Chainsaw Repair

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Title: Craftsman 358.350580 (c.2002) oiling excess
Post by: loubell on November 22, 2013, 08:04:02 pm
Hey all. I was just given a craftsman/poulan saw to add to my collection ( c.2002, 42cc, 18") and after a thorough cleaning and tune, it seems to oil the chain excessively. Knowing that these automatic oilers are not adjustable, is there anything else I can look for? Are these known for being oil users? Not that big a deal, but it sure makes clean up less fun!
Title: Re: Craftsman 358.350580 (c.2002) oiling excess
Post by: 3000 FPS on November 22, 2013, 08:56:50 pm
I have not heard of them being excessive oilers but the ones I have are the Poulan 260.   I have a couple of them that I have rebuilt but, the oilers are so cheap I usually replace them when rebuilding.
Title: Re: Craftsman 358.350580 (c.2002) oiling excess
Post by: Cut4fun on November 23, 2013, 10:47:07 am
If she is oiling good leave it alone IMO.  Just make sure you are using little less then 1 tank oil say 3/4 or so tank oil to 1 tank mix gas. That way you dont run out before fill ups.
My new 5020 oils real good too. I like that.
Title: Re: Craftsman 358.350580 (c.2002) oiling excess
Post by: loubell on November 23, 2013, 04:53:27 pm
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If she is oiling good leave it alone IMO
I agree. I will check to make sure that it isn't running out before the fuel does.
Thanks for the help fellas.