Oh, ok. I thought it was yours, and it wouldn't cut right for some reason.
Nik's Poulan Thread
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I received an ultrasonic cleaner today from my daughters. Hello clean carbs and an income possibility cleaning dentures for seniors.
What's a little gas flavor between friends?
What's a little gas flavor between friends?
Right I can see it now. The ultra sonic cleaner with the dentures on one side and the carb off a Poulan 3400 with 20 years of crud next to them.
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I was out in the shop a few minutes ago and got reminded that I picked up something poulan at the scrapyard this past weekend. It's a pretty nice looking little Poulan 20 in craftsman colors. It's the powersharp version and appears to still have all the powersharp parts, including the chain. I don't think the little guy got used much, based on the paint and the chain. I'll try to remember to get pics of it this weekend.
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The Timken seals showed up while I was in Vermont. Sizing looks very good. Don't seem quite as robust as Oem, though.
For the 3400 series saws? I think I know what you mean on the "robust" comment if you're referring to rubber quantity, as I was comparing OEM Poulan 361 seals with some new Dichtomatiks I crossed over. The old seals looked like they had a half pound more rubber in them....
For the 3400 series saws? I think I know what you mean on the "robust" comment if you're referring to rubber quantity, as I was comparing OEM Poulan 361 seals with some new Dichtomatiks I crossed over. The old seals looked like they had a half pound more rubber in them....
So you did the 361 seal crossovers? Its now your duty to add them to the list that I posted!
If you send me your email address I'll email the word version to you.
Woah cowboy, I hadn't put 'em in yet , but they do measure up fine. Last time I did that we found a problem with their catalog numbers and had to take the seals back for exchange as they were too small. I will PM youSo you did the 361 seal crossovers? Its now your duty to add them to the list that I posted!
If you send me your email address I'll email the word version to you.
I'm hoping with the above freezing weather were supposed to have here over the next few days, most of our snow will be gone. Finally! I got wood to cut and old Poulans to run!
I want to see how this 3450 runs with the HDA 49 carb.
Nothing found for sure from Walbro on the fix for the 164 carbs. They (and I) seem to think its a nozzle check valve problem. That would be a easy fix except the nozzles are now listed as NLA...
I did try to talk to someone at Poulan/Husqvarna. What a joke. They told me to ask at my local Poulan service dealer. I laughed and told them he calls me on how to fix things.
I want to see how this 3450 runs with the HDA 49 carb.
Nothing found for sure from Walbro on the fix for the 164 carbs. They (and I) seem to think its a nozzle check valve problem. That would be a easy fix except the nozzles are now listed as NLA...
I did try to talk to someone at Poulan/Husqvarna. What a joke. They told me to ask at my local Poulan service dealer. I laughed and told them he calls me on how to fix things.
I did try to talk to someone at Poulan/Husqvarna. What a joke. They told me to ask at my local Poulan service dealer. I laughed and told them he calls me on how to fix things.
Last years news on the 164's. Per a member on Chainsaw Repair site.
Couple guys tried to find the parts but nothing yet.
redunshee
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Yea, I should have clarified that they are for the 3400 thru 4000 saws. They just seem to have thinner metal and rubber.For the 3400 series saws? I think I know what you mean on the "robust" comment if you're referring to rubber quantity, as I was comparing OEM Poulan 361 seals with some new Dichtomatiks I crossed over. The old seals looked like they had a half pound more rubber in them....
jerry quinn
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I have a question gentlemen, I have six saws that I use. 3-3400, 2-3700, And a 4000. I dont think the oilers work on any of them. With the saws running with no bar, chain etc. I get just a dribble. And the manuals oilers will put out a little but dosent seem to do much. I recently bought two more 3400`s for parts. I had one sitting on the bench with no bar on it and no side cover. I pushed the manual oiler and oil shot out in a stream. I was shocked, none of my others will do that. I know the diaphragms are discontinued but is there something else I can use to replace it.
jerry quinn
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Yea and the last time I ruined both seals trying to install. But thanks to Modified Mark`s tip I put them in today with no problems.
I'm surprised that the manual oilers on all your saws are putting out very little oil.
If there is an issue with oil supply your auto oilers will not put any out. You need to pull the oilers off and check the hose in the tank and the screen to make sure the hose is not torn or has a hole in it or broken off. You also need the clean the system out and make sure the holes are all open, including the impulse hole into the crank case.
I know the manual oilers are not prone to failure at least in the 7 or so I have but the "O" ring(s) can give up.
As far as diaphragm material goes; a bunch of us got together and split some diaphragm material some time ago. The minimum order was $150 + shipping which gave us each a square foot of material. I can't help you there as I have given quite a bit of mine away and I would like to keep what I have left. I contacted Joe at Sugar Creek Supply and asked if he was going to try and make some and he said it was in his future plans so there is a possibility there that he may have done so.
If there is an issue with oil supply your auto oilers will not put any out. You need to pull the oilers off and check the hose in the tank and the screen to make sure the hose is not torn or has a hole in it or broken off. You also need the clean the system out and make sure the holes are all open, including the impulse hole into the crank case.
I know the manual oilers are not prone to failure at least in the 7 or so I have but the "O" ring(s) can give up.
As far as diaphragm material goes; a bunch of us got together and split some diaphragm material some time ago. The minimum order was $150 + shipping which gave us each a square foot of material. I can't help you there as I have given quite a bit of mine away and I would like to keep what I have left. I contacted Joe at Sugar Creek Supply and asked if he was going to try and make some and he said it was in his future plans so there is a possibility there that he may have done so.
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I beat you. I ruined four. I have a history of ruining aftermarket seals. I assume by "Mark's tip" you are referring to champhering the sides of the case boss? I didn't do that and now have to order more seals.
redunshee
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Agree. I would check the oil pickup line as they will deteriorate over time. Not unusual to see a complete break in them. I used some black echo fuel line as a replacement though I imagine Tygon fuel line would work as well.
Bob, please give my method a try. If you don't want to why don't you just bring all that wasted money spent on busting up seals and we will go out for a night on the down and "donate" that money to some girls working there way though collage. One dollar at a time...
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