My grandfather had one he bought it before I was born in 1980 he passed away in 1993 my dad ended up with it and ran it till 1996 before it quit made in Shreveport Louisiana where I'm from
I picked up one and it has a crack in the oil tank under the bar adjusting screw/peg. it looks like the bar was tightened with the peg not in its hole which was pushed in. should I use JB weld or just RTV silicone? its a big hair line crack. didn't see it before buying it. thanks.
That saw really looked like it had some decent torque though. You could put some black hi temp RTV on that plug wire to fix it up, that would resist the heat fairly well. That saw looks like it's screaming "Port Me!" 😁
Ooh...the RTV is a GREAT idea! I'll have to remember that. However, I already ordered some heat resistant electrical tape. I actually got it running pretty dang good, slapped a 24" bar with a nice sharp chain on it...runs great! Not a very zippy saw, but it really just pulls chain! I seriously had fun using it. That video will be posted on Thursday.
Boedy, do you still have the parts saw around? I could really use that one. Just pick up a Wizard 430 and have no idea what it will be. Well...terrible...after taking it apart...I learned that it is the same saw as the Poulan 306A. Looking forward to hear what you have if any. BTW - I've been watching over and over and over and over again your work (growth in learning) with the Hus 55 rancher...I just starting learning about saw for few months....and your struggles are both affirmation and learning for me....thank you for sharing.
I do. Send me an email. Boedychainsaws@gmail.com I sold the piston and cylinder, but I still have almost everything else. $60 will get you everything I have for it shipped and at your front door.
Can you show how to replace the sparkplug wire? I have a Poulan 360 that has that problem. If not, its fine. I'd just like to see someone do it. At first glance it seems like it would be hard to change because of the way the coil is made. I still have some cleaning to do on it that may reveal an easyer way. Idk 🤔
I have one I'm resurrecting, was my dad's. Hopefully this is an easy question, the specs I find online recommend a 32:1 mix with the poulan brand 2 stroke oil but the poulan stuff I see for sale now recommends 40:1 or 50:1 mix. Is this the same stuff they originally intended for use in this saw? Or what do you recommend? Thanks
It is less critical than you think it is. Run what you want. I run either red armor or castor 927 at 40:1 because I like it and it works. And that's it. The only oil I have ever seen a real problem with is the Stihl Ultra. The stuff in the gray bottle.
Oils today are synthetic so you could run 50:1 of todays oils in that old saw and it’ll be fine. It only states 32:1 on that saw because they didn’t have oil designed for 2 strokes back then. You basically used regular engine oil in a heavier grade to ensure it doesn’t break down prematurely before it reaches the bearings in your engine that need the most lubrication. But the other reason it also states 32:1 is because nobody gave a shit about pollution back then like they do now. Now the environmental pollution department is phasing 2 strokes out or at least demanding them to run extremely light as shit on oil
Never used one myself. From what I gather, they were almost exclusively used to cut logs up that were laying on the ground so you didn't have to bend over.
Leather face would approve and appreciate
Texas Chainsaw Massacre saw 👍😎😁
Thought it was mate😊
Question : is the Bow set up interchangeable on the other saw and Vice-Versa ( with the corresponding handle of course ) ? Thanks
Cleaned up pretty good
👍🆙Big Guy
Not too shabby
Talent and experience with small engines Good job sir.
Sweet saw back to life! Nicely done
My grandfather had one he bought it before I was born in 1980 he passed away in 1993 my dad ended up with it and ran it till 1996 before it quit made in Shreveport Louisiana where I'm from
You should find one to keep the tradition going.
Hey man would u know how I could get my hands on one of these saws, been looking for a while now and I want one so bad
$150 and it's yours. Power head only. Mailed to you anywhere in the lower 48. Send me an email. Boedychainsaws@gmail.com
Hell yeah brother
If you use a small torch to heat the clutch up a little they come off pretty easy.
Nice share
why does the 306 have a oil button? no auto oil pump inside? thanks
I just acquired the Poulan 306a, it seems to be in great condition, however, the chain spins without pulling the trigger, what would be causing that?
Idle it down or change the clutch
Great video!
I picked up one and it has a crack in the oil tank under the bar adjusting screw/peg. it looks like the bar was tightened with the peg not in its hole which was pushed in. should I use JB weld or just RTV silicone? its a big hair line crack. didn't see it before buying it. thanks.
I'd probably try some JB weld
That saw really looked like it had some decent torque though. You could put some black hi temp RTV on that plug wire to fix it up, that would resist the heat fairly well. That saw looks like it's screaming "Port Me!" 😁
Ooh...the RTV is a GREAT idea! I'll have to remember that. However, I already ordered some heat resistant electrical tape. I actually got it running pretty dang good, slapped a 24" bar with a nice sharp chain on it...runs great! Not a very zippy saw, but it really just pulls chain! I seriously had fun using it. That video will be posted on Thursday.
@@novicelumberjack wow that must be awesome with the 24" bar!
You could cut 100s of Corts with that saw
Leatherface would be proud
I am
【from HIPA】Would you like to test my parts for your equipment?thank you.
Ya know what...sure. Contact me at boedy@woodsmanessentials.com
Boedy, do you still have the parts saw around? I could really use that one. Just pick up a Wizard 430 and have no idea what it will be. Well...terrible...after taking it apart...I learned that it is the same saw as the Poulan 306A. Looking forward to hear what you have if any. BTW - I've been watching over and over and over and over again your work (growth in learning) with the Hus 55 rancher...I just starting learning about saw for few months....and your struggles are both affirmation and learning for me....thank you for sharing.
I do. Send me an email. Boedychainsaws@gmail.com
I sold the piston and cylinder, but I still have almost everything else. $60 will get you everything I have for it shipped and at your front door.
Good Chainsaw Massacre saw! Can't wait to see the horror movie saws wack off!
It should be good! I have big plans.
My chainsaw
Nope. Your chainsaw was the 245.
Ik,I'm making fun of the incorrect 306 comment 😄😄👍
I do own one of both,I restored them for collection
@leatherface707 cool. Glad you know what's up. The actor didn't.
Can you show how to replace the sparkplug wire? I have a Poulan 360 that has that problem. If not, its fine. I'd just like to see someone do it. At first glance it seems like it would be hard to change because of the way the coil is made. I still have some cleaning to do on it that may reveal an easyer way. Idk 🤔
I'm just gonna use heat resistant electrical tape on it. Easy peasy.
@@novicelumberjack Ok, good idea. Thanks for the info. 🖒
I have one I'm resurrecting, was my dad's. Hopefully this is an easy question, the specs I find online recommend a 32:1 mix with the poulan brand 2 stroke oil but the poulan stuff I see for sale now recommends 40:1 or 50:1 mix. Is this the same stuff they originally intended for use in this saw? Or what do you recommend?
Thanks
It is less critical than you think it is. Run what you want. I run either red armor or castor 927 at 40:1 because I like it and it works. And that's it. The only oil I have ever seen a real problem with is the Stihl Ultra. The stuff in the gray bottle.
Oils today are synthetic so you could run 50:1 of todays oils in that old saw and it’ll be fine. It only states 32:1 on that saw because they didn’t have oil designed for 2 strokes back then. You basically used regular engine oil in a heavier grade to ensure it doesn’t break down prematurely before it reaches the bearings in your engine that need the most lubrication. But the other reason it also states 32:1 is because nobody gave a shit about pollution back then like they do now. Now the environmental pollution department is phasing 2 strokes out or at least demanding them to run extremely light as shit on oil
16 bucks a gallon and he uses it as a parts cleaner. i like that haha
Yay Three Bond.
If Honda recommends it, ya know it's the good stuff!
@@novicelumberjack I been telling people for years. My 245 has the exact same fix. Been that way for years and years.
Is/was the bow saw better or just a novelty?
Never used one myself. From what I gather, they were almost exclusively used to cut logs up that were laying on the ground so you didn't have to bend over.
Were can I get that make a gasket material you got buddy
Online. Three Bond 1211
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I know them are edibles gummies bro
Well...I definitely ate them!
She old girl lol
I ended up getting her running really well. Another video will be posted Thursday. 24" bar in red oak. It surprised me.