Stumbled across a 2800 this weekend. Decent overall condition with exception of old fuel left in it. The saw was the lady’s husband who passed a couple years ago. I know this isn’t a saw worth bragging about but she only wants $25 for it. I want to pick it up just to tinker with it and get it running. Parts are dirt cheap and I wouldn’t mind a bench project right now. Any and all opinions welcome. If it’s not worth it and not to waste my time or money, please let me know.
If they will let you, pull the muffler. If it's not scored up, id buy it at that price. I had a larger model that was the Predator limited edition version. I ported it. It ran very well.
I have a 3400 that I haven't run for a long time but it used to be my only running saw that I cut many cords with. For 25 how can you go wrong.
Local friend of mine recently revived a 2500. Totally worth the cheap $20 re-carb and fuel line replacement.
The old poulans that were real chainsaws are really cool. A friend of mine has a 375 farm pro that he brought back from the dead. It's 55 or 60cc saw, and runs very impressively.
$25 is a good price for some entertainment. You can spend that at a drive through and flush it the next day.
Pulled the muffler this afternoon and the piston is in great shape. On the down side, there’s almost a full tank of gas that’s several years old. Should I try to salvage the carb and just replace the fuel lines, filter and primer or go ahead and replace the carb while I’m doing everything else?
If you have an ultrasonic or know someone who does, strip the carb down and run it through an hour cycle in the ultrasonic. Re-kit it and see what happens…
