POULAN The Official Poulan Thread

[FergusonTO35]

This one didn’t even have a hand guard. Didn’t see any signs that a brake or guard was on the saw from the factory

The hand guard on this saw would have simply clamped on to the front handle, if you remove it there would be no sign that it ever had one.

 

[heimannm]

I made some additional inquiries/research and others noted 2-1/2 to 3 turns out for both H & L, I set them at 3 turns open and it worked just as it should. I wish all problems could be solved that easily...

Mark

 

[Turner Saw]

I picked this up today. A friend of mine saved this from going into the trash can at his mother in law's house. Asked me if I wanted it. Dumb question!! It looks like a 306. Any info would be appreciated. I did a little internet searching on it.

 

[fossil]

I picked this up today. A friend of mine saved this from going into the trash can at his mother in law's house. Asked me if I wanted it. Dumb question!! It looks like a 306. Any info would be appreciated. I did a little internet searching on it.

It is a 306SA (Power sharp). Quite a desirable saw by the Allis tractor collectors.

They also had the 195 which was a 306A

Great find!

 

[Turner Saw]

It is a 306SA (Power sharp). Quite a desirable saw by the Allis tractor collectors.

They also had the 195 which was a 306A

Great find!

I did this restoration on this 306 last year and when I got that Allis Chalmers saw yesterday it looked a lot like it.

 

[old_sir_henry]

@Turner Saw :
That looks a very nice rebuild. Apparently a full paint-job with a great outcome.
Did you do the decals by yourself or found some original NOS?

 

[Turner Saw]

@Turner Saw :
That looks a very nice rebuild. Apparently a full paint-job with a great outcome.
Did you do the decals by yourself or found some original NOS?

I purchased the decals online. If you look close you can see some green paint on the throttle lock button. That was there from OEM not me! Lol!

 

[old_sir_henry]

If you look close you can see some green paint on the throttle lock button. That was there from OEM not me!

Same here:

Factory supplied paint on trigger rod and trigger

 

[J. Dirt]

What have I got here guys? Going to be my soon to start on project. It’s says Poulan pro, but a lot points to pioneer. I’m not up on my company history, but it looks like a cool saw.
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Turned this one over to the expert! Boy did it come out nice!! @Stump Shot

 

[Fishnuts2]

Where can I get decals for a PP455?
Asking for a friend.
TIA!


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[richles]

Where can I get decals for a PP455?
Asking for a friend.
TIA!


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I just ordered some off of e bay.. if u search the pp455 they have a company out of Canada that offers the pp405 but they will make some with the 455 & they r good quality

 

[Fishnuts2]

I’m set up to order some from him. Thx!


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[Fishnuts2]

I noticed that this 455 has fiber reeds instead of steel. Did they come stock with these, or has mine been changed at some point?

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[old_sir_henry]

Don't know about the reed valve but find it interesting they have used MAHLE top ends!

 

[richles]

I noticed that this 455 has fiber reeds instead of steel. Did they come stock with these, or has mine been changed at some point?

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I’ve seen both metal & fiber on all that series pp but not sure if that was a factory thing or aftermarket

 

[Fishnuts2]

Here’s a bump for the Poulan thread. Got him all done and running great. I’m thinking this is a good one to take when cutting firewood with friends. They’ll be surprised!

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[edju1958]

Hi guys,first post here on the Poulan thread.I've got a few oldies - 245A,306A,S25DA & a couple of the Craftsman versions of the 25D.I just picked up a Dayton version of the 3700.It showed almost 180 psi on the compression tester & is supposed to be a good runner.I'll post some pics when I get the saw.

 

[acornhill]

You have the addiction


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[S Sidwell]

You're doomed. Welcome aboard.

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[Stump Shot]

I noticed that this 455 has fiber reeds instead of steel. Did they come stock with these, or has mine been changed at some point?

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I’ve seen both metal & fiber on all that series pp but not sure if that was a factory thing or aftermarket

Least ways for the P65 I worked on, the factory Reed is metal and the "fiber" one was from Boysen.