Nik's Poulan Thread

[leecopland]

OK thanks guys,
1. Yes fuel spraying back from carb. I will have to double check this reed valve

2.Have tried several gas caps

3.No spark screen

4. I will try 2 full turn on both needles.

Will report back when done. Thanks again

Lee

 

[s sidewall]

You will need to remove the handle to inspect the valve, mine had the same problem, found the valve was not seating. Just had to remove it and bend it a lil and she ran like a champ.

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[leecopland]

OK - checked the reed looked fine, no bend or distortion

opened up the needles

Still starts right up on prime and you can see that the fuel pump is working but still only runs for 20 seconds. I even put my thumb over the carb and it was still WOT until the prime ran out. So I guess it must be the seals, can't get air anywhere else.
And the carb is not putting out any fuel which may just be protecting me from a lean situation.
I think these are generic seals fairly widely available?

On a happier note the Poulan Pro 3516, that I was given is running great. Looks like new!

 

[s sidewall]

Either crank seals or crank case seam sealer leaking.

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[fossil]

OK - checked the reed looked fine, no bend or distortion

opened up the needles

Still starts right up on prime and you can see that the fuel pump is working but still only runs for 20 seconds. I even put my thumb over the carb and it was still WOT until the prime ran out. So I guess it must be the seals, can't get air anywhere else.
And the carb is not putting out any fuel which may just be protecting me from a lean situation.
I think these are generic seals fairly widely available?

On a happier note the Poulan Pro 3516, that I was given is running great. Looks like new!

530019059. SKF 4913

 

[leecopland]

Thanks Tim,

Same both sides? Will they work on 2000s as well as 2300cva?

 

[fossil]

Thanks Tim,

Same both sides? Will they work on 2000s as well as 2300cva?

Should do. 1800, 2000, 2300 all use the same seals. I would check the dimensions on the OEM seal before you order just to be sure.
SKF 4913 fits 1/2" crank shaft X 3/4" housing bore. Width is 1/8"

 

[3000 FPS]

I think they are the same. I just replaced some seals on a 2300 and if I remember they were the same as the 2000.

Ok I just checked the IPL's and they are the same.

 

[leecopland]

Thanks guys, Any hitches to worry about with these seals?

 

[leecopland]

Evening update - so I got her(2300) down to her underwear and can see both seals. While nosing around, as you do with underwear, I discovered what looked like fuel oozing out of the cylinder gasket. I'm thinking this could be my air leak. I'll replace seals and the cylinder gasket while I'm here. Hopefully I can track down the seals tomorrow locally.

Thanks again for the assistance.

Lee

 

[stubnail67]

Evening update - so I got her(2300) down to her underwear and can see both seals. While nosing around, as you do with underwear, I discovered what looked like fuel oozing out of the cylinder gasket. I'm thinking this could be my air leak. I'll replace seals and the cylinder gasket while I'm here. Hopefully I can track down the seals tomorrow locally.

Thanks again for the assistance.

Lee

i would like to see some pics of it.... i have 2 that need seals have not done seals yet..... lost all my info on pdfs that mark gave my on the micros s25 series and 3700 3400..... can you get the seals out with out a puller? would love to see some pics of this .....hope you don't find any scoring once you take the cylinder off......

 

[3000 FPS]

The seals on the 2300 are very small. I took a small T-handle Allen wrench and ground a small hook on the end.
I then pulled the old ones out.

 

[stubnail67]

i was hoping to be able to get them out with a pik set.... cool

 

[rocketnorton]

Hi Roger,
As I seem to living in a Poulan vacuum right now I couldn't resist it. It's really, really nice 266XP. Built in October 1998.
On a Poulan note. ATV season is approaching and I tuned my PP295 up and cut some ice storm ash firewood today with it. I would say it doesn't have the torque of my 285 but what a great trail saw this will be. It runs like a top and cuts really well for it's size.
I'll send you the pics of the orange saw in a PM.

how u likin that 266? just got one couple mo. ago, has nicely replaced 570 I had... made a full wrap out of 2 1/2 wraps last w/e...

 

[s sidewall]

Hope that jug and piston is fine, those are hard to find and when you do, they want big $$$ for them.

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[diggers_dad]

how u likin that 266? just got one couple mo. ago, has nicely replaced 570 I had... made a full wrap out of 2 1/2 wraps last w/e...
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Nice work on the handle!

 

[leecopland]

i would like to see some pics of it.... i have 2 that need seals have not done seals yet..... lost all my info on pdfs that mark gave my on the micros s25 series and 3700 3400..... can you get the seals out with out a puller? would love to see some pics of this .....hope you don't find any scoring once you take the cylinder off......

Here are a couple of pics I'm not sure what that slotted feature is just above and to the right of the crank shaft. It seems to be removable. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to get the seals out yet.

Lee

 

[s sidewall]

That's a check valve for the oiling system, just hope that's still good.

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[s sidewall]

That plate above the bar stud is the other part of the oiling system.

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[stubnail67]

i bet the check valve is good you can see oil around the oil tube...... seems to me when the are bad that area is always dry......check valves are hard to find.......i replace the oil lines on any i get to run......and the foam in the oil /meter /pump behind the metal plate......yea that a tight lil area i can be destructive.....so i have not pulled any yet... i may try it on a burned up saw first ...... see if i break the case.....and how easy they come out......