Nik's Poulan Thread

[Jeff Lary]

I made up some richer mix for the pp225 the other day at 40:1. I assumed maybe a little heavier oil mix than the 50:1 I normally use would be a good idea for this saw.
Today I was cleaning the saw (pp225) and I read this. Mix the saw gas at 8 oz of 2 cycle oil to 1 gallon of gas. Unless I am wrong that is 16:1 way richer oil mixture than the 40:1 I made the other day .
My question is do I really need to mix the gas for this little saw 16:1 ? If so not a big deal at all just wondering if the label was put on that saw back when oil was not maybe as good as it is today? I am mixing 50:1 for the other partners using the Stihl oil in the Orange bottles. Thanks Jeff

 

[beavis331]

I made up some richer mix for the pp225 the other day at 40:1. I assumed maybe a little heavier oil mix than the 50:1 I normally use would be a good idea for this saw.
Today I was cleaning the saw (pp225) and I read this. Mix the saw gas at 8 oz of 2 cycle oil to 1 gallon of gas. Unless I am wrong that is 16:1 way richer oil mixture than the 40:1 I made the other day .
My question is do I really need to mix the gas for this little saw 16:1 ? If so not a big deal at all just wondering if the label was put on that saw back when oil was not maybe as good as it is today? I am mixing 50:1 for the other partners using the Stihl oil in the Orange bottles. Thanks Jeff

You will have no problem with a quality modern oil at 40:1. I use 40:1 in all my saws no matter what the vintage.

 

[Jeff Lary]

Well that is good to hear. Thanks

 

[astnmacgto]

Here you go guys, the one is a super clean 3400, piston looks perfect. Fires on a prime, the other I believe is like a 335, even cleaner, owner said his dad bought it new, used it a couple times and put it in the barn. And it definitely shows it.

And the grand total for both saws is...... 15 bucks!

That is how both saws looked, I haven't touched as far as cleaning

 

[s sidewall]

Is the one in front a 2.8 or a 3.0? Looks almost new.

Steve

 

[astnmacgto]

Is the one in front a 2.8 or a 3.0? Looks almost new.

Steve

I don't know how to tell. The model number is 358356330

 

[Efisher26]

3.0.... https://www.manualslib.com/manual/487017/Craftsman-358-356280.html


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Just a home owner that likes the older better made machines

Craftsman 3.7 x2
Husqvarna 36

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yep I will wait for you,.. till you tell me otherwise, Thanks Jeff

Found a nice case today, one thats long enough for a 16" bar. Not all Micro cases were made for that long of a bar.

Now I need to find a box, you should pm me a address so we can look up shipping.

 

[astnmacgto]

3.0.... https://www.manualslib.com/manual/487017/Craftsman-358-356280.html


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Just a home owner that likes the older better made machines

Craftsman 3.7 x2
Husqvarna 36

That manual says mine is a 3.3

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I don't know how to tell. The model number is 358356330

# is a 3.3

 

[heimannm]

I took the 3400 apart last night for a good cleaning and found the plating is mostly worn off the piston.







Does anyone know the bore specifications for the 3400 so I can mic the cylinder and see if all I need is a piston, or if I need to find a better cylinder as well?

Mark

 

[stubnail67]

I took the 3400 apart last night for a good cleaning and found the plating is mostly worn off the piston.

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Does anyone know the bore specifications for the 3400 so I can mic the cylinder and see if all I need is a piston, or if I need to find a better cylinder as well?

Mark

wow......

 

[astnmacgto]

I took the 3400 apart last night for a good cleaning and found the plating is mostly worn off the piston.

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Does anyone know the bore specifications for the 3400 so I can mic the cylinder and see if all I need is a piston, or if I need to find a better cylinder as well?

Mark

Pushed hard and put away having never been cleaned. That is awful

 

[3000 FPS]

Wow that 3400 was sure caked up. You could get a piston and cylinder from a 3700 and it will bolt right on there with no modifications required.

 

[s sidewall]

I don't know how to tell. The model number is 358356330

When I saw the model # I knew it was a 3.3, the other model # that was posted is a 2.8 like mine.

Steve

 

[redunshee]

I took the 3400 apart last night for a good cleaning and found the plating is mostly worn off the piston.

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Does anyone know the bore specifications for the 3400 so I can mic the cylinder and see if all I need is a piston, or if I need to find a better cylinder as well?

Mark

Bore for the 3400 is 1.810". I may have a used piston. I also have two NOS P&C for the 3400 and I believe a 3700 P&C (used).

 

[cowroy]

Anyone know of a good source where I can get a carb to intake gasket for a Poulan 3400?

 

[cowroy]

Anyone know a good source for a carb to intake gasket for a Poulan 3400?

 

[Hoggwood]

Fel-pro, some grease, an Exacto knife and a rotary punch. The K10-HDB kits never come with a generic carb to intake adaptor gasket. Just an option.

 

[Efisher26]

That manual says mine is a 3.3

That's what I meant to say


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