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After looking at some 2011 conversation on AS with Mark, Chris and Aaron, it appears the 361 never had an auto oiler and were 59cc. The 451 was 4 cubes with an auto oiler.

Check this for the metallic blue on the older Homelites. Dupli-Color DE1616 Pontiac Blue Metallic Engine Paint 12 Oz

Oregon power mate 68209

I'd check fuel and air filter and look for any kinks in the fuel line. I sounds like the carb isn't pumping enough fuel at idle. Some aftermarket fuel filters look OK but get restricted over time. Metering needle lever height? I'm not sure if the fuel line on those is made from the tygon...

Sounds like an old Pioneer clutch.:D

Apparently some 80's came with that muffler. There's 2 pics of 80's with that style muffler on Magnus' site.

You're welcome. A few things that might be helpful. The starter pulleys on those saws are fragile due to age and start to break. OEM ones are scarce but you could purchase an aftermarket one on Amazon.com Lil Red Barn Starter Rope Pulley Compatible With Poulan 3400 Chainsaws Replaces Part #...

Attached is the Poulan repair Manual

Check this out https://sawzillaparts.com/products/proline-chain-adjuster-tensioner-for-homelite-xl-xl2-super-2-240-245-chainsaw-69254-1a-110590?srsltid=AfmBOope3WRGwe3Y147PYGHZ5QIYkRfkXVcvG6TqV6OTflIY1n8MQJvi

If the carb has a low side mix needle, open it up.