Now I didn't say for sure if I was talking about the chainsaws, now did I? LOL
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Now I didn't say for sure if I was talking about the chainsaws, now did I? LOL
Yep thats a early model and easy to see why it was updated with the rib in front. Your's dose look like it took a hit at some time. While I had the case split, I would take a heat gun to that case and get that dented part real hot then GENTLY start tapping it back to where it should be.
And yes, same gasket just trim the extra off the front.
Have you tried to run the saw on it's side to see if oil gets pushed out, vent- around oil line?
Steve
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No, but that may as well be my next step. Do I dare run it without the clutch cover? I know you cant with the 3400 series.
I run it without the clutch.
Steve
Steve
But all you are doing is idling, not pis revving.
Steve
Steve
Take the clutch off. You don't need it to check the oiler. Any spin-on clutch can come off without a chain on it
Fun part is getting out of its way
Steve
Steve
I have a homelite 150 auto somewhere in the shop from 2 years ago that came off, scared the hell out of me.
I decided to look at my 4900 last night. I picked this saw up last October at the Mastermind GTG, had a bit of a strange whistle when you pulled it over. I did check compression (175 PSI) and good spark but I wanted to see if I could track down the strange sound. One thing led to another and...
To go any further I will need to remove that oiler worm gear, any suggestions?
The seals look good and compression is great, maybe I should just clean it up from here and put it back together? Opinions?
I will need at least a base gasket for the cylinder and the gasket for the reed block. I do have Modified Mark's scans, but would like to buy some gaskets if possible to same some time & effort.
Is there a case gasket if it go ahead and split it? Might as well get a case gasket too in that case.
Does anyone know the size of the seals? The list that Aaron prepared (I think it was Aaron) says OEM are 530019075, SKF 6904 or National 471466 are subs but are described as a tight fit on the shaft.
Finally I will need a clutch drum for this saw, preferably 3/8" pitch.
Mark
To go any further I will need to remove that oiler worm gear, any suggestions?
The seals look good and compression is great, maybe I should just clean it up from here and put it back together? Opinions?
I will need at least a base gasket for the cylinder and the gasket for the reed block. I do have Modified Mark's scans, but would like to buy some gaskets if possible to same some time & effort.
Is there a case gasket if it go ahead and split it? Might as well get a case gasket too in that case.
Does anyone know the size of the seals? The list that Aaron prepared (I think it was Aaron) says OEM are 530019075, SKF 6904 or National 471466 are subs but are described as a tight fit on the shaft.
Finally I will need a clutch drum for this saw, preferably 3/8" pitch.
Mark
Lightly heat up the gear, it with then slid right off, poulan seals are still available, if it's the same as a 5200.
Steve
Steve
I never found the gaskets, made mine per Mark's scan.
Steve
Steve
Mark the worm gears usually just pry right off as there not that tight on the shaft, they are actually secured by the clutch.
Chris and I originally came up with the National seals, as far as I'm concerned they work just fine and I have used many of them without any issues. That said, I think Fossil was working on a closer fit seal. Poulan does have the original seals available still as well as the oil pump seal and a few gaskets like your looking for, but no case gaskets.
So you may want to just order the seals and all from Poulan. Its easy just to order them from Poulan Pro.com and the shipping is pretty reasonable. The sprockets are common on ebay, and are the same as the 306 and 245 saws as well.
I always seem to have trouble navigating the Poulan Pro.com site to find the old saw parts, but I will give it another try.
Acornhill has already indicated he should have everything so I may just take the easy way out...
After seeing your 4900 run in Baraboo last year I am excited to have this one.
Mark
Acornhill has already indicated he should have everything so I may just take the easy way out...
After seeing your 4900 run in Baraboo last year I am excited to have this one.
Mark
That easy way out is a good way out. Great guy too.
The 4900 ran better then its operator would allow it to for sure.
My fresh SP81 came in at 11.71, your 4900 was 11.75.
Mark
Mark
I probably got pencil whipped.
Even with all there faults, a SXL 925 is very strong. I will also say that some guys take these races a bit more serious then others and leave it at that.
Were those all bars or bar/bow mix?
Steve
Steve
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