Nik's Poulan Thread
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Flint, I don't know much about that particular model, but I do know about the 4000s. They are strong runners, mine pull 20" b/c's no problem thru oak and ash, just used one the other day on a huge oak stump. I think these saws would do fine with 24" setup as well.
I do notice a big difference between my 3400 and my 3.7 and 3700. I've used a 28" bar on my muff modded 3.7 and had it bar deep in maple, and like you said the saw has the guts to pull the chain without stalling.
I do like the echo saws as well, the ones I've done up are easy to work on and well built. I think the 4000 would be a good choice.
I do notice a big difference between my 3400 and my 3.7 and 3700. I've used a 28" bar on my muff modded 3.7 and had it bar deep in maple, and like you said the saw has the guts to pull the chain without stalling.
I do like the echo saws as well, the ones I've done up are easy to work on and well built. I think the 4000 would be a good choice.
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Thanks, Joe (and all others).
I am going to spend a little time on YouTube watching both saws run and then make up my mind...but I am already being swayed toward the 4000 from what I've seen so far.
The build quality might not match the Echo...but I don't use a saw that much. Heck I've got my 3400 from over 30 years ago and haven't done much to it.
Will need to find a nice, clean, strong running 4000.
Have a lead on one...but want to look around a bit too.
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Well bad news about the poulans. Pics coming soon......
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cylinder damage on the older saw (believed to be a S64 or S66) with chunks out of the piston from a broken ring. the piston out of the Super 68 is pretty worn. the cylinder should clean up. I was hoping the top ends would be interchangable but as you can see the distance from pin to top of piston is different on the two pistons. the top ends are identical though.
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Are you asking about 6700 and 4000 comparisons? I have owned and ran both.
Memory is fading on this one. But think I tested them one day with a bunch of others in that group. I'll go see if I left info in a thread over on chainsaw repair about them in the cut.
Nope 6700 wasnt in that test session with the 4000 (must have not owned it then) 415 PP365 H365SP 6000i 357xp 036. Could only go from memory of running them separate now being the 4000 is in new hands.
Well that's not good at all.
I did look through some IPLs and found 3 ring pistons in the 68, 85,86,62 and 64. My IPLs are incomplete and don't show the piston for a 66.
It dose show the Super68 to be a 2 ring piston.
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Even without a head to head test....do you have impressions of both saws?
Yes, I am looking for comparisons and someone with experience running either/both.
Have gotten some good replies already...but anything you want to add is welcomed.
Finally got a day out in the shop and got this Poulan 2400 back together. It has been laying on the bench for at least 3 weeks in pieces.
It just needed a carb kit and fuel line along with a oiler line. It runs super. I didn't even run it before I modded the muffler. :msp_tongue:
Been raining here all day but I did get a few minutes between rains to take it out and sock it in a big log and I was surprised at how well it cut.
I also got the S72 tore apart and will be trying to get some seals and rings for it tomorrow and I still am looking for a recoil for it. Found out it has a 3.25-1 gear ratio in it!
It just needed a carb kit and fuel line along with a oiler line. It runs super. I didn't even run it before I modded the muffler. :msp_tongue:
Been raining here all day but I did get a few minutes between rains to take it out and sock it in a big log and I was surprised at how well it cut.
I also got the S72 tore apart and will be trying to get some seals and rings for it tomorrow and I still am looking for a recoil for it. Found out it has a 3.25-1 gear ratio in it!
Cool saw mark. I've yet to run across a 2400
Joe, this is actually the first 2400 that I have seen in person. I picked it and a Pioneer Farmsaw for $15 (asking price) on a C/L add and were 2 miles from my house. LOL
I had been keeping my eye out for one for sometime, but didn't want to spend a lot on a reworked micro. :msp_rolleyes:
I actually seem to like it for what it is, it runs really well and handles good also. I was surprised to see a chrome piston in it but would have to think the PP version is a plated bore. Actually I don't care enough to research it to find out.....
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S-72
Mark, that S-72 is an interesting saw.
From the looks of it...it must have been an expensive and labor intensive saw to build. Wonder what they cost "back in the day"?
Mark, that S-72 is an interesting saw.
From the looks of it...it must have been an expensive and labor intensive saw to build. Wonder what they cost "back in the day"?
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Yep. The PP236 has the chromed bore. The 2100 and 2400 (and the Craftsman 2.3 version of the 2400) have chromed pistons. For the most part they share pistons and rings with their top handle counterparts. The cylinders are unique to the 'Woodmaster' rear handle saws. I have a 2100 with a roached cylinder. When I was at Sears I worked on a few of the 2.3's
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I still am looking for a recoil for it. Found out it has a 3.25-1 gear ratio in it!
Are you looking for just the starter or the flywheel cover or both?
Just the flywheel cover but it looks like I got one coming now!
Can't beat that. I have a nice farmsaw under the bench with no spark, of course it had spark when I bought it.
I also got the S72 tore apart and will be trying to get some seals and rings for it tomorrow and I still am looking for a recoil for it. Found out it has a 3.25-1 gear ratio in it!
I'd like to get th seal numbers when you find out what they are, Mark.
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