Small Engine Repair

The Real BigGuy · 05-27-2023, 11:08 AM

Anyone recommend someone to repair a chainsaw engine? Tuftonboro area.

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Meredith AK · 05-27-2023, 11:23 AM

Keinan from Lakeport Power Equipment in Laconia does awesome work for fair price. If you can't find anyone local. 603-527-0940.

Chubby · 05-27-2023, 12:34 PM

All Brands in Guilford might be helpful.

ishoot308 · 05-28-2023, 08:29 AM

I’m not sure he is still around but Ray’s on route 3 in Tilton was my go to guy for small engine repair. His shop is still there but he may have retired…

Dan

bobkatfly · 05-28-2023, 08:56 AM

Gerry's small engine repair on Union Wharf Rd (about halfway up the road).
603-569-4053
Used him once to diagnose and fix mower issue. Fixed and fair price.

The Real BigGuy · 05-28-2023, 01:58 PM

Thank you for the ideas. Will let you know how things go.

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Slickcraft · 05-28-2023, 02:13 PM

If the saw is a Stihl, Gilford True Value is a dealer. They got my MS 250 running this spring.

Alan

TheProfessor · 05-28-2023, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Anyone recommend someone to repair a chainsaw engine? Tuftonboro area.

What brand of chainsaw is this ?

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The Real BigGuy · 05-29-2023, 07:57 AM

To be honest, I don’t know. It is probably 25 years or so old. Unfortunately, it is at the lake & I am not. I can tell you it’s model was called “The Thing”.

I’ve probably only used it 25 to 30 times times since I bought it. That is probably the issue!

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The Real BigGuy · 05-29-2023, 08:03 AM

Quiyouo

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The Real BigGuy · 05-29-2023, 08:11 AM

Sorry, pocket post !

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The Real BigGuy · 05-29-2023, 08:14 AM

Pocket post - Sorry

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The Real BigGuy · 05-29-2023, 08:25 AM

Last was “pocket post” - sorry!

Checked the internet and found that the saw is a Poulan “Wild Thing”.

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TheProfessor · 05-30-2023, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Anyone recommend someone to repair a chainsaw engine? Tuftonboro area.

List of Poulan dealers here: LINK

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Poor Richard · 05-31-2023, 06:49 AM

Poulan Wild Thing

For the money you're considering spending for whatever repairs are needed, there are numerous quality used saws for sale from Echo, Stihl and Husqvarna. IMO that particular saw is not worth it.

On a side note, there's only one way to get that saw started.
You have to keep poulan and poulan and poulan!

The Real BigGuy · 05-31-2023, 11:53 AM

Ha! That saw, as I said, is 25yrs or so old. For the most part it has done everything I’ve asked it to do over that period. For an original purchase price of about 150, I’d say it was definitely worth it.

I fully intend to ask the repair guy for an estimate to repair. Once I have that, I can make a determination as to repair or replace. Re: used saw? I’m not interested in taking on someone else’s problems. There is usually a reason for selling/replacing a saw.

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thinkxingu · 05-31-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

Ha! That saw, as I said, is 25yrs or so old. For the most part it has done everything I’ve asked it to do over that period. For an original purchase price of about 150, I’d say it was definitely worth it.

I fully intend to ask the repair guy for an estimate to repair. Once I have that, I can make a determination as to repair or replace. Re: used saw? I’m not interested in taking on someone else’s problems. There is usually a reason for selling/replacing a saw.

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For many products, I agree with you. But I think many people but chainsaws and either never use them enough to justify having it and resell. I often Stihl MS-250/1s like new for good deals for I think just that reason.

Good luck!

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The Real BigGuy · 06-01-2023, 07:43 AM

After thinking about my usage, or lack there of, I may just sell/junk it and borrow my neighbor’s when the need arises!

Thanks for all the input people.

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05-27-2023, 11:08 AM	#1
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Small Engine Repair Anyone recommend someone to repair a chainsaw engine? Tuftonboro area. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-27-2023, 11:23 AM	#2
Meredith AK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beautiful Town of Meredith Posts: 109 Thanks: 39 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	Small engine repair Keinan from Lakeport Power Equipment in Laconia does awesome work for fair price. If you can't find anyone local. 603-527-0940.

05-27-2023, 12:34 PM	#3
Chubby Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Small Engine Repair All Brands in Guilford might be helpful.

05-28-2023, 08:29 AM	#4
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,308 Thanks: 2,407 Thanked 5,309 Times in 2,070 Posts	Ray’s Machine Shop I’m not sure he is still around but Ray’s on route 3 in Tilton was my go to guy for small engine repair. His shop is still there but he may have retired… Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

05-28-2023, 08:56 AM	#5
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 377 Thanks: 58 Thanked 54 Times in 48 Posts	Union Wharf Rd. Gerry's small engine repair on Union Wharf Rd (about halfway up the road). 603-569-4053 Used him once to diagnose and fix mower issue. Fixed and fair price. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

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05-28-2023, 01:58 PM	#6
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Thank you for the ideas. Will let you know how things go. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-28-2023, 02:13 PM	#7
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,318 Thanks: 1,233 Thanked 2,103 Times in 960 Posts	If the saw is a Stihl, Gilford True Value is a dealer. They got my MS 250 running this spring. Alan

05-29-2023, 07:57 AM	#9
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	To be honest, I don’t know. It is probably 25 years or so old. Unfortunately, it is at the lake & I am not. I can tell you it’s model was called “The Thing”. I’ve probably only used it 25 to 30 times times since I bought it. That is probably the issue! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-29-2023, 08:03 AM	#10
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Quiyouo Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-29-2023, 08:11 AM	#11
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Sorry, pocket post ! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-29-2023, 08:14 AM	#12
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Pocket post - Sorry Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-29-2023, 08:25 AM	#13
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Last was “pocket post” - sorry! Checked the internet and found that the saw is a Poulan “Wild Thing”. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-31-2023, 06:49 AM	#15
Poor Richard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: The humbling river Posts: 304 Thanks: 42 Thanked 80 Times in 57 Posts	Poulan Wild Thing For the money you're considering spending for whatever repairs are needed, there are numerous quality used saws for sale from Echo, Stihl and Husqvarna. IMO that particular saw is not worth it. On a side note, there's only one way to get that saw started. You have to keep poulan and poulan and poulan!

05-31-2023, 11:53 AM	#16
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Ha! That saw, as I said, is 25yrs or so old. For the most part it has done everything I’ve asked it to do over that period. For an original purchase price of about 150, I’d say it was definitely worth it. I fully intend to ask the repair guy for an estimate to repair. Once I have that, I can make a determination as to repair or replace. Re: used saw? I’m not interested in taking on someone else’s problems. There is usually a reason for selling/replacing a saw. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-01-2023, 07:43 AM	#18
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	After thinking about my usage, or lack there of, I may just sell/junk it and borrow my neighbor’s when the need arises! Thanks for all the input people. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app