Nik's Poulan Thread

[Wagnerwerks]

I can post pictures and timing numbers, YES on advancing the timing as I think that improves this series in stock form. I'll be shooting for compression in the 190+ range. The one I have has 180 with a pop up piston.

Please make a thread for it or just keep us very well posted on here. I'm very interested in this!

 

[3000 FPS]

I can post pictures and timing numbers, YES on advancing the timing as I think that improves this series in stock form. I'll be shooting for compression in the 190+ range. The one I have has 180 with a pop up piston.

Wow this sounds like it is going to be very impressive.

 

[3000 FPS]

Muffler mod...

I like the way those pipes have that elbow in them.

 

[crowellmachine]

Muffler mod...

Now Mark,

That isn't like the late 70's trans-am's is it......both those holes are open, I hope

just pickin, very cool! KJC

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Now Mark,

That isn't like the late 70's trans-am's is it......both those holes are open, I hope

just pickin, very cool! KJC

Lol...if it has cutouts, Ill be REALLY impressed.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Now Mark,

That isn't like the late 70's trans-am's is it......both those holes are open, I hope

just pickin, very cool! KJC

Nope, fully functional. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[simmslumber66]

Muffler mod...

Do ya gotta modify the hood?

 

[fastLeo151]

I'm looking for a source to buy a new piston kit for my 3750. Where are you getting your new poulan parts from?

 

[rms61moparman]

I'm looking for a source to buy a new piston kit for my 3750. Where are you getting your new poulan parts from?

Poulan Pro.com
Ordertree
Searspartsdirect


Mike

 

[Modifiedmark]

Do ya gotta modify the hood?

Oh yeah the hood has to be modified. I 'll let the fella that owns it worry bout that part and I'm sure he already has a plan.

 

[fossil]

Oh yeah the hood has to be modified. I 'll let the fella that owns it worry bout that part and I'm sure he already has a plan.

You're going to have to modify it when you put the 4-71 blower on it.

 

[simmslumber66]

Oh yeah the hood has to be modified. I 'll let the fella that owns it worry bout that part and I'm sure he already has a plan.

I have a 5400 I think I'd like to try that on. I have a hood thats cracked.Would't bother me modding it. Now I just have to find another muffler. Be interesting to see how it runs.

 

[redunshee]

Poulan 3400 weird issue

Situation I haven't encountered before. Pulling recoil when first starting is fine or when doing a compression test. However once saw pops and I push in choke, saw recoil pulls normally but on 2nd or 3rd pull recoil feels like its slipping or almost like there is no compression. I've checked flywheel dogs and recoil pulley and everything is fine. Flywheel is also fine and not slipping on crank. Saw ends up starting and running fine but this slipping type feeling has me wondering what's going on. Anyone experienced this situation?

Bob

 

[rms61moparman]

Situation I haven't encountered before. Pulling recoil when first starting is fine or when doing a compression test. However once saw pops and I push in choke, saw recoil pulls normally but on 2nd or 3rd pull recoil feels like its slipping or almost like there is no compression. I've checked flywheel dogs and recoil pulley and everything is fine. Flywheel is also fine and not slipping on crank. Saw ends up starting and running fine but this slipping type feeling has me wondering what's going on. Anyone experienced this situation?

Bob

Recoil spring binding.
Pull it apart and clean everything real well with carb cleaner or similar.
Apply a light coat of lubricant, or better yet graphite powder and reassemble.
If you run upon anything in there exhibiting excessive wear.......replace it.


Mike

 

[redunshee]

Recoil spring binding.
Pull it apart and clean everything real well with carb cleaner or similar.
Apply a light coat of lubricant, or better yet graphite powder and reassemble.
If you run upon anything in there exhibiting excessive wear.......replace it.


Mike

I'll give it a shot Mike. though it did the same thing thing after switching covers with another saw

 

[jerrycmorrow]

This is a clutch cover from a 306A with a crack right at where the bucking spike attaches. I noticed that even on my own saw it is cracked in the exact same place. This must be a weak spot on these covers. Well it's all good now.

This is where I put the cover on the saw to see how it looks.
I like it.
Heck I did not know my own cover was cracked until I took the spike off.

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just now seeing this. excellent job.

 

[joe25DA]

Just finished ordering the last of my parts to complete my PP305. Now all it needs is a chain. Id like to post the pics on here now, but Ill wait till its done. Whats the DL count on one of these with a 16" bar? And Im debating whether or not i should fuel it up...

 

[Modifiedmark]

Just finished ordering the last of my parts to complete my PP305. Now all it needs is a chain. Id like to post the pics on here now, but Ill wait till its done. Whats the DL count on one of these with a 16" bar? And Im debating whether or not i should fuel it up...

16" bar with .325 should be 66DL.

Although I know mine has never cut wood, the joker before me put fuel in it and tried to start it (with the vent line hooked to the impulse nipple on the carb :hmm3grin2orange: ) so I went ahead and started it.

If mine would have never had gas in it I may not have started it though, your choice.

 

[HittinSteel]

Couple Poulans available in my area, a 4200 and a 6900. $125 and $200 respectively.

I like my 3400 and figure I should add some more classic green muscle to my herd.

Thoughts?

 

[chainsawwhisperer]

Couple Poulans available in my area, a 4200 and a 6900. $125 and $200 respectively.

I like my 3400 and figure I should add some more classic green muscle to my herd.

Thoughts?

Boy, If there in good shape, I'd grab them!
j