Nik's Poulan Thread

[Modifiedmark]

8500 might refer to rpm's while in the cut. 10,000- 10,500 is usually what a 3400 will max out at. However the best way is to turn Hi needle so it 4strokes( sounds rich) out of the cut but cleans up while cutting.

Yep! I forgot to say, throw the tach away and forget about it. Tune it in the wood.

Tach's are mostly just for rev limited saws.

 

[redunshee]

The ring thickness will be different, the 5200 is a thin ring piston.

Dang, you got me again. Thought they were the same thickness.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Picked up another 3400 today. Don't ask me why! Seemed to be in real good shape so I figured it was used sparingly. Supposed to have bad crank bearings but we'll see.

Bob, you're soon going to have to start a shelter for lost countervibes.

 

[fossil]

Picked up another 3400 today. Don't ask me why! Seemed to be in real good shape so I figured it was used sparingly. Supposed to have bad crank bearings but we'll see.

Bob, I can't bring myself to pass one of those up. That series is my favourite mid size saw. Easy to fix, easy to tune, tough as nails and they put a smile on my face every time I run one.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I'm a sucker for them also...

 

[Acornhill]

ok, who picked up the 8500 on the bay? it was only up there for 10 minutes.

 

[fossil]

hey guys, just wondered if y'all know the piston ring size on a 4200? picked one up at a sale today, looks good enough to fix up.

You can pick these up from Poulan PN 530023655 for $7.46 ea

Edited to reflect the correct PN. My apologies.

 

[treeslayer2003]

You can pick these up from Poulan PN 530023645 for $7.46 ea

thanks fossil! I didn't think ya could get anything for um now. where is a poulan distributor? all I see anymore is the fake poulans in box stores.

 

[fossil]

Go to Poulan's website and click on order parts on-line. Plug in the PN 530023655 and away you go.

AHHHHHH!. I plugged in the 5200 ring number in the last post. The correct PN for the 4200 rings is 530023655. Same price and they have them.

 

[fossil]

thanks fossil! I didn't think ya could get anything for um now. where is a poulan distributor? all I see anymore is the fake poulans in box stores.

Unfortunately, the only segment of the chainsaw market that is growing is the homeowner saw market. That's why Stihl caved and Husky is heavy into them.
You have to figure that disposable saws provide more margin.
They are in most cases, sold on price point and Poulan saws are pretty good performers in that market. I would say they have a pretty good rep amongst first time buyers by the numbers of them out there.

 

[redunshee]

Bob, I can't bring myself to pass one of those up. That series is my favourite mid size saw. Easy to fix, easy to tune, tough as nails and they put a smile on my face every time I run one.

Yup. I agree. Took a quick look at saw. Supposedly bearing noise was nothing more than the recoil squeaking on return. Comp is 120 which isn't great but won't affect it's running. When I get to it I'll probably replace rings and go without a gasket.

 

[redunshee]

ok, who picked up the 8500 on the bay? it was only up there for 10 minutes.

I was tempted but passed. Sold my 5200 so figured I wouldn't make use of an 8500.

 

[redunshee]

Bob, you're soon going to have to start a shelter for lost countervibes.

Yea, I now have 5 3400's not to mention 3700's and 4000's. Just wished I lived where I can use them. Just traded my Husky 346 and 353 for a 357 XP and a little cash with Neal Murphy. Husky's are my other like.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Any interest in a NOS one?

 

[redunshee]

Any interest in a NOS one?
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Looks nice but pic is upside down.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Looks nice but pic is upside down.

That seems to happen when I post pictures directly from my phone.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

That seems to happen when I post pictures directly from my phone.

Mine too

 

[Modifiedmark]

That seems to happen when I post pictures directly from my phone.

Maybe it wont do that if you don't hold the phone upside down when you take the picture??

Just sayin..

(seriously, my wife does that stuff)

 

[Acornhill]

Gary, did you buy all of that stuff from the saw shop in Pa that went out of business? Where the Grandfather passed away ?

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[motti]

Bob, I can't bring myself to pass one of those up. That series is my favourite mid size saw. Easy to fix, easy to tune, tough as nails and they put a smile on my face every time I run one.

Wish I had enough money... I'd start a shelter for all those saws I ran across, too.


Guido, that's a beautiful NOS saw. What model is it?