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Posted by Ken Cutt on May 9, 2006, 2:13 am
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Gunner wrote:
> Ive got a pretty decent Craftsman marked chainsaw thats now needing a
> bit of maint. Chain seems to have stretched a bit as I cant tighten it
> up anymore..running out of adjustment slot on the bar, and is pretty
> badly worn after years of sharpening, the Windsor sprocket nosed bar
> is getting tired (two piece nose) etc
>
> I was told it was a Husky..then told it was a Sthil..but when I went
> did some web searching..it appears that it May...May be a Poulan..but
> maybe not.
>
> 3.7/18"
> Model Number 358.3548301
> Serial # 1201-2250
>
> The 358 prefixx comes up as a Poulan..and more research may indicate
> its a Poulan 3400 or 3700..but then on some cites it indicates those
> may be either made BY or FOR Husky. Or something else entirely.
>
> Im rather confused by all this. Id of course rather buy the bits
> (chain adjuster) and filters etc online from the discount sites.
>
> Sometime in the past..either I or the previous owner swapped the 18"
> bar for a longer one. Ive had it for at least 20 years along with one
> of the small common red 2.2 Craftsman/Poulans you can use one handed
> (not safely)
>
> How is the bar measured? The Windsor bar I have doesnt have a size
> numbering system on it that I can id.
>
> Any assistance would be appreciated. I know there are a number of
> small engine etc guys here who may know.
>
> Im gonna need a new chain also..and perhaps a shorter bar, though I
> can live with the longer one I have, though its getting a bit worn in
> the groove. I only use them a couple times a year..but when I need
> em..I really need em.
>
> Any suggestions on the type of chain to buy, for cutting telephone
> poles, 6x6s and the odd stump or two?
>
> This saw still runs marvelously well, even after 6-9 months of storage
> ( I alwas put in some Stabil before putting it up) and I make a point
> of fireing all my gas equipment up at least once, if not twice a year.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gunner
>
>
>>>>Now why doesn't this surprise me one bit?
>
>
> That's easy.... you're too dull witted to be capable of surprise. What
> little synaptic ability you do possess is stretched to the limit with
> life support. If you diverted power to the critical thought processors
> you'd asphyxiate in a matter of minutes.
>
> George Orwell
>
>
Well I can not tell you what it is but I can tell you it is not a Husky
or a Sthil . Measure the bar from the face of the saw , not the end of
the dogs . There should be a number stamped in the bar that will tell
you what to get as well as the chain size . If not measure the distance
between the chain rivets to come up with a size as well as mike the
drivers . With that in hand you should end up with the right size .
Better yet take the entire saw to a good shop and they will get you set
up right . Anything that used to reside nest to a road will have
embedded dirt . That is hard on chains , for that reason I would opt for
a semi chisel tooth . They cut a little slower when sharp than a chisel
tooth but they will keep cutting when a tad dull . Bars can be re
grooved . My guess is you could do it yourself if you had too . Luck
Ken Cutt
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> bit of maint. Chain seems to have stretched a bit as I cant tighten it
> up anymore..running out of adjustment slot on the bar, and is pretty
> badly worn after years of sharpening, the Windsor sprocket nosed bar
> is getting tired (two piece nose) etc
>
> I was told it was a Husky..then told it was a Sthil..but when I went
> did some web searching..it appears that it May...May be a Poulan..but
> maybe not.
>
> 3.7/18"
> Model Number 358.3548301
> Serial # 1201-2250
>
> The 358 prefixx comes up as a Poulan..and more research may indicate
> its a Poulan 3400 or 3700..but then on some cites it indicates those
> may be either made BY or FOR Husky. Or something else entirely.
>
> Im rather confused by all this. Id of course rather buy the bits
> (chain adjuster) and filters etc online from the discount sites.
>
> Sometime in the past..either I or the previous owner swapped the 18"
> bar for a longer one. Ive had it for at least 20 years along with one
> of the small common red 2.2 Craftsman/Poulans you can use one handed
> (not safely)
>
> How is the bar measured? The Windsor bar I have doesnt have a size
> numbering system on it that I can id.
>
> Any assistance would be appreciated. I know there are a number of
> small engine etc guys here who may know.
>
> Im gonna need a new chain also..and perhaps a shorter bar, though I
> can live with the longer one I have, though its getting a bit worn in
> the groove. I only use them a couple times a year..but when I need
> em..I really need em.
>
> Any suggestions on the type of chain to buy, for cutting telephone
> poles, 6x6s and the odd stump or two?
>
> This saw still runs marvelously well, even after 6-9 months of storage
> ( I alwas put in some Stabil before putting it up) and I make a point
> of fireing all my gas equipment up at least once, if not twice a year.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gunner
>
>