Nik's Poulan Thread

[Modifiedmark]

Vintage Allis Chalmers Chainsaw Model 95 | eBay
This is a rare bird for sure but the color of green is off just a little for my taste.

Thats a nice one, but honestly that is one of the most common ones, it and the 75A

 

[cmarti]

craftsman 3.4 carb question

Got one going, fuel lines, plug, a little work on the oiler, carb cleaning, sprocket, B & C, and a muffler mod. Starts, runs and idles, but have not tuned it in wood yet. It came with the carb set with High and Low out 2 turns. After getting it running, I have it at the same settings.

It is supposed to be 1 turn out. but it wil not run and accelerate at that setting. Is something wrong to be at 2 turns out?
Compression is good. Checked compression, but not a leak down test. Diaphrams going bad in the carb? I will make some cuts with it tomorrow and see how she does. She sounds sweet and strong just how it is. Runs on it's side and accelerates without a bog. Any thoughts appreciated .......:msp_confused:

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Got one going, fuel lines, plug, a little work on the oiler, carb cleaning, sprocket, B & C, and a muffler mod. Starts, runs and idles, but have not tuned it in wood yet. It came with the carb set with High and Low out 2 turns. After getting it running, I have it at the same settings.

It is supposed to be 1 turn out. but it wil not run and accelerate at that setting. Is something wrong to be at 2 turns out?
Compression is good. Checked compression, but not a leak down test. Diaphrams going bad in the carb? I will make some cuts with it tomorrow and see how she does. She sounds sweet and strong just how it is. Runs on it's side and accelerates without a bog. Any thoughts appreciated .......:msp_confused:

Some saws like it rich. 1 turn is a baseline. Adjust as necessary.

 

[3000 FPS]

Got one going, fuel lines, plug, a little work on the oiler, carb cleaning, sprocket, B & C, and a muffler mod. Starts, runs and idles, but have not tuned it in wood yet. It came with the carb set with High and Low out 2 turns. After getting it running, I have it at the same settings.

It is supposed to be 1 turn out. but it wil not run and accelerate at that setting. Is something wrong to be at 2 turns out?
Compression is good. Checked compression, but not a leak down test. Diaphrams going bad in the carb? I will make some cuts with it tomorrow and see how she does. She sounds sweet and strong just how it is. Runs on it's side and accelerates without a bog. Any thoughts appreciated .......:msp_confused:

If that is where it runs then that is where it runs. I would not worry about it unless it starts changing RPM for no reason.

 

[Nardoo]

You make the trip and I will donate a sandcast saw to the Underprivileged Sandcast Poulan Collectors Association of Northwest Indiana.

And I'll donate some old NOS Poulan rings.

 

[dboyd351]

Most all of the sandcast Poulan saws of that type have a Tillotson HL carb and take a Tillotson RK-88HL repair kit or DG-5HL diaphragm kit.

67 and Teddy,
Thanks for the replies!

 

[Teddy.Scout]

And I'll donate some old NOS Poulan rings.

No problem!
Wish I could get on more and hang out!
Will help and share when I can!

67 and Teddy,
Thanks for the replies!

Some one take Al up on his offer!!!!!!!

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Mike

A huge freaking box arrived today from Arkansas. :msp_thumbup:

Hope to look in there this afternoon maybe. :dunno:

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

3750

3450

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Like I have said. Only TA 3450 BB I have seen and can find pics of.

 

[discounthunter]

nice finds JJ! very underestimated saws. i think do to the fact every one thinks they are WT's!been trying to find a decent one for a while.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

nice finds JJ! very underestimated saws. i think do to the fact every one thinks they are WT's!been trying to find a decent one for a while.

The 3750 in pic came from Ga and had been set up with bow bar. :msp_scared:

 

[cmarti]

It is supposed to be 1 turn out. but it wil not run and accelerate at that setting. Is something wrong to be at 2 turns out?
Compression is good. Checked compression, but not a leak down test. Diaphrams going bad in the carb? I will make some cuts with it tomorrow and see how she does. She sounds sweet and strong just how it is. Runs on it's side and accelerates without a bog. Any thoughts appreciated .......:msp_confused:

Hey, It (Craftsman 3.4) cuts! Ran well with a 1/8 tweek higher than original on the high. I worry too much, but a full 1 turn out of the baseline is way more than I have done with other 2 cycle OPE. The only set back was the clutch drum coming loose...but I had the cover on thanks to reading here.

With a 20 inch Bar of full chisel, I honestly believe it cuts as well (or better) as my 290. The only difference being 3/8 vs .325 pitch......and $100 vs $400+. Appreciate you guys on this site. I can learn alot when I keep my mouth shut and my ears open. I owe you all a beer

Take care, Chris

 

[simmslumber66]

Yay! Beer!!!

 

[redunshee]

The 3750 in pic came from Ga and had been set up with bow bar. :msp_scared:

Ah Ha! That explains the missing material on the clutch side case.

 

[redunshee]

Yay! Beer!!!

Cigars and beer. My weakness

 

[redunshee]

The 3750 in pic came from Ga and had been set up with bow bar. :msp_scared:

I also find it interesting that the 3450 and 3750 have an extra foam piece that fits in the filter cover. According to IPL its a sound foam filter.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Ah Ha! That explains the missing material on the clutch side case.

Clutch cover that was butchered too. :msp_scared:

300fps said he could weld it back right. Only thing I had already split the case and fixed the crankcase leak before I found out.

 

[redunshee]

Yup. He does good work. Need to send him a Poulan rear handle assembly that needs welding. Typical broken left hand portion of handle.