Nik's Poulan Thread

[blk05crew]

Wish there a was vid some where on changing seals on the specific model

I didn't take a video but I can walk you through it if you want. Couldn't be easier it took all of about 10-15 minutes.

 

[Efisher26]

I SHOULD be ok, but I'll keep in mind, btw, any signs of crank bearings going bad? I want to know if mine ever go bad.

 

[Aussiehardwood]

Hi guys any other tips on how to replace the bar studs on poulan 5400?

 

[Efisher26]

Hi guys any other tips on how to replace the bar studs on poulan 5400?

Can't see them behind oil tank aye?

 

[fossil]

Hi guys any other tips on how to replace the bar studs on poulan 5400?

Have a look in this repair manual. Pg 11 & 12. I have the manual on a cloud storage site. The 5400 came with both 5/16" and 3/8" bar studs so make sure you get the right ones.

https://app.box.com/s/h96hz5joaqxadisu99es

 

[fossil]

any one know the numbers for a craftsman 3.7/3700 poulan starter pawls.... i have a saw that keeps breaking one and chewing up the plastic pulley....2nd time its happened..... also worst case if its all nla i take it 3400 and all other versions will work ....great saws wish parts were more available....thanks for any info .....here is my latest eye candy....

The pawls are set to the flywheel with splined pins. Much like a wheel stud on a car. They can be driven out but it's not likely you will find the pawls as they were not sold separately from the flywheel. No PN is available for the pawls. I suspect yours are the 3400 type on the Craftsman rather than the 3700 type.
Make sure you have the the pawl spring in the right flywheel fin so it doesn't drop down too soon.
You can help the situation by pulling about 4" of stater rope out when you shut the saw off and letting it in when the pawls hit the pulley.

 

[stubnail67]

The pawls are set to the flywheel with splined pins. Much like a wheel stud on a car. They can be driven out but it's not likely you will find the pawls as they were not sold separately from the flywheel. No PN is available for the pawls. I suspect yours are the 3400 type on the Craftsman rather than the 3700 type.
Make sure you have the the pawl spring in the right flywheel fin so it doesn't drop down too soon.
You can help the situation by pulling about 4" of stater rope out when you shut the saw off and letting it in when the pawls hit the pulley.

looks like this but red paint

 

[Boomer 87]

The attached file you posted is of the 3400 style starter with the plastic gear. Like fossil said pull the rope out some then shut it down it wont be so hard on starter components.some saws you can shut off without fear of breakage I.e. stihl single paw systems. but the countervibes slam back pretty hard when you shut em down.

 

[echoshawn]

I promised myself no more buying saws unless I found a running 5200 or 5400. Well I just came across TWO running Poulan 5200s! One with a 28" bar and the other with a 26" bar!

Nate told me about those, and I almost choked...
I was hoping they'd hang around another week so I could gather them up.
I hate losing saws from under my nose! Great score, and you suck!

 

[SalahHH83]

Nate told me about those, and I almost choked...
I was hoping they'd hang around another week so I could gather them up.
I hate losing saws from under my nose! Great score, and you suck!

They should arrive this Friday. I'll let y'all know once I break into them and see what I have

 

[echoshawn]

With all the 4000s on here, this is my latest one.
Came as part of the 3 saw deal Nate mentioned.
3 complete saws (2 3400s and this 4000) for $50.
I replaced the starter rope, fuel line. And rear handle on this. Runs perfect!

 

[Efisher26]

They should arrive this Friday. I'll let y'all know once I break into them and see what I have

Found this last night, posting removed today

 

[echoshawn]

This is the 2nd 3400 that was in that 3 saw buy. Early model 3400 with the adjustable oiler. 145# compression!

 

[Boomer 87]

Didn't know they made one with a adjustable oiler neat

 

[echoshawn]

Didn't know they made one with a adjustable oiler neat

I believe it was only on the early models. This is only the 2nd one I've ever seen in person.
Somewhere I have a scan of the 3400 manual that ModifiedMark sent me showing the adjustable oiler.

 

[Efisher26]

What year did they have the adjustable? Did the craftman colored saw have them at some point?

 

[Boomer 87]

Hey anyone running a pro 475 stock with the limited coil? I was toying with the new one I bought doing some tuning in the wood. got it just about perfect then when I reved it out of the wood it seemed lean. then I went ahead and ran the screw in to see where I was and it was only out about 3/4 turn out from zero. Does that seem to lean of a setting? I set it at 1 turn and it's way to rich, like pig fat rich. Granted I am running avgas which requires a leaner setting than pump gas. however that being said, what say yee?

 

[echoshawn]

First year of the 3400 was 1979 iirc.
I'll have to defer to the more knowledgeable guys on here if any craftsman versions had it or not.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Hi guys any other tips on how to replace the bar studs on poulan 5400?

On my huskys I would use a extendable magnet to reach through oil filler hole with stud on end to put in the tank hole. Easy peasy from there. Should work for you here too.

 

[leecopland]

Just scored a Pro 405, don't even know what size it is. $40CAD which is about $5 USD it seems. OK I just looked it up and it's 65cc, pretty dirty so we will see if it's all there shortly

Wow just popped the muffler and I'm a happy camper!! Hopefully it will have spark! Yes Damn it has spark! I don't think the de-comp is working have to look into that.

Also got a straight shaft Echo strimmer that runs for a further $40.00 in the same deal.