Nik's Poulan Thread

[blk05crew]

well, mine at least starts and runs, at 180 psi it must be worth twice that....not to mention the chain brake...

Yeah that one on Ebay wasn't even a runner!

 

[blk05crew]

Yeah good for them if they can swing it and want it that bad. That's steep though to probably 98% of us on here!

 

[fossil]

Yes, I remember that now. How is the shoulder now? I don't remember what the problem was with Brad's saw...I do recall running up to the shop and finding a small piece of fuel line that he wanted for something on it. Still don't sound bad in this video.



Gregg,

Everything is good now. I didn't know that he got it running. It does sound good.

 

[fossil]

Duh....Mark was the one with the bad shoulder...just clicked in my not so sharp mind.

Gregg,

As we get older, it's hard to keep track of who's falling apart where.

 

[redunshee]

Did you rebuild the carb?

Rebuilt carb and fooling with Lo needle it either runs or dies. Have it set about 1 1/4 open if I recall. This is on my PP 475 which is a Jonsered 2077 clone. Maybe I'll fool with it again today.

 

[redunshee]

Gary had a 655 and a P65 at the Poulan 2013 GTG and I wish I could have tried them but was concerned about doing too much with my healing Achilles tendon.
BL Snelling had a nice 655 there as well but couldn't get it running right.

Wouldn't take much arm twisting to talk me into getting rid of my PP 655BP. Needs to go to someone who will use it.

 

[Ambull01]

well, mine at least starts and runs, at 180 psi it must be worth twice that....not to mention the chain brake...

So that thing was a non runner for $1k!? Sorry, can't access ebay on the Guard's network. That's an even crazier price considering it is a paper weight.

 

[Ambull01]

https://easternshore.craigslist.org/tls/4837698366.html

Craftsman 3.4/3400 for $150. Seems kind of steep for that saw. I need to find something real cheap so I can take the hand guard for the 375. Or, I should just buy a hand guard.

 

[Tractorsaw1]

I picked up a poulan 50th anniversary 315 that seen little use. It seemed to start & run ok, but when a friend of mine went to cut with it he said it bogs in the wood. Where should I start looking at?
redunshee interested an any type of trade on the 655? I have some good size wood to hit the ground this winter.

 

[Guido Salvage]

I know where there is a NOS 8500, I would not give close to $1000 for it.

 

[Acornhill]

Gary, I would like yo see pics of that saw if you could arrange it.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Gary, I would like yo see pics of that saw if you could arrange it.

I think it was on my old phone, let me see if I ever saved it.

 

[Ambull01]

The only part issue with that saw is the starter pulley. If it did go and you can't find one you could easily buy a clapped out 3400 and swap the flywheels out and use a 3400 pulley which are easy to find. The air filters are scarce but if you take care of the one you have it won't be an issue.

I'm going through previous posts on this thread and saving a bunch of stuff on a Word document like Guido suggested.

The starter pulley seems fine now although I may have to re-tension it again, I don't like the how the handle drops down. I want it completely tensioned so it stands straight up.

I'm really hoping this air filter is still useable. It's a bit dirty but I'll see how well it cleans up with some liquid dish washing detergent. When do you replace air filters?

 

[Ambull01]

It does have a muffler mod. Just the removal of the very restrictive spark screen, and drilled the center baffle holes some. It already has a side outlet, just like the 4000 does.

Gregg,

Figure I may as well do the muffler mod while I'm cleaning the saw up. I took off the spark screen already. What size did you drill the center baffle holes?

 

[OhioGregg]

Figure I may as well do the muffler mod while I'm cleaning the saw up. I took off the spark screen already. What size did you drill the center baffle holes?

I just drill them out and leave enough meat between the holes when done. I clean up the holes and surfaces with files after I drill them. Just to remove burrs metal bits and stuff. Just so they don't find their way inside the engine.

I assume you have this filter, you should on the 375. They are the same as a 4000. They are nylon and can be washed easy enough. I don't replace them until they get a hole, torn or something. There was a seller on Ebay that use to stock these. Just have to do a little searching.

Gregg,

 

[Ambull01]

I just drill them out and leave enough meat between the holes when done. I clean up the holes and surfaces with files after I drill them. Just to remove burrs metal bits and stuff. Just so they don't find their way inside the engine.

I assume you have this filter, you should on the 375. They are the same as a 4000. They are nylon and can be washed easy enough. I don't replace them until they get a hole, torn or something. There was a seller on Ebay that use to stock these. Just have to do a little searching.

Gregg,

What's the purpose for the baffle anyway? Seems like an unnecessary part.

Edit: Never mind, sounds like it serves as a spacer to prevent over tightening and possibly provides back pressure. Good search feature on this site.

Good, no holes or tears on my filter so I guess all it needs is a good cleaning. There's some fine wood particles stuck on it and possibly some oil.

 

[fossil]

What's the purpose for the baffle anyway? Seems like an unnecessary part.

Edit: Never mind, sounds like it serves as a spacer to prevent over tightening and possibly provides back pressure. Good search feature on this site.

Good, no holes or tears on my filter so I guess all it needs is a good cleaning. There's some fine wood particles stuck on it and possibly some oil.

Just use the dish soap like you said and some warm tap water and let it soak for a while and then rinse it out and let it dry.

 

[Ambull01]

Just use the dish soap like you said and some warm tap water and let it soak for a while and then rinse it out and let it dry.

I have to send/post a pic of my oiler foam plug thingy. Man I just totally screwed the name up lol. I was able to use the foam pipe insulation but I don't think it sticks out of the opening far enough. Looking at a pic of yours, it seems I pushed my plug in too far.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

What's the purpose for the baffle anyway? Seems like an unnecessary part.

Edit: Never mind, sounds like it serves as a spacer to prevent over tightening and possibly provides back pressure. Good search feature on this site.

Good, no holes or tears on my filter so I guess all it needs is a good cleaning. There's some fine wood particles stuck on it and possibly some oil.

I have also washed these two styles of Poulan filters and kept as long as the the mesh is completely covered with cloth. These are just internet images...
3400-4000

2700-3300

 

[ChipsFlyin]

I have to send/post a pic of my oiler foam plug thingy. Man I just totally screwed the name up lol. I was able to use the foam pipe insulation but I don't think it sticks out of the opening far enough. Looking at a pic of yours, it seems I pushed my plug in too far.

There's no other function of the foam other than keeping dirt out from behind the oil pump cover. If you are at least flush with the opening you're OK.