What did YOU do today?

[scotts90ranger]

There's a lot of hate for the Poulan stuff but it's fine for what it is, I have a handful of those saws and they work decent. There probably aren't any adjustments you can make to the carb (aside from idle speed), if there is even a needle it is probably just one... more than likely it's the metering diaphragm or something in the internal screen... I've been into my main Poulan a couple times this year getting into the carb once for a fuel line...

 

[sgtsandman]

There's a lot of hate for the Poulan stuff but it's fine for what it is, I have a handful of those saws and they work decent. There probably aren't any adjustments you can make to the carb (aside from idle speed), if there is even a needle it is probably just one... more than likely it's the metering diaphragm or something in the internal screen... I've been into my main Poulan a couple times this year getting into the carb once for a fuel line...

It has the three adjustment screws just like my Stihl. I just have to find what fits them. I may have to remove the top of the case so I can get a better look at them. They look like some kind of hex head looking through the housing holes.

The saw looks like it was never used. So it is possible the carb needs cleaning. I have to wait until I have some time to kill since we are about the leave for the holidays. It looks like a better saw for a Poulon. So if I can get it working right, it will earn a place in the truck as a "just in case" tool. The 18" bar is a bit big for that duty but it came with a case and it was free to me. So, why not? I have the Stihl for when the real work needs to be done.

 

[bobbywalter]

Storm door repair ......they been candy cane-ing the hell out of my door dampners/closer cylinders at the house....how the glass has survived is a baby jeebus miracle......rearranging trucks and trailers while posting in here to meet son in law tomorrow to haul some stuff and catch up with the family up north.....Kim packed up for target practice...gonna be a noisy Xmas.

 

[scotts90ranger]

It has the three adjustment screws just like my Stihl. I just have to find what fits them. I may have to remove the top of the case so I can get a better look at them. They look like some kind of hex head looking through the housing holes.

The saw looks like it was never used. So it is possible the carb needs cleaning. I have to wait until I have some time to kill since we are about the leave for the holidays. It looks like a better saw for a Poulon. So if I can get it working right, it will earn a place in the truck as a "just in case" tool. The 18" bar is a bit big for that duty but it came with a case and it was free to me. So, why not? I have the Stihl for when the real work needs to be done.

I bet it's one of THESE but if it's older, has needles to adjust and lightly if ever used the metering diaphragm is probably hard as a rock (basically fuel pressure regulator diaphragm, most common failure I've seen so I buy them in 10 packs), it's likely a Walbro carb but if that old could be a Zama, if Walbro I'd probably get one of THESE

Just got home from work not too long ago, off a little early, stopped by the local pie store (Blue Raven pies, small company makes old fashioned pies, good stuff...) for gatherings. About to go out to the shop and see if I can figure out the issues with the one cranky Snapper mower, I ruled out the coil, don't think I sheared a key on the flywheel but haven't checked, that's next, if it's not that there's something in the carb going on...

 

[Uncle Gump]

The fridge has been under performing for a few days.

Cleaned the condenser and gave it a good cleaning out and wipe down. Seems to have helped... but I just think I'll be replacing it before long.

 

[sgtsandman]

I bet it's one of THESE but if it's older, has needles to adjust and lightly if ever used the metering diaphragm is probably hard as a rock (basically fuel pressure regulator diaphragm, most common failure I've seen so I buy them in 10 packs), it's likely a Walbro carb but if that old could be a Zama, if Walbro I'd probably get one of THESE

Just got home from work not too long ago, off a little early, stopped by the local pie store (Blue Raven pies, small company makes old fashioned pies, good stuff...) for gatherings. About to go out to the shop and see if I can figure out the issues with the one cranky Snapper mower, I ruled out the coil, don't think I sheared a key on the flywheel but haven't checked, that's next, if it's not that there's something in the carb going on...

Thanks for the tips and links. Once I get a chance to get a good look at it, I'll be able to better determine it's condition and hopefully get an idea on what carb is on it. It surprisingly came with an owner's manual. So that might help some.

 

[scotts90ranger]

You read manuals? lol, just kidding... but it likely won't help much, starting point on the needles is 1.5 turns out from all the way in on both, if you do play with them anything past say 2.5 turns means there's something wrong with the carb someway or another...

That said, apparently I made a dumb mistake when I put that 8hp briggs together last weekend, didn't tighten the pull starter enough and sheared the key, I don't have one handy so I'll probably make one instead of order... I have aluminum, files, a band saw and beer...

 

[scotts90ranger]

Ok, I'm persistent enough to make a new key for that engine which DID work, it now runs again, sorta... now there's something going on in the carb since it's flooded out and doesn't run good, only way I got it to idle down was to screw the main jet in the bottom of the bowl all the way in... we'll see if I can find a carb kit or a whole carb or something, the other one could use a new bowl so if the carb is cheap...

 

[Jazzer]

The aftermarket cube carbs are cheap and have been reliable for me, just put one on an Echo trimmer. Reports on small engine forums for these carbs tend to be good.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Got out and ran the power equipment that has fuel in them year round (generators, chainsaws, etc). Running them for about 20 minutes every 3 months helps keep the fuel system from getting gummed up and makes starting easier. I have a Poulon Pro chainsaw that was given to me recently that starts up but won't idle. It's going to need some attention and adjustment. It also reminded me why I don't have any Poulon products. If I can get it running right, it will be a great tool for the truck and the price was right but it is a Poulon...

Could be a rotted fuel line on the chainsaw, I had one that was only running full throttle for awhile. Thought it was the carb, bought a new one, pulled the old one and found rotted lines. Replaced them, threw the carb back in, cleaned the muffler and it’s run like a champ since.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

It has the three adjustment screws just like my Stihl. I just have to find what fits them. I may have to remove the top of the case so I can get a better look at them. They look like some kind of hex head looking through the housing holes.

The saw looks like it was never used. So it is possible the carb needs cleaning. I have to wait until I have some time to kill since we are about the leave for the holidays. It looks like a better saw for a Poulon. So if I can get it working right, it will earn a place in the truck as a "just in case" tool. The 18" bar is a bit big for that duty but it came with a case and it was free to me. So, why not? I have the Stihl for when the real work needs to be done.

Also, I have a full set of carb tools and fuel line, I bought a 50’ roll of ethanol rated line awhile back.

 

[sgtsandman]

Also, I have a full set of carb tools and fuel line, I bought a 50’ roll of ethanol rated line awhile back.

Sounds like we need to setup a "play date".

 

[scotts90ranger]

The cheap carbs are usually fine but the aluminum is lower quality, I think Walbro uses 5 series aluminum or something as I rarely see it corroded inside so that's why I hesitate, I've still bought them and they've worked just fine... sometimes like for my 400EX 4 wheeler I had to take the carb apart and put it together correctly as it was not by the Cambodian 3 year old... (no offense to Cambodia) plus I think I used a couple stock parts instead of the repops, I'd broken a pivot for the float pin so the stock carb wasn't usable...

I like playing with chainsaws and weedeaters, unless they're really cranky like the Homelite XL330 I have apart right now, maybe I should just put the carb through the sonic cleaner with the Snapper carb for a few cycles...

 

[JoshT]

I feel like this should be in the WDYDTYRTD? thread, but it wasn't done to my Ranger. Then I feel like I was naugfhty for doing it and should post in the "Christmas is coming . . . so who's been naughty?", but y'all probably won't think it was naughty and that thread mostly seems to be about christmas memes. This is the only place it seems to fit.

So I did this today. Pardon the artsy flair on the first picture, phone got switched over to portrait mode and I didn't realize it.

This followed carried me home today, so I guess the engine swap is on. Introducing the future drivetrain for my 99 Ranger. It is a 2000 AWD rustbucket with 188k miles. Body too rough to be worth saving around here, but it made the 100 mile drive home just fine. Ran good, shifted good, stopped ok. Although the engine ran well, I have a a similar mileage from 98 that I did a few things to (1.7 roller rockers, valve springs, seals, etc) and I believe was better maintained. I'm planning to use the '98 longblock with the '00 acessories, electronics, etc to install in the truck. The '00 long block will get set aside to build.

Next step is sto study up and get a refresher on what all I need to do the swap and keep the AWD. Then decide when it's going to happen. I've either got to work it into the schedule before June, or it's got to wait until next year. As of right now I intend to be in Kentucky for the 25th anniversary driving the '99 (my only usable Ranger at current) in september and need time to test and work out kinks after the swap. Summer here is too damn hot to work outside which is the reason for the June cutoff. After September is hunting season and I'm not giving that up next year.

FWIW AWD will be fine for the 25th anniversary. Will be bringing my 4 wheeler to use for any trail riding, the truck won't see more than dirt roads.

 

[Rick W]

I fixed four out of five of sweet pea’s dollar store Christmas candles. She was down to about 50 so it was almost an emergency. Boy, those are tiny switches for my railroad tie fingers. She will be happy, probably happier with this than the real gifts I got her.