Nik's Poulan Thread

[Kostas]

The ad for this saw went up and down three times. I don't think the seller (in their 80's) knew they could bump it up.

This is the cleanest saw I have ever purchased. It's in nice shape as well.

All the fasteners are original and the only things I can see that are not is the spark plug wire, the chain and maybe the starter handle (Pioneer?).
I haven't tried to start it yet as I want to go through it.
The man I bought it from was not very talkative but he was the original owner. I think it may be a late model as the owner's manual had a date of 2/79 on it.

Kostas,
This is a surprisingly lightweight saw as you said and your mailbox is full.

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Perfect saw Tim :msp_love:.I don't think that this saw have seen more use than a couple of minutes.Starter handle is original.

Sorry about my inbox,it's clean now

 

[redunshee]

Those long screws need a straight feed to their pockets but, they are there. Just keep fishing for them. The tank vent line sometimes gets in the way of the top screw.
Nice score on that 3400. Canadian Tire sold a very large quantity of those saws.

That's how I do it. Add'l I like to gently drop the screw straight down rather than place it. I put in the screw until its there's an inch left then let go. If it catches you will see that there is a little space left under the head. Like everyone has saud however you have to have the saw on its side and level. Ah, yes, that vent tube can get in the way of the upper screw.
Bob

 

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Ty, thanks for again sharing with us :msp_thumbup:.

Your cousin Key has an extremely impressive collection of early Poulan chainsaws. I wonder if he also collected any related documents?

 

[tyrol]

Key Poulan

I'm sure he does.

Ty, thanks for again sharing with us :msp_thumbup:.

Your cousin Key has an extremely impressive collection of early Poulan chainsaws. I wonder if he also collected any related documents?

 

[machinisttx]

I am happy to see the interest in this thread and the history of Poulan chainsaws. I am the grandson of Claude Poulan. I noticed a post about the Poulan name pronunciation on google which led me to it. The correct pronunciation is Pou (like so) and lan (like gun). (It is my middle name).

It is neat to see the interest in the history of such things as I have always been very proud of my grandads accomplishments. As many of you may know, he invented the first one man operated chainsaw, the "bow guide", while working with German prisoners in Texas during World War II. A little known fact is that prior to starting up the plant with his brothers in Shreveport he actually started making chainsaws with my grandmother, Gertrude, in their garage in Texas. They were very good people and I think that most folks would agree!

While I did enjoy learning about how the business was started and progressed, as a young man I regret that I never really appreciated or absorbed all of the valuable things that my Grandad tried to share with me about mechanical things. For this I do regret, but more importantly I did learn much about life from him and he will always be remembered fondly.

Best to you all,

Ty

Happy to see a person such as yourself on here. I will agree(with another poster) that any information you can share would be greatly appreciated. There seems to be little out there for some saws, such as the model 44 two man that I recently acquired.

 

[machinisttx]

Listen, I was only trying to help, and tried to point out the follies of using lubricating oil to try to dissolve rust and such. You read some undocumented BS on the internet on some concoction of ATF and this and that and think it works so go have at it.

Trouble is your only using ATF alone, good luck with that.

Now I guess I must point out what should be obvious on how ATF can help damage a stuck P/C. How it works is the ATF don't help free a rusted cyl and then the all knowing owner starts beating and such on it, that's how it gets damaged.

Like Mike said, its your saw, use what you want to and good luck.

I know atf only works. It's slow, but it does work. I have two formerly rusted up chains in a paint can that have been soaking in atf for a week. They're now almost completely free, save for a few links where the rust was heaviest. My point in asking is to find out if it actually had some detrimental effect as you originally stated, or if it was misplaced blame which should be pointed squarely at some overzealous individual with a BFH. If I were inclined to use force, I'd use the 50 ton press at work, or the 20 ton in my shop.

BTW, it's now soaking in the acetone/atf solution.

 

[rms61moparman]

I know atf only works. It's slow, but it does work. I have two formerly rusted up chains in a paint can that have been soaking in atf for a week. They're now almost completely free, save for a few links where the rust was heaviest. My point in asking is to find out if it actually had some detrimental effect as you originally stated, or if it was misplaced blame which should be pointed squarely at some overzealous individual with a BFH. If I were inclined to use force, I'd use the 50 ton press at work, or the 20 ton in my shop.

BTW, it's now soaking in the acetone/atf solution.

Why do you insist on "pokin' the bear"???
Leave well enough alone, okay?


Mike

 

[67L36Driver]

The best use of ATF (the old style stuff) I've found is a laxative for the occasional lawnmower I pick up at a garage sale. Run 'em for ten minutes on a crankcase full and all manner of trash gets drained.

The bads ones smoke a lot. Good ones only smoke some.

oke:

 

[DSS]

ATF down the carb (don't stall it!!!), is a sure fire cure for a noisy lifter in a small block dodge. Cleans the gunk right out.

 

[67 Mustang]

Why do you insist on "pokin' the bear"???
Leave well enough alone, okay?


Mike

Little less pokin' and a little more strokin' just might turn up some expertise on the 44.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Been soaking a 560 Farmall with a blend of diesel and ATF for almost 2 years and it is still as tight as a tick on a June bug.

 

[barneyrb]

I have also found that (if the piston is high enough to cover all ports) it may help to add air pressure to the cylinder to help force oil past the rings........

 

[machinisttx]

Why do you insist on "pokin' the bear"???
Leave well enough alone, okay?


Mike

I asked because I didn't know if it attacked chrome or something of that nature. If I intended anything else, it would be quite obvious.

 

[psuiewalsh]

Messing with a poulan 3400 and 4000 today. The 4000 is new to me as part of a trade. It would not run unless gas is dripped through carb. Guy had rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel line. The carb is clean but won't pick up gas. The carb off the 3400 runs fine on the saw so I know it is in the carb. The issue I see is on the fuel screen side. Is there supposed to be a valve type sheet and a gasket sheet on that side? There were two black gasket sheets in there and the hole from the outside of the carb leads right to the fuel screen? Am I guessing that valve sheet if it were there would seal the hole through the walboro cover? If this is wrong what kit number do I need?

 

[67 Mustang]

if this is wrong what kit number do i need?

k10-hdb

 

[fossil]

Messing with a poulan 3400 and 4000 today. The 4000 is new to me as part of a trade. It would not run unless gas is dripped through carb. Guy had rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel line. The carb is clean but won't pick up gas. The carb off the 3400 runs fine on the saw so I know it is in the carb. The issue I see is on the fuel screen side. Is there supposed to be a valve type sheet and a gasket sheet on that side? There were two black gasket sheets in there and the hole from the outside of the carb leads right to the fuel screen? Am I guessing that valve sheet if it were there would seal the hole through the walboro cover? If this is wrong what kit number do I need?

If you look at the IPL for the 3400 or 4000 you should see a parts explosion for the carb.

You should have a Walbro HDB on it. The gasket / diaphragm order is critical or it won't work.
Look at that diagram and make sure they are in the correct order.
If you PM me with your e-mail address I will send you a copy of the Walbro carb manual if your e-mail will accept 8.55 MB.
I downloaded it from the Walbro site but don't see one for an HDB carb now.

 

[fossil]

Messing with a poulan 3400 and 4000 today. The 4000 is new to me as part of a trade. It would not run unless gas is dripped through carb. Guy had rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel line. The carb is clean but won't pick up gas. The carb off the 3400 runs fine on the saw so I know it is in the carb. The issue I see is on the fuel screen side. Is there supposed to be a valve type sheet and a gasket sheet on that side? There were two black gasket sheets in there and the hole from the outside of the carb leads right to the fuel screen? Am I guessing that valve sheet if it were there would seal the hole through the walboro cover? If this is wrong what kit number do I need?

I meant to add that the hole in the covers should be open.

 

[Modifiedmark]

This working at work and at home is getting to be a PITA! No time to finish the 72!

I'm thinking that I should get it done though, as I got the recoil back today from being welded and got it primed tonight. Will paint it tomorrow night so that will leave me Thursday night to get it all finished up for the OH GTG...

 

[zogger]

Been soaking a 560 Farmall with a blend of diesel and ATF for almost 2 years and it is still as tight as a tick on a June bug.

The home made PB blaster stuff is supposed to be acetone and ATF or diesel or PSF or whatever. I made some with acetone and ATF and it worked quite well.

 

[redunshee]

I am sitting in a hotel room right now. I am on my way back to California to get one more load and then it is back to Wyoming for good.

Roger let me know when you've settled in and I'll mail that saw.