Nik's Poulan Thread

[redunshee]

Just out of curiosity Bob. What carb came on your 375? Most it seems, as with mine, have the Zama. A few came with the Walbro.

Gregg,

Walbro HD 18

 

[redunshee]

I'm sure I have a good thin ring 3700 top end if yours is scored too bad.
Same one, isn't it?

Thanks but I have two extra sets. I'll see how this one runs before switching it out.

 

[3000 FPS]

Yep the 3700 and 375 top end are the same. I think the 3700 is really a lot of bang for the buck on that saw. They run good but you can still find them at a reasonable price and there are still plenty of parts around for them. Where as the PP 395 and 4000 have become somewhat pricey and parts like the rings are very difficult to find.

The best running 4000 I have seen so far was Mopar Mike's at the GTG last year. That saw really cut fast. If I remember correctly it was wiggleworth who ported it.

I have the 4000 that Fat Nick had and was ported by Bsnelling but it did not compare to the Mopar Mikes's 4000. But Nick did that beautiful blued bar on it. They are all very cool saws.

 

[OhioGregg]

Yep the 3700 and 375 top end are the same. I think the 3700 is really a lot of bang for the buck on that saw. They run good but you can still find them at a reasonable price and there are still plenty of parts around for them. Where as the PP 395 and 4000 have become somewhat pricey and parts like the rings are very difficult to find.

The best running 4000 I have seen so far was Mopar Mike's at the GTG last year. That saw really cut fast. If I remember correctly it was wiggleworth who ported it.

I have the 4000 that Fat Nick had and was ported by Bsnelling but it did not compare to the Mopar Mikes's 4000. But Nick did that beautiful blued bar on it. They are all very cool saws.

Ah yes! I will second that opinion. I have had the plesure of running Mike's 4000. That is clearly the best 4000 I have ever run or seen!

Gregg,

 

[Hoggwood]

What are these nitrile retrofits and where are you getting them from.
Thanks.

A couple years ago I managed to follow what some others had done and tracked down a bit of nylon insert nitrile. The material makes excellent diaphragms for the oil pumps using the original as a template. Carefully cut and punch.

Perhaps if there is interest from a few, I could look into placing another smaller order. I haven't talked to the company since then, but they are still in business. Wouldn't be too expensive and there would be enough for plenty of diaphragms. 0.017" thickness. A couple other folks here tried out the material.

 

[ChipsFlyin]

Stocked up on Poulan Synthetic 2 stroke 1 gal bottles of mix.

After talking with locals over time I have learned most only mix 1gal or 2gal at a time.

Also I have to retune another saw coming back from me tuning on my KL-200 Klotz 100% Synthetic at 32:1. Then them mixing up Dino oil 50:1 and running it in their saw. Now saw wont idle and is to rich.
This is only the 2nd or 3rd time it has happened over the years.

But now I will mix a gal of this 40:1 Poulan Synthetic to tune other folks EQ too. Plus have on hand to sell them so they are not going to 50:1.

Notice in small letters bottom left 2nd pic Husqvarna Product Inc.

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Poulan synthetic at 40:1 with ethanol free fuel is all I have been running in everything for a little over a year with great results.

 

[avarius20]

my 3500 and tilton super bar.

 

[joe25DA]

my 3500 and tilton super bar.

Great saw. Yours is clean

 

[echoshawn]

my 3500 and tilton super bar.

Hope to have one of those headed my way shortly

 

[3000 FPS]

Yep nice looking 3500. I have one that runs good but is not quite that purdy.

 

[joe25DA]

Used my 2800 10 min ago. Dropped 2 rotted cherry trees and dead but solid maple. Some ready to burn wood in that one.

 

[rocketnorton]

Who lives in Washington? The saw does not appear that far across the line.

30-40 min from blaine, wa.

 

[albert]

Joe, did you get to try out that makita yet? The 2800 are pretty peppy for their cc's ain't they.

 

[joe25DA]

Joe, did you get to try out that makita yet? The 2800 are pretty peppy for their cc's ain't they.

I have to get some tank Sealer for the 6800. It leaks in the seam. Runs awesome though.
The 2800 is one of my favorite saws. I've put a lot of tanks through it and cut down 20+ trees. I also used it to cut all the p/t 10"x10" timbers in a set of stairs I built. It hasn't missed a beat and I never felt it short on power

 

[s sidewall]

4000 bow saw on EB, starting price is $150. Thought ya like to know, looks a little rough and bow has red paint, Homie color.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

What's the bow p# for a 3400?

Steve

 

[Chris J.]

What's the bow p# for a 3400?

Steve

Copied & pasted from the 3400 IPL:

44235 13" .050/ 3/8 pitch, P760-80 Bow Guide
51293 13" .050/ 3/8 pitch, P760-80 Chain
44236 14" .050/ 3/8 pitch, P760-87 Bow Guide
51294 14" .050/ 3/8 pitch, P760-87 Chain

530001725 4 Locknut - (12 - 24)
530022204 2 Chain Guard - Upper and Lower
530001709 4 Screw - Guard Mtg. (12 - 24 x 5/8 - Hex Hd.)
530625567 2 Screw - Spike Mtg.(1/4 - 20 x 1-3/4 - Hex Hd.)
1208 1 Bumper Spike - Right
1207 1 Bumper Spike - Left
530001615 2 Locknut - Bumper Spike Mounting (1/4 - 20)
8 530055044 1 "S" Clip
9 1 Bow Guide (See "Bow Guide & Chain Information" parts list)
10 1 Chain (See "Bow Guide & Chain Information" parts list)
0488 13" Reversible Bow Attachment .050/3/8 pitch use on Bow
Guide Model
0489 1 14" Reversible Bow Attachment .050/3/8 pitch
25384 1 Decal - Bow Guide Warning
530025383 1 Decal - Handguard (Not Shown)
530026156 1 Decal - Kickback (Not Shown)

 

[s sidewall]

Thanks Chris, looked at one on EB last night for $115 near me. Looks a little rough, has no guards but has the dogs.

Steve

 

[Modifiedmark]

A couple years ago I managed to follow what some others had done and tracked down a bit of nylon insert nitrile. The material makes excellent diaphragms for the oil pumps using the original as a template. Carefully cut and punch.

Perhaps if there is interest from a few, I could look into placing another smaller order. I haven't talked to the company since then, but they are still in business. Wouldn't be too expensive and there would be enough for plenty of diaphragms. 0.017" thickness. A couple other folks here tried out the material.

You can put me down for some if you do decide to get some more.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks Chris, looked at one on EB last night for $115 near me. Looks a little rough, has no guards but has the dogs.

Steve

The guards are hard to find but could be reproduced fairly easy if you have access to a brake.