Nik's Poulan Thread

[PLMCRZY]

what are trying to do buddy?remove the clutch?

No, the flywheel. I read in the service manual that you "Lightly" tap the opposite side of the magnets and it just pops off.

I've lightly tapped and hit it pretty good still nothing......

 

[briantutt]

Nope, but i guess ill try. That makes sense!

EDIT:

I tryed it still no luck.

Hold the saw up about an inch off the bench by the flywheel. At the same time position a brass bar on the end of the crank shaft (with the same hand). Then with the other hand smack that brass bar with a hammer.

At least that's how it worked on a McCulloch that had no way to pull the flywheel. Pointer from 8433Jeff...worked perfect for me.

 

[stubnail67]

got ya!!!

they say not to but i use a hammer on the the job for a long time... i back the nut off till its flush or a lil above hold it by the flywheel i took a ballpeen and ground the lil end flat lightly tap a few times and ive removed ten or so with no ill effects??? im sure i will get blasted for this but its worked for me or use an old nut also ... dont beat the hell outta it usually 4 or five small whacks and they pop up..... i dont hit the flywheel or the pawls just the nut...

 

[Saw Dr.]

Sorry guys. I posted this in the swapmeet and got nothing. Anyone have a top cover to spare for a poulan 3350,3500,3600, or PP336,365. My buddy needs one, and Poulan is out of stock.

 

[briantutt]

That's why I said use a piece brass bar stock. This way the brass deforms instead of the crank getting damaged. I do the same thing with the nut but I would avoid hitting the crank directly with the hammer (unless you have a brass hammer).

 

[stubnail67]

cool

That's why I said use a piece brass bar stock. This way the brass deforms instead of the crank getting damaged. I do the same thing with the nut but I would avoid hitting the crank directly with the hammer (unless you have a brass hammer).

maybe a piece of copper tube beat flat would work like the brass yea next time im at harbor freight im gonna pick up a brass hammer think they carry them...i dont hit the crank just the nut and i dont beat on it like im out to kill her LOL i will try the copper tubbing on top of the nut see if that works also its pretty soft like brass!!!

 

[rms61moparman]

Are you working on one of the micros or the 3400??
I put a screwdriver under the flywheel of the 3400 series and turn it to apply a little upward pressure to the flywheel.
Sometimes you will have to tap the side opposite the magnets 10-20 times LIGHTLY to ever break the seal but then it will pop right off.
I have also had to turn the flywheel and tap a few times then urn it a little more and tap.....just don't tap on the magnets.
I learned my lesson about beating on the end of a crankshaft with ANYTHING harder than a pillow!!!


Mike

 

[briantutt]

I learned my lesson about beating on the end of a crankshaft with ANYTHING harder than a pillow!!!

I suppose you are right. :chainsawguy:

 

[Mastermind]

I use a sledgehammer. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[PLMCRZY]

Finally i got it off. THING IS CAKED! Probably gonna pull my 3700s now as well seeing how much crap gets behind there.

 

[stubnail67]

why?

Are you working on one of the micros or the 3400??
I put a screwdriver under the flywheel of the 3400 series and turn it to apply a little upward pressure to the flywheel.
Sometimes you will have to tap the side opposite the magnets 10-20 times LIGHTLY to ever break the seal but then it will pop right off.
I have also had to turn the flywheel and tap a few times then urn it a little more and tap.....just don't tap on the magnets.
I learned my lesson about beating on the end of a crankshaft with ANYTHING harder than a pillow!!!


Mike

why whats it do? mess up the seals?even if ya holding it in air? and the nut bein up seems to protect the threads,,,,id like to know

 

[briantutt]

Finally i got it off. THING IS CAKED! Probably gonna pull my 3700s now as well seeing how much crap gets behind there.

I don't know why all are not like my Husky 65 flywheel. It has a felt strip embedded and the backside that touches the case. I have taken two of them apart that looked like they were ready for the junk pile and both of them look like new behind that felt seal. Nothing else I have pulled apart looks like this...

 

[PLMCRZY]

Ok how do i get the gas tank out? I've searched for screws cant find none but it still aint pulling out. This saw sure has an attitude, most not like the southerners:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[joe25DA]

Ok how do i get the gas tank out? I've searched for screws cant find none but it still aint pulling out. This saw sure has an attitude, most not like the southerners:hmm3grin2orange:

You have to take the ign switch out to get the tank and I usually take the lead off too. theres 2 1/4'' screws that hold it back from the flywheel

 

[PLMCRZY]

You have to take the ign switch out to get the tank and I usually take the lead off too. theres 2 1/4'' screws that hold it back from the flywheel

Ah thats the trick, Thanks!

 

[rms61moparman]

why whats it do? mess up the seals?even if ya holding it in air? and the nut bein up seems to protect the threads,,,,id like to know

The last one I beat on (with a brass mallet and the nut at the top of the shaft) moved the threads down the shaft just enough to ruin the threads in the nut when I reassembled it. Thinking I had just cross threaded it I took the nut off another saw and ruined that one too!!
It had actually "cocked" the threads down further on one side than the other because I wasn't able to hit perfectly square.
Just because you are hitting with a softer material doesn't mean that there will be no damage to the harder. Think of it like a semi hitting a car. The car will suffer the most damage but the semi will have some too.
I was able to run a tap down the threads and straighten them enough to make it work out but now I use the "tap tap turn tap tap" method or a puller.
It just isn't worth a ruined crankshaft.


Mike

 

[PLMCRZY]

Got the wire out still wont come. Is there any screws holding it in there from the other side?

 

[rms61moparman]

Got the wire out still wont come. Is there any screws holding it in there from the other side?

Nope they are just a press fit and very tight.
I just remove the cap, stick my finger in the filler hole and give a firm tug.


Mike

 

[JimM]

Nope they are just a press fit and very tight.
I just remove the cap, stick my finger in the filler hole and give a firm tug.


Mike

Especially if they're all gunked up.

 

[PLMCRZY]

Ok i he manned it and got it out. What can i clean it with? I really dont wanna use carb cleaner it eats the paint. Think i could get away with plugging the intake and exhaust with paper towel, soaking it in degreaser, then rinsing it off with the hose? Then maybe wd40 the inside real quick......