Nik's Poulan Thread

[bob kern]

I think the fuel cap leaking as to do with the duckbill valve not being fully seated. There is a star type retainer that is intended to hold the duckbill firmly against the cap to prevent fuel from coming out, if it gets shifted at all the valve doesn't seat and the cap will leak. Sometimes you find the duckbill and the retainer loose in the fuel tank, those really leak...

McMaster Carr has some retainers that are close enough to work, but are a pretty snug fit on the duckbill valve if I recall.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/retainers/retaining-rings-2~/push-on-internal-retaining-rings/
Mark

As usual sir you are correct on all counts. I removed all said parts, cleaned and reassembled. I used a socket to try and evenly seat the retainer down on the duckbill. I may remove it one more time and closely inspect the duck bill. My eyes are shot and I could have easily missed a split I suppose.

 

[bob kern]

I think the fuel cap leaking as to do with the duckbill valve not being fully seated. There is a star type retainer that is intended to hold the duckbill firmly against the cap to prevent fuel from coming out, if it gets shifted at all the valve doesn't seat and the cap will leak. Sometimes you find the duckbill and the retainer loose in the fuel tank, those really leak...

McMaster Carr has some retainers that are close enough to work, but are a pretty snug fit on the duckbill valve if I recall.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/retainers/retaining-rings-2~/push-on-internal-retaining-rings/
Mark

Thanks for the source by the way!

 

[Goinwheelin]

Pulled this off the shelf tonight. Fairly clean 3400 with thick rings. Want it gone. Make offer

 

[Goinwheelin]

@Todd Loosli
Thank you for all the help with this saw. I haven’t forgotten. She’s in good hands and might even throw chips again here soon

 

[Goinwheelin]

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

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What a saw man

 

[Goinwheelin]

What a saw man

Its 11:30 pm here and I kinda want to start it

 

[Goinwheelin]

Brrrraaaappp!

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Hahaha hope ya did it

 

[bob kern]

I love the sound of old mag monsters!!!

 

[heimannm]

The 85 cc saws have a very satisfying thump at idle.



Mark

 

[bob kern]

Yes sir Mark!! My 5400 and pm 850 are my favorites. Music to my ears.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Last years batch of 40 poulan oem seals were down to 3 left. So ordered more awhile back.
New batch of oem seals arrived yesterday.
Just 20 this time. Slowed up on these saws rebuilds since selling off the topends.

Nice to be able to still get them through suppliers.

 

[Beavers]

Pro 655 Project Rebuild Completed. A special thx out to Chris (cbfarmall) for the case half.

 

[Cookie]

Great work as always.

 

[Hoggwood]

I see we are on page 3000.



Cheers folks.

 

[Cookie]

I see we are on page 3000.

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Cheers folks.

Now I know why I can’t find one of those around the valley…they look brand new! Nice

 

[cbfarmall]

Pro 655 Project Rebuild Completed. A special thx out to Chris (cbfarmall) for the case half.

It didn't look that good when I sent it. Very nice.

 

[Hoggwood]

Now I know why I can’t find one of those around the valley…they look brand new! Nice

I don’t see them around often anymore. But, I don’t look search like I used to. Some workers and some clean ones in the mix. Still looking for the elusive 85cc, though. One day.

 

[rocketnorton]

what 85cc ya lookin for?
might have one here