Nik's Poulan Thread

[Goinwheelin]

Let me know what you think of them , its just alittle too close.

I will.
I had this issue on my 1-70
I was replacing a National seal with a National seal. Same part # and it was super tight, thought the garter spring would come off when installing.

 

[s sidewall]

I could turn my crank but I knew something was wrong. Should be easy to turn. Mine would stick for a little before it would let me turn but was still stiff. Didn't trust those seals lasting long.

Steve Sidwell

 

[Goinwheelin]

The seals I pulled from the 5200 are NOK seals. Made in Singapore Part # AB7620E

Unfortunately so far I’ve been unable to find a cross reference or anything for that matter. I checked the crank with calipers and it measured .668 that’s pretty close to 17mm.

 

[Todd Loosli]

Pull the spring out of the inside and they will be ok

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These were the seals recommended on this forum for the 4200 I have. The original one is quite abit larger id than the new, the new ones fit but boy it was tight? Are you guys using the same ones?

 

[Goinwheelin]

Pull the spring out of the inside and they will be ok

Also it will keep that spring out of the bearings if it does come off during installation

 

[hotshot]

View attachment 800647
These were the seals recommended on this forum for the 4200 I have. The original one is quite abit larger id than the new, the new ones fit but boy it was tight? Are you guys using the same ones?

No, those are the wrong size for a 17mm shaft & keep being recommended. The OEM seals are still available.

 

[Goinwheelin]

Interesting. 17mm shaft but the seal bore is 1.125

 

[95custmz]

Hey guys, been cleaning up a Craftsman 3.8. Need a new Walbro carb. The number on the carb is 21-245-4-2. I've been searching the net and not having any luck. Anyone know of a good replacement carb?

 

[Todd Loosli]

All mine have them in and they are working with the spring out, just make sure they have lub when you install them and that goes for any seal lub the inside
Do what you want

 

[s sidewall]

My home made seal guide for the clutch side. Notice the seal, too tight on the crank.

Steve Sidwell
SKF seal, more metal than seal.

 

[Goinwheelin]

Poulan 5200 crank seals.
Here we go. 17mm x 28.5 x 6mm oil seal. Fastenal Part number 4190524
https://www.fastenal.com/product?query=4190524&fsi=1

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

Pull the spring out of the inside and they will be ok

That would be good information BEFORE I installed them. Looks like a tear down is in the future for that saw.

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

No, those are the wrong size for a 17mm shaft & keep being recommended. The OEM seals are still available.

I'm definitely going to use oem now , far too much should've could've BS with seals, if the oem are available for the 4200 seals I don't know why there would be other recommendations for others?

 

[green lust]

I’ve got this 5.2 craftsman that has a extra large hole in the clutch cover where the stud comes thru .I thought about an oversized washer . What are my options for this to perform well . I’m not really into looks I just want it to work.

 

[s sidewall]

Mine don't have that.

Steve Sidwell

 

[s sidewall]

I haven't seen the National seal, just the skf.

Steve Sidwell

 

[95custmz]

I’ve got this 5.2 craftsman that has a extra large hole in the clutch cover where the stud comes thru .I thought about an oversized washer . What are my options for this to perform well . I’m not really into looks I just want it to work.View attachment 800726View attachment 800727

How about an aluminum plate with two holes? That would probably work better than steel, since the aluminum is softer and wouldn't crack the cover.

 

[Goinwheelin]

I'm definitely going to use oem now , far too much should've could've BS with seals, if the oem are available for the 4200 seals I don't know why there would be other recommendations for others?

It’s a 17x28.5x6 metric seal.

 

[Goinwheelin]

I’ve got this 5.2 craftsman that has a extra large hole in the clutch cover where the stud comes thru .I thought about an oversized washer . What are my options for this to perform well . I’m not really into looks I just want it to work.View attachment 800726View attachment 800727

I could make you a bushing to fit in there if you give dimensions. Or you can grind a washer that fits in that hole then put another washer on top.

or just send it to me I’ll pay shipping

 

[green lust]

How about an aluminum plate with two holes? That would probably work better than steel, since the aluminum is softer and wouldn't crack the cover.

Good idea . This is the saw you picked up and shipped for me last year . I’m just getting around to checking it out . Thanks again !