Nik's Poulan Thread

[SPIKE5400]

5400 Rings

Can anyone tell me if rings for a 5200 part # 530 02 36-45. will fit a 5400? are they the same??
Thank's

 

[Big Dan]

duckbill valve question

Can any of you tell me how to get out the duckbill valve that vents the gas tank on a PP365? Also is that duckbill the same as the one in the s25da gas cap? Thanks in advance for your help. Dan

 

[StinkyBunny]

Here;s what they're selling, that little finger bite will be sold toute suite.

 

[rms61moparman]

Does anyone know what the compression of a 361 should be? Mine was a little low, but the cylinder was very dry. I put a few drops of air tool oil in it and it pops pretty good. The rings are loose in the groves but I think they may be a little tired. What should kind of compression reading should I be looking for. My gage is out in the barn and it is snowed in at the moment, 4 foot drift right in front of the door, but I might be able to dig it out in the next day or so.

115 is ok.
120 is good, anything above that is LOVE!!!


Mike

 

[OhioGregg]

Here;s what they're selling, that little finger bite will be sold toute suite.

The one in the foreground looks to be a 3400. The other maybe a woodshark, something like that.

Gregg,

 

[67L36Driver]

361 comp.

Mine pumps 140 psi.

The old mag. saws will perform from 110 psi on up. I like to see 130 plus myself. I just replaced rings in my Pioneer 1200 because it was below 115.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Can any of you tell me how to get out the duckbill valve that vents the gas tank on a PP365? Also is that duckbill the same as the one in the s25da gas cap? Thanks in advance for your help. Dan

Poulan used two different styles of tank vents on these styles of saws for some reason and first we need to know for sure which style vent your talking about.

I'm assuming that your talking about the one in the side of the tank and not the one that goes on a line from the top of the tank like a 3400 does correct?

If so you have to remove the bronze plug/filter that is holding the duckbill in place. This sometimes destroys the bronze plug. The only way that I have saved them was to drill a small hole part way through them and start a small metal screw in them to pull them out with.

The Poulan IPL's seem to have little reason as to which saw got which tank vent. My 365 Ipls only show the top mounted vent as do most other series of that saw. My Super 380 IPL does show the side mounted vent and here is the IPL for it which shows the common Poulan duckbill and the bronze plug.

 

[Big Dan]

Poulan used two different styles of tank vents on these styles of saws for some reason and first we need to know for sure which style vent your talking about.

I'm assuming that your talking about the one in the side of the tank and not the one that goes on a line from the top of the tank like a 3400 does correct?

If so you have to remove the bronze plug/filter that is holding the duckbill in place. This sometimes destroys the bronze plug. The only way that I have saved them was to drill a small hole part way through them and start a small metal screw in them to pull them out with.

The Poulan IPL's seem to have little reason as to which saw got which tank vent. My 365 Ipls only show the top mounted vent as do most other series of that saw. My Super 380 IPL does show the side mounted vent and here is the IPL for it which shows the common Poulan duckbill and the bronze plug.

Thanks for the info Mark, are the duckbills the same on both the 365 and what's used in the s25da gas cap? Dan

 

[OhioGregg]

Thanks for the info Mark, are the duckbills the same on both the 365 and what's used in the s25da gas cap? Dan

As far as I know, this is what you want. I think it is the only one available from Poulan. It has worked well for me for any thing I needed one for.

Gregg,

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks for the info Mark, are the duckbills the same on both the 365 and what's used in the s25da gas cap? Dan

Thats why I attached the IPL so you could see that the part# for them are the same.

 

[67 Mustang]

On the Subject of Price - Craftsman/Poulan 3800

This is the Craftsman, model 358.356091 (Poulan 3800) I purchased new in about 1987. It was my first "big" saw and I was quite happy with it. At that time I had been using a Poulan 2000 to cut firewood. Below the saw is a pic of the tag that was on it when I purchased it. Found it recently while cleaning out an old tool box. Note the partial model #, 35609 and the price $449 crossed through and lowered to $329. It was the last one they had on closeout. IIRC I paid $300 for it plus tax.

 

[rms61moparman]

This is the Craftsman, model 358.356091 (Poulan 3800) I purchased new in about 1987. It was my first "big" saw and I was quite happy with it. At that time I had been using a Poulan 2000 to cut firewood. Below the saw is a pic of the tag that was on it when I purchased it. Found it recently while cleaning out an old tool box. Note the partial model #, 35609 and the price $449 crossed through and lowered to $329. It was the last one they had on closeout. IIRC I paid $300 for it plus tax.

Isn't it amazing how relative the term "BIG" is???

I had a neighbor that cut every stick of his firewood for YEARS with one of the Micros.
Wood was his only source of heat and he called my 3400 "That big ol' saw"!!LOL


Mike

 

[joe25DA]

This is the Craftsman, model 358.356091 (Poulan 3800) I purchased new in about 1987. It was my first "big" saw and I was quite happy with it. At that time I had been using a Poulan 2000 to cut firewood. Below the saw is a pic of the tag that was on it when I purchased it. Found it recently while cleaning out an old tool box. Note the partial model #, 35609 and the price $449 crossed through and lowered to $329. It was the last one they had on closeout. IIRC I paid $300 for it plus tax.

Very cool! you have taken good care of that saw too. The price tag is a cool find.

 

[joe25DA]

Isn't it amazing how relative the term "BIG" is???

I had a neighbor that cut every stick of his firewood for YEARS with one of the Micros.
Wood was his only source of heat and he called my 3400 "That big ol' saw"!!LOL


Mike

Thats the truth Mike. I remember my Dads S25DA was the "big" saw. Compared to his Remington Mighty Mite anyway!

 

[Eccentric]

Thats the truth Mike. I remember my Dads S25DA was the "big" saw. Compared to his Remington Mighty Mite anyway!

Yep. I remember when my Dad did all his cutting with the brand new PM320 he bought from a box store in 1978 or 1979. 2.2 cubes of power (or something like that). Thought that was a real powerhouse. Of course I was 5 or 6 at the time. When I rebuilt my 031AV from a basket case a few years later (age 11), I thought 3ci was HUGE.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[OhioGregg]

This is the Craftsman, model 358.356091 (Poulan 3800) I purchased new in about 1987. It was my first "big" saw and I was quite happy with it. At that time I had been using a Poulan 2000 to cut firewood. Below the saw is a pic of the tag that was on it when I purchased it. Found it recently while cleaning out an old tool box. Note the partial model #, 35609 and the price $449 crossed through and lowered to $329. It was the last one they had on closeout. IIRC I paid $300 for it plus tax.

Great looking saw Steve Several years ago while going through some old papers, I came across the receipt for my 3400. I can't for the life of me figure what I did with it. I hope I didn't through it away in the trash. But I fear I did.

I thought the same thing back then. A 56cc saw with a 18" bar. That was a monster. I'll never need a bigger saw than that! I should have known you guys & Arboristsite back then, I probably would have bought a 5200!!!

Gregg,

 

[rms61moparman]

I thought the same thing back then. A 56cc saw with a 18" bar. That was a monster. I'll never need a bigger saw than that! I should have known you guys & Arboristsite back then, I probably would have bought a 5200!!!

Gregg,

Well at least you have a damn good one now!!!


Mike

 

[67 Mustang]

Isn't it amazing how relative the term "BIG" is???

I had a neighbor that cut every stick of his firewood for YEARS with one of the Micros.
Wood was his only source of heat and he called my 3400 "That big ol' saw"!!LOL


Mike

Absolutely, Mike! I didn't know they made saws bigger than that. :hmm3grin2orange:

Very cool! you have taken good care of that saw too. The price tag is a cool find.

Yeah, Joe. Shocked me to find that tag in that condition. All the good guys here on AS helped me get the saw back into good running condition with a carb rebuild and fuel line.

Several years ago while going through some old papers, I came across the receipt for my 3400. I can't for the life of me figure what I did with it. I hope I didn't through it away in the trash. But I fear I did.

I thought the same thing back then. A 56cc saw with a 18" bar. That was a monster. I'll never need a bigger saw than that! I should have known you guys & Arboristsite back then, I probably would have bought a 5200!!!

Gregg,

Hope you eventually find your receipt, Gregg. Kinda cool to have old artifacts to go along with an old original saw. Still got my 2000 and the original case it came in too.

 

[cowroy]

Question poulan fans!

Is a poulan 3300 worth $50 dollars if it runs good and is complete?

 

[tbone75]

I like them

Is a poulan 3300 worth $50 dollars if it runs good and is complete?

I have 3 of that type.I like them!! i would give 50 for a good running one.