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Old Poulan model 31

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by 38f20, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. 38f20

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    We finally had a beautiful day in central PA so I decided to give the old girl a tune up and new fuel lines. It sure was nice to spend the day outside doin yard work and a little chainsaw play.
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    38f20, Apr 12, 2015
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    I bought one these for a member last year. They are really cool saws... :) And loud as heck!! It's a small open aluminum casting that is the muffler

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    1968 Poulan model 31 vs Stihl MS 362C-M:
     
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    I will agree, super loud! Unfortunately their bark is worse than their bite hahaha. I like that bar, mine has poulan bar and chain but not like that.
     
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    Those are really nice looking 31s.
     
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    You can run it on May 9th if ya want. Make sure ya have plenty of hearing protection.
     
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    Right on.
     
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    Sweet saw
     
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    Thanks prell, I enjoy tinkering with that old stuff.
     
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    I see you have a 49sp collection. You wouldn't by chance have an extra set of av bushings for one. I have been trying to locate a set for my pastors saw. I have come up empty handed.
     
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    I've got a parts saw that I haven't looked at yet. I can bring it to chuck's if you would like.
     
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    If the av is good I will take a look thanks.
     
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    I just acquired a model 31 from a yard sale for a whopping $4. I bought a throttle rod and air filter and put those on...anyone mind telling me the start up process? I can hear it trying to turn over but doesn’t start. Not sure what type of spark plug I need. I used a 16:1 mixture also
     
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