He sure did!
Nik's Poulan Thread
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cowroy,
That has to be THE very best old Poulan score I have seen to date.
That is just a mind boggling array of neat stuff right there. I guess it will take some closer inspection, to decipher just what you have for sure. Mainly checking the P/C's on them. There are some confusing things in the pics to my eye.
The one with the flywheel, looks to be what typically would be on a 4000. But, the small screw rear handle is usually found on the early saws of this series. I have never seen a 4000 without the side outlet muffler, so I would guess you have some 3700's & 3400's there.
I would be so tickled with that pile-o-green saws, I wouldn't come out of the shop for days..
LOL Even if it is cold out there.
Gregg,
That has to be THE very best old Poulan score I have seen to date.
That is just a mind boggling array of neat stuff right there. I guess it will take some closer inspection, to decipher just what you have for sure. Mainly checking the P/C's on them. There are some confusing things in the pics to my eye.
The one with the flywheel, looks to be what typically would be on a 4000. But, the small screw rear handle is usually found on the early saws of this series. I have never seen a 4000 without the side outlet muffler, so I would guess you have some 3700's & 3400's there.
I would be so tickled with that pile-o-green saws, I wouldn't come out of the shop for days..
LOL Even if it is cold out there.Gregg,
cowroy
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cowroy,
That has to be THE very best old Poulan score I have seen to date.
That is just a mind boggling array of neat stuff right there.
I was second guessing myself on the way home wondering if I had made a good investment. It is very reassuring to here stuff like this from you guys.
Yeah, you didn't do good, you did GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris J.
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So you're the lucky guy. Now I don't feel so bad about forgetting to go back and bid (or set up a snipe). Glad a guy here got it instead of some feebay saw dismantler. I'd made a token "keeping track of the auction without using a watch list spot" bid when I first saw the listing (and the 306A description mistake) a week prior. Forgot to go back and get serious on it (and was pissed at myself when I got the 'sorry you didn't win' email). You're welcome Chris.:msp_thumbup:
Keep us posted on the saw. Looked like a nice late production Dayton badged 245SA (with the 'button' type decomp valve above the muffler) in the auction pics. Was easy to tell that it was a 245 variant rather than a 306 as described because of the taller fuel tank top and AF cover. Mark also pointed out in another thread (where we were discussing your saw) that the handlebars are taller on 245 variants too. At least one other AS member didn't bid because of the inaccurate description. He was miffed (at being 'fooled')........and will not make that mistake again methinks.
Your forgetfullness was, is, & will be appreciated
, thank you! I was surprised that this one "slipped by" some of the Poulan vultures, I mean birds of opportunity 
, since the Dayton 2Z463B/Poulan 245SA isn't exactly a secret around here.Yesterday I only had time to give the saw a quick go-over (my wife volunteered to cook dinner on her own while I checked out the saw...hmmm....how strange):
It seems to have good compression using the 'let it drop' test. The piston has some very light scoring on the exhaust side. I don't think that the scoring itself warrants a tear-down & polish, but that will be be done in the future. Cylinder looks good from what I can see. The crown of the piston & the exhaust port are pretty much carbon free. The muffler has some carbon buildup, but it's nothing compared to some of 'ran on motor oil' saws that I've seen.
I didn't pull the clutch or flywheel, but the crank seems tight & solid.
Fuel tank smells of old fuel, but I don't see any varnish or "crud" in the tank.
The only missing part that I know of is one screw for the flywheel cover. I tested the hole with another screw, thankfully it isn't stripped. I'm pretty sure that this is my first time seeing a recoil located behind/under the flywheel.
The saw has the newer 'improved' throttle lock (the old ones were overly complicated :confused2:?).
The decomp works, but seems to move a fairly freely compared to the ones on some of my newer saws. I haven't yet tried to run the saw on prime to see what the decomp does.
AF needs a good cleaning, but appears to be in good condition. Carb & box have some crud, but not much.
The B&C actually work with the sprocket (I've received some saws with mismatched B&Cs, very aggravating since I don't have a large stash of B&Cs). The Oregon bar is nearly new (most of the lettering is gone, common on Oregon bars), as is the Oregon chain. Some wording on the bar says something about a combo. The spur sprocket shows wear, but has plenty of life left.
The paint has wear in the usual places, but I don't think it got bounced around in truck, tractor, etc (the plastic coated label on the bottom of the saw is still attached, but is the plastic is peeling).
Yeah, yeah, I know, photos or it didn't happen (I intentionally saved this for last for those who made it all the way through my boring update :msp_sneaky
. I'll try got detailed photos this weekend, & maybe also some Poulan/Craftsman/Dayton group photos.
The display.
Hands down, that is the most interesting item in the bunch.
The Dayton is clean enuff to warrent a NOS jug and piston if needed. JM .02
cowroy
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I figured there were hundreds of these things floatin around I can only get it to move about an inch, so it may warrant a motor as well :msp_biggrin:
I can only get it to move about an inch, so it may warrant a motor as well :msp_biggrin:
I figured there were hundreds of these things floatin around
That little motor is super easy to find a new one. They are used in vent lights like in your bathroom. Find a residential electrician and he should have a few heat vent lights that he has replaced due to the heater going out and there is your motor.
Put the chain on the right direction.
Warped5
WingNut
I figure it was done that way for safety as a display but it ain't right
Since I've got a little girl, that would have been how I'd rig it, too.
Poulan Pro 395?
I picked up two saws the other day as a package deal. This one, and a running 2075. I think this one's a 395. There are no stickers left on it. Starts and runs fine. Great p/c. Good b/c, too. It's missing the air filter and I had to replace the oil line. It has thin rings and the 4000 style muffler. Looks like someone tried painting it all black at some time.......
I picked up two saws the other day as a package deal. This one, and a running 2075. I think this one's a 395. There are no stickers left on it. Starts and runs fine. Great p/c. Good b/c, too. It's missing the air filter and I had to replace the oil line. It has thin rings and the 4000 style muffler. Looks like someone tried painting it all black at some time.......
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
I picked up two saws the other day as a package deal. This one, and a running 2075. I think this one's a 395. There are no stickers left on it. Starts and runs fine. Great p/c. Good b/c, too. It's missing the air filter and I had to replace the oil line. It has thin rings and the 4000 style muffler. Looks like someone tried painting it all black at some time.......
Could be a PP375, PP385, or PP395. Measure the bore. In any case, you got a great saw.
Hemiyota,
I am going to guess, and say its a 375. Measuring the bore will only be the true way to tell.
The 375 is much more prevalent than the 395. From what I have seen,most 395's will be a dark gray instead of black top cover & filter cover, and most had a brake it seems. The only other difference is the cc. 61cc for the 375 and 64cc for the 395. And for the 385 also. Though have never even seen a picture of a 385. They all have the 4000 features, mufflers, air filter, and heavier duty starter flywheel engagement. just different p/c. Good saws either way.
Gregg,
I am going to guess, and say its a 375. Measuring the bore will only be the true way to tell.
The 375 is much more prevalent than the 395. From what I have seen,most 395's will be a dark gray instead of black top cover & filter cover, and most had a brake it seems. The only other difference is the cc. 61cc for the 375 and 64cc for the 395. And for the 385 also. Though have never even seen a picture of a 385.
They all have the 4000 features, mufflers, air filter, and heavier duty starter flywheel engagement. just different p/c. Good saws either way.Gregg,
Hemiyota,
I am going to guess, and say its a 375. Measuring the bore will only be the true way to tell.
The 375 is much more prevalent than the 395. From what I have seen,most 395's will be a dark gray instead of black top cover & filter cover, and most had a brake it seems. The only other difference is the cc. 61cc for the 375 and 64cc for the 395. And for the 385 also. Though have never even seen a picture of a 385.
Gregg,
I agree, probably a 375
Bore for a 3700/375 is 1.875 and a 4000/395 is 1.935
Just think if Poulan would have put a 2" bore on that chassis!
zogger
Tree Freak
Is there anything out there that might fit? I mean within somewhat reasonable modifications.
Mark, I have wondered that many times. Why they didn't go just a bit more and make it a true 4.0 cube. (65cc instead of 64cc) :msp_confused: Never made sense to me, but many things in this world don't either.
Gregg,
You would think that with all of the 3400/3700/3800 saws that are still out there (not counting the PP, Craftsman, and rebadged versions), that some aftermarket company would make a "big bore" kit for that series.
