Nik's Poulan Thread

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

What if the cylinder is ok? Throw a barn piston at it

 

[Possum2]

So good news. The 4200 is still available. Plotting to try and go get it.

edit: he’s moving further away so there’s a timeline on this. Gonna try and get it Monday.

Curious, it’s bigger than a 3700 but how does it stack up in comparison? It’s the model before they came out with the 3400/3700/4000 and looks like it turns slower RPMS. As mentioned I wasn’t really looking for anything as I have the Poulan 3700, a stihl 041, and a husky 372. Don’t cut a ton to really justify a 4th 60cc+ saw but for a classic poulan it’s hard to pass up. Regardless my poulan 4218 is getting the boot either for parts or give it one more try to get started and running well (I said that last time).

the 4200 is an incredible saw. I ran one for 30 years as a homeowner. I lost mine in a barn fire. I replaced it with another one. The reed valve motors on these saws make them pull like a diesel engine. Way above their pay grade. The 3400/3700/4000 saws are good but don't have the grunt of the reed valve saws. The 4200, 5200 and 8500 are the best saws I have ever used. But then again, what do I know.

 

[EngineNoO9]

Well the buyer fell through. But it’ll probably sell today. I’d love for someone else who has the know how and time be able to get it to restore it.

 

[s sidewall]

Pull the cylinder and inspect it. If the cylinder is good, put a piston in it. You'll regret not doing it.

Steve from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/POULAN-4400-4200-CHAINSAW-PISTON-KIT-46-83-MM-NEW-/141800796378

 

[EngineNoO9]

Just sold to someone in South Dakota. Part of me regrets it a little but I have so many other projects without digging into this saw. Off to a good home!

Plus I need to focus on clearing trees and splitting wood now more than fixing saws. Getting ready to build an addition so that’s mega priority too.

 

[rocketnorton]

any 4000 af out there?

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

any 4000 af out there?

C'mon lift up ya nighty and show us that 4000

 

[rocketnorton]

ill get a pic tomorrow.
vg p/c, no broke parts, inc cb.
ran it today.
have been disappointed by hype on a few.
knot this one...

 

[Big Dan]

any 4000 af out there?

there's a new one on the auction site if you want to pay the price. $32.00 plus the ride.

 

[s sidewall]

Just sold to someone in South Dakota. Part of me regrets it a little but I have so many other projects without digging into this saw. Off to a good home!

Plus I need to focus on clearing trees and splitting wood now more than fixing saws. Getting ready to build an addition so that’s mega priority too.

Was that yours on FB?

Steve from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Was that yours on FB?

Steve from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk

It was his. Same pics anyways. 4200. I know the guy in SD. Sold him some stuff in past years.


4000's been running 50-125 right now on FB. Seems like market wave of them for some reason.

 

[farmer steve]

This showed up today. Don't recall ever seeing many posts about the 6900. Fuel line was shot but fired up after 2 pulls with fuel down the carb. Looks like it had a rough life being owned by the city of Baltimore. I have IPL and repair manual for my 5200. Much difference in the 2? Thanks. FS.

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

This showed up today. Don't recall ever seeing many posts about the 6900. Fuel line was shot but fired up after 2 pulls with fuel down the carb. Looks like it had a rough life being owned by the city of Baltimore. I have IPL and repair manual for my 5200. Much difference in the 2? Thanks. FS.
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Pretty rare saw, most of the wear is probably from riding around in the back of a truck though, piston and cylinder are probably like new unless it was straight gassed.

 

[farmer steve]

Pretty rare saw, most of the wear is probably from riding around in the back of a truck though, piston and cylinder are probably like new unless it was straight gassed.

P&c don't look the best but then neither does the rest of the saw. Being optimistic at this point.

 

[Oliver2150]

Only thing I'd like to find is a felling dog for it.View attachment 863752send me a PM Oliver 2150

I sent you a PM a while back sir

 

[TLG]

@farmer steve if you decide that's too expensive to rehab please let me know. I've got two 6900's and always looking for spares. Thx. TimG

 

[farmer steve]

@farmer steve if you decide that's too expensive to rehab please let me know. I've got two 6900's and always looking for spares. Thx. TimG

Now I know where to get parts.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

This is for you Mr sidwell

Its finally mine to keep

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

Cute.