row, I was finally able to understand why there are 3 and what they do. I also really appreciate you choosing to continue the video through the secondary issue as well, because even though it's never happened to you before, you know that it's going to happen to us the very first time. I really appreciate your open, pleasant and professional affect. it's makes it entertaining and enjoyable to follow along. I wish you and yours all the success in the world and thanks again for sharing 😊
Brother Mark Ash, me too man! The "consecutive-placing" of the fuel-lines REALLY helped LOTS!
My Poulan Pro chainsaw is 15 years old still going strong 💪 no issues and no broke downs
Ive watched this video again and on reflection your a good mechanic that deserves more views for your simple but effective approach to repairs. Keep up the good work.
Like watching your video your details or great how to take a part and but it together like your video how to repair.
I would be VERY proud to work like THIS SKILLED girl.
Well you may have made this video two years ago but it sure as heck is helping me now. A friend gave me a 42cc Poulan Pro some 4 years ago. It's been in protected storage ever since. Now retired, getting it back to running condition is one of my cold weather projects. Surprisingly everything, even the fuel lines look like new. It was not used much. This video will be my guidebook to getting it back in use. I've been a subscribed "watcher" for some time now and the "gearhead" in me enjoys your down to earth videos! Thank you!
Slippers are fine , the rest looks great!
Chickanic, you are everything. You are good looking, smart and able to do all that needs to be done with small engines.
You just keep doing amazing job. Good for you.
Hello Chickanic, just wanted to contact you to thank you for this video. I had rebuilt chainsaw, new fuel lines, filter, carburetor. Needless to say I got the fuel lines messed up. After watching your video, I was able to correct the fuel line problem and successfully start and run chainsaw. You're the best, GOD BLESS!
These are the comments I LOVE to see! Thanks for watching!
I almost cried when I saw you forget to put the white air filter cover on before installing the top cover.. On a good note, You just taught me what i needed to know about rebuilding the carb..
Great video! Especially the no-edit format. I'm glad to see that the professionals have things go wrong too, just like when I try to do things like this! Look forward to more video!
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Wow, I did the exact same repair on mine and it took me 5 hours!!! As a DIY, I was proud of me... 40 minutes... I'm far from the major leagues!!! 😄👍
She’s done this before, probably hundreds of times.
It’s not how fast but the fact you made it run and didn’t give up
Perfect timing! I have 2 small dead trees in the yard that have been making faces at me for a long time. The reason I haven't put an end to them is, as you pointed out, I last used the chain saw (?) years ago, and have been putting off trying to start it. (It makes me feel better to hear that that's one of your common "fixit issues"). Lo and behold ! Your " okay lazy person, here's how to do it" video just came out. Thank you, and here we go.
Every time I try to show off , well it’s is a mad dog at me lolol 😊😊
Thank You 🙏
Found this video at zero dark 30 and started watching with great interest. My father, gave me his old Stihl chainsaw which never had non ethanol gas run through it. Naturally the carb needs replacing and gas lines are crumbled. Not sure if I have the confidence to rehab it like you have this Poulan but I might give it a try. This old Stihl has a lot of sentimental value to me. My dad passed away 1 year ago today.
I never run anything but 100% gas through my equipment. But the last time I had my mower serviced, the guy put a sticker on my receipt indicating that using ethanol gas would void any warranty on the work he performed. As I said; not a problem for me.
Some of my favorite pieces of equipment have a connection with my late Father. I share your love for sentimental equipment. Of small value to the world, priceless to us. If you are at all mechanically inclined, I think you will be able to get your Stihl running again. God bless your Father, he obviously passed good values on to you. You can do it! Please let us know your results.
I have a stihl 032 that was giving to me by my grandpa before he died. The outside of it is in rough shape but it still runs good. Just rebuilt the carburetor last year as the diaphragms were hard cause i let it set with old gas in it for about a year
@@harblz57 Where can I get non-ethanol gasoline from?
@@steven6068 I suspect that's a locality-based question. In my state, the are several places where both ethanol and non-ethanol gas are available at the same pump. But when travelling to neighboring states, it's been harder to find.
I just did a search and found several websites devoted to that info. There are apps for your phone that will help you research that, too.
This is great! So helpful,thank you!
less than 9 minutes you had that whole thing apart and started to replace things, truely amazing.
Thanks!
Really appreciate your work / teaching - please keep going
I really enjoy you're videos!!
You are awesome, and you have already saved me time, money and frustration. Cheers from Australia,
Found this looking up 034 chainsaw review. I’m very impressed! And we’ve all had something simple jump up. Loved the video!
Watched your video from start to stop. Very informative! Thank you so much!
I have a Poulan Pro that I've had for many years. Like that one, mine had sat for a few years. A couple of years ago I pulled it out of storage for a fall project and the fuel line was toast. I replaced the hose and sharpened the chain and it now runs like a champ.
Chickanic, You is awesome ! I very much enjoyed the video !
Fantastic fix and video, I have the same saw and haven't used it much.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge
Great job,well done , she caught the filter cover as well !
Wow, you are the best!!! Thanks for the tool list.
Fantastic work! Enjoyed the uncut content!
Thank you so much for showing us how to do things and I definitely would have thought the bigger line would be for the supply and not the return that's very interesting love the video thank you
This really helped me out on rebuilding my poulan wild thing carb.Thank you for such a helpful video and how you explain things as well as showing the tools that you use . I will be tackling another soon so now I will have better insight and it won't take me as long so again Thank You for such a great channel !!
I actually enjoyed seeing how the throttle was linked back up even though it was extra work for you.
Thanks very much for this video. Very well done . I. Learned a lot compared to other chain saw videos I’ve watched.
Sweet car (cougar), love to see the rebuild/fix. Also nice video, always like to learn the repair of systems from a knowledgeable person. Thanks
What a excellent video, I learned alot from your videos, please keep making them.
good video Chickanic, really nice of Mick sending you some stuff
Congrats you are great, thanks for show how put the gas lines. Blessings
Great vid, that's a money maker to get it fixed that quick, nice job!!
Impressed with the fact you know what tools you need off the top of your head , every tool you need for the job , I had to use a tablet to save my tool lists for different jobs
Excellent job.
Good afternoon. I work on power equipment at my home here in New Hampshire. I really like all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise. ~Rick
Thanks for the video, cant wait to put this to work on my Saw.
You have no idea how glad I am that I found your channel! Very informative. I could watch you all day! Thanks!
Now i will just have to sit down and rebuild my Poulan Pro 16 inch. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for your tutoring ! Love your work !! 🚜
The best chainsaw carb rebuild on YT. Bre , you're the best.
Very nice video. I work on small engines myself, been doing it now for 30 years and love it. I used to do more on saws but since I’ve lost a lot of my vision I shy away from opening up those small diaphragm carbs.
I'd say you're a pro really good timing ! Rock on 🤙🏻
SO indebted to you for doing this video, as I own the bottom of the lines saw that you fixed. What you did in 40 minutes should only take me several days
Great job keep up the great work
LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, I LEARN NEW STUFF EVERYTIME I TUNE IN
love your videos by the way!!!
Thanks, brilliant video, I did have to jump ahead a bit but I love your work, cheers
I have one of these that sat in its plastic case half full of water for several years. I pulled the plug, rinsed the tank with gas, let it sit in the sun for a day or two, put the plug back in, fresh gas and oil, and it popped on the first pull, started on the second, just last year. Still runs well, though I've switched mostly to cordless electric due to advancing age (71) and not cutting near as much wood as I used to (super insulated and much smaller home). One battery's worth of cutting and I'm pretty much done, these days. I was impressed with this Poulon and the way it came back. I really didn't have much hope for it. We bought six Poulons to try out for commercial timber thinning in early 1980, and they only lasted a week of eight-ten hour a day use, ten tanks of gas a day. So, I was glad to see this one come back. We went back to the old Stihl 041 with a bow bar, then the 041 Super. Had about a hundred of them, best saws to hand to a crew man making six bucks an hour and beating heck out of equipment. Stihl is/was one tough saw.
I'll never get used to that chain brake. I hate those things.
Nonetheless, I'll save this video of yours. I'm sure it will come in handy one day.
Thank you.
That was fun and interesting! Nice work.
For expanding hose ends, snap ring pliers also work well for expanding the hose end.
The Chickanic knows how to fix the problems.
Thank You for the nice video. Keep Up with the Great Work & Teaching.
Very nice video. To the point on the repair. Thanks
This is a cool video! would injoy more like this, very informative 👍👊🤙
You are a keeper! Awesome that you are so knowledgeable! Lucky husband 😊
Y ou are very good at your trade...in about 40 minutes you had that rebuilt, diagnosed a new problem and fixed that then fine tuned it. Youre pretty awesome , and a joy to watch! And thank you for the headsup on the battery recalls. Much appreciated!
On my property, a chainsaw is a rare use tool, so I got an electric one, which means the only negative I have to worry about, is dealing with the long cord. I don't have to deal with the endless BS of the gas chainsaws. WOW, I just realized, this is your first LIVE video, and what fun it is too. We get to see you work on this saw with no editing, every is raw, uncut, and totally real. Including that nice little part with the chainsaw handle, that was totally unexpected lol. You make great videos, I really enjoy them! :)
I hear you my go to is a 40v cordless.
I tried electric, unfortunately they use plastic inplace of the clutch and every time I'd cut hard wood it would self-destruct
@@Wizzkid1984 My chainsaw is the Oregon CS1500. Not sure if it's got a metal or plastic clutch or not. But I like that it's got 15-AMPS of power, and comes with a self sharpening method for the chain.
@@Wizzkid1984 Black and Decker 40 v? I never had an issue yet. I cut at least 8-10 cord! I am trying to blow it up before my warranty is done. I have been clearly cutting a bunch of alders the past few days in temperatures between -8c and +2c. Still no issues.
I'll have to check them saws out, I only use my husqvarna 550xp for cutting large hardwood logs for turning. I was using a husqvarna electric saw buy every time I put it to English yew I would need to replace the plastic gear/clutch drum. Thanks for the recommendations tho will look into them
As Always Great Informative Video!
Love your channel ❤️
Your tip about stretching the line with needle nose pliers is a real great tip thanks for shearing your knowledge. No other video I watched showed this tip.
Great job!
Really like the no edit. Good job explaining as you worked.
really enjoy your videos! Rock on girl!!!
I just saw this video. Ironically neighbor gave me a poulan today. So you info was helpful.
This saw was practically new, but not run in 3 years. He couldn't start it.
I checked fuel lines, they are all still connected and supple.
It has spark, but looks weak.
Only thing i could notice is a pinched wire. Went to kill switch. Going to ohm out at work later.
But was thinking, if that wire was broken (no continuity) it should be able to run, but not shut off.
Thanks that was interesting I have 2 chainsaws that want crank that have been setting up for while was going to throw them away but I think I might try to repair them.
I had a Poulan chainsaw once. Every time I used it, it would run fine until you had to add gas and oil and it would not restart again for about 4 hours. You could pull your heart out and it would not start. I finally junked it and turned it into yard art.
excellent video,I recently aquired a poulan pro about the same size and basically done the same.the saw had sat outide in snow and rain for years.took off the carb broke it down and reused all the parts,carefully used a fillet knife (didnt have a razor knife) to remove gaskets and all were usable.new fuel line and some tuning now i got a good running little saw for firewood.It took me a lot longer as i let the carb sit in cleaner overnight after i removed all rubber and plastic pieces.All is good keep up the great work,love your videos.
I found you on the Internet about a month ago because I had a problem with a Poulan chainsaw. It was bogging down and I watched your video on I believe it was a Stihl that was bogging down use the same technique on my Poulan and today it is running great. Funny you’re rebuilding a carburetor on a Poulan right now and that something I’ll be doing after the snow starts to fly here in Michigan. Just wanted to say thanks and that I have recommended you to many of my people who struggle with two cylinder engines and repairing them. Keep up the great work❤
Perfect Timing! I'm going to be working on cleaning up mine and I'm a big diyer so I really appreciate your insight and guidance. Bre, you are so AWESOME!!!💕(yep, I was worried about your hair. But you were already aware obviously experienced enough to know.😉)
Good job working on that saw, I think I can do it now my self. See ya on the next one have a great day
Enjoyed your video and learned a lot . Keep your videos coming .
For me I am not sure I would not just replace the carb and fuel lines.Carbs are cheap now and fuel lines are still a pain in the neck. I do love the split screen video. That was a great effect. It gave a really great view. Thanks for all your videos. They are all good.
That was an awesome job!
Hallelujah! I'm a small engine newbie working on a very similar saw. I had the exact same trigger issue. very helpful video, thank you.
Awesome tutorial.. thank you!!
Love watching your videos. Actually I'm learning from you . So thank you for sharing your video with us. Now that being said I worked on front ends and brakes for years and I used to do the same thing I would hit the wrench or whatever I was using with my hands and now that I'm 62 I have damaged the nerves in my hand and just wanted to pass it along be careful because I deal with pain every day from it . And of course know one would warn me about the hand. So don't be upset with me, I do love seeing another woman getting in the field, love the stickers too ! I will be ordering them . Thanks again for sharing your work !
Super good video. Thank you so much
The small 2 cyl. engines really cut into your shop time and as a side line job, working on my own, I have just about turned away from doing any of them. However you did make it look so easy, good job!
Well done !
Speed wrenching, love it.
Great work....Good info...the carb & trigger cable is exactly the symptoms ailing my Poulan 2099 farmhand.
So, Thankx
Another fantastic video!!! I just happen to have a poulian saw hate to admit publicly its a 56cc I got it at least 20 yrs ago from a tree trimer who bought it in a pinch his guys liked it ,but he didn't so he gave it to me. I also have a complete selection of Stihl saws and that old poulian was my go to saw for years light and powerful finally the spark plug threads wore out been going heli coil it. Just haven't done it yet. Kinda like your cougar.
Nice work. I once had a trigger problem with a Stihl 311. After bringing it to a dealer for a tune up and to look at the trigger, there was a wood chip stuck behind it preventing it from going full rev. That was awesome as it was a cheap fix.
I used to have a million questions about small engine repair but after watching this video, I'm down to just a few dozen questions but they can only be answered by taking my machines apart. Thanks for explaining the reason you are replacing the parts and how the system works. I had some crazy explanations for how the primer bulb works but now that is all straightened out. Thanks for including the mistakes and how to diagnose and repair them because in the real world, things like that happen no matter how perfect a repairman you are, stuff happens in those tight and dark places that can't be seen until the equipment is tested.
very good vid. Refreshing to see knowledge and experience at work. haven't read all comments but have never seen correct mention of top throttle valve. it is not for fuel but controls amount of air intake to the exh. pulse sys.varies w rpm. for emission. plus keeps any backfire from reaching fuel mix causing a fire. thanks for great vid.
I really enjoyed this video, ESPECIALLY your explanation bout what each fuel line does. I accidentally unattached my return fuel line and couldn't find where it connected, lol. Your video is BY FAR the best that I have seen. Thank you and God bless.