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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 )😅
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
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'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.
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!
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
@@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.
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.
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 😊
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 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..
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Chickanic, you are an amazing woman, with all your knowledge of so many things. I have a poulan chainsaw that one of my cousins gave me, and what that you have just done in this video is what this saw needs done to it. So thank you very much for this video, cause I know that I can fix it myself now. I have been a maintenance man for a gasoline, fuel, oil company working on gas, diesel, kerosene pumps and a lot of other kinds of machines an electrician and an appliance repairman and pumping repair jobs also. So after watching this video, I am sure that I can get the saw back to running, from all of your tips and information here, you are so helpful in all, your videos. So keep up the good work and information and making more videos. I will be looking forward for your new videos, so you be careful and stay safe and keep on repairing all of these outdoor equipment machines. As always, Jeffrey !!!
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.
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! :)
@@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
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.
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❤
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.
Impressive, had everything laid out that you needed and went to town. Made it look easy. Easily less than a half hour if you weren't explaining everything and Murphy didn't stop by for a quick visit!
@@garymeador6750 Yes , I'm on his frequent flyer visitation route apparently. I'll keep it brief brief but adding a new kitchen sink once cost me about $2000.00 and about 3 weeks of time with me doing the work myself, new cabinet, wall, roof over the unhooked sink vent, floor plate, electrical, window, stove fan, subfloor under the cabinet area. I can only guess his later flight got canceled and he spent a few nights visiting and made himself at home.
I have a Poulan saw that I bought 20 years ago. The think is hands down the most reliable saw I have ever owned. I have been through 3 larger saws made by Stihl and Husqvarna in the mean time. This thing is bullet proof.
Nice video, what used to take a year now only takes a month with ethanol. If Walmart still had their original return policies most home owners would have tried to return it as defective.
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.
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.
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
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.
Thanks for the excellent video on the Poulan fuel line replacement. $6.00 for a foot of each. 30 minutes to fix, cranked on 3rd pull and idled. Been sitting 8 to 10 years. 👍👍
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!
I HAVE A FEELING I'M GOING TO BE REAL MAD 😠. Last year I watched I don't know how many videos on how to fix my Poulan chainsaw and guess what it still won't run. This video included so many things that none of the other videos had. Like how to tell which line is what from the primer bulb. I already know from watching this video that one of my carb gaskets is on in the wrong order and the line from the primer bulb is on the wrong nipple on the carb. I picked what I thought sounded like an honest and reliable video, then took my tablet out to the garage played the video pausing when needed, I LITERALLY DID MY REPAIR STEP BY STEP to the video, when my saw wouldn't start I rewatched the video over and over and over just incase I missed something, per the video I did everything right, put the saw back into the case and I bought an electric saw. I will add to this reply tomorrow after making the changes. Thank you🙂🙂
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.😉)
I just got done replacing the carb and fuel lines on mine yesterday. I got one of the $20 kits on Amazon that gets you a new carb, and all the parts needed to replace it and the fuel lines. Got it all back together and it started great, but guess what? My throttle cable hung open, exactly like yours. What caused it was the top cover was binding on the carb linkage, which was slightly different than the OEM carb. The binding pulls the cable housing out of its slot behind the trigger. I had to cut 2/3 of the inner webbing from the top cover where it rubbed on the linkage. Now it runs like a charm.
Very good video. Just a couple of things (you may already be aware of). Amazon carries several replacement fuel line kits that come with four different sizes of fuel line, each 4 ft long, plus several fuel filters and primer bulbs for around $11. Also, other small engine mechanics replacing fuel lines on this model Poulan will swap sides with the return line and the filter line into/out of the fuel tank so that the lines are not crossing below the carburetor. Don’t know if it makes any real difference, but an interesting take on it for sure.
I have a 4620 Poulan Pro bought in 2007. Display model $99. Had to mod the muffler to get it to pull a 20 inch bar, have to run 30 weight oil for bar, it won't pump enough regular bar oil. Other than that and regular maintenance including replacing the fuel lines it is 100% dependable. Have heard Poulan badmouthed, don't know why. I've got $99 out of that saw every year for 15 years and counting.
One suggestion is to never remove the spark plug, then work over the open hole to drop debris into the combustion chamber. Always replace the plug immediately after removing the old one. Always keep the combustion chamber sealed from work debris.
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
As my friend said, "If you buy a Poulan be sure to buy a case of starting fluid." He was wrong. Even starting fluid wouldn't make it start. I would pull it for at least half and hour before getting it to start. But by that time I was too tired to actually cut wood. I finally threw the whole thing in the trash.
I've got a 4620av that I keep as a third line backup saw. Its not super strong and the throttle "cable" thing is a joke (draggy and sometimes sticks) but the thing cranks. Starter fluid will wash the oil out of a 2 stroke. I'd say it killed a ring and a piston.
Not your first rodeo is it? You are very good at what you do and you always explain things in an easy to understand and complete way. I used to teach mechanical classes and would have loved to have had you on my team. Do you instruct or teach people? If not, you should.
Yep! She would be a great instructor, to get small groups of people to sign up and pay a fee and do small engine repair jobs with them, so they could have hands on training for homeowners or even someone that wanted to get started in the business. Where that I live here in Eastern Kentucky, all of the repair shops stay covered up with business.
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.
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.
Congratulations on your successful Do It Like A Girl channel from the OLD MAN at Eliminator Performance. Very well done on this video especially liked the non stop filming from different cameras and your explanation of the time that it takes to do videos for your channel.
Joe you are absolutely correct they are low end chainsaws and ok for the part time consumer. At Eliminator we suggest they use ethanol free fuel properly mixed with a high quality 2 stroke oil and that they fire them up once per month. Normally our customers buy the ASPEN 2 premixed fuel from us for end of year use and storage and we have not seen any issues. Most chainsaws we get in to fix are low end and normally not worth the cost of repairs so we end up with a lot for parts especially the Homelites which has parts no longer available in many cases. Stihl #1
I have a Poulan Pro 2150 Super Clean. Before i started fixing small engines I had the saw in the shed for 6 or more years, with fuel in it. The fuel was brown and very discusting. After working on small engine's for the last 5 years I can't complain about friends bringing their machines to me to repair. Fortunately all I had to do was drain the fuel an clead the carb and replace the fuel lines. Thanks for the video? Helped lots.
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 !
It seems that you've done this type of repair more than twice, that was amazing, keep the woop , tells where the tricky part of the repair is, probably could have done the job in 30 minutes, if you take the time taken to explain what your doing, and the trigger lockup out of the equation. great work.
I have one that has sat for about 10 years, I changed the carburetor, fuel lines fuel filter, and spark plug, and air filter. I also replaced the fuel cap. After getting it together, it would flood the engine. The original fuel cap was vented, the new cap is not. I drilled another hole in the gas tank and put a fuel line in, and added a fuel filter to keep dirt out of the gas,/ tank. Now it runs great.
Great video!! Less than 25 to 30 minutes if you subtract the explanation and the throttle cable!! Well done!! My Poulon needed fuel lines after 5 years........never touched the carb! Still running great!!
I have enjoyed your videos. However, have you ever heard of a cold seizure? You should Never race a cold engine. Repeat, never race a cold engine. Allow it to warm up for at least 30 seconds, then proceed with your adjustments.
I found this video on UA-cam on TV, so I had to re-find it on my cellphone, so I could comment. About the time I started to say, I'd hate for her hair to get torn out, you said something about your hair...that was spooky. I saw the picture that was taken, of a girl's scalp, that had her hair down, against the machine shop rules, and it got together with a fly-cutter running pretty fast, cutting aluminum, and it jerked out a good handfull of hair still attached to scalp skin. She left the shop in an ambulance. We never saw her back at the shop again and we never saw a picture of her head, how it turned out. PLEASE, as pretty as you are, and dear to my heart, wind it up and put it up under a cap, or something. It don't take but once to destroy you! I love you and your channel and the care and awesome camera angles you do. THANK YOU !!!
I work on a lot of those saws, and had one do the trigger trick on me 😡, and had the cable bracket there. They are a good saw for small jobs, but people ( do not ) take care of them. They put them away wet and dirty, and the next time have problems. That is why I stay busy repairing them. I personally own two of them, one is 19 years old, the other is 5 years old. They start every time. Very nice video 🤙😇
You can put away Stihl or Husqvarna saws dirty and wet without them quitting on you. I don't condone it, but they can handle it. Poulan can barely handle limbing and bucking one tree even if imaculate. Crap saw.
I fixed my Poulan chainsaw that I use exactly that way, after it had been sitting for years, and it took almost 30 seconds and less than $1 in parts/materials. I filled up the bar-oil tank and pulled the trigger, and it worked perfectly. It really pays to buy electric when that is all you need.
Great repair, I appreciate the unedited version. It shows real life happening (air filter cover, throttle trigger). I have the old green Poulan that was purchased in 1999. Yup, I've done this a few times. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mame for anothe execllent repair vid. Have you ever considered doing a boat motor repair. I have a friend that works on boat engines. He told me that 70 % of his business is fuel related. Mostly from using Ethanol fuel. Even using a 4 cycle engine. A 4 cycle boat engine is really a 2 cycle with oil enjectors. The size of the enjectors is really small and I changed my bass boat and wave runner to blocking the injectors and mixing the fuel. Because if these small enjectors become clogged, for what ever reason, with in seconds the engine is doomed. Love your repair vids. Most retailers will tell you if a 2 cycle carb needs work it is less costly to buy a new one than the labor to fix it. You have proved them wrong. Thank you.
I worked with a small engine mechanic in the late 90's/early 2000's,and he used to tell anyone that walked in the door with a Poulan to turn back around. I fixed a few for people though :D
I am a retired boat motor mechanic I’ve never seen anyone adjust the carburetor when the motor is not running I guess I was doing it wrong for 40 years not Good video you Gotter done quick
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! You are the real deal! You know what you are doing and gotter done just like the experts….which you are👍 I hope you have a couple of boys (and yes a couple of girls) to pass your knowledge and enthusiasm on to. And I’m going to say it again…you are the real deal! I’m an old retired Iowa farm boy and I love fixing small engines and cutting firewood for the shop stove. I know your Dad (and Mom) are proud of you.
I have an old polan and knew I needed to repair carburetor, bought a new polan instead. Left gas in it and had get repaired. Was not covered under warranty.🤯😰 Maybe I'll repair old one and have two. Thank you Chickanic, for the encouragement.
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've always felt like I was alone on this but I love Pollan chainsaws. I get a couple for free every year. They are easy to work on and they always start and do what you need them to.
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.
Thanks for another great video! Your Cougar reminded me of when I was in high school and we had a driver's education course. A local car dealer donated a Couger that was fitted with dual steering wheels and pedals for teaching kids to drive.
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.
I have a Husqvarna 350 chainsaw that sat on the shelf in my unheated garage for 12 years without starting it due to operations I needed. I used ethanol free fuel in it and left some in the gas tank all those years. After my 4 shoulder surgeries healed up, I needed to clear some trees on my property and wondered if the saw would even start after that time sitting idle. I dumped the gas/oil mixture out, put fresh ethanol free gas/oil (50:1) in it, pulled 4 times on the recoil and it not only started right up, it continued to idle for several minutes before I shut it down!! It continues to run perfectly even to this day!
I have an Oregon saw I bought after a storm to cut up a downed tree. Used it and emptied fuel ran it out. Wouldn’t start next use about six months no spark replace plug bingo. Emptied fuel ran it out used it again two years another storm. Works ok but I always have trouble starting because of flooding. Use primer bulb once or twice is good. Nice job I’ve worked with those lines with trimmers, always angle cut makes it easy
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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 )😅
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
@@joeaverager On my saw i just drilled holes bigger and ran the same size bigger fuel line for everything. runs great!
Slippers are fine , the rest looks great!
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..
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.
My Poulan Pro chainsaw is 15 years old still going strong 💪 no issues and no broke downs
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 😊
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
You have no idea how glad I am that I found your channel! Very informative. I could watch you all day! Thanks!
Chickanic, you are an amazing woman, with all your knowledge of so many things. I have a poulan chainsaw that one of my cousins gave me, and what that you have just done in this video is what this saw needs done to it. So thank you very much for this video, cause I know that I can fix it myself now. I have been a maintenance man for a gasoline, fuel, oil company working on gas, diesel, kerosene pumps and a lot of other kinds of machines an electrician and an appliance repairman and pumping repair jobs also. So after watching this video, I am sure that I can get the saw back to running, from all of your tips and information here, you are so helpful in all, your videos.
So keep up the good work and information and making more videos. I will be looking forward for your new videos, so you be careful and stay safe and keep on repairing all of these outdoor equipment machines.
As always, Jeffrey !!!
Well that just brightened my day!! Thanks Jeffrey!
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.
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
less than 9 minutes you had that whole thing apart and started to replace things, truely amazing.
I like the fact that she states what tools to use , 8mm,# 25 torx ect.
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.
Anything mechanical always "takes longer than it takes." Great work! Thanks for this.
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❤
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 !! 🚜
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.
Impressive, had everything laid out that you needed and went to town.
Made it look easy. Easily less than a half hour if you weren't explaining everything and Murphy didn't stop by for a quick visit!
Johnny, Murphy always pays me a visit it seems.
@@garymeador6750 Yes , I'm on his frequent flyer visitation route apparently. I'll keep it brief brief but adding a new kitchen sink once cost me about $2000.00 and about 3 weeks of time with me doing the work myself, new cabinet, wall, roof over the unhooked sink vent, floor plate, electrical, window, stove fan, subfloor under the cabinet area.
I can only guess his later flight got canceled and he spent a few nights visiting and made himself at home.
@@TheWabbit Now that was a costly over stay for sure! I think I would lock the door next time.😁
I have a Poulan saw that I bought 20 years ago. The think is hands down the most reliable saw I have ever owned. I have been through 3 larger saws made by Stihl and Husqvarna in the mean time. This thing is bullet proof.
Nice video, what used to take a year now only takes a month with ethanol. If Walmart still had their original return policies most home owners would have tried to return it as defective.
TSC takes them back and I buy them and fix them 😊
I wish they still sold them because I was making money
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.
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.
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
Nice video, I literally did this yesterday and could have used this then. Glad you had to open it again so you could put the air filter cover on!
If you only knew how many times I have to open it back up because of that very reason. LOL
Thanks!
Really appreciate your work / teaching - please keep going
Found this looking up 034 chainsaw review. I’m very impressed! And we’ve all had something simple jump up. Loved the video!
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.
I just think it’s really cool that you are challenging the stereotype of “women can’t fix things.” Keep up the good work!
There is no stereotype. Most women just choose not to do that stuff.
Women can fix a lot of things like , sandwiches lmao ( just couldn’t resist being a smart ass)
Thanks for the excellent video on the Poulan fuel line replacement. $6.00 for a foot of each. 30 minutes to fix, cranked on 3rd pull and idled. Been sitting 8 to 10 years. 👍👍
Fantastic work! Enjoyed the uncut content!
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!
For expanding hose ends, snap ring pliers also work well for expanding the hose end.
and golf tees pushed to the top
I HAVE A FEELING I'M GOING TO BE REAL MAD 😠.
Last year I watched I don't know how many videos on how to fix my Poulan chainsaw and guess what it still won't run. This video included so many things that none of the other videos had. Like how to tell which line is what from the primer bulb.
I already know from watching this video that one of my carb gaskets is on in the wrong order and the line from the primer bulb is on the wrong nipple on the carb.
I picked what I thought sounded like an honest and reliable video, then took my tablet out to the garage played the video pausing when needed, I LITERALLY DID MY REPAIR STEP BY STEP to the video, when my saw wouldn't start I rewatched the video over and over and over just incase I missed something, per the video I did everything right, put the saw back into the case and I bought an electric saw.
I will add to this reply tomorrow after making the changes.
Thank you🙂🙂
Next day. Made the changes, my chainsaw runs like a champ.
Thank you Chickanic. 😊😊😊
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.😉)
I just got done replacing the carb and fuel lines on mine yesterday. I got one of the $20 kits on Amazon that gets you a new carb, and all the parts needed to replace it and the fuel lines. Got it all back together and it started great, but guess what? My throttle cable hung open, exactly like yours. What caused it was the top cover was binding on the carb linkage, which was slightly different than the OEM carb. The binding pulls the cable housing out of its slot behind the trigger. I had to cut 2/3 of the inner webbing from the top cover where it rubbed on the linkage. Now it runs like a charm.
Very good video. Just a couple of things (you may already be aware of). Amazon carries several replacement fuel line kits that come with four different sizes of fuel line, each 4 ft long, plus several fuel filters and primer bulbs for around $11. Also, other small engine mechanics replacing fuel lines on this model Poulan will swap sides with the return line and the filter line into/out of the fuel tank so that the lines are not crossing below the carburetor. Don’t know if it makes any real difference, but an interesting take on it for sure.
True. Never know what size lines you’ll need
Keep them all
Every time I try to show off , well it’s is a mad dog at me lolol 😊😊
Thank You 🙏
I have a 4620 Poulan Pro bought in 2007. Display model $99. Had to mod the muffler to get it to pull a 20 inch bar, have to run 30 weight oil for bar, it won't pump enough regular bar oil. Other than that and regular maintenance including replacing the fuel lines it is 100% dependable. Have heard Poulan badmouthed, don't know why. I've got $99 out of that saw every year for 15 years and counting.
One suggestion is to never remove the spark plug, then work over the open hole to drop debris into the combustion chamber. Always replace the plug immediately after removing the old one. Always keep the combustion chamber sealed from work debris.
what debris.she cleaned it before she started ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, years of taken for granted hard wone experience right their .......
Idk
Sounds like a valid observation.
Miss Chickanic- Txs for all your hard work and sharing your content.
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
As my friend said, "If you buy a Poulan be sure to buy a case of starting fluid." He was wrong. Even starting fluid wouldn't make it start. I would pull it for at least half and hour before getting it to start. But by that time I was too tired to actually cut wood. I finally threw the whole thing in the trash.
are you following the starting procedures correctly ? I've never had a problem unless you flood it.
I've got a 4620av that I keep as a third line backup saw. Its not super strong and the throttle "cable" thing is a joke (draggy and sometimes sticks) but the thing cranks.
Starter fluid will wash the oil out of a 2 stroke. I'd say it killed a ring and a piston.
I have a Poulan used exactly like this, rotting fuel lines, running intermittently.
This helped a lot.
Thank you!
Off to get a carb kit now...
Fantastic fix and video, I have the same saw and haven't used it much.
Great work....Good info...the carb & trigger cable is exactly the symptoms ailing my Poulan 2099 farmhand.
So, Thankx
Not your first rodeo is it? You are very good at what you do and you always explain things in an easy to understand and complete way. I used to teach mechanical classes and would have loved to have had you on my team. Do you instruct or teach people? If not, you should.
Thank you! I had never thought about teaching until I made these videos. Thanks for watching!
Yep! She would be a great instructor, to get small groups of people to sign up and pay a fee and do small engine repair jobs with them, so they could have hands on training for homeowners or even someone that wanted to get started in the business. Where that I live here in Eastern Kentucky, all of the repair shops stay covered up with business.
I actually enjoyed seeing how the throttle was linked back up even though it was extra work for you.
Love the video and how you figured out the trigger issue,most others would have edited it out ,good job chickanic.
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. I inherited a Craftsman (Poulan) all the lines and primer were shot. Your video helped to figure out the routing.
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.
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.
Congratulations on your successful Do It Like A Girl channel from the OLD MAN at Eliminator Performance. Very well done on this video especially liked the non stop filming from different cameras and your explanation of the time that it takes to do videos for your channel.
Poulans are garbageeee
Joe you are absolutely correct they are low end chainsaws and ok for the part time consumer. At Eliminator we suggest they use ethanol free fuel properly mixed with a high quality 2 stroke oil and that they fire them up once per month. Normally our customers buy the ASPEN 2 premixed fuel from us for end of year use and storage and we have not seen any issues. Most chainsaws we get in to fix are low end and normally not worth the cost of repairs so we end up with a lot for parts especially the Homelites which has parts no longer available in many cases. Stihl #1
I have a Poulan Pro 2150 Super Clean. Before i started fixing small engines I had the saw in the shed for 6 or more years, with fuel in it. The fuel was brown and very discusting. After working on small engine's for the last 5 years I can't complain about friends bringing their machines to me to repair. Fortunately all I had to do was drain the fuel an clead the carb and replace the fuel lines. Thanks for the video? Helped lots.
This is a cool video! would injoy more like this, very informative 👍👊🤙
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 !
It seems that you've done this type of repair more than twice, that was amazing, keep the woop , tells where the tricky part of the repair is, probably could have done the job in 30 minutes, if you take the time taken to explain what your doing, and the trigger lockup out of the equation. great work.
Thanks Lonnie!
Perfect, even without the editing! I'm just upset that you only had to open it back up once.
I have one that has sat for about 10 years, I changed the carburetor, fuel lines fuel filter, and spark plug, and air filter. I also replaced the fuel cap. After getting it together, it would flood the engine. The original fuel cap was vented, the new cap is not. I drilled another hole in the gas tank and put a fuel line in, and added a fuel filter to keep dirt out of the gas,/ tank. Now it runs great.
I've fussed with those Poulans so much that I make a joke. If you buy one, you'll be pull-an on it a LOT!
Really like the no edit. Good job explaining as you worked.
Nice work!
Would love to see that 76 camaro sometime.
Great video!! Less than 25 to 30 minutes if you subtract the explanation and the throttle cable!! Well done!! My Poulon needed fuel lines after 5 years........never touched the carb! Still running great!!
I have enjoyed your videos. However, have you ever heard of a cold seizure? You should Never race a cold engine. Repeat, never race a cold engine. Allow it to warm up for at least 30 seconds, then proceed with your adjustments.
I found this video on UA-cam on TV, so I had to re-find it on my cellphone, so I could comment.
About the time I started to say, I'd hate for her hair to get torn out, you said something about your hair...that was spooky. I saw the picture that was taken, of a girl's scalp, that had her hair down, against the machine shop rules, and it got together with a fly-cutter running pretty fast, cutting aluminum, and it jerked out a good handfull of hair still attached to scalp skin. She left the shop in an ambulance. We never saw her back at the shop again and we never saw a picture of her head, how it turned out.
PLEASE, as pretty as you are, and dear to my heart, wind it up and put it up under a cap, or something. It don't take but once to destroy you!
I love you and your channel and the care and awesome camera angles you do. THANK YOU !!!
I work on a lot of those saws, and had one do the trigger trick on me 😡, and had the cable bracket there.
They are a good saw for small jobs, but people ( do not ) take care of them. They put them away wet and dirty, and the next time have problems.
That is why I stay busy repairing them.
I personally own two of them, one is 19 years old, the other is 5 years old. They start every time.
Very nice video 🤙😇
You can put away Stihl or Husqvarna saws dirty and wet without them quitting on you. I don't condone it, but they can handle it. Poulan can barely handle limbing and bucking one tree even if imaculate. Crap saw.
I fixed my Poulan chainsaw that I use exactly that way, after it had been sitting for years, and it took almost 30 seconds and less than $1 in parts/materials. I filled up the bar-oil tank and pulled the trigger, and it worked perfectly. It really pays to buy electric when that is all you need.
The best chainsaw carb rebuild on YT. Bre , you're the best.
Great repair, I appreciate the unedited version. It shows real life happening (air filter cover, throttle trigger). I have the old green Poulan that was purchased in 1999. Yup, I've done this a few times. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mame for anothe execllent repair vid. Have you ever considered doing a boat motor repair. I have a friend that works on boat engines. He told me that 70 % of his business is fuel related. Mostly from using Ethanol fuel. Even using a 4 cycle engine. A 4 cycle boat engine is really a 2 cycle with oil enjectors. The size of the enjectors is really small and I changed my bass boat and wave runner to blocking the injectors and mixing the fuel. Because if these small enjectors become clogged, for what ever reason, with in seconds the engine is doomed. Love your repair vids. Most retailers will tell you if a 2 cycle carb needs work it is less costly to buy a new one than the labor to fix it. You have proved them wrong. Thank you.
Glad to see this video. I have two of these saws and neither one will run. At least now I have some idea where to get started. Thanks!
When you get them running, sell them and buy a stihl.
I bet this video is highly rated. This is so entertaining and informative.
I worked with a small engine mechanic in the late 90's/early 2000's,and he used to tell anyone that walked in the door with a Poulan to turn back around. I fixed a few for people though :D
why he doesnt like business? 😂
I am a retired boat motor mechanic I’ve never seen anyone adjust the carburetor when the motor is not running I guess I was doing it wrong for 40 years not Good video you Gotter done quick
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! You are the real deal! You know what you are doing and gotter done just like the experts….which you are👍 I hope you have a couple of boys (and yes a couple of girls) to pass your knowledge and enthusiasm on to. And I’m going to say it again…you are the real deal! I’m an old retired Iowa farm boy and I love fixing small engines and cutting firewood for the shop stove. I know your Dad (and Mom) are proud of you.
I have an old polan and knew I needed to repair carburetor, bought a new polan instead. Left gas in it and had get repaired. Was not covered under warranty.🤯😰
Maybe I'll repair old one and have two. Thank you Chickanic, for the encouragement.
Gonna have to do this with my saw I betcha. Been sitting for 4 years. Thanks for the refresher!
I used to keep a small jar of Vaseline in my tool box at Sears to put the lines on. Kept me from having to stretch them.
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've always felt like I was alone on this but I love Pollan chainsaws. I get a couple for free every year. They are easy to work on and they always start and do what you need them to.
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.
You are a keeper! Awesome that you are so knowledgeable! Lucky husband 😊
Thanks for another great video! Your Cougar reminded me of when I was in high school and we had a driver's education course. A local car dealer donated a Couger that was fitted with dual steering wheels and pedals for teaching kids to drive.
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.
I have a Husqvarna 350 chainsaw that sat on the shelf in my unheated garage for 12 years without starting it due to operations I needed. I used ethanol free fuel in it and left some in the gas tank all those years.
After my 4 shoulder surgeries healed up, I needed to clear some trees on my property and wondered if the saw would even start after that time sitting idle.
I dumped the gas/oil mixture out, put fresh ethanol free gas/oil (50:1) in it, pulled 4 times on the recoil and it not only started right up, it continued to idle for several minutes before I shut it down!! It continues to run perfectly even to this day!
I have an Oregon saw I bought after a storm to cut up a downed tree. Used it and emptied fuel ran it out. Wouldn’t start next use about six months no spark replace plug bingo. Emptied fuel ran it out used it again two years another storm. Works ok but I always have trouble starting because of flooding. Use primer bulb once or twice is good. Nice job I’ve worked with those lines with trimmers, always angle cut makes it easy
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
You are awesome, and you have already saved me time, money and frustration. Cheers from Australia,