Nik's Poulan Thread

[Bobby Kirbos]

I got a poulan 361 saw a while back. The previous owner said he took the advice of the Stihl dealer and ran it at 50:1 with stihl oil. I wonder if has something to do with the failure. Also I can’t seem to find a Allen wrench the right size to fit the bolts on the connecting rod.

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@brandonstc6

I have the somewhat picked over carcass of a Dayton 2Z461 (rebagged 361) that FarmerSteve gave to me for whatever I could use off of it while I was rebuilding the Dayton bagged 245. I ended up using some of the bolts from it (#12-24 bolts are not as popular as they once were). Looking through the exhaust port, I think the jug is in decent shape.

It's yours if you want it - just cover the cost of the ride from 17402.

 

[Todd Loosli]

My new "That's a great thing"or a" thumbs up to you "

 

[s sidewall]

My new "That's a great thing"View attachment 681039

You break it too, Man.

Steve

 

[Todd Loosli]

Just a little, picture makes it look way bigger than it is

 

[s sidewall]

Just a little, picture makes it look way bigger than it is

Man, sorry to hear that, I thought the cut was bad enough. Take care.

Steve

 

[brandonstc6]

@brandonstc6

I have the somewhat picked over carcass of a Dayton 2Z461 (rebagged 361) that FarmerSteve gave to me for whatever I could use off of it while I was rebuilding the Dayton bagged 245. I ended up using some of the bolts from it (#12-24 bolts are not as popular as they once were). Looking through the exhaust port, I think the jug is in decent shape.

It's yours if you want it - just cover the cost of the ride from 17402.

That is a very generous offer, but I have a new top end kit for the 361. If a 361 and a 306a share a top end, I probably could use it for my 306a build. Thanks


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[Bobby Kirbos]

That is a very generous offer, but I have a new top end kit for the 361. If a 361 and a 306a share a top end, I probably could use it for my 306a build. Thanks


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Drop me a PM if you want it.
The 361 and 306 share the slug. I think the jug is a different part number (though a 361 jug may fit and run just fine on a 306 - I don't know).

 

[2stroke_shaman]

@ Todd . We just made a run of 3/8-24 bolts with a small head. They are a good match for your duckbill replacements . Soft 10/18 steel . Want a couple dozen ?

 

[brandonstc6]

Drop me a PM if you want it.
The 361 and 306 share the slug. I think the jug is a different part number (though a 361 jug may fit and run just fine on a 306 - I don't know).

For some reason, I can’t send you a PM, could you please send me one


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[2stroke_shaman]

I got a poulan 361 saw a while back. The previous owner said he took the advice of the Stihl dealer and ran it at 50:1 with stihl oil. I wonder if has something to do with the failure. Also I can’t seem to find a Allen wrench the right size to fit the bolts on the connecting rod.

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I cant believe it ran that long. Chrome flake diet?

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Is there any point in matching the cylinder and case transfers On the 4000?

 

[Todd Loosli]

I wouldn't be messing with it, they are such a strong saw that I don’t think you could tell the difference and it could be you hurt the performance. Hope someone else will have a better answer that has done it.

 

[Cookie]

Is there any point in matching the cylinder and case transfers On the 4000? View attachment 681178

I’m not all caught up on the poulan thread, what failed to get your saw stripped down so far? Bearing?

 

[Todd Loosli]

Measure the depth of the bearing in the case, should be about .045 deeper than the face. 1.143 mm

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

I’m not all caught up on the poulan thread, what failed to get your saw stripped down so far? Bearing?

Just had to much end play thrust washer warn so now giving it a refresh

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Measure the depth of the bearing in the case, should be about .045 deeper than the face. 1.143 mm

Thank you was wondering about that measurement

 

[brandonstc6]

On my poulan 361, it has no up and down play but I can rock the rod. Should I replace the needles? Also I don’t remember which way the cap went on the rod, does it matter?


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[Todd Loosli]

Anyone have a 4000 piston that with a lot of tlc could be made to work

 

[briantutt]

A buddy at work has a basically brand new sears branded Poulan 3400, painted red. He has been using it for about a year off and on. It started leaking gas like crazy so I told him let me look at it. The problem is there is a second hole in the top of the fuel tank near where the gas line exits. I am sure the other hole is the vent but missing parts. Is there is supposed to be duckbill or just a piece of fuel line that would come up into the carb area? I am sure one of you gurus here know the answer right off the top of your head.

Thanks for any tips!

 

[Todd Loosli]

Supposed to be a small double ended barb fitting that the duckbill goes on one end and 3" of .125x.187 fuel line on other end. Go through fill opening up to big hole and pull till it stops, tuck in behind off swich