Nik's Poulan Thread

[joe25DA]

Looks a lot like a 3400 type muffler

I thought so too Bob. But no exits in the back

 

[OhioGregg]

I thought so too Bob. But no exits in the back

Thats an odd one for sure Joe. Here is a pic of a new one I have, and the one that is on my saw. The one on my saw has been modded. The opening is much bigger.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yep Joe someone swapped something around for sure. They put a side outlet front cover on a front outlet rear base.

Most the early saws like the 365 with chain brakes used the front outlet style.

 

[redunshee]

I thought so too Bob. But no exits in the back

Wonder how saw ever ran.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Does the 8500 have larger studs?

Yes, 3/8s.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Heres a couple more pics fellas.

Pulls this 36 / full comp with authority. Muscle Saw!

Start'n ma' notch.

After the face cut, look'n purdy for the camera..

Stump measured 4ft 10in across at its widest.

The reward >>

Have a safe and happy holiday everyone!!

Those big trees really are a lot of work when you get them on the ground.

 

[OhioGregg]

Joe, I think you have one of them "Super Quiet" urban saws.

Gregg,

 

[blk05crew]

Those are some fantastic photos! Some of the best I have seen.

Merry Christmas to you too! and all the rest of you Poulan Nuts.
Gregg,

Merry Christmas to you as well Gregg and the rest of you all! Thanks for making my first year here a blast and helping feed my Poulan addiction

 

[joe25DA]

Joe, I think you have one of them "Super Quiet" urban saws.

Gregg,

I'll say. Mark hit it, the previous owner must have put an older style back part with a newer cover.
I never run an unknown saw before careful inspection, and I doubt this one would have started. But a ham fisted fool with motivation and a can of starting fluid could get it going I bet

 

[Acornhill]

Merry Christmas Eve to all my Poulan friends and family. I have a very busy next two days as most of us do. My thoughts and Prayers are with those who don't have the Joy that most of us have with hosting family and friends. Peace be with you.

Stephen

 

[z50guru]

Those big trees really are a lot of work when you get them on the ground.

You got that right Mark. To keep it fun, i bring a variety of mag for play'n.

 

[Modifiedmark]

You got that right Mark. To keep it fun, i bring a variety of mag for play'n.

Looks like I'm not the only one who brings that many saws out for one tree.

Your missing a S25 saw though, I would probably use one of those more then any for that tree. I start on the limbs with one till the top is pretty much gone and the wood starts getting to be 12" or more then grab a bigger one.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I'll say. Mark hit it, the previous owner must have put an older style back part with a newer cover.
I never run an unknown saw before careful inspection, and I doubt this one would have started. But a ham fisted fool with motivation and a can of starting fluid could get it going I bet

I'm not sure that older and newer fits on those mufflers. Both are listed at the same time in the IPLs and I think the front outlet mufflers were used on the saws with chainbrakes.

The Type 1 saws without brakes are usually found with the side exhaust.

Of course the later saws like a 330 had the side exhaust and chainbrakes so take it for what its worth.

 

[Acornhill]

Looks like I'm not the only one who brings that many saws out for one tree.

Your missing a S25 saw though, I would probably use one of those more then any for that tree. I start on the limbs with one till the top is pretty much gone and the wood starts getting to be 12" or more then grab a bigger one.

Yes the S25 is a beast of a little saw, I used the CVA version the other day to cut up 3 trees for my uncle and never picked up the 3400.

 

[OhioGregg]

I'm not sure that older and newer fits on those mufflers. Both are listed at the same time in the IPLs and I think the front outlet mufflers were used on the saws with chainbrakes.

The Type 1 saws without brakes are usually found with the side exhaust.

Of course the later saws like a 330 had the side exhaust and chainbrakes so take it for what its worth.

Joe, What Mark said makes sense to me. (usually does) LOL My 380 is dated 1997 and Type 1, with a brake. Front exit exhaust. I suppose the front exit, just keeps more of the heat away from the plastic of the brake handle. But looks to me like either would work just fine.

Gregg,

 

[joe25DA]

I'm not sure that older and newer fits on those mufflers. Both are listed at the same time in the IPLs and I think the front outlet mufflers were used on the saws with chainbrakes.

The Type 1 saws without brakes are usually found with the side exhaust.

Of course the later saws like a 330 had the side exhaust and chainbrakes so take it for what its worth.

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Joe, What Mark said makes sense to me. (usually does) LOL My 380 is dated 1997 and Type 1, with a brake. Front exit exhaust. I suppose the front exit, just keeps more of the heat away from the plastic of the brake handle. But looks to me like either would work just fine.

Gregg,

looked at the labe on the saw, No type but it does have "1" on it and it too is dated 1997, 60cc.
This saw will taken down, cleaned and re-built this week. I cant wait to run it.

 

[Ambull01]

Is this a re-branded Poulan or a Roper? With my luck it's a Roper again. If it's a Poulan, I'm going to offer maybe $35 or $40.

BTW, Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Is this a re-branded Poulan or a Roper? With my luck it's a Roper again. If it's a Poulan, I'm going to offer maybe $35 or $40.

BTW, Merry Christmas everyone.

Another Sears saw, looks like a D-44 or something similar.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

There is no outlet. None. I have no idea how this saw ran at all. I haven't torn into it yet but the p/c are good just dirty.

I had just helped someone here with same problem. Bought saw at a auction that way. I am guessing folks are putting saws back together for resell and not starting them etc. Using whatever parts they can muster up to pass them down the road.
One of my 3750 had the front exit.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Thinking this is 2nd TA 3750 front exit muffler I had and the 1st PP325 I had. Many more since. No saw is safe around me . Just a tool for use .