So glad you got it, they are a hard one to find but they are so awesome and just fun to run.
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That makes your good deal even better.
Thanks Todd. Can't wait to look things over real good and put it in a log.
If you need anything just let me know. How is the air filter
Thanks. Haven't had a chance to look it over any further. Got home late and have a long list of projects waiting today. Yes, it's killing me!!! Lol.
Reminds of Christmas as a kid. Open a bunch of really cool gifts then leave to go to grandmas!!
Not bad
It looks like it should be good for a long time. I found a different filter from a different saw that i have made fit on the poulan 5400 and similar ones.
Complementary stink bugs too!
Can't complain about this!
Well the 5400 is a few pounds lighter after a good cleaning/ inspection.
I was very pleased with the piston and cylinder. I'm glad I took the time. I think every stink bug in Mt. Carmel Illinois was up inside that saw. At least 20 around the cylinder. Could have been a fire for sure. Didn't see any other issues besides a bolt being snapped of on the top cover ( got it out) , the bar being packed so bad I guarantee it wasn't getting oil and the muffler had taken somewhat of a hit at some point making a little body work necessary.
I feel confident enough now to go stick it in a log when I get the chance.
I was very pleased with the piston and cylinder. I'm glad I took the time. I think every stink bug in Mt. Carmel Illinois was up inside that saw. At least 20 around the cylinder. Could have been a fire for sure. Didn't see any other issues besides a bolt being snapped of on the top cover ( got it out) , the bar being packed so bad I guarantee it wasn't getting oil and the muffler had taken somewhat of a hit at some point making a little body work necessary.
I feel confident enough now to go stick it in a log when I get the chance.
Bob did you have a new cover bolt. Another thing for people to know about is the muffler bolts are 12-24 thread size. Send me PM about the cover bolt.
Well done mate that old girl is quite tidy
Was traveling for a bit. Thanks for the update and info.
I have a few of those. I believe they are just a heavy duty cover protector.
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Any idea where to find parts (i.e. starter parts, air filter) for Beaird Poulan 62?
I finally made some time this week to get back to this 5400, thanks again to Todd for the seals. Runs and cuts like a champ.
I had the D176 32" bar mounted but with that narrow tail the chain kept jumping off. I found a 30" bar with a wider tail that fit with the "S" style adapter. .404 chain and a 7 tooth sprocket works well.
It is had to judge in a 2D photo but there is quite a pile of chips there. The old oak log is still pretty hard.
Mark
I had the D176 32" bar mounted but with that narrow tail the chain kept jumping off. I found a 30" bar with a wider tail that fit with the "S" style adapter. .404 chain and a 7 tooth sprocket works well.
It is had to judge in a 2D photo but there is quite a pile of chips there. The old oak log is still pretty hard.
Mark
I believe the 5400 has a mismatched bar and chain or the bar desperately need to visit the pinch roller. Way too much slop. I can cut straight but it takes some concentration not to end up with boat wood.
Yep I have one hanging in the shop just not had time to check yet.
Sorry, this isn't Poulan specific, just an update to a question somebody asked," what did ya get for Christmas" some months ago. I got one of them China clone 372xp kits from Farmertech. I put it together in Jan. sometime, but was much later when we had a warm day before I tried to fire it up for first time. Fueled it, but got no spark. Checked everything, wires, connections, plug etc. NO JOY. Bought an aftermarket coil from Wolf Creek saw shop, supposedly better than the one that comes in kit, but less money than OEM. Same results with it. So I got another el cheapo from Farmertech, this one finally made spark.
About 3-4 pulls and it farted, couple more and away she went. Been running very well so far, but not been into any serious wood yet. Now I kinda succumbed to what I said I wasn't going to do, and try to keep it as cheap as possible. Before I started on the kit I did buy a big bore 76cc P/C from Farmertech. Both it and the 71cc cyl. that came with it looked good to me. Another expense was I ordered one of them kits to install case halves, bearings etc. Worked very well by the way.
Another thing I bought right from the get go was a different carb. Everyone said the one it kit usually has problems. Everyone said buy a OEM Walbro and be done with it. Trouble is that is in the $100 range or more. Did some searching and found a Zama carb for the 372. Its also a Chinese made carb I believe, but looks right and was only $34 as I recall. My Poulan Pro 375 has a Zama on it, no problems with it. I set the screws approx 1 full turn out, maybe a hair more. I have had it running 5 or 6 times so far, and did a small amount of cutting with it, Starts well, runs good and I have not touched the screws yet, at all. Probably will when I get it in some big wood.
This is not gonna be ported or raced so I actually used the base gasket on this, just makes me feel better I guess. I did mod the stock muffler by drilling out the tiny opening and welded in a 1" pipe. LOL probably a little overkill but seems to run good. wee bit on the loud side. I ended up spending a little more than originally planed. Bought a full wrap handle and large dogs also. I'll see how I like it. Could put original handle on it.
I used original crank and bearings also. Some questioned the quality, but this is for my own use and not be raced or anything. I ended up spending more than planed for this, by adding things or changing my mind on things. Hardest part of this project was sorting through all the screws trying to figure what was used where. I ended up buying some OEM screws for the recoil cover. I didn't keep a tally, but I figure I have way less than $500 in this, closer to $400 to be honest. So far I am happy with it and been good experience making a saw from scratch, so to speak.
Gregg,
About 3-4 pulls and it farted, couple more and away she went. Been running very well so far, but not been into any serious wood yet. Now I kinda succumbed to what I said I wasn't going to do, and try to keep it as cheap as possible. Before I started on the kit I did buy a big bore 76cc P/C from Farmertech. Both it and the 71cc cyl. that came with it looked good to me. Another expense was I ordered one of them kits to install case halves, bearings etc. Worked very well by the way.
Another thing I bought right from the get go was a different carb. Everyone said the one it kit usually has problems. Everyone said buy a OEM Walbro and be done with it. Trouble is that is in the $100 range or more. Did some searching and found a Zama carb for the 372. Its also a Chinese made carb I believe, but looks right and was only $34 as I recall. My Poulan Pro 375 has a Zama on it, no problems with it. I set the screws approx 1 full turn out, maybe a hair more. I have had it running 5 or 6 times so far, and did a small amount of cutting with it, Starts well, runs good and I have not touched the screws yet, at all. Probably will when I get it in some big wood.
This is not gonna be ported or raced so I actually used the base gasket on this, just makes me feel better I guess. I did mod the stock muffler by drilling out the tiny opening and welded in a 1" pipe. LOL probably a little overkill but seems to run good. wee bit on the loud side. I ended up spending a little more than originally planed. Bought a full wrap handle and large dogs also. I'll see how I like it. Could put original handle on it.
I used original crank and bearings also. Some questioned the quality, but this is for my own use and not be raced or anything. I ended up spending more than planed for this, by adding things or changing my mind on things. Hardest part of this project was sorting through all the screws trying to figure what was used where. I ended up buying some OEM screws for the recoil cover. I didn't keep a tally, but I figure I have way less than $500 in this, closer to $400 to be honest. So far I am happy with it and been good experience making a saw from scratch, so to speak.
Gregg,
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