Not quite the Poulan content i was hoping for, but I'll take it. Haha. I've repaired and or modified dozens of those clamshell Poulans and they're actually kind of tough. I thank you for actually calling it a purge bulb as that describes it's function correctly. People tend to plumb them backwards, thinking that it primes fuel under pressure. Keep up the great videos, always look forward to them.
I think the good people watch your channel and I am glad you help so many people. I have learnt so much from you and have created quite a little Jonsered and Husqvarna collection after watching so many of your great saws in action.
Always good to have a reliable back up saw. I have an old 32cc poulan that I always throw in the truck when I go cut. Yah never know if you might pinch a bar, so a good little back up saw is always a solid plan. Good stuff here as always. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙
Been working on 2 very similar machines today here in the UK. They're branded McCulloch, but they'll be the same as a partner or a poulan, all under the Husqvarna umbrella now anyway. Looking at the intake port, line from filter (which is a smaller diameter) comes up front left, under the carb to the right hand side of the carb. Hose with nipple on (which is there purely to stop it pulling through and make getting it back in a pain!) comes up back right and goes under the carb to the purge and then a short piece of hose from carb to purge, both hoses that go to the purge are a larger diameter, the purge is labelled carb and tank.
Schroeder makes a nice affordable backpack blower. It’s not top of the line but it’s cheaper than anything at a box store and absolutely puts them to shame in performance. I have 3-400 hours on mine. I used it professionally for 2 years doing leaf cleanup, and have done 3 yards twice a year for 3 years since then, plus some other things. It runs and works like new.
Aye Tinman, long time. I have a couple of those saws. They have had the same problems over the years. Once I switched to ethanol free those problems went away. Luckily, ethanol free is readily available where I live. I don't even use those saws anymore. I just keep them in my collection. I always dump out the tank when putting my saws away.
Pull the muffler off and open up the gills. And if it’s the type where you can pull the two muffler halves apart ditch the screen in there, and maybe drill that baffle thing out a bit did this with my “crapsman” 42cc and it’s awesome cuts very nicely for a cheap saw that small.
That white thing in the tank is supposed to be like that. It’s just there to keep the return line from working its way back out of the tank. The fuel pickup line comes out of a small hole just to the left of the carb and is a smaller line than the return line. I usually just drill it out so it takes the same size line. I’ve worked on dozens of those Craftsman/Poulans. They’re somewhat decent saws for what they are, but the ones newer than that aren’t worth messing with IMO.
I’ve seen this happen with radio control aircraft motors. Either stiff as a wedding night pecker or sticky mess. Gotta love alcohol in our fuel! Biggest farce ever 🥺
The 8010s had a recall for intake update from dirt ingestion diet getting by the boot in between carb and filter the boot was also not sealing properly
With respect to what they are, those little 38-42cc Poulan/Craftsman pre strato saws aren't half bad, IMO! Greg, great advice from the Tinman. Love your determination and genuinely hope you get it all sorted out and running sweet! I've no experience with an 8010, but most Echo's that I've worked on need to be fully warmed up, like several minutes of running before adjusting the carburetor jets. When they're tuned well, they'll seem rich until they're at full operating temperature.
I messed with a couple poulans for a while. Absolutely infuriated me. Never did get em running quite right. Need to pick up another cheapo to mess around with
Friend....I hope you realize how many folks would have given arm and leg for that advice and teaching at some point in their lives. I know that point for me was about 40 years ago when I was in a woodlot where I could cut and take as much wood as I wanted, but the saw would not start. 😡
Schroeder makes a nice affordable backpack blower. It’s not top of the line but it’s cheaper than anything at a box store and absolutely puts them to shame in performance. I have 3-400 hours on mine. I used it professionally for 2 years doing leaf cleanup, and have done 3 yards twice a year for 3 years since then, plus some other things. It runs and works like new.
Glad to know that I am not a “typical “ homeowner 🤣😂. Of course I am the only guy in the neighborhood with a 562 and 585 with a 24” and 36” bars😎
I'm the same lol. I have a ported echo7310 a Husqvarna 550 xpg mark 2 among others. I do heat with wood throughout the winter
Not quite the Poulan content i was hoping for, but I'll take it. Haha. I've repaired and or modified dozens of those clamshell Poulans and they're actually kind of tough. I thank you for actually calling it a purge bulb as that describes it's function correctly. People tend to plumb them backwards, thinking that it primes fuel under pressure. Keep up the great videos, always look forward to them.
Excellent troubleshooting video of what to look for and how to complete the repair. 👍👍
I think the good people watch your channel and I am glad you help so many people. I have learnt so much from you and have created quite a little Jonsered and Husqvarna collection after watching so many of your great saws in action.
Always good to have a reliable back up saw. I have an old 32cc poulan that I always throw in the truck when I go cut. Yah never know if you might pinch a bar, so a good little back up saw is always a solid plan. Good stuff here as always. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙
Hey Tinman! Hope everyone is doing well! Thank you for the troubleshooting vids. This kind of stuff is super helpful. Thank you sir!
Rebuilt at least a dozen of those old saws over the years!
Been working on 2 very similar machines today here in the UK. They're branded McCulloch, but they'll be the same as a partner or a poulan, all under the Husqvarna umbrella now anyway. Looking at the intake port, line from filter (which is a smaller diameter) comes up front left, under the carb to the right hand side of the carb. Hose with nipple on (which is there purely to stop it pulling through and make getting it back in a pain!) comes up back right and goes under the carb to the purge and then a short piece of hose from carb to purge, both hoses that go to the purge are a larger diameter, the purge is labelled carb and tank.
It's a Poulan. I have couple of them. They don't have much resale value but are cheap to fix.
Schroeder makes a nice affordable backpack blower. It’s not top of the line but it’s cheaper than anything at a box store and absolutely puts them to shame in performance. I have 3-400 hours on mine. I used it professionally for 2 years doing leaf cleanup, and have done 3 yards twice a year for 3 years since then, plus some other things. It runs and works like new.
Port that Craftsman!!!
Probably not worth the gains but I have one in my garage right now I could follow along with. I don't have the old Stihl saw he has.
Aye Tinman, long time.
I have a couple of those saws. They have had the same problems over the years. Once I switched to ethanol free those problems went away. Luckily, ethanol free is readily available where I live. I don't even use those saws anymore. I just keep them in my collection. I always dump out the tank when putting my saws away.
Pull the muffler off and open up the gills. And if it’s the type where you can pull the two muffler halves apart ditch the screen in there, and maybe drill that baffle thing out a bit did this with my “crapsman” 42cc and it’s awesome cuts very nicely for a cheap saw that small.
I got a Troy built 46 cc knock on wood good so far
Should be a Zenoah clone. If so, not bad saws for the $$$ with a magnesium split case and decent aftermarket support!
That white thing in the tank is supposed to be like that. It’s just there to keep the return line from working its way back out of the tank. The fuel pickup line comes out of a small hole just to the left of the carb and is a smaller line than the return line. I usually just drill it out so it takes the same size line. I’ve worked on dozens of those Craftsman/Poulans. They’re somewhat decent saws for what they are, but the ones newer than that aren’t worth messing with IMO.
I’ve seen this happen with radio control aircraft motors. Either stiff as a wedding night pecker or sticky mess. Gotta love alcohol in our fuel! Biggest farce ever 🥺
The 8010s had a recall for intake update from dirt ingestion diet getting by the boot in between carb and filter the boot was also not sealing properly
Then they quickly got replaced by 9010's
Even Stihl recommends to run your equipment dry if you plan to store it for more then a few month. Even when using motomix or aspen
With respect to what they are, those little 38-42cc Poulan/Craftsman pre strato saws aren't half bad, IMO!
Greg, great advice from the Tinman. Love your determination and genuinely hope you get it all sorted out and running sweet! I've no experience with an 8010, but most Echo's that I've worked on need to be fully warmed up, like several minutes of running before adjusting the carburetor jets. When they're tuned well, they'll seem rich until they're at full operating temperature.
Thank you tinman. I've been messing with a husq 61. And haven't been able to figure out what to use for a vacuum test. Mityvac it's the answer
I could never understand people that don't take good care of their tools and equipment.
Love your videos Tinman! I have an old craftsman turbo that I love. It's a little guy but eats like a big dog!
a friend brought me one of those to fix , same exact deal , most frustrating was the tuning screws, jamed a breakline over it ha ha
I messed with a couple poulans for a while. Absolutely infuriated me. Never did get em running quite right. Need to pick up another cheapo to mess around with
Great video sir,
I hope you and the family are having a good week.
The white tip in the fuel tank is for the return
Dude I'm SO glad I can get non ethanol fuel from a rental place 5 minutes from home! Ethanol is such a joke!
Hey look it’s a pull-On.😂
Friend....I hope you realize how many folks would have given arm and leg for that advice and teaching at some point in their lives. I know that point for me was about 40 years ago when I was in a woodlot where I could cut and take as much wood as I wanted, but the saw would not start. 😡
i got one of those sitting here collecting dust. lol. some of the parts are mculloch on mine.
How's the Tinman and family
Not my chainsaw but i have a 2stroke leaf blower that only wants to run the wrong way any ideas? maybe the flywheel moved?
Check to see if the key is sheared on the flywheel for sure..
Hate them carburetor.
Schroeder makes a nice affordable backpack blower. It’s not top of the line but it’s cheaper than anything at a box store and absolutely puts them to shame in performance. I have 3-400 hours on mine. I used it professionally for 2 years doing leaf cleanup, and have done 3 yards twice a year for 3 years since then, plus some other things. It runs and works like new.