Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
I had the opportunity to run some of the larger Poulans yesterday. Now I'm having CAD attacks. 
I had the opportunity to run some of the larger Poulans yesterday. Now I'm having CAD attacks.![]()
lol, all I gotta say is make sure you don't leave anything out when you re-assemble.....(even though you leak tested the crankcase and it was tight as a drum....)
I left the damn reed block gasket out. put it in, it fired on the first pull. reswapped flywheels and still ran like a champ. I'm a *******.:bang::bang:
Heck N ick ive done many stupid things working on saws. Tried to start one with no fuel line. Don't know why it wouldn't start!
Bob
I had the opportunity to run some of the larger Poulans yesterday. Now I'm having CAD attacks.![]()
5200 get to you did it?![]()
Yoda? Is that you? We know you are as wise Mark! :hmm3grin2orange:
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Just got this.
What should I do with it? Feels like another rebuild is on the way. :msp_biggrin: Thanks Chris!
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Good job!
Cool, a red 361, that makes it OK to paint mine red. Lime green (or any green) is not my favorite color.:hmm3grin2orange:
You could give it to me LOL
Yeah Mark that 5200 did get to me. The factory muffler outlet was a thing of beauty. Where in the heck did those engineers get off to??? They sure ain't workin for Stihl.![]()
Just got this.
What should I do with it? Feels like another rebuild is on the way. :msp_biggrin: Thanks Chris!
Nice score Mark! Did Dayton/WA or Sears ever sell their version of Poulan 4000's? I guess I could 'settle' for a lime green 4000!:jester:
No, as far as I can tell there were no relabled 4000's.
You will just have to accept the lime green if you want one. (and you know you do!)
Just got this.
What should I do with it? Feels like another rebuild is on the way. :msp_biggrin: Thanks Chris!
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Hey! That model saw looks vaguely familiar to me.How are the innards on that one? I might be able to supply you with a good P/C if your in need of it. I been saving a piston and cylinder in case I ever needed one. But since I have 4 of these saws, the NEED is fading. LOL
The 4000 has always been my favorite all around use saw.
That being said. I FINALLY have a 4200 coming, and a red Craftsman 306. Why I bought that, I don't know, just different i guess.If the 4200 impresses me half as much as the 5200, I'll be tickled!
Gregg,
Gregg, thanks but I think the P/C are fine, no marks to speak of, more of a stain on the piston is all. Lots of white corrosion coming from the crank and its froze solid. I have a crank to use, so it will probably just need cleaned up and new crank brgs, thrust washers and a set of rings.
Might be a while till I get to this one though.
You will like the 4200, trust me on that. I have always liked the red 306's so no need to explain that.