Nik's Poulan Thread

[Modifiedmark]

401 finished

I also got a few minutes to finish this Poulan 401 today.

Just as I thought the flywheel side crank seal was like mush and the PTO side wasnt much better. So I got both new seals, new fuel lines and carb gaskets.

It started in 2 pulls and runs great now! Only had time to make 2 test cuts but it pulled very well.

I also found something else out on it. I does not use a vented fuel cap on it, it has a sintered bronze type vent in the upper rear corner of the tank.

Mine seemed completly munged up and wouldnt vent. I removed it, threaded a set screw in the hole and used a vented cap on it.

Like I said, its running very well now and it pulls the Poulan 21" hardnosed bar pretty easy.

 

[dave76]

Dave76, Thats a beauty!:love1: I believe I would just put that one on the shelf, and just admire it!

Gregg,

Yeah Greg thats about it, I've admired it for 2 days already Lol.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks Mike!!! You're a real friend.


That would be awesome.


Thanks.


Does anything have to change to put a regular bar on it? I know my 245A uses a different clutch cover and handle mount.

No Brad you don't have to change anything to put a straight bar on it like a 306/245. You will have a slot cut in the case and the cover though and might get a few chips thrown at you.

Got a question, that S25 I got, it's got a small chain like 1/4 pitch?? Did they use this type of chain in the 70s, also any way to determine the year of manufacture???

They actually still use 1/4" pitch today alot. Mostly wood carvers as it will work better then 3/8's low pro on those narrow tipped bars. It actually cuts pretty good anyway.

Hey, Anybody have a Poulan 245SA Clutch cover they are willing to let go? I need one...HELP pd

Depends, can you weld magnesium? :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[stubnail67]

To Mark!

what ever or where ever ya post it i think we will read it buddy!!!!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[PLMCRZY]

who in their right mind would want to actually use a 20 or 30 year old chain saw

:chainsawguy:


well I suppose the 40 year old saws are just a little heavy...

Not sure if your sarcastic or not. I dont mind using a old saw, im very impressed with this one.

 

[Modifiedmark]

what ever or where ever ya post it i think we will read it buddy!!!!:hmm3grin2orange:

Ok, I'll see what I can do. Just getting over being sick and today was the first day out of the house! I'll try to get it and maybe a couple more done by the end of this weekend.

I got to get this new snowplow mounted up on this truck first. Got the mount on the truck today, so thats a big part of it done already.

 

[rms61moparman]

Had some spare time so i thought I'd open up the exhaust port on a spare cylinder I had. First attempt, so let me know where I should make some improvements. The first pic is of a stock cylinder and the second of the ported cylinder. Haven't cleaned it yet as evidenced by the metal fragments.
Bob

Bob,


Make the left side, (in the photo) look like the right side.
Bevel a slight chamfer on the inside of the port(s).
Get a tube of Permatex Motoseal and a Q-tip and run it like you stole it!!!


Mike

 

[redunshee]

Bob,


Make the left side, (in the photo) look like the right side.
Bevel a slight chamfer on the inside of the port(s).
Get a tube of Permatex Motoseal and a Q-tip and run it like you stole it!!!


Mike

Thanks Mike. Will finish up tomorrow.

 

[OhioGregg]

Does anything have to change to put a regular bar on it? I know my 245A uses a different clutch cover and handle mount.[/QUOTE]

Brad,
I don't think there is a thing you have to do to them, to put a straight bar on them. Like Mark said your going to have a gap at the case & clutch cover, where they come together. Mine had a bow on it at one time, apparently. The wood chips don't seem to come out through the gap, but oil does, if ya run it much without cutting. lol

Gregg,

 

[OhioGregg]

First tho, Great score on the XXV Dave I wouldnt use that one, there are plenty of non NOS 25s to cut with.
Clay, good to see you putting that 3700 to work!
Here is my 4000 wearing its new chain brake. Now, I have no problem running this or any other saw without a brake. I got this because my other 4000 needed a clutch cover. I heard about this one and now this saw wears it and my new 4000 will have the other one.

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Joe, Thats a great looking Frein de chaine you have there.:hmm3grin2orange:

Nice saw, I like the looks of it on there. I don't personally care for chain brakes, but thats just me. Guess i'm just old fashioned.

Gregg,

 

[OhioGregg]

I also got a few minutes to finish this Poulan 401 today.

Just as I thought the flywheel side crank seal was like mush and the PTO side wasnt much better. So I got both new seals, new fuel lines and carb gaskets.

It started in 2 pulls and runs great now! Only had time to make 2 test cuts but it pulled very well.

I also found something else out on it. I does not use a vented fuel cap on it, it has a sintered bronze type vent in the upper rear corner of the tank.

Mine seemed completly munged up and wouldnt vent. I removed it, threaded a set screw in the hole and used a vented cap on it.

Like I said, its running very well now and it pulls the Poulan 21" hardnosed bar pretty easy.

The 401 looks Great Mark The many varied models of older Poulans you come up with is amazing.!!!

Gregg,

 

[OhioGregg]

Had some spare time so i thought I'd open up the exhaust port on a spare cylinder I had. First attempt, so let me know where I should make some improvements. The first pic is of a stock cylinder and the second of the ported cylinder. Haven't cleaned it yet as evidenced by the metal fragments.
Bob

Bob, If ya have a 4000 cyl. available to look at, just make it look like that! LOL or little wider. Thats what I did on one I tried. I think Mike got a little more "creative" than I did. Like on his "ugly bastard" 3400

Gregg,

 

[redunshee]

Bob, If ya have a 4000 cyl. available to look at, just make it look like that! LOL or little wider. Thats what I did on one I tried. I think Mike got a little more "creative" than I did. Like on his "ugly bastard" 3400

Gregg,

Luck would have it that I don't have a 4000 cylinder. Do have a 3700 that seems to be open much more than the 3400, though.

 

[redunshee]

Does anything have to change to put a regular bar on it? I know my 245A uses a different clutch cover and handle mount.

Brad,
I don't think there is a thing you have to do to them, to put a straight bar on them. Like Mark said your going to have a gap at the case & clutch cover, where they come together. Mine had a bow on it at one time, apparently. The wood chips don't seem to come out through the gap, but oil does, if ya run it much without cutting. lol

Gregg,[/QUOTE]

Agree. Have a 3700 with same situation. Not an issue

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

That would be awesome.

I did'nt have any luck with the air filter. I knew it would be about a 50-50 chance.

 

[Guido Salvage]

You spent several hours putting a single fuel line on a 5200? You joking me are you not?

I really hope your not serious.

Dead serious..... The first time I tried it I was able to work it in about 3" into the tank and even when pulling on it with needle nose could not get it to slide through the opening.

I spent 4 hours looking for some new line thinking that mine was somehow a bit too large. I finally found some around 7:00 on a Friday night at a hobby shop for use in RC airplanes. It was the same size, but just a bit more supple than what I was using.

Even cutting it at an angle, lubing it up good and using a wire inside the tube it was still a fight to get it in. After two attempts I was able to get it done.

Perhaps I should have lightly cleaned the hole with a drill before I started. On the first tube I used you could see small cuts on the outside where I had managed to pull it in a bit at a time.

By the way, even took it to a small engine mechanic friend of mine and he gave up after 20 minutes...

 

[OhioGregg]

Dead serious..... The first time I tried it I was able to work it in about 3" into the tank and even when pulling on it with needle nose could not get it to slide through the opening.

I spent 4 hours looking for some new line thinking that mine was somehow a bit too large. I finally found some around 7:00 on a Friday night at a hobby shop for use in RC airplanes. It was the same size, but just a bit more supple than what I was using.

Even cutting it at an angle, lubing it up good and using a wire inside the tube it was still a fight to get it in. After two attempts I was able to get it done.

Perhaps I should have lightly cleaned the hole with a drill before I started. On the first tube I used you could see small cuts on the outside where I had managed to pull it in a bit at a time.

By the way, even took it to a small engine mechanic friend of mine and he gave up after 20 minutes...

When I did mine, I cussed a little But managed to get it pulled through. Was a very tight fit! Then again, a tight fit isn't all bad.

Gregg,

 

[telemaster]

I also got a few minutes to finish this Poulan 401 today.

Just as I thought the flywheel side crank seal was like mush and the PTO side wasnt much better. So I got both new seals, new fuel lines and carb gaskets.

It started in 2 pulls and runs great now! Only had time to make 2 test cuts but it pulled very well.

I also found something else out on it. I does not use a vented fuel cap on it, it has a sintered bronze type vent in the upper rear corner of the tank.

Mine seemed completly munged up and wouldnt vent. I removed it, threaded a set screw in the hole and used a vented cap on it.

Like I said, its running very well now and it pulls the Poulan 21" hardnosed bar pretty easy.

That's a good looking saw. I checked Mike Acre's site, but there wasn't much info on the 401. In appearance this looks a lot like the 361, but I assume it's got a bigger engine? Are there any other differences?

 

[blsnelling]

I'm talking to a guy about the 5200 air filter. He said there are two. What PN do I need? Is it a 10247?

 

[redunshee]

I'm talking to a guy about the 5200 air filter. He said there are two. What PN do I need? Is it a 10247?

You are correct Brad. New designation is 530010247.
Bob