So im going out on a limb here but this is what I think happened. The original owner of the saw died. His family went through his estate and tried starting the saw but the pull cord wouldn't retract from sitting so they threw it on the dump figuring it was "old" and broken. What do you think? Why would someone throw this saw away?
Those older Poulan saws were just as good as their contemporaries. In good shape they are very serious cutters. Good find and worthy of a repair and return to service.
I just went through the same saw , same deal someone threw it out , looked like it hadn't been ran in years , very dirty and looked like it had been used a lot . I squirted gas in it , fired second pull. Cleaned it rebuilt the carburetor bought new chain & bar , runs and cuts like crazy !!!! :-) well done !
I absolutely LOVE your catch-all word JULIPER!! That´s way better than doohickey, thingamabob, dingahoozit, doomaflatchie and the rest. Brings a smile to my face every time I hear you say it. Greetings to all from a US retiree in Portugal.
Brandon I went to drop off a truck load of shelving at my local metal recycling yard yesterday. Sitting right by where I unloaded was an identical 306A! I threw it in the truck and only when I started searching for a manual did I realize it was the saw from movie and then stumbled on your video looking for a video showing a teardown! I was just as excited hahaha Rad! Mine fired up first pull so I quickly started a full teardown and restore. Thing is a tank! Has a layer of old gas crusted throughout tho, probably gotta take the carb apart.
glad you got it running nice job. you scared the heck out of me stating it on that table the metal side just next to the chain, and the saw has no chain stop.
The Penncraft 17" JC Penny chainsaw, in red, is the same as a poulan 306a. I just pulled one out of a shed, that hadn't been ran in god knows how many years. Like your video. Love it when someone puts some time into something to fix it up and keep it cutting. There is so much personality in a chainsaw, more so than almost any other piece of machinery. Take care, good on ya for giving it a second life.
Thanks man and I'll have to keep my eye out for that Penncraft... I have never heard of that before. You are so right when you say they have personality...I'm seriously drawn to this saw and it is extremely enjoyable to use...way more than any newer saw I have used. This is when things were made with pride and quality and you can still feel it when you grab hold and squeeze the throttle. It's a beast and so much fun to use. Thanks for watching and the great comment!
Oils back in the 60'and 70's were not as good as they are today. I would go with 40:1, because that is what my Poulans used. If it want stay lit, lean out the low side, slightly until it does. The 32:1 may be making it load up and die. High end sounded pretty good.
Use the 16:1 ratio. Thats what it calls for so do it. Im an advid saw collector. You'll trash the saw if you dont. Not worth experimenting with fuel ratios.
LMAO you don't need 16:1 on todays oil. The saw calls for 16:1 cause back then they used SAE motor oil. 40-50:1 with todays high quality oil is perfectly fine!
I just picked one up the other day for my collection. There wasn't any stickers on mine, but luckily it still had the data tag on it that showed it. I plan on restoring mine and try and find some oem stickers for it. I even picked up a craftsman 1.8a which is an echo 302 saw while I was there. They weren't the cheapest saws I've ever bought, but at least I got my 306a. Congrats on the find and getting the ol girl running again.
The little half moon cut out on the recoil mechanism allows you to 'walk' the spring around and when you have tensioned the spring the line will be drawn in.
Thank Michael! I appreciate your support. The funny thing is I knew it was called a chain / bar but for the life of me I cant seem to stop calling it a blade... old habbits die hard LOL. Cheers brother!
Yep you were making some sawdust there buddy - a few passes with your set of files and you'll be good. You're right about today being a throw-away society - manufacturers build in way too much obsolescence and too many consumers just chalk it up to not having the time to sort things out and just replace over repair. With that said I have a Poulan saw that's giving me fits at the moment - I'll get it sorted but it's frustrating when things aren't working and it's not due to maintenance or care. Good stuff!
Thanks man. I guess I never really understood how people could be like that. I spent much of my younger years living on the road traveling to jobs and you could always tell the economics of the comunity you were working in by the things the residents would put on the side of the road for trash. Back when stainless grills were just coming out, people were trashing their perfectly good grill with full tanks of propane. Who does that! Oh well, their loss, my gain!
Nice find, sharpen the chain and fine tune the carb and maybe do a pressure/vac test to make sure there are no leaks, would hate to wreck that piston cylinder due to a lean run condition. 16:1 mix was standard in the 60's and 70' cause the oil wasn't as good of quality as it is today. 16:1 may also be because it has a bare cylinder although it could be chrome. 32:1 should work fine as long as you use a good quality oil (nothing from Walmart or the Dollar Store), I use Lucas Semi Synthetic mix and run a 32:1 mix in all my 2 cycle equipment and toys. Would $25 buy it right now?🍺🍺🍺
I cut a pile of wood with it so far. Probably around 7 cord (which is a lot for me) and so far so good. It still runs like a top. I'm a firm believer like you mentioned of using good oil. I also try to use ethanol free gas. Lately I've been using True Fuel which is pre-mixed at 40:1 and it seems to like it. That offer is tempting but i'm gonna have to decline Hahahah lol Cheers brother :)
I did the math on the oil/gas mix it is 16 to 1. I heard you comment no on that. I met an old guy who was chatting me about two cycle. His comment mirrors what you found under the lid of this Antique Poulan 1/2 pint (8 oz.) to 1 gallon (128 oz.), it's 16 to 1 ratio. I checked Lawnboy mower info scrawled on my wall 30 years ago, it is 32 to 1. What did the old guy say? He said if you want your 2 cycle to run longer, double the amount of oil, a little smoke won't matter a bit. My new Husqvarna Chain saw runs 50 to 1. 2.6 oz. to 1 gallon gas. PS, I have owned a Poulan like the one you have, for 40 years. Guess what is wrong with it at the moment? Yep, the cord is yanked out and wrapped around the handle, ha ha. Good job, thanks for the video. Yeah, chain brake is a major safety upgrade, but many of us have done without them for decades safely. Cheers.
Thanks Bruce! That little saw is a blast to use! Going from a saw with a chain brake and then picking up the Poulan, with its loud exhaust and zero safety features just makes feel cool. I love it! You need to get that recoil fixed and let it live again lol. I wonder if the 16:1 ratio had anything to do with leaded gas back then? I thought lead was a lubricant though? That saw is really the only equipment I own dating back that far and even my 15 year old Homelite saw calls for 50:1. I hate to blow it up so I should probably reconsider. I've been running that tru-fuel so we will see how that goes in the spring when things come out from winter storage. Thanks for the support and great comment! Cheers
@@BrandonLund Brandon, my 306 has a 20 inch bar, and was a gift to me from a good neighbor. He bought it used around 1970 and gave $16 for it with a new chain and bar, so he too got a killer deal. So Oscar is gone but this saw may even outlive me too at age 67. Will be doing to it what you just experienced with the cord out of it. The cord seems huge so I may have replaced it at one time with the wrong size. All the old timers that knew about these are pretty much gone, it's hard to believe it is 49 years old. Thanks again for the video, I know just what to expect.
@@brucedickey5155 anytime Bruce and thank you for your support. P.S if you have a good air filter, treat it good. They do not make an aftermarket filter for it that I am aware of.
sweet, i just picked up the rebadged "Dayton" model of this saw, for safety's sake i am going to take the bar and chain off until it is running clean with the carb tuned, I know the old fuel gummed up the carb, it ran with full choke but bogged under throttle.
William, yup, sounds like your idle circuit is gummed up. I'm not sure what part of the country your in, but I just recently started using a pre-mix fuel that comes in a can. You can get it in 40:1 and 50:1. I run 40:1 in this saw. It's supposed to not contain ethanol, which is brutal on carburetors. The can says it's good for up to 2 years once you open it so I guess we will find out how my equipment fares after winter. If it does well, I will probably run all my mixed stuff on it. Congratulations on your saw...your going to enjoy it...It's a lot of fun and you can feel the power!
Hahahaha thats awesome man! Yes you did. In the ad i wrote that i cut about 3 cord of wood with it. I have videos on here of that too. I hope you enjoy it buddy. Its an awesome saw. Unfortunately we aren't burning wood anymore or i would be still using it. Are you a collector or are you going to cut wood? (Its a 'beast)!
I don't know about that. I bought a Stihl HS-80 of of eBay. The owner told me that it had fuel problems and the carb needed to be adjusted. It also did not have a motor cover. It took me a hour or so to replace the fuel lines and get it running. I also put a motor cover, new fuel lines and grometts, pull rope and rebuilt the carb over the next two months. Now, it looks original and runs like it to. Just a little TLC. BTW, it was made on 25 May 1999 in Virginia Beach, according to Stihl. Disposable is in who made it. Poulans made 40 years ago are good saws. I never had a 306 but I had a 3400, 3700 and 395 and they were excellent saws and we're running when I sold them.
I've never owned an old saw like this...when I say "old", I mean something with no safety stuff. This thing just feels solid. There is something about it that makes cutting wood really enjoyable. You cant go wrong with Stihl. They are quality
I have a craftsman branded 306a i got yesterday and the only issue on the surface i see is a worn gasket on the fuel tank top half. Also, the saw used in the movie was a 245A. The fuel tank was larger as well as the breather. Look at still and BTS images next to a 245 and 306. People say its a 245 and a 306 or a 306 with 245 parts but its 1000% a 245.
Hey Brandon, New Subscriber here. Congrats on the saw. Now, it looks like its made solid and when you get that chain sharpened you will be in business! It kinda reminds me of the old McCulloch Pro Mac.
Thanks and I appreciate the sub! This saw is a lot of fun to use. You just have to be very careful and always respect the saw. You only mess up once with this model...no safety
I have a vintage 555 pro McCullough saw,it fires, I just got a Poulan smelled like it had diesel fuel, I don't know how pars, the clutch is smaller and the inside of the clutch and cover are missing, says Los Angeles.Push button manual oiler which went away in the 80's
This saw has automatic oiling but also has a manual oiler. I love these old saws. This one is all metal. It's a blast to use and has a ton of power. It's a bit loud though. Good score on your saw!
The quality of that saw looks better than the newer ones because it has more metal in it. The newer ones I don't just hate, I loathe. I bought a 50 cc Poulan Pro. The same company makes Husqvarna saws, but Poulan is dangerous and cheap. The chain came off twice, the pull starter broke with very little use and even though it will sometimes start, you can't keep it started. I replaced the air filter, the fuel filter and never used anything but premixed gas without ethanol and I could not keep it running. It did not even make a good doorstop. I put it out at the trash and nobody took it because it was a Poulan. Other uses have the same complaints. I have a Husqvarna, Echo and Stihl that all work flawlessly. Sorry for the rant on newer Poulans, but I just hate them. Yours might be worth keeping because it is older, before they started making them cheap and dangerous.
Yah I've heard similar about the newer Polans also. Sorry your experience was a bad one. This one is definately built well, but it could be very dangerous if your not careful...this was made without a chain brake. You will only mess up once with this saw. I went out and bought chaps and everything...this is a saw that has to be respected.
40:1 mix is more than fine. You can even use 50:1 for all saws old and new. The 2 cycle oil today is not what they used back in the day and is a much better oil. They used "old school" 30 weight. Unless you feel like changing the engine, always open the exhaust first and check for scoring, if you see grooves on the piston chances are the cylinder is junk as well. Always before you try to start an old chainsaw, the exhaust must come off, there could be rust chunks in the exhaust that can be sucked in the engine and you could destroy it yourself.
Thanks Tom, I appreciate the sub! The saw is working fine, although it's not a huge fan of ethanol gas, I've had to do a carb clean after a winter storage. To avoid the ethanol gas issue I buy true fuel premixed at 40: it's a bit pricey but its clean, doesnt rot out metal gas tanks and stays stable for months. The saw loves it and so do I.
The Super oily fuel mix ratios were a reflection of the low quality oils of the 60s, 70s and even 80s. Poulan settled on 40:1 after the oils evolved. Homelite settled on 32:1. This was with their respective brand of oils and newest versions at the time of the new mix ratio recommendations. Personally I don't go with super lean modern ratios in older stuff. Some of the Super high tech synthetic oils have 100:1 ratios. I find that just plain disturbing. Old lessons and traditions you know.
Haha i got a old partner r16 i think and it was non running when i got it but when i got it i took a pull and it was so much compression that is must have only been used a couple of times now i got it running and it runs good 😃
Made 1970 until 1980 . Fuel ratio is 32:1 . But that was back in the day when they used sae30 ... if u use stihl ultra for example 50:1 does the same ... i have a huge collection and run those old saws 40:1 just to be on the safe side ... ppl who say 16:1 dont know a thing about 2stroke oil!
Thanks! That's what I have been running this past year and it seems to run good. A local arborist did some tree cutting for me and I saw that he was using VP pre-mixed 40:1 in all his saws. He had gallons of it on his truck. He said it's all he runs. It's a little expensive but it lasts a long time in storage and doesnt foul up the carb.
$100 at least! I paid $55 for mine on EBay last month. I bought it for Halloween! Non functioning saw He found in his Dad's shed. 1/4" of grime was everywhere!; Inside and Outside! Missing blade and chain, spark plug, air filter and air filter cover, pull handle, trigger link and broken lock switch, no trigger linkage, and the gas tank was gelled. I found another air cover, and I gutted and cleaned it. I'm now replacing most of the internal parts with a costume prop toy internal guts, (plastic blade and rubber chain, speaker, batteries, and an amplifier and a bigger speaker). Sorry I didn't try to rehab this mess, but I've given a New Life! If you could find an original for that white/ gray replacement blade cover; you have a Gold-Mine! I have Facebook friends that collect masks, and that are part of and or create Haunted Houses, etc! Parts alone are worth more than $100! Fully working is a Mint for this Iconic Chainsaw!
Deanballoonatic hey it's all about repurposing and getting a use out of something old. Good on you! I'm sure you will get years of use and memories from your "Halloween saw. I don't normally stumble on to find like this so my entheusism was showing through when it actually ran. This thing runs like a top. I've cut 3 cord of firewood this summer. I'm gentle with it though because I want to keep it nice. Thanks for the great comment. Be sure to post up a pic of your saw on my Facebook page when you get it done! I'd love to see it!
The old Poulans were good saws. Now they have a life of hours not years. Junk new. Buying a new saw, go with Stilh or Husky. Yeah, the Husky is made my same company as Poulan.
Thanks man! I dont know much about it. I'm assuming the bar might be original and they side cover that is grey appears to have been replaced. Maybe some paint.
It depends on your town / city, where you go and the relationship you have with them. Some don't mind if you drop something off and pick something up. Some may charge you a fee by the pound. Some towns could care less what you do, back up and take what you want. Saves them from handling it and taking it to a processor.
Brandon Lund ok I've been looking for a replica of the chainsaw from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre but I can't find one and the ones on eBay seem like crap.thanks anyways.
Checkout a guy on RUclips by the name of Bubba Sawyer...he has a pile of these saws and he might be able to hook you up. He collects them for that reason also.
Lol, to be honest, when I saw the saw on the dump (that sounds weird) I figured I would grab it just to see if i could get it to run. It wasn't until i got it home and started googling the model number that i realized it had some importance. The person who put it on the dump must have not known either. I have seen the movies and never made the connection.
@@BrandonLund I have the same saw and literally exact same running upon start up with high idle . Then won't stay idling. Unless your on it. Maybe yours is different and You've since figured it out and turned it so it idles without the chain engaged. On mine it was the exhaust manifold and reed valve area gaskets were letting in s bunch of air and impossible to carb adjust around a leak that large. The saws are sweet. Hell of a free find !
@Prolific Troll Thanks man! yah mine runs really good now. It's been a while since I posted that video but I recall I did make a gasket for the muffler and the carb. It idles really good. Here is a video of me using it. I go from piece to pice but there are some places where it sits idling and the chain is still. ruclips.net/video/FqHkeQx085U/видео.html
I'm probably not the best guy at doing this because I dont really know what I'm doing. Working on my own stuff and making a mistake and ruining it is different than if I blow yours up. I would try someone local to you and see what they say. What are you thinking it needs?
To be honest not completely sure I just got it in yesterday. It’s got a lot of dirt all inside it hopefully not in the engine, it needs a new pull chord, so until I get that and some gas in it I can’t test it unfortunately.
So im going out on a limb here but this is what I think happened. The original owner of the saw died. His family went through his estate and tried starting the saw but the pull cord wouldn't retract from sitting so they threw it on the dump figuring it was "old" and broken. What do you think? Why would someone throw this saw away?
Didnt know any better
@@jesseramos1561 I concur with this conclusion sir.
Those older Poulan saws were just as good as their contemporaries. In good shape they are very serious cutters. Good find and worthy of a repair and return to service.
Thanks John. I agree. This thing is a beast!
Now put on a human leather mask and start chasing people with that saw
XD
I'd hate to die by a dang Poulan! LOL!
I just went through the same saw , same deal someone threw it out , looked like it hadn't been ran in years , very dirty and looked like it had been used a lot . I squirted gas in it , fired second pull. Cleaned it rebuilt the carburetor bought new chain & bar , runs and cuts like crazy !!!! :-) well done !
Thanks man and congrats on your saw! They are a beast!
I use 32/1 ratio mix in all my saws even my poulan 245a and 306a and haven't had a problem keep that saw and get a new bar cover
Hi bubba
Im one of your subs
32:1 I use 40:1 oil now is way better then back then
I absolutely LOVE your catch-all word JULIPER!! That´s way better than doohickey, thingamabob, dingahoozit, doomaflatchie and the rest. Brings a smile to my face every time I hear you say it.
Greetings to all from a US retiree in Portugal.
Thanks Jay! Ive said it for years lol. A lot of people ask what is a juliper lol. You caught it!
Brandon I went to drop off a truck load of shelving at my local metal recycling yard yesterday. Sitting right by where I unloaded was an identical 306A! I threw it in the truck and only when I started searching for a manual did I realize it was the saw from movie and then stumbled on your video looking for a video showing a teardown! I was just as excited hahaha Rad! Mine fired up first pull so I quickly started a full teardown and restore. Thing is a tank! Has a layer of old gas crusted throughout tho, probably gotta take the carb apart.
Great score man! Congratulations!
Neat little saw, I lent mine to my neighbor who unfortunately was not familiar with the necessity of using mixed gas.
Ouch! That stinks. I've been there done that. Not fun.
glad you got it running nice job. you scared the heck out of me stating it on that table the metal side just next to the chain, and the saw has no chain stop.
casy casy :) it was close but it looked closer in the video. It scares me it doesn't have a chain brake so I'm extra careful when cutting
The Penncraft 17" JC Penny chainsaw, in red, is the same as a poulan 306a. I just pulled one out of a shed, that hadn't been ran in god knows how many years. Like your video. Love it when someone puts some time into something to fix it up and keep it cutting. There is so much personality in a chainsaw, more so than almost any other piece of machinery. Take care, good on ya for giving it a second life.
Thanks man and I'll have to keep my eye out for that Penncraft... I have never heard of that before. You are so right when you say they have personality...I'm seriously drawn to this saw and it is extremely enjoyable to use...way more than any newer saw I have used. This is when things were made with pride and quality and you can still feel it when you grab hold and squeeze the throttle. It's a beast and so much fun to use. Thanks for watching and the great comment!
Wow, what a find! That s the way, found a thing and make it work again. Cheers!
Julio Di Felippo I love this saw!
So was anyone else thinkin' why didn't he melt the end of the rope? Sure makes it easier to thread. Excellent find, glad it went well.
Oils back in the 60'and 70's were not as good as they are today. I would go with 40:1, because that is what my Poulans used. If it want stay lit, lean out the low side, slightly until it does. The 32:1 may be making it load up and die. High end sounded pretty good.
I think your right. I've since switched over to a true fuel 40:1 and it runs much better.
Use the 16:1 ratio. Thats what it calls for so do it. Im an advid saw collector. You'll trash the saw if you dont. Not worth experimenting with fuel ratios.
LMAO you don't need 16:1 on todays oil. The saw calls for 16:1 cause back then they used SAE motor oil. 40-50:1 with todays high quality oil is perfectly fine!
I just picked one up the other day for my collection. There wasn't any stickers on mine, but luckily it still had the data tag on it that showed it. I plan on restoring mine and try and find some oem stickers for it. I even picked up a craftsman 1.8a which is an echo 302 saw while I was there. They weren't the cheapest saws I've ever bought, but at least I got my 306a. Congrats on the find and getting the ol girl running again.
Thanks man i appreciate it. Its an incredible saw!
The little half moon cut out on the recoil mechanism allows you to 'walk' the spring around and when you have tensioned the spring the line will be drawn in.
awesome video bro. helped me learn some more about how they work, an helped me with my 245 an 306 poulans thanks!
Awesome man and congratulations! 👏
Good saw. Glad for you.
It's a bar. Chainsaws have no blade.
Enjoyed your video. Enviable find.
Thank Michael! I appreciate your support. The funny thing is I knew it was called a chain / bar but for the life of me I cant seem to stop calling it a blade... old habbits die hard LOL. Cheers brother!
Yep you were making some sawdust there buddy - a few passes with your set of files and you'll be good. You're right about today being a throw-away society - manufacturers build in way too much obsolescence and too many consumers just chalk it up to not having the time to sort things out and just replace over repair. With that said I have a Poulan saw that's giving me fits at the moment - I'll get it sorted but it's frustrating when things aren't working and it's not due to maintenance or care. Good stuff!
Thanks man. I guess I never really understood how people could be like that. I spent much of my younger years living on the road traveling to jobs and you could always tell the economics of the comunity you were working in by the things the residents would put on the side of the road for trash. Back when stainless grills were just coming out, people were trashing their perfectly good grill with full tanks of propane. Who does that! Oh well, their loss, my gain!
Nice find, sharpen the chain and fine tune the carb and maybe do a pressure/vac test to make sure there are no leaks, would hate to wreck that piston cylinder due to a lean run condition.
16:1 mix was standard in the 60's and 70' cause the oil wasn't as good of quality as it is today. 16:1 may also be because it has a bare cylinder although it could be chrome. 32:1 should work fine as long as you use a good quality oil (nothing from Walmart or the Dollar Store), I use Lucas Semi Synthetic mix and run a 32:1 mix in all my 2 cycle equipment and toys.
Would $25 buy it right now?🍺🍺🍺
I cut a pile of wood with it so far. Probably around 7 cord (which is a lot for me) and so far so good. It still runs like a top. I'm a firm believer like you mentioned of using good oil. I also try to use ethanol free gas. Lately I've been using True Fuel which is pre-mixed at 40:1 and it seems to like it. That offer is tempting but i'm gonna have to decline Hahahah lol Cheers brother :)
Well done. And lucky. I never find treasure like that.
rickbolin I don't usually so I kinda figured it was probably junk but every now and then I get lucky. Yard sales are a good place too
Only in America
I did the math on the oil/gas mix it is 16 to 1. I heard you comment no on that. I met an old guy who was chatting me about two cycle. His comment mirrors what you found under the lid of this Antique Poulan 1/2 pint (8 oz.) to 1 gallon (128 oz.), it's 16 to 1 ratio. I checked Lawnboy mower info scrawled on my wall 30 years ago, it is 32 to 1. What did the old guy say? He said if you want your 2 cycle to run longer, double the amount of oil, a little smoke won't matter a bit. My new Husqvarna Chain saw runs 50 to 1. 2.6 oz. to 1 gallon gas. PS, I have owned a Poulan like the one you have, for 40 years. Guess what is wrong with it at the moment? Yep, the cord is yanked out and wrapped around the handle, ha ha. Good job, thanks for the video. Yeah, chain brake is a major safety upgrade, but many of us have done without them for decades safely. Cheers.
Thanks Bruce! That little saw is a blast to use! Going from a saw with a chain brake and then picking up the Poulan, with its loud exhaust and zero safety features just makes feel cool. I love it! You need to get that recoil fixed and let it live again lol. I wonder if the 16:1 ratio had anything to do with leaded gas back then? I thought lead was a lubricant though? That saw is really the only equipment I own dating back that far and even my 15 year old Homelite saw calls for 50:1. I hate to blow it up so I should probably reconsider. I've been running that tru-fuel so we will see how that goes in the spring when things come out from winter storage. Thanks for the support and great comment! Cheers
@@BrandonLund Brandon, my 306 has a 20 inch bar, and was a gift to me from a good neighbor. He bought it used around 1970 and gave $16 for it with a new chain and bar, so he too got a killer deal. So Oscar is gone but this saw may even outlive me too at age 67. Will be doing to it what you just experienced with the cord out of it. The cord seems huge so I may have replaced it at one time with the wrong size. All the old timers that knew about these are pretty much gone, it's hard to believe it is 49 years old. Thanks again for the video, I know just what to expect.
@@brucedickey5155 anytime Bruce and thank you for your support. P.S if you have a good air filter, treat it good. They do not make an aftermarket filter for it that I am aware of.
Awesome video, you brought back to life an item quite hard to find. Could I have this opportunity here in Brazil. However, tks for sharing it!
Thanks Jason. I feel very fortunate that I came across this. I'm still surprised at the things that people discard that are still perfectly usable.
sweet, i just picked up the rebadged "Dayton" model of this saw, for safety's sake i am going to take the bar and chain off until it is running clean with the carb tuned, I know the old fuel gummed up the carb, it ran with full choke but bogged under throttle.
William, yup, sounds like your idle circuit is gummed up. I'm not sure what part of the country your in, but I just recently started using a pre-mix fuel that comes in a can. You can get it in 40:1 and 50:1. I run 40:1 in this saw. It's supposed to not contain ethanol, which is brutal on carburetors. The can says it's good for up to 2 years once you open it so I guess we will find out how my equipment fares after winter. If it does well, I will probably run all my mixed stuff on it. Congratulations on your saw...your going to enjoy it...It's a lot of fun and you can feel the power!
@@BrandonLund pulled the carb and cleaned it in the ultrasonic, got the rebuild kit, i'll pick up some pre-mix once i get it back together
Nice find for sure👍.
Thanks. I dont usually have this sort of luck! :)
I just bought this saw off you from ebay. Very cool to find this video.
Hahahaha thats awesome man! Yes you did. In the ad i wrote that i cut about 3 cord of wood with it. I have videos on here of that too. I hope you enjoy it buddy. Its an awesome saw. Unfortunately we aren't burning wood anymore or i would be still using it. Are you a collector or are you going to cut wood? (Its a 'beast)!
I don't know about that. I bought a Stihl HS-80 of of eBay. The owner told me that it had fuel problems and the carb needed to be adjusted. It also did not have a motor cover. It took me a hour or so to replace the fuel lines and get it running. I also put a motor cover, new fuel lines and grometts, pull rope and rebuilt the carb over the next two months. Now, it looks original and runs like it to. Just a little TLC. BTW, it was made on 25 May 1999 in Virginia Beach, according to Stihl. Disposable is in who made it. Poulans made 40 years ago are good saws. I never had a 306 but I had a 3400, 3700 and 395 and they were excellent saws and we're running when I sold them.
I've never owned an old saw like this...when I say "old", I mean something with no safety stuff. This thing just feels solid. There is something about it that makes cutting wood really enjoyable. You cant go wrong with Stihl. They are quality
I have a craftsman branded 306a i got yesterday and the only issue on the surface i see is a worn gasket on the fuel tank top half.
Also, the saw used in the movie was a 245A. The fuel tank was larger as well as the breather. Look at still and BTS images next to a 245 and 306. People say its a 245 and a 306 or a 306 with 245 parts but its 1000% a 245.
Congratulations on your find.👍
It blew up a month later. The needle bearings on the piston seized. It's not totaled but it'll be a pain to fix.
@Mickocarbomb awww man that stinks. Hopefully you can still get parts
nice find good job!!
Everett Loftis thanks man! I like profile pic btw..1911?
Hey Brandon, New Subscriber here. Congrats on the saw. Now, it looks like its made solid and when you get that chain sharpened you will be in business! It kinda reminds me of the old McCulloch Pro Mac.
Thanks and I appreciate the sub! This saw is a lot of fun to use. You just have to be very careful and always respect the saw. You only mess up once with this model...no safety
who the heck would junk that!! I've been looking for one in the UK for years for my texas chainsaw shrine... saw them for 100s on ebay.
I know right! That seems to be how society is now. Throw it out and buy new.
Collectable to us horror fans lol nice find
Right on brother! I love this saw!
I think it's a Poulan 245 in the movie. Many believe it's the 306a...I don't actually know which.
I havent seen any of the movies in full so who knows lol :)
Awesome man it works
I love this saw!
I had one of those ran it for years.
It's a beast!
very good job... ciao brandon
Michelangelo Lavagno Thank you!
I have a vintage 555 pro McCullough saw,it fires, I just got a Poulan smelled like it had diesel fuel, I don't know how pars, the clutch is smaller and the inside of the clutch and cover are missing, says Los Angeles.Push button manual oiler which went away in the 80's
This saw has automatic oiling but also has a manual oiler. I love these old saws. This one is all metal. It's a blast to use and has a ton of power. It's a bit loud though. Good score on your saw!
Thats quite a Juliper!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
LOL it sure is :)
The quality of that saw looks better than the newer ones because it has more metal in it. The newer ones I don't just hate, I loathe. I bought a 50 cc Poulan Pro. The same company makes Husqvarna saws, but Poulan is dangerous and cheap. The chain came off twice, the pull starter broke with very little use and even though it will sometimes start, you can't keep it started. I replaced the air filter, the fuel filter and never used anything but premixed gas without ethanol and I could not keep it running. It did not even make a good doorstop. I put it out at the trash and nobody took it because it was a Poulan. Other uses have the same complaints. I have a Husqvarna, Echo and Stihl that all work flawlessly. Sorry for the rant on newer Poulans, but I just hate them. Yours might be worth keeping because it is older, before they started making them cheap and dangerous.
Yah I've heard similar about the newer Polans also. Sorry your experience was a bad one. This one is definately built well, but it could be very dangerous if your not careful...this was made without a chain brake. You will only mess up once with this saw. I went out and bought chaps and everything...this is a saw that has to be respected.
Brandon Lund you guys know why they call it a Poulan right? Because you have to keep Poulan and Poulan and Poulan to get it to start. 😉
@@matthewhall5571 Hahaha 😂😂😂👍 Right on brother!
Good find
I was pretty happy
@@BrandonLund no doubt scout👍
40:1 mix is more than fine. You can even use 50:1 for all saws old and new. The 2 cycle oil today is not what they used back in the day and is a much better oil. They used "old school" 30 weight. Unless you feel like changing the engine, always open the exhaust first and check for scoring, if you see grooves on the piston chances are the cylinder is junk as well. Always before you try to start an old chainsaw, the exhaust must come off, there could be rust chunks in the exhaust that can be sucked in the engine and you could destroy it yourself.
Great tip! Thank you!
This video popped up randomly I subscribed. How is this saw holding up? It looked like your fuel mix was working.
Thanks Tom, I appreciate the sub! The saw is working fine, although it's not a huge fan of ethanol gas, I've had to do a carb clean after a winter storage. To avoid the ethanol gas issue I buy true fuel premixed at 40: it's a bit pricey but its clean, doesnt rot out metal gas tanks and stays stable for months. The saw loves it and so do I.
The Super oily fuel mix ratios were a reflection of the low quality oils of the 60s, 70s and even 80s. Poulan settled on 40:1 after the oils evolved. Homelite settled on 32:1. This was with their respective brand of oils and newest versions at the time of the new mix ratio recommendations. Personally I don't go with super lean modern ratios in older stuff. Some of the Super high tech synthetic oils have 100:1 ratios. I find that just plain disturbing. Old lessons and traditions you know.
I've been running Tru fuel at 40:1 and it seems to run great 👍
Haha i got a old partner r16 i think and it was non running when i got it but when i got it i took a pull and it was so much compression that is must have only been used a couple of times now i got it running and it runs good 😃
What a great feeling! Congratulations! 👍
Good video guy
Thanks man!
Made 1970 until 1980 . Fuel ratio is 32:1 . But that was back in the day when they used sae30 ... if u use stihl ultra for example 50:1 does the same ... i have a huge collection and run those old saws 40:1 just to be on the safe side ... ppl who say 16:1 dont know a thing about 2stroke oil!
Thanks! That's what I have been running this past year and it seems to run good. A local arborist did some tree cutting for me and I saw that he was using VP pre-mixed 40:1 in all his saws. He had gallons of it on his truck. He said it's all he runs. It's a little expensive but it lasts a long time in storage and doesnt foul up the carb.
That saw looks very familiar
😬😉😁
$100 at least! I paid $55 for mine on EBay last month. I bought it for Halloween!
Non functioning saw He found in his Dad's shed. 1/4" of grime was everywhere!; Inside and Outside!
Missing blade and chain, spark plug, air filter and air filter cover, pull handle, trigger link and broken lock switch, no trigger linkage, and the gas tank was gelled.
I found another air cover, and I gutted and cleaned it.
I'm now replacing most of the internal parts with a costume prop toy internal guts, (plastic blade and rubber chain, speaker, batteries, and an amplifier and a bigger speaker).
Sorry I didn't try to rehab this mess, but I've given a New Life!
If you could find an original for that white/ gray replacement blade cover; you have a Gold-Mine!
I have Facebook friends that collect masks, and that are part of and or create Haunted Houses, etc!
Parts alone are worth more than $100! Fully working is a Mint for this Iconic Chainsaw!
Deanballoonatic hey it's all about repurposing and getting a use out of something old. Good on you! I'm sure you will get years of use and memories from your "Halloween saw. I don't normally stumble on to find like this so my entheusism was showing through when it actually ran. This thing runs like a top. I've cut 3 cord of firewood this summer. I'm gentle with it though because I want to keep it nice. Thanks for the great comment. Be sure to post up a pic of your saw on my Facebook page when you get it done! I'd love to see it!
I try never to throw things out I have seen that saw and it was a home owner saw.
It looks like it was taken care of to still be in this condition
The old Poulans were good saws. Now they have a life of hours not years. Junk new. Buying a new saw, go with Stilh or Husky. Yeah, the Husky is made my same company as Poulan.
Yah you dont hear much good about the new poulans. This one is a beast though
And by Husky, I'm guessing you mean Husqvarna? I bought a new 455 farmer, it's pretty dad gum good... I like mine with 18" bar.
How do you get the flywheel off?
If I remember correctly it just pulled off
Thank you! I was able to get her to pop@@BrandonLund
It would be awesome if you would restore it to the original state :-)
Thanks man! I dont know much about it. I'm assuming the bar might be original and they side cover that is grey appears to have been replaced. Maybe some paint.
@@BrandonLund I'm looking forward to it :-)
Poulan 245 a and poulan 306a are sought after, they used a 245a
That saw is 54 or 58 cc nice saw I have a 245a It's 72 cc
Thank you! I was not aware of of the cc's. Love the saw!
16 to 1 for most old saws use it not less oil!! from an old geyser
LOL I will give it a try lol
Lucky find
Thanks! I have yet to find another
You stole his chainsaw, now he’s coming for you.
The new Poland saws are throw away saws use one season and get a new one
UNfortunately your spot on! Manufacturers focus more on price rather than quality now
You are touching leatherface’s chainsaw right there
yes sir 😁👍
Someone bought a new saw and give this one the boot, happens all the time.
Their loss my gain :)
FYI, in the Old TCM movie the saw was a Poulan 245A not the 306, sorry.
Good to know! Thank you 👍
Do you still happen to own the saw?
I just recently sold it for 175.00. Was this a good deal?
@@BrandonLund Oh yea I mean the saw isn't a really expensive saw but honestly good job on that deal
@@canadianslashercosplay Funny enough, the person who bought this saw found this video and commented. That's pretty cool!
How do you pick up stuff at scrap yard don't you have to drop stuff off.
It depends on your town / city, where you go and the relationship you have with them. Some don't mind if you drop something off and pick something up. Some may charge you a fee by the pound. Some towns could care less what you do, back up and take what you want. Saves them from handling it and taking it to a processor.
I would assume you pay a nickel a pound same you pay. I have take a cover off a lawnmower. Even if did work the chains worth it.
I wish I could find one for free
Wyatt Arnold Every now and then I find a good deal, you just have to keep your eyes peeled...
Ya your one lucky man to find one they are getting hard to find
How much do you want for this saw
Austin Lee thanks man but it's not for sale. I like this saw way too much to see it go.
Brandon Lund ok I've been looking for a replica of the chainsaw from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre but I can't find one and the ones on eBay seem like crap.thanks anyways.
Checkout a guy on RUclips by the name of Bubba Sawyer...he has a pile of these saws and he might be able to hook you up. He collects them for that reason also.
Brandon Lund isn bubba Sawyer the guy who makes or tries on costumes for the people who love the Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies
@@austinlee3730 I HAVE A NICE RUNNING 306A 4SALE BUDDY!!!
A half pint of oil per gallon...
Bubba dropped it
I watch his channel lol
I bet a million dollars if the Texas chainsaw massacre didn't exist you would've left that saw where it was
Lol, to be honest, when I saw the saw on the dump (that sounds weird) I figured I would grab it just to see if i could get it to run. It wasn't until i got it home and started googling the model number that i realized it had some importance. The person who put it on the dump must have not known either. I have seen the movies and never made the connection.
It all worked out for a reason I guess
It sure did. Cheers brother!
Brandon Lund how many of these were produced? The model used in the film
just dont go cutting people with it okay? i heard someone in texas used one
Hahahaha rumor has it that he didn't do well with the ladies either lol 🤣🤣🤣
Air leak
Prolific Troll i don't believe there is.
@@BrandonLund I have the same saw and literally exact same running upon start up with high idle . Then won't stay idling. Unless your on it. Maybe yours is different and You've since figured it out and turned it so it idles without the chain engaged. On mine it was the exhaust manifold and reed valve area gaskets were letting in s bunch of air and impossible to carb adjust around a leak that large. The saws are sweet. Hell of a free find !
@Prolific Troll Thanks man! yah mine runs really good now. It's been a while since I posted that video but I recall I did make a gasket for the muffler and the carb. It idles really good. Here is a video of me using it. I go from piece to pice but there are some places where it sits idling and the chain is still. ruclips.net/video/FqHkeQx085U/видео.html
Would you be willing to repair my poulan 306a chainsaw?
I'm probably not the best guy at doing this because I dont really know what I'm doing. Working on my own stuff and making a mistake and ruining it is different than if I blow yours up. I would try someone local to you and see what they say. What are you thinking it needs?
To be honest not completely sure I just got it in yesterday. It’s got a lot of dirt all inside it hopefully not in the engine, it needs a new pull chord, so until I get that and some gas in it I can’t test it unfortunately.
They are pretty bare bones and basic and parts are pretty easy to find on ebay.