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  1. J

    ***PLEASE READ*** What makes/models would you love to rebuild but can’t because nobody makes a cylinder & piston kit or they are obsolete.

    Hello A little background from me, I have been in the outdoor power equipment industry for the majority of my life after opening my shop at age 14. I am/was a dealer for Dolmar, Efco, Jonsered & Poulan Pro (in the late 90’s & early 2000’s they had few quality models) also a year or so ago...
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    • Forum: Chainsaw Questions
  2. M

    How often can crankcases be reused?

    Hi! I’m wondering about rebuilding vintage saws that are no longer in production. I know the cylinders can be re-lined indefinitely, but what about the crank case? If you’re careful splitting the cases when you rebuild them, can they be reused indefinitely or do they eventually crack or not...
  3. C

    Poulan Pro running issues

    I am working on a Poulan Predator 42cc. It all began when it quit while being used and then wouldn't start. The plug smelled of fuel, so I replaced it and it immediately fired but wouldn't stay running. If you started it with the choke partially on, it would stay running as long as you didn't...
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