We have a small commercial tree removal company, we’ve been in business since 2002, we have a group of 8 guys, we also have a fleet of (10) Poulan Wild Things. These saws see 8-12 hours per day of use, and have been up and running since 2002, so after 22 years of hard use, I can say we only had 1 of them go down on us. We regularly keep packs of zip ties so we can reinstall the bolts tight after maintenance. 😂😂😂😂
That's funny! Great to hear. These were cheap or inexpensive but things have changed. Perhaps these were a better value a few years ago, I find the echo's to be built a little better.
@@TheNovaJohn Lol. I’m just trying to be funny. We don’t have a fleet of Poulan Wild things lol. 😆 I don’t even have a tree company. But I couldn’t resist posting the comment. Hopefully everyone knows I was just kidding. I do have a Stihl 261 though. It’s a really nice saw!
I have several of these, acquired free or very low money about a year ago soon after I started teaching myself small engine work. These Poulans and Craftsmans are all rebranded Husqvarna low end homeowner grade saws. Because they were so inexpensive I think a lot of owners treated them badly - not cleaning them properly, not knowing the basics of chainsaw use and maintenance. Because of these factors most people considered them almost throwaway saws and treated them as such. Almost all the ones I’ve seen are filthy and show real signs of neglect. The good news is there are so many out there for free it’s easy to have dedicated parts machines. Also, they’re very easy to work on and learn on. Parts are readily available, especially fuel system rebuild kits. They can also be modified easily to improve performance by adding air intake ports, extra muffler exhaust holes and even cutting out some small areas of the case to improve airflow. They are also cheap learning tools for porting if you’re really into speed/torgue improvements. There are MANY Wild Thing and others of this 42cc basic family TH-cam videos about these, so learning about them is very easy if you want to put in the time and effort. Since starting on these I’ve worked on higher grade saws and seen the differences in build quality, but as beginner/novice saws I think they’re fine. Always use the correct fuel mix, keep the saw clean and the chain sharp, store them correctly and you’ll get years of decent service from them.
Yeah I’ve worked on a lot of these poulans too. I know some mechanics will use the impact drill on these that well strip out those plastic holes. I always use my hand. I’ve also seen some of these saws will have no gasket sealant in the clamshell. Air leaks. Love the video and keep up the good work
Maybe I got lucky but I love my Poulan P3416. Super light, starts 2nd or 3rd pull every time. I keep the chain sharp and let it chew through at it's own pace. Going strong after 4 years, but I treat it like fine china.
I have a 2004 model 2375 since 2004 and have NEVER had any type of problem with it. BUT, i perform maintenance on it every 3 months whether its been used or not. I love the little saw and it has always done what needs to be done. Just take care of it and it will take care of you when needed. BTW, parts are starting to dwindle, so be VERY careful with the plastic parts and assemblies like the choke lever and the air filter housing.
Arch, I’m getting ready to build myself a very heavy, very solid workstand/table to work on all sorts of small engine equipment including lawn tractors, snowblowers and larger generators. I’m going to have the ability to roll it around or retract the casters on at least one end so it’s stable horizontally. I’ll be building it out of scrap 4x4s, 4x6s, 2x4s and plywood top probably 1”. With that construction bolted together with lap joints I probably won’t need diagonals. I now have two pieces of equipment (FreeCycle and local yardsale giveaway) for lifting. An electric 1K winch set up to lift from off a huge laminated beam and a rolling patient lifter capable of at least 450lbs. What would you consider the optimal height and maximum length and width of the table? I plan on leaving plenty of leg and knee room underneath so I can work on some things sitting one on my harbor freight rolling stool but eventually install some tool storage underneath which will reinforce the entire structure. Any suggestions more than welcome! A couple days ago I used both lifting apparatus to mate the two main sections of an MTD 5 HP chipper together and assemble on a temporary rolling table. It felt a lot like an auto shop with a car on a lift using a tranny lift to mate a trans into a car. Worked perfectly!
That sounds awesome!! Check out my lift table project for tips and hints!! th-cam.com/video/pDt2RZigk74/w-d-xo.html also stay tuned for my lift table review coming this weekend!!!! I Hope!!!!
Great, I bought mine in 2000...just have had the 1st problem with it...the Fuel Primer bulb is cracked, and needs replacing. I'll have a look at doing some of tgese other things, like the coil mount check, oiling the pull-rope rewinder, maybe get a new sparkplug? 24 years, doing ok for the " worst chain saw on the planet"!
Remember when these were inexpensive? Not sooooooo Now! You have it cuz your taking care of it! Just got a text from a customer showing a nice but older stihl,,,he put regular gas in it / NO oil! Ughhhhh Maybe I should do a Worst Customer on the Planet lol
@TheNovaJohn Regular Gas, assuming no oil added! ;(,,,,, For all my small engine machinery (mowers, tiller, weed Wacker, chain saw, snow blowers, etc...) - ETHENOL FREE GAS - 360 Marine stabilizer with water remover - lead substitute to cushion things like valves slamming - water remover - carb/fuel injection cleaner Special 2 stroke engines gas cans - get the oil too! Neighbor, " Can I borrow your xyz machine, I'll return it full of gas". "Yes, you can borrow it, and only use this gas please"...as I give them the designated special mix gas can, too! No idea what they'd put in it, how old...if a 2 stroke - REGULAR GAS!
Yes, powerful and light but the quality is poor and when the price was lower it was a good value, not sure about that these days. But, if ya careful it should last.
I have the craftsman strato version so got you beat:) Not only is it strato, it might not even have the chrome lined bore. Don't know on this particular saw but Sears has put out non lined versions of poulans in the past. That being said after modding the muffler, drilling the carb venturi out from 9.5mm to 12mm, shaving down my carb blade screws,opening up the air inlet hole next to the fan, taping the outside of the bar with aluminum tape so the oil actually goes on the bar and not out on the ground, and probably a few other things I forgot about I am happy with its performance 😂. Actually runs pretty good for a $20 saw.
Is yours made like this? I know these are later models... I try to point out the issues so people can take better care of them. I feel for the price they are good but require more care then a more expensive and better built saw,, not to mention,,,those are more $$$ Luv my stihl BTW Thanx for sharing,, luv the stories!
Had a Wild Thing leaf blower/vac ran great but vibrated the crap out of my hand which always swelled up and felt tingly when i finished. After many years replaced the carb then the next time it did not run bought an electric plug in one, no vibration and runs great.
lol,,,nice story...And they made it uncomfortable too. Some of these smaller electric machines are quite useful and can be a good alternative.. We may have to start showing these! lol
yes sir subbed up when seen u say ur putting little piece together on fuel line sizes this video and stuff like that is what i think lot people go to when they fix their stuff or try to fix.
If y'all think these are garbage throw away saws, throw them in my garbage can. I will gladly take them. Yes they are cheap. No they aren't a commercial grade saw but if you learn about them, They are easy enough to fix and parts are cheap. I've cut plenty of firwood with them without trouble. and if they get wrecked or stolen, it's not a big deal.
LOL,, that's what I often say about some of the mowers I get from the trash! Unfortunately most people cant fix them! I haven't looked at the prices of these recently but in the past, people cant have them fixed. Mechanics cant charge enough to make a profit for the time and parts! Recently one of my customers gave me one to fix, he already had it fixed once, the guy didn't do a proper job either. I fixed it properly but my customer didn't want to pay again! I went to sell it, tested it right before the new customer came and then the pull cord came out! Like you said, good for firewood and a guy that can tinker.
I had two Wild things and each lasted about ten yrs. with pretty hard use. No problems. The PL3816 I got about a yr ago after they were bought out by Husqvarna is giving me trouble. ... steve from IL
I'd say ya did good! Ten years with constant use is great for these. Husky is now killing the industry here in the U/S but that's another video and its on my live shows
So is it worth the time to put an actual metal threaded piece in the plastic instead of just using the same screw? And if the mechanical side piston and pumpkin are decent design why care if the screws can work loose on a non pro cheapy saw.
Good question! The Echo saw line that Is just above this level of saw has those nice brass colored (not sure if they are brass) inserts. Some of the echo line-up is actually made for repairs and cleaning so these inserts are an absolute necessity! Echo has Pro-line and Pro-Sumer lines and even the cheaper line shares some nice features. These are more $$ than this poulan made lineup. These Poulan made saws were made to be disposable! Just a few years ago the cost point was such that made these saws desirable and tolerable to be disposed when grief became evident! Most were under $200 so a repair at a local shop may cost as much in some cases so just buy another new one right? Nothing is cheap or inexpensive like that these days! So things have changed! Probably a good idea for a video as well! If there is enough meat for an insert, sure why not! Look up what the best thread locker would be for this type of plastic and maybe add some of that to the insert as well! Also for areas that maybe don't have enough plastic around the bore, maybe the right epoxy could be used! Keep in mind, its not just these screws loosen, its they wont get tight! This happens within a few uses!
I had a customer wheel a poulan into the shop just a few days ago. I told him I wasn't able to help as I only work on STIHL and sent him on his way. Having watched this, I'm glad I didn't even pop the cover off because this saw is just a disappointment in the way it is constructed. Put this saw next to any STIHL saw and you'll see a huge difference in build quality.
Absolutely! A few years ago these were cheap, around $150 or so and for that price, hey maybe fix it or not but now they aren't cheap, just cheaply made!
I have had a Wild Thing for ten years now, I get it it's not a Stihl. Had the blade sharpened once and it still starts on the 2-3 pull every time even after sitting for 6-8 months. For 99 bucks it was a good buy. When it breaks I will get rid of it.
Yes, if these are kept well and not used for tough jobs they will last for a time! Echo has a model that is a step or two up from this! Just a few years ago this stuff was cheap, not the case now! The crappy MTD push was under $200 now its around $350 with tax!
Worst saw? Guess he's never worked on a mini mac. This early version of the wild thing is actually very easy to work on. They will never compete performance or weight wise with more expensive saws, but as a light duty saw for the homeowner it fits the bill.
Guess you never check my channel or the folder of chain saws because if you did you wouldn't be guessing! Mini mac is a better saw although difficult to work on. This poulan is crap! Stop guessing
Uhh no the worst saws were the mini mac! And now the jenoah chinese clones that are not actual clones and can't get parts for them. The poulans even old ones are very easy work on and still get parts. Would I use poulan long term over a stihl , husqvarna . No but they are ok.
Consider that when these came out, they were very cheap, not so now~ I have the mini mac, there's a video on it..Good machine, horror to try to fix. There is a cult following for those macs!
I have a wild thing . I really had no problem with it for five years nothing. Tell the truth untile I let someone borrow it. Thinks they know something about chainsaws .that was my main problem.
Wow, sorry to hear! I say this often,,,take care of these because they can't handle any abuse! It will work fine for modest use probably for a long time.. Thanks for sharing the story!
Hydro locking screws in plastic? Hmm something about the hydraulic nature of this let’s me know, this is ghe wrong way to use thread locker. Always make sure ever blind hole is free and clear if any debris or liquids including thread locker,. Hope you dkn’t do this in head bolts 😳
Actually MTD saws are the worse. Give it a break. Not only is it over 20 years old (my bad, I thought it was the classic 2375) but it is not a pro saw- all the issues you talk about are what almost all non-pro saws experience. These things strip because everyone uses loctite instead of converting to a stud and nylon nut. Loctite and plastic is a no-no unless if your goal is to give the next repairer a huge headache. At least it is not a Stillborn...
No Loctite was used from the factory! Since its already stripped, whats the option? Mechanics DO NOT fix these machines as there is no money to do so. I've had machines like this with almost No Hours on them. Give it a break! Like you said! I think you should make a video on the MTD saws! A few years back they were cheap to buy. Not any more, now they are just cheap! The new MTD mowers are garbage and not cheap anymore either! Ya gonna defend that too? Make a video
See you call them the worst on the planet. They were never meant to be a lumberjack saw. They are for homeowners weekend duty. I bought a 16 inch Poulan used it for years of camping duty. She recently began to run a little rough, but I never did any maintenance. So yesterday I cleaned her up top to bottom new spark plug ran some sea foam through her switched the 16” bar and chain to an 18” and now she looks new, runs new, and is ready for another 5-6 years of camping duty. Oh did I mention when I got her? 35.00$ Walmart fall sale. 😝😝😝
Yup! And at the time I made this and the other vids on these they were cheap to make, cheap to buy! Not the case these days. many people have gone to echo which is a little better.
We have a small commercial tree removal company, we’ve been in business since 2002, we have a group of 8 guys, we also have a fleet of (10) Poulan Wild Things. These saws see 8-12 hours per day of use, and have been up and running since 2002, so after 22 years of hard use, I can say we only had 1 of them go down on us. We regularly keep packs of zip ties so we can reinstall the bolts tight after maintenance.
😂😂😂😂
That's funny! Great to hear. These were cheap or inexpensive but things have changed. Perhaps these were a better value a few years ago, I find the echo's to be built a little better.
@@TheNovaJohn Lol. I’m just trying to be funny. We don’t have a fleet of Poulan Wild things lol. 😆 I don’t even have a tree company. But I couldn’t resist posting the comment. Hopefully everyone knows I was just kidding. I do have a Stihl 261 though. It’s a really nice saw!
@@videocardzrule354 LOL,,,,,,
Hahahahha
I have several of these, acquired free or very low money about a year ago soon after I started teaching myself small engine work. These Poulans and Craftsmans are all rebranded Husqvarna low end homeowner grade saws. Because they were so inexpensive I think a lot of owners treated them badly - not cleaning them properly, not knowing the basics of chainsaw use and maintenance. Because of these factors most people considered them almost throwaway saws and treated them as such. Almost all the ones I’ve seen are filthy and show real signs of neglect. The good news is there are so many out there for free it’s easy to have dedicated parts machines. Also, they’re very easy to work on and learn on. Parts are readily available, especially fuel system rebuild kits. They can also be modified easily to improve performance by adding air intake ports, extra muffler exhaust holes and even cutting out some small areas of the case to improve airflow. They are also cheap learning tools for porting if you’re really into speed/torgue improvements. There are MANY Wild Thing and others of this 42cc basic family TH-cam videos about these, so learning about them is very easy if you want to put in the time and effort. Since starting on these I’ve worked on higher grade saws and seen the differences in build quality, but as beginner/novice saws I think they’re fine. Always use the correct fuel mix, keep the saw clean and the chain sharp, store them correctly and you’ll get years of decent service from them.
Well Said!!
Thanks Rein!!
Yes I agree. Got one for a 1 dollar new gas lines & it screams. Love it
I’ve got 2 Poulan saws I gotta work on today, good tip with the bread tie/ zip tie and your vid will help thanx Arch!
Thanks Dazed!!
Good luck!
Got one of those from a friend who didn’t want it lol. Going to go through it soon. Great tips !
Thanks Bill,,,,yea, people are enjoying these but for free why not! Good luck with it!
Yeah I’ve worked on a lot of these poulans too. I know some mechanics will use the impact drill on these that well strip out those plastic holes. I always use my hand. I’ve also seen some of these saws will have no gasket sealant in the clamshell. Air leaks. Love the video and keep up the good work
Thanx Fueler,, Good to know about the clamshell,,,I didn't know that!
Yea, I bitch often about peeps using these banger tools,,,,Barbarians lol
Maybe I got lucky but I love my Poulan P3416. Super light, starts 2nd or 3rd pull every time. I keep the chain sharp and let it chew through at it's own pace. Going strong after 4 years, but I treat it like fine china.
Ohh NOT Luck! Your doing the right things to take care of the machine and get the most out of it!!!
I have a 2004 model 2375 since 2004 and have NEVER had any type of problem with it. BUT, i perform maintenance on it every 3 months whether its been used or not. I love the little saw and it has always done what needs to be done. Just take care of it and it will take care of you when needed. BTW, parts are starting to dwindle, so be VERY careful with the plastic parts and assemblies like the choke lever and the air filter housing.
Yup,, only a few years ago these were inexpensive! Well now, nothing is. Back then, the low price could justify some of the quality issues.
Arch, I’m getting ready to build myself a very heavy, very solid workstand/table to work on all sorts of small engine equipment including lawn tractors, snowblowers and larger generators. I’m going to have the ability to roll it around or retract the casters on at least one end so it’s stable horizontally. I’ll be building it out of scrap 4x4s, 4x6s, 2x4s and plywood top probably 1”. With that construction bolted together with lap joints I probably won’t need diagonals. I now have two pieces of equipment (FreeCycle and local yardsale giveaway) for lifting. An electric 1K winch set up to lift from off a huge laminated beam and a rolling patient lifter capable of at least 450lbs. What would you consider the optimal height and maximum length and width of the table? I plan on leaving plenty of leg and knee room underneath so I can work on some things sitting one on my harbor freight rolling stool but eventually install some tool storage underneath which will reinforce the entire structure. Any suggestions more than welcome! A couple days ago I used both lifting apparatus to mate the two main sections of an MTD 5 HP chipper together and assemble on a temporary rolling table. It felt a lot like an auto shop with a car on a lift using a tranny lift to mate a trans into a car. Worked perfectly!
That sounds awesome!!
Check out my lift table project for tips and hints!!
th-cam.com/video/pDt2RZigk74/w-d-xo.html
also stay tuned for my lift table review coming this weekend!!!! I Hope!!!!
Great, I bought mine in 2000...just have had the 1st problem with it...the Fuel Primer bulb is cracked, and needs replacing.
I'll have a look at doing some of tgese other things, like the coil mount check, oiling the pull-rope rewinder, maybe get a new sparkplug? 24 years, doing ok for the " worst chain saw on the planet"!
Remember when these were inexpensive? Not sooooooo Now!
You have it cuz your taking care of it!
Just got a text from a customer showing a nice but older stihl,,,he put regular gas in it / NO oil! Ughhhhh
Maybe I should do a Worst Customer on the Planet lol
@TheNovaJohn Regular Gas, assuming no oil added! ;(,,,,,
For all my small engine machinery (mowers, tiller, weed Wacker, chain saw, snow blowers, etc...)
- ETHENOL FREE GAS
- 360 Marine stabilizer with water remover
- lead substitute to cushion things like valves slamming
- water remover
- carb/fuel injection cleaner
Special 2 stroke engines gas cans - get the oil too!
Neighbor, " Can I borrow your xyz machine, I'll return it full of gas".
"Yes, you can borrow it, and only use this gas please"...as I give them the designated special mix gas can, too! No idea what they'd put in it, how old...if a 2 stroke - REGULAR GAS!
Nice video👍🏻
I have use the zip ties also and I also put five minute Apoxsee on the screw
Boneyard
Good,,,,have ya tried removing the screws yet, I thought about epoxy but wasn't sure we could remove the screws...
Tone loc was making hit songs back in those days, one of them was wild thang
basically the dustbuster of the chainsaw
lol
Had 2 both were beasts!
Yes, powerful and light but the quality is poor and when the price was lower it was a good value, not sure about that these days.
But, if ya careful it should last.
I have the craftsman strato version so got you beat:) Not only is it strato, it might not even have the chrome lined bore. Don't know on this particular saw but Sears has put out non lined versions of poulans in the past. That being said after modding the muffler, drilling the carb venturi out from 9.5mm to 12mm, shaving down my carb blade screws,opening up the air inlet hole next to the fan, taping the outside of the bar with aluminum tape so the oil actually goes on the bar and not out on the ground, and probably a few other things I forgot about I am happy with its performance 😂. Actually runs pretty good for a $20 saw.
LOL,,, that's a lot of work!
Fun I'm sure but still,, How about trying to add some brass or steel thread inserts???
I've had a Craftsman version for about 25 years & it's the best saw I've ever owned (I also have Stihl saws) - it just runs & runs & runs...
Is yours made like this?
I know these are later models... I try to point out the issues so people can take better care of them.
I feel for the price they are good but require more care then a more expensive and better built saw,, not to mention,,,those are more $$$
Luv my stihl BTW
Thanx for sharing,, luv the stories!
Had a Wild Thing leaf blower/vac ran great but vibrated the crap out of my hand which always swelled up and felt tingly when i finished. After many years replaced the carb then the next time it did not run bought an electric plug in one, no vibration and runs great.
lol,,,nice story...And they made it uncomfortable too.
Some of these smaller electric machines are quite useful and can be a good alternative..
We may have to start showing these! lol
yes sir subbed up when seen u say ur putting little piece together on fuel line sizes this video and stuff like that is what i think lot people go to when they fix their stuff or try to fix.
If y'all think these are garbage throw away saws, throw them in my garbage can. I will gladly take them. Yes they are cheap. No they aren't a commercial grade saw but if you learn about them, They are easy enough to fix and parts are cheap. I've cut plenty of firwood with them without trouble. and if they get wrecked or stolen, it's not a big deal.
LOL,, that's what I often say about some of the mowers I get from the trash!
Unfortunately most people cant fix them!
I haven't looked at the prices of these recently but in the past, people cant have them fixed. Mechanics cant charge enough to make a profit for the time and parts!
Recently one of my customers gave me one to fix, he already had it fixed once, the guy didn't do a proper job either. I fixed it properly but my customer didn't want to pay again!
I went to sell it, tested it right before the new customer came and then the pull cord came out!
Like you said, good for firewood and a guy that can tinker.
I had two Wild things and each lasted about ten yrs. with pretty hard use. No problems. The PL3816 I got about a yr ago after they were bought out by Husqvarna is giving me trouble. ... steve from IL
I'd say ya did good! Ten years with constant use is great for these.
Husky is now killing the industry here in the U/S but that's another video and its on my live shows
I've one for years no problem with
So is it worth the time to put an actual metal threaded piece in the plastic instead of just using the same screw? And if the mechanical side piston and pumpkin are decent design why care if the screws can work loose on a non pro cheapy saw.
Good question!
The Echo saw line that Is just above this level of saw has those nice brass colored (not sure if they are brass) inserts.
Some of the echo line-up is actually made for repairs and cleaning so these inserts are an absolute necessity!
Echo has Pro-line and Pro-Sumer lines and even the cheaper line shares some nice features. These are more $$ than this poulan made lineup.
These Poulan made saws were made to be disposable! Just a few years ago the cost point was such that made these saws desirable and tolerable to be disposed when grief became evident!
Most were under $200 so a repair at a local shop may cost as much in some cases so just buy another new one right?
Nothing is cheap or inexpensive like that these days!
So things have changed! Probably a good idea for a video as well!
If there is enough meat for an insert, sure why not! Look up what the best thread locker would be for this type of plastic and maybe add some of that to the insert as well!
Also for areas that maybe don't have enough plastic around the bore, maybe the right epoxy could be used!
Keep in mind, its not just these screws loosen, its they wont get tight! This happens within a few uses!
The wild thang you make .my heart Sang
I kept thinking that as well!
@@TheNovaJohn yeah buddy 😂
....you broke the bed springs, you make everything GROOVY.......
@@heavysnow8616 💪👍👍
I had a customer wheel a poulan into the shop just a few days ago. I told him I wasn't able to help as I only work on STIHL and sent him on his way. Having watched this, I'm glad I didn't even pop the cover off because this saw is just a disappointment in the way it is constructed. Put this saw next to any STIHL saw and you'll see a huge difference in build quality.
Absolutely!
A few years ago these were cheap, around $150 or so and for that price, hey maybe fix it or not but now they aren't cheap, just cheaply made!
I have had a Wild Thing for ten years now, I get it it's not a Stihl. Had the blade sharpened once and it still starts on the 2-3 pull every time even after sitting for 6-8 months. For 99 bucks it was a good buy. When it breaks I will get rid of it.
Yes, if these are kept well and not used for tough jobs they will last for a time!
Echo has a model that is a step or two up from this!
Just a few years ago this stuff was cheap, not the case now! The crappy MTD push was under $200 now its around $350 with tax!
Worst saw? Guess he's never worked on a mini mac. This early version of the wild thing is actually very easy to work on. They will never compete performance or weight wise with more expensive saws, but as a light duty saw for the homeowner it fits the bill.
Guess you never check my channel or the folder of chain saws because if you did you wouldn't be guessing!
Mini mac is a better saw although difficult to work on. This poulan is crap!
Stop guessing
Uhh no the worst saws were the mini mac! And now the jenoah chinese clones that are not actual clones and can't get parts for them.
The poulans even old ones are very easy work on and still get parts.
Would I use poulan long term over a stihl , husqvarna . No but they are ok.
Consider that when these came out, they were very cheap, not so now~
I have the mini mac, there's a video on it..Good machine, horror to try to fix.
There is a cult following for those macs!
I have a wild thing . I really had no problem with it for five years nothing. Tell the truth untile I let someone borrow it. Thinks they know something about chainsaws .that was my main problem.
Wow, sorry to hear!
I say this often,,,take care of these because they can't handle any abuse! It will work fine for modest use probably for a long time..
Thanks for sharing the story!
Hydro locking screws in plastic? Hmm something about the hydraulic nature of this let’s me know, this is ghe wrong way to use thread locker. Always make sure ever blind hole is free and clear if any debris or liquids including thread locker,. Hope you dkn’t do this in head bolts 😳
Were you paying attention at all?
Actually MTD saws are the worse. Give it a break. Not only is it over 20 years old (my bad, I thought it was the classic 2375) but it is not a pro saw- all the issues you talk about are what almost all non-pro saws experience. These things strip because everyone uses loctite instead of converting to a stud and nylon nut. Loctite and plastic is a no-no unless if your goal is to give the next repairer a huge headache. At least it is not a Stillborn...
No Loctite was used from the factory!
Since its already stripped, whats the option?
Mechanics DO NOT fix these machines as there is no money to do so.
I've had machines like this with almost No Hours on them.
Give it a break! Like you said!
I think you should make a video on the MTD saws!
A few years back they were cheap to buy.
Not any more, now they are just cheap!
The new MTD mowers are garbage and not cheap anymore either!
Ya gonna defend that too?
Make a video
Worst saw on the planet? 🙄 maintenance maintenance maintenance 15 years cutting wood every day only replaced spark plugs chains bars and 1 primer bulb
pretty much anything gets destroyed in the hands of neglect and abuse!
glad to hear ya taking good care and getting ya money's worth!
See you call them the worst on the planet. They were never meant to be a lumberjack saw. They are for homeowners weekend duty. I bought a 16 inch Poulan used it for years of camping duty. She recently began to run a little rough, but I never did any maintenance. So yesterday I cleaned her up top to bottom new spark plug ran some sea foam through her switched the 16” bar and chain to an 18” and now she looks new, runs new, and is ready for another 5-6 years of camping duty. Oh did I mention when I got her? 35.00$ Walmart fall sale. 😝😝😝
Yup!
And at the time I made this and the other vids on these they were cheap to make, cheap to buy! Not the case these days.
many people have gone to echo which is a little better.