Dont worry Steve we got this covered 
. You might have already seen it last week when I posted it.
Pic I will share here too.
. You might have already seen it last week when I posted it.Pic I will share here too.
Nik's Poulan Thread
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Posted a Poulan 3400 vs Poulan 5020 video - put it in the main forum but I figure it should be posted here for Poulan experts/fans.
Let me know what you think - and comment in youtube if you like - trying to get my channel going
First off, your the one asking opinions. Second its a pretty worthless video. Why not next time you compare a Apple to a Orange and see what you get.
Vince Roth
ArboristSite Lurker
- IMHO a 24" bar is way too much for a 3400, I mean it's a 56cc,old technonogy saw, a 20"er is the most I want to run on my 65cc Poulan 4000 in hardwood. If you want it to perform put an 18"er on it. Never ran a 5020 but being 50cc's an 18"er is the most I'd run on it too.
Agreed just wanted a larger bar for big logs, a skip chain should help. The 5020 runs the 20" bar ok with a skip chain.
- Did not watch the video but I already know that 5020 would not stand a chance against a 3400.
Better watch part 2 then. But apple to apples I'm sure you are right.
- First off, your the one asking opinions. Second its a pretty worthless video. Why not next time you compare a Apple to a Orange and see what you get.
Ouch - you don't hold back. Maybe I'll do an apple and oranges comparo in a future video......
Here is Part 2 -
Agreed just wanted a larger bar for big logs, a skip chain should help. The 5020 runs the 20" bar ok with a skip chain.
- Did not watch the video but I already know that 5020 would not stand a chance against a 3400.
Better watch part 2 then. But apple to apples I'm sure you are right.
- First off, your the one asking opinions. Second its a pretty worthless video. Why not next time you compare a Apple to a Orange and see what you get.
Ouch - you don't hold back. Maybe I'll do an apple and oranges comparo in a future video...... Here is Part 2 -
Oliver2150
ArboristSite Member
So haven’t posted in awhile. Last I had posted was having some running issues with the 3800. Well I’ve played around with it some. Switched back to the 50:1 gas mix. Played with carb adjustments and all that and it would continuously do the same thing. Would be good for about 2 cuts and just die and that was it until it sat for about a half hour. I figured fuel lines or vent. Finally tore her down this evening and I have to say from now on I will always tear down a new to me saw before using. Pictures should explain it all. Pretty sure I found my problem. I will ad that last time I messed with it made 1 cut. On the 2nd got half way through and it just revved clear up on it’s own....sat there for a couple seconds and then died.....kind of made me think it was sucking air somewhere. Well pretty sure I proved that thought correct.
The 1st picture shows the intake gasket just hanging out not even sitting close to where it should be. The 2nd picture shows only one screw in the intake which was basically out. Other one is MIA. Last picture I didn’t touch anything other than pull the intake off. That’s how the gasket was sitting.
The 1st picture shows the intake gasket just hanging out not even sitting close to where it should be. The 2nd picture shows only one screw in the intake which was basically out. Other one is MIA. Last picture I didn’t touch anything other than pull the intake off. That’s how the gasket was sitting.
Vince Roth
ArboristSite Lurker
That will do it
It definitely doesn't hurt to check out a saw when you buy one.
I am surprised it ran at all, but it does not surprise me. I have bought my share of used saws and some from people who are sharp and sometimes they over look some pretty simple things. I got one that was suppose to be ready to go and start cutting. Just one problem. It did not have a fuel filter at all.
I bought a used 3500 once on ebay that had the clutch all welded together.
I bought a used 3500 once on ebay that had the clutch all welded together.
Yamamonster07
ArboristSite Lurker
I have a 4000 i would like to sell. Promise its not stolen and im not a scammer im just a regular person promise u bro I'm just new to this site can't figure out how to do it can u point me in the right direction sir
Sell it to me, I sent you a pm
You've got CAD Mr. Todd, you need to say no. It's the only cure.
Steve Sidwell
Steve Sidwell
I'm going to let Yama...post his information here and see what happens. I just happened to be up at the time.
Screwbolts
Never to many Engines!!
For items listed for as for sale, isn't it supposed to be in the Trading post section???
If not what is the purpose of the Trading post section?
Is this thread/section just a private club?
Interested in the 4000 as I currently have only one green saw in the stable.
I have seen this place used as a 4 sale before. I'm done with this deal.
Screwbolts
Never to many Engines!!
This is a Craftsman 3.7/18, POULAN 3800, thick ring that I have done my version of woods porting to. This saw has very little use and had a rim sprocket set up on it. It also is one that was sold with the auto sharp feature. I will be removing that and making a cover to close the hole it will leave.
New 18" Windsor bar and new archer chain that was packaged with the bar, full chisel. 3/8 x .050
New 18" Windsor bar and new archer chain that was packaged with the bar, full chisel. 3/8 x .050
That sounds good, how much better than before does it feel
Screwbolts
Never to many Engines!!
This is the first time I have run it with the Archer chain and this brand spanked new Windsor bar. The Archer chain as most Chinese chains cut a very wide curf, taking more power than the previously run Oregon bar and 72 EXL chain I borrowed off one of my 3700.
With that being said it is running much stronger, it isn't dogging down in the cut at all, it is turning more RPMS and maintaining them. It is pulling out hug chips you can see how big the chips are in the video. This 3800 is being fueled with non ethonal auto gas mixed about 40 to 1
With that being said it is running much stronger, it isn't dogging down in the cut at all, it is turning more RPMS and maintaining them. It is pulling out hug chips you can see how big the chips are in the video. This 3800 is being fueled with non ethonal auto gas mixed about 40 to 1
I like that hat
Brownthumb
ArboristSite Operative
My craftsman 3800 I just got done with runs really well with the farmertec chain on it.
the only problem is when noodling it does not have enough rpm to throw the noodles out fast enough.
Is yours the same way?
the only problem is when noodling it does not have enough rpm to throw the noodles out fast enough.
Is yours the same way?
