Just another junk chainsaw

[gstrom99]

I rec'd the fuel tank, starter cover and handle for the 440 that "fell off" the SIL's ATV. Only took 3 weeks. I need to got on that project, so it can join the other "extra" saws I seem to be collecting. I bought him a new 440, since the repair parts were "not in stock" at the time. He's been using the heck out it, so I'm glad I did.


Update, an hour or so of work and she's fixed and running. Trigger gave me a bit of a hassle, as did the handle. The stainless "rub plate" didn't want to stay in place. The new handle didn't seem want to line up, for some reason too. The new starter cover didn't come with the decal, either. May try and get one later...

 

[xyz123]

I rec'd the fuel tank, starter cover and handle for the 440 that "fell off" the SIL's ATV. Only took 3 weeks. I need to got on that project, so it can join the other "extra" saws I seem to be collecting. I bought him a new 440, since the repair parts were "not in stock" at the time. He's been using the heck out it, so I'm glad I did.


Update, an hour or so of work and she's fixed and running. Trigger gave me a bit of a hassle, as did the handle. The stainless "rub plate" didn't want to stay in place. The new handle didn't seem want to line up, for some reason too. The new starter cover didn't come with the decal, either. May try and get one later...

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Good job.

The decal is like 3.70-4 bucks by itself. Then add shipping. Might ask a local husky dealer if close to you. But way I look at that. It doubles my price going to one gas wise.

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[gstrom99]

Good job.

The decal is like 3.70-4 bucks by itself. Then add shipping. Might ask a local husky dealer if close to you. But way I look at that. It doubles my price going to one gas wise.

Thanks. I didn't like not having the label and ordered the one listed on eBay, before I saw your reply. ~$11 with shipping. Jack's would've been ~$14. Closest dealer is 25 miles.

 

[xyz123]

Thanks. I didn't like not having the label and ordered the one listed on eBay, before I saw your reply. ~$11 with shipping. Jack's would've been ~$14. Closest dealer is 25 miles.

Trying to recall. When I was doing a saw for local, I ordered decal with the cover and pulley stuff I needed to fix his saw. Those srong assit are a weak point.

I got one on my echo 490 and wish it was normal starter set up.

 

[gstrom99]

Trying to recall. When I was doing a saw for local, I ordered decal with the cover and pulley stuff I needed to fix his saw. Those srong assit are a weak point.

I got one on my echo 490 and wish it was normal starter set up.

I actually ordered the whole starter assy, since it wasn't much more $ than the busted up cover only. Plus, I didn't have to figure out how to assemble the spring starter gizmo. Plus, now I have (more) spare parts (to misplace).

 

[xyz123]

I actually ordered the whole starter assy, since it wasn't much more $ than the busted up cover only. Plus, I didn't have to figure out how to assemble the spring starter gizmo. Plus, now I have (more) spare parts (to misplace).

Yep what I did for this guy the 2nd time he busted it up. Guy lifts weights and trying to tell him he dont need to be ripping on these weak spring assisted saws.

 

[xyz123]

More poulan parts getting moved. Guy needed a pto side case for 330. I sold him a whole crankcase with crank and fly for same cost.

2nd pair of poulan tank inserts in 2 days sold too.

The small and medium spikes for inner poulan. The one was NOS in med.

All of this older stuff is NLA and why it moves. I been selling everything off.

 

[5030]

I had 1 Poulan and that was enough. Vapor locking POS.

 

[xyz123]

I had 1 Poulan and that was enough. Vapor locking POS.

Wonder what model. Older ones are still hard to kill today. Newer plastic ones suk.

One I hated the most was a old Mac my dad bought around 79-81. It would be hot as heck and clearing lanes trimming and that POS would vapor lock.
1 tank wonder. Wonder why ya kept the POS.

 

[5030]

Had a racing cart with 2 on it. Total junk. Had a Stihl 007 (I think) that vapor locked too.

 

[xyz123]

Had a racing cart with 2 on it. Total junk. Had a Stihl 007 (I think) that vapor locked too.

Any old pics of the kart?

I help my son out in his 212cc stock appearing kart. They race on dirt.

Last year was doing a head for a motor I sold a 83cc chainsaw for. I got took as the motor, was run to death and needed a complete rebuild.

We got 2 motors and mine is the faster built up one. His same but less of a build that can keep on going.

We are very very very low budget compared to who he races against.

 

[5030]

Long gone, no pics, not missed. Sorry. Those yellow motors were vapor lockers too. The Poulan I had was the big one with a bucking bar on it. (whip bar). I spent more time on the recoil than running it. I've sold more saws than I kept it seems like and I always loose my butt on them.

I sure like the Echo 211 top handle I just got though I had to remove the cat insert prior to using it. Guess that will be the norm today. Nice saw, plenty of suds and 1/2 the price of my smashed Stihl. Not going there. My stupidity and a tractor tire and a quick 700 bucks. Won't happen again.

I need to fab up bucking spikes for the Echo. Don't like getting up against the case with limbs. I realize I'll loose some bar length but it is a pruning saw. Even comes with a greaseable sprocket nose and drive sprocket oiler so no mess when idling. Adjustable too. Recommended by me.

 

[xyz123]

Long gone, no pics, not missed. Sorry. Those yellow motors were vapor lockers too. The Poulan I had was the big one with a bucking bar on it. (whip bar). I spent more time on the recoil than running it. I've sold more saws than I kept it seems like and I always loose my butt on them.

I sure like the Echo 211 top handle I just got though I had to remove the cat insert prior to using it. Guess that will be the norm today. Nice saw, plenty of suds and 1/2 the price of my smashed Stihl. Not going there. My stupidity and a tractor tire and a quick 700 bucks. Won't happen again.

I need to fab up bucking spikes for the Echo. Don't like getting up against the case with limbs. I realize I'll loose some bar length but it is a pruning saw. Even comes with a greaseable sprocket nose and drive sprocket oiler so no mess when idling. Adjustable too. Recommended by me.

I know 2511 has a oem spike you can get. But dont you have the 271?
Never looked if they offered one for that one.

 

[xyz123]

If it is, they do make one. OK that is just stupid priced IMHO GENUINE ECHO SPIKE FITS CS-271T CS-2511T CS-2511P C304000070

Genuine ECHO cs-271T Bumper Spike

C304000070

 

[gstrom99]

I had 1 Poulan and that was enough. Vapor locking POS.

What are the symptoms if a saw vapor locks, and how do you Dx it? I have a tempermental Poulan on the self, here.

 

[5030]

What are the symptoms if a saw vapor locks, and how do you Dx it? I have a tempermental Poulan on the self, here.

The carb extension is too close to the cylinder so the heat transfer causes the mix to vaporize in the carb bowl and no start. Short stub equates to excessive heat transfer. I don't know of any easy fix except sell it. I used to call mine a 'Polish Chainsaw'. The starter rope don't make for a good saw. Hard on your hand as well.....lol

 

[5030]

I know 2511 has a oem spike you can get. But dont you have the 271?
Never looked if they offered one for that one.

Not sure. I have not seen one yet and I can plasma cut one pretty quick. Been looking and no one has one. I may run a few and offer them on Flea Bay. I do actually. I'm, kind of **** about getting up against the case with limbs. In fact, I like to keep everything clean and tidy. Like my 090 and 75, just as pristine as when I bought them over 40 years ago (minus some paint chips of course). You have to foot both of them or stretch your fingers....

It is a very light saw too. Fully dressed, under 6.5 pounds.

Only thing I don't like is the inertia brake and I may remove it. I'm used to no brake anyway. Too me, a brake is like a cat. Not required if you have sense.

 

[xyz123]

Not sure. I have not seen one yet and I can plasma cut one pretty quick. Been looking and no one has one. I may run a few and offer them on Flea Bay. I do actually. I'm, kind of **** about getting up against the case with limbs. In fact, I like to keep everything clean and tidy. Like my 090 and 75, just as pristine as when I bought them over 40 years ago (minus some paint chips of course). You have to foot both of them or stretch your fingers....

It is a very light saw too. Fully dressed, under 6.5 pounds.

Only thing I don't like is the inertia brake and I may remove it. I'm used to no brake anyway. Too me, a brake is like a cat. Not required if you have sense.

I showed the 271 too. Same as 2511.

They think they are gold. Time to make one like you said.

 

[5030]

Maybe more than one copy. Just a matter of setting it up on the table and cutting them. 5 cents in material and a few seconds cut time. I'll post one up when done.

 

[xyz123]

Maybe more than one copy. Just a matter of setting it up on the table and cutting them. 5 cents in material and a few seconds cut time. I'll post one up when done.

I'm a DA. That was for the outer spike.