rms61moparman
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No but I can tell you that Brad Snelling has a 4000 with enough power to bug my tired old eyes out!!!
That ported 4000 of his is a muckelflutcher.
That ported 4000 of his is a muckelflutcher.
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redunshee
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That sure seems odd, Bob All of my Poulans had spur type when I got them. I have replaced several of them with rim style sprockets, and didn't notice any thing unusual or a problem. Will go out and look closer at them tomorrow, and see what I can come up with. I recall someone saying, quite some time ago, that theres was rubbing on the cover. That seemed odd to me also! I think the plastic clutch/sprocket covers, like on the Sears saws, is wider than the Poulan metal ones. I havn't had a problem with either covers or sprockets. Ya got me stumped.
Gregg,
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Thanks to all who helped me out....My prodigal son 3400 is back in action. I sold this thing about a month ago, and the guy complained it was hard to start. Well, they take quite a few pulls to start naturally so I didnt think much of it, until I tried it and man was it HARD to start. Like 10 to 15 pulls to get a pop. So to make a long story short....its now ported, milled and sporting some new bearings, seals and the carb been gone thru. Funny thing is though....I think it was the spark plug the whole time.....
remember always check the little things first. Either way, its new again. 
remember always check the little things first. Either way, its new again. 
It has enough power to quickly pull a 24" bar in hardwood and put alot of wood in the truck(s) in a day.
What more do you need to know?
As did most of them that were sold.
Nice looking saw there. I just put my ole warhorse 361 together so I don't need another but I'm sure it won't last long now that you said that.
Gartenwagen
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I grew up running a 4000 (cutting firewood for my parents). My wife bought me a brand new MS361 today. I was just wondering how their power figures compared.
redunshee
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Thanks to all who helped me out....My prodigal son 3400 is back in action. I sold this thing about a month ago, and the guy complained it was hard to start. Well, they take quite a few pulls to start naturally so I didnt think much of it, until I tried it and man was it HARD to start. Like 10 to 15 pulls to get a pop. So to make a long story short....its now ported, milled and sporting some new bearings, seals and the carb been gone thru. Funny thing is though....I think it was the spark plug the whole time.....
How's the ole 3400 run? How much did you mill the jug and what did you end up with for "squish". Funny thing I never use a cylinder gasket, never measure squish and so far so good. There must be plenty of room in the cylinder. However, I need to get some cajones and start porting one of my saws following the "porting 101" Thread. Certainly have an extra jug that I can practice on.
Bob
redunshee
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Well, like I said I have three rim sprockets with the convex back all from Craftsman 3700's. I also noticed that two of them have wider clutch covers. Its one of life's mysteries and I've decided to simply switch to spur sprockets. Its easier; however I know have two or three clutches that are no good due to the threaded extension on the inside. Wonder if they can be milled down? Maybe cheaper to just buy a new or used clutch.
bob
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The initial squish was near .065. It was huge, and I suspect that is why these things have so little compression, yet still run great. With no gasket the squish was at .042 and I took .020 off of that, for a final squish of .021. You can really tell it on the pull rope end, but I havent checked comp, as my tester is busted. As for porting it, these are an open transfer design, so the transfer's were left alone, and I mainly focused on the uber constricted ehxaust port. That thing I tiny. Anyways, No timing change, only the port was widend, and the edges cleaned up. I dont have enough run time in it to make an statment on percieved power increase, but it is a lot snappier on the throttle.
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nothing serious just wanted to know if the forum was down or if it was my service provider causing issues
that was when the server was down on the forum
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Poulan 361
I have a Poulan 361, It was running the last time I tried it.
Needs 1 starter pawl spring, air cleaner cover is cracked,
the last time I cranked it, I had to prime it with mix,
but it kept running. I have a bar That fits my 4200 on it.
I would sell the powerhead if somebody needs a parts saw
or one to put their parts on.
I have a Poulan 361, It was running the last time I tried it.
Needs 1 starter pawl spring, air cleaner cover is cracked,
the last time I cranked it, I had to prime it with mix,
but it kept running. I have a bar That fits my 4200 on it.
I would sell the powerhead if somebody needs a parts saw
or one to put their parts on.
redunshee
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Poulan Super 25DA and Poulan Deluxe Super 25
Is there any differance in these saws? Couldn't find the latter on Mike Acres site. They look identical but names are differant. Maybe newer? Thanks.
Bob
Is there any differance in these saws? Couldn't find the latter on Mike Acres site. They look identical but names are differant. Maybe newer? Thanks.
Bob
rms61moparman
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Bob,
I'm probably wrong about this but I believe that the SD25 A is the Dexuxe Super 25 with auto oiler.
Mike
Do you mean a 25D compared to a S25DA? The DA means deluxe automatic.
A 25D is just a maual oiler. A 25 is 2.1 CI and a S25 means its 2.3 ci.
I hope this helps, I just come in and checked this board while getting my 45 auto to fix this 3400 that I can't get to start. :help:
redunshee
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Mike, you may be right. Both have the manual oiler on top of saw but I didn't think about the auto oiler. I assume that would make the SD 25A newer?
Bob
Not always, they made both at the same time.
redunshee
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Mark, looking at a Poulan Deluxe Super 25 on Flea bay as a parts saw for my S25DA. If they aren't the same cc may not be worth looking at even if they look identical. If the only differance is the manual oiler might be worth a bid.
If a 3400 won't start and compression is good its gotta be the carb. Thats been my experience. Remember to use a jacketed bullet and not a hollow point. Good luck.
Bob
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Yup,
The threat of a 230 gr. FMJ should get that 3400 to start.
The threat of a 230 gr. FMJ should get that 3400 to start.
