Nik's Poulan Thread

[Ilovechainsaws]

That 2nd pic down was a line I installed to watch in something of mine. Not much use at all. 1 year and it did that. = crap line

I found on of these crap lines in a 5020 I acquired the other day, and had never heard of them before. Now it is new news all over the Nik Poulan site. Thanks for the info before I even asked.
ilovechainsaws

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I took a 36” with full comp chain and bar in trade. I looked around and thought I wonder how the 65cc would pull that buried.
I was shocked and amazed how good the quad port 65cc did.

 

[leecopland]

The chain brake on my new to me 3400 is missing some parts, see photo. I can't get the brake off so I could run it just as a clutch cover.
P&C look excellent fired on a dribble and have since replaced fuel line

 

[fossil]

Hey Tim, hope you are coping the the Covid. 3400 chain brake needs a couple of pins/bolts but looks pretty complete.

Hi Lee. Everything here is good despite all the idiots.

 

[leecopland]

Hey Tim, I lucked out today picking up a new 36" Windsor bar marked poulan . 404 by .63
Might try it on my Johnsered 90

 

[fossil]

Sounds great! Love those Windsor bars. I think well cared for, they last a looong time.
Pretty long for a 90 with .404

Maybe a good time to try some skip chain if you can find a tree 36" plus.

 

[leecopland]

Actually didn't buy it to use but to re-sell. Only paid $40 for it. They are on Ebay for $100+US

 

[Marine-piper]

Here’s pics of the afore mentioned bar and chain. If it weren’t for the stenciling I’d just sand it and paint the McCulloch logo on it.
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Go ahead and clean up the bar and get these for it.

https://www.sugarcreeksupply.net/co...cts/poulan-large-sprocketnose-bar-stencil-set
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[hotshot]

What’s the story behind the two different type muffs, one with the common 45 degree outlet & then there’s a 90 degree outlet, both used on the 5200 series saws?

This pic was copied from an old Poulan 8500 restoration thread.

 

[fossil]

What’s the story behind the two different type muffs, one with the common 45 degree outlet & then there’s a 90 degree outlet, both used on the 5200 series saws?

This pic was copied from an old Poulan 8500 restoration thread.

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I think the 90 deg version showed up on the 8500. My guess would be that the 45 deg version may have been blowing exhaust on the users hand when cutting with a full wrap, recoil side down. I believe that's why Pioneer started with the rear exhaust port on their western models.

Only a guess though.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I never paid attention to that. See what this original 85 54 had.

Interesting. Thanks for bringing that up.

 

[hotshot]

I think the 90 deg version showed up on the 8500. My guess would be that the 45 deg version may have been blowing exhaust on the users hand when cutting with a full wrap, recoil side down. I believe that's why Pioneer started with the rear exhaust port on their western models.

Only a guess though.

Thanks Tim & Kevin.

That makes sense on timelines, the IPLs for 8500 & 8510 totally agree. Good point on the outlet’s discharge angle, and it sure will clear the wood chips off the bar & chain too.

Talking about timelines, I placed this order with VE Petersen for P4000 Walbro HDB series carb parts on 2-12-20, right before the coronachina virus hit. Over 6 months ago & I just got it in the mailbox today, lol.

About a dozen hard part numbers like the angled tipped idle speed screw kits, mixture screws, nozzle check valves, throttle & choke shafts & butterflys, metering springs, pump side covers, small proprietary screws, etc.

The HDB hard parts are quickly going obsolete. Many, like the internal metering plates, already are.
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[SilverbakDog]

My father-in-law gave me a Poulan PP4218 AVX. He purchased it in 2011 only used to take down one tree, put it in the case and there it sat. When he gave it to me he started it up and it shut down after running 30 sec. I took it home replaced all the fuel lines and the spark plug. Now it wont start. Tried a little 40.1 in the carb still no start. I checked the compression and got 130 on 5 pulls. Pulled the muffler and the piston looks fine. Spark seems a little weak. Any thoughts?

 

[hotshot]

If the fuel line was broken off inside the tank, you’ll need to pull the strato carb’s fuel pump cover & check the little inlet screen for debris.

Otherwise, retrace the two lines at purge bulb hookups, they very well may be on backwards. “Out” goes to the gas tank on the bigger line, “In” comes from the carbs metering chamber fitting.

Doubt the ignition coil has failed from just setting for 9 years, but it is made in china or taiwan...

 

[SilverbakDog]

If the fuel line was broken off inside the tank, you’ll need to pull the strato carb’s fuel pump cover & check the little inlet screen for debris.

Otherwise, retrace the two lines at purge bulb hookups, they very well may be on backwards. “Out” goes to the gas tank on the bigger line, “In” comes from the carbs metering chamber fitting.

Doubt the ignition coil has failed from just setting for 9 years, but it is made in china or taiwan...

Thanks for the reply. The fuel line did break when I touched them. I cleaned the tank out, but didn't see any debris. I pull the screen. Appreciate it.

 

[user 172763]

Thanks for the reply. The fuel line did break when I touched them. I cleaned the tank out, but didn't see any debris. I pull the screen. Appreciate it.

Possibly not only the screen, it could be the metering diaphragm. Probably Walbro Carb, pick up a carb rebuild diaphragm kit. $10 always well spent.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Thanks for the reply. The fuel line did break when I touched them. I cleaned the tank out, but didn't see any debris. I pull the screen. Appreciate it.

Pull carb look here. 4218 did same thing. Also had bad fuel lines.

Also good time to check diaphragms condition.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Some of you will get this. Being the younger generation has no clue and think poulans are just the little plastic saws. That can be a PITA to start when not taken care of.

I get a good laugh when the name brands come in the shop with their starting issues. I walk over and sometimes catch my poulans on 1st pull on a quick push in of choke. I just = Funny to watch their expression.
Most times 2-3.

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

Some of you will get this. Being the younger generation has no clue and think poulans are just the little plastic saws. That can be a PITA to start when not taken care of.

I get a good laugh when the name brands come in the shop with their starting issues. I walk over and sometimes catch my poulans on 1st pull on a quick push in of choke. I just = Funny to watch their expression.
Most times 2-3.

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I do enjoy firing up my 5200 in 2 pulls , choke out/in run!
But they'll have to idiot proof everything sooner or later, like cars,people buy a 3600 lb missile and know absolutely nothing about the functioning of it?
The old poulans or anything with a choke at least requires that you understand how that works most of the time.

 

[Todd Loosli]

Got invited to cut 2 stumps to close to ground level as I wanted. So I got a 5200 off of shelf, was the last one I put together with the welded case. Grabbed my 34 in bar and chain and put them together ❤. If you don't know a 34 inch chain has a lot of teeth to sharpen. All went well and had a good time.