Poulan model 68 - a few questions

[Mark71gtx]

I snagged up a Poulan model 68 chainsaw with a nice big bow bar on it a few weeks back. I must hear it run... I checked the piston, and it looks good (3 ring piston). Everything "visually" checks out, but I am not getting spark. I am assuming it could probably stand a new set of points and a condenser. Anyone know what part numbers I need to be searching for? I don't really want to rip it apart until I have the parts for it. There are too many half stripped, waiting for parts saws in there already...

 

[Guido Salvage]

Why not start by cleaning the points and checking the gap?

 

[Jughead]

Clean the points as guido said.as far a condensor.....a condensor is a condensor.find one the same size and install it.points well for a saw that old it could be a challenge finding them.

 

[67L36Driver]

Yes, after a long time even the tungsten contacts get an oxide coating.
I use a soft and then a hard arkansas stone to polish them.

 

[Mark71gtx]

Cool, thanks for the advice. I just got my Pioneer 600 running by replacing the condenser. It was easy to find. I was hoping to do the same with this one. I guess I'll pull it apart and see what I need.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

If you don't have one the right size just post specs. I have tons......

 

[Guido Salvage]

If you have a NAPA store with racks of parts books and an old geezer behind the counter you can find what you need. Just take the old stuff with you.

 

[Mark71gtx]

Well, I went to pull it all apart and once the flywheel was off, I saw the coil wire had come out of the coil. I grabbed some high tension wire I had purchased for another project and ran a new coil wire. I cleaned the points, and now it is throwing lightning bolts! It still would not start. I pulled the carb apart and the metering diaphragm was stiff as a board. I ordered a carb kit. Maybe it will be running soon. Thanks for the helpful advice!

 

[Mark71gtx]

Anyone know where I can get the grommets for the carb adjustment screws?

 

[67L36Driver]

Anyone know where I can get the grommets for the carb adjustment screws?

Look in the yellow compartment boxes at your Ace Hardware. The electrical aisles. Table lamp part actually.

 

[Mark71gtx]

Cool, thanks!

 

[Mark71gtx]

Carb kit came in and now it is running! I will clean up the bow bar and put that 1/2" chain back on it next. Then it will be ime to tune it in some wood. Hopefully the new bar for my Pioneer 600 will come in tomorrow and I can tune them both!