Nik's Poulan Thread

[Todd Loosli]

It's good to know about the clutch, I haven't thought much about them . I'm going to have to look at mine and work over the ones that aren't working as well as they should. Some of them looked bad when I was fixing the saws but I just grabbed one from the parts box and used it. Most of them are the replaceable rim sprocket type. My first saw had one and I like them so I have changed them as I could find one. All of my big saws have them. I'll have to make a fixture for turning the shoes back true, I'll post pictures when I do this to them. Water weekend so I'm up and going to move some pipes

 

[s sidewall]

The damn 4218 is giving me hell. Decided to replace all of the lines as I wasn't convinced it didn't still have a leak somewhere. Having a hell of a time with the return line. Gave up for the night

What are you having trouble with?

Steve Sidwell

 

[s sidewall]

Just a tired slippy clutch

That post wasn't ment for you, we posted at the same time.

Steve Sidwell

 

[EngineNoO9]

What are you having trouble with?

Steve Sidwell

I got the fuel feed line in that has the filter no issues. I typically use safety wire and pull the line through but the size of the larger return line is making that difficult as it keeps braking the safety wire. Or my last attempt the rubber line broke not the wire. It's actually in the hole but I need some longer needle nose to reach where it is to pull it through. I may try fishing line instead.

 

[EngineNoO9]

Got the lines done. It ran but when adjusting the carb it died so one time restarting the pull rope broke. This stupid thing keeps fighting back! My settings seem totally crazy too. I think I'm probably like 3 turns out on low. Was like around 1.5 out on high. Gave up as we're gonna go out on the boat and I've had enough with it for today. Seems to be a pattern lately.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

That post wasn't ment for you, we posted at the same time.

Steve Sidwell

Haha I did wonder

 

[s sidewall]

Got the lines done. It ran but when adjusting the carb it died so one time restarting the pull rope broke. This stupid thing keeps fighting back! My settings seem totally crazy too. I think I'm probably like 3 turns out on low. Was like around 1.5 out on high. Gave up as we're gonna go out on the boat and I've had enough with it for today. Seems to be a pattern lately.

Is that a stratos engine? I got a pair of angle forceps from harbor freight to do fuel lines, lovem.

Steve Sidwell

 

[EngineNoO9]

Probably. Lines are done. Gotta redo the pull start now. It just keeps fighting all the way.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

It's good to know about the clutch, I haven't thought much about them . I'm going to have to look at mine and work over the ones that aren't working as well as they should. Some of them looked bad when I was fixing the saws but I just grabbed one from the parts box and used it. Most of them are the replaceable rim sprocket type. My first saw had one and I like them so I have changed them as I could find one. All of my big saws have them. I'll have to make a fixture for turning the shoes back true, I'll post pictures when I do this to them. Water weekend so I'm up and going to move some pipes

Mine has a rim and I just figured it was factory. That's a good idea turning them square again it appears the spring is forcing the shoes to tilt over as they throw out

 

[Todd Loosli]

The rim sprocket was a factory option as far as I know. I have a few that are really tapered, must be getting tight and the weight pulling them sideways. Only have 25 or so to fix. What did you use to soak them in, I have some carb cleaner that might be good

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

The rim sprocket was a factory option as far as I know. I have a few that are really tapered, must be getting tight and the weight pulling them sideways. Only have 25 or so to fix. What did you use to soak them in, I have some carb cleaner that might be good

Ah right ok so it may be original and to be honest i never used anything a clean rag and was good to go

 

[EngineNoO9]

Anyone know what the base settings should be for a poulan pro 4218a carb?

Looks like this (this one isn't mine)

 

[andrewsc]

I would say 1 1/2 turns out from all the way in and tune from there.

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[Todd Loosli]

Working on the clutches, fixture was easy enough to make just used some brass round that I had. Just put the shoes on and take a light cut to true them, works good

 

[green lust]

I thought I had a real steal of a deal . The guy says he ran it last in April and the left side handle broke . I knew I had spares so no problem . I gave him $40 for it without inspecting it very close . Long story short the AV mount on the rear of the case is broken off this is something I can’t repair . So I’m going to crossbreed a craftsman 3.8 I have into a red and green bow .

 

[Todd Loosli]

That is a easy fix for jb weld on the inside where it doesn't show, clean with a rotary file and fill it 1 " forward from brake

 

[green lust]

View attachment 747025 That is a easy fix for jb weld on the inside where it doesn't show, clean with a rotary file and fill it 1 " forward from brake

I have a handle for it but the AV mount on the case is gone .

 

[Todd Loosli]

Didn't see that, jb is good but not that good

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

1 of you young lads must have a half a case lying around under a bench waiting for the call of duty

 

[Todd Loosli]

Last time I tried to mix case halfs they didn't match,