Nik's Poulan Thread

[Modifiedmark]

Bump Still looking for an oil cap for the Super 33........

Did you try the swap thread? Not alot of sandcast collectors in here all the time.

 

[hemiyota]

Oil cap?

I thought you said gas cap.

a pic would help, but I assume it is similar to the K100. that takes a fairly common looking metal oil plug. I'm betting that if you have a local ODE shop, you and your saw should be able to find an oil cap in short order. An automotive shop would be my next stop.

just so you know, the 361 gas cap appears to fit fine.

This is a plastic plug, and the threads are shot. I'll get a pic of it.......

 

[hemiyota]

Did you try the swap thread? Not alot of sandcast collectors in here all the time.

Thanks, I'll give it a try....

 

[redunshee]

Tight fuel caps

I have a PP655, PP405 and a couple of WildThings. I tell you, the fuel caps are almost impossible to remove. I can't remove them by hand and have to use channelocks. They are also difficult to put on. I'm thinking about taking some sandpaper to the threads, hoping it will free them up . Any additional ideas will be appreciated.

Bob

 

[redunshee]

And here it is.
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Wonder who makes it? Wonder if its a RedMax?

 

[chevelle8719]

Wizard 430b same as Poulan 306a????

Hey guys, I have a Western auto 430b that I trying to cross reference. I need a new pull start assembly. I have been told the the it is the same as the Poulan 306a or a Poulan 245 but I don't know. Does anyone know for certain that the Wizard will accept parts from either of these Poulans?

 

[jerrycmorrow]

i'm looking to buy a 3300. noticed it has the chromed piston and unlined cylinder. has anyone had any issues with this setup as opposed to the lined cylinder and uncoated piston? thanks, jerry

 

[HeRoze]

This is a plastic plug, and the threads are shot. I'll get a pic of it.......

based on my garage experience last night, I would venture that the threads are shot because it is not suppose to be the plastic plug and the thread pitch is entirely wrong. the k900 i was looking at has exactly what one would expect to see on a 4 stroke lawn mower, except with a phillips head instead of a hex.

Take a look down the hole at the threads. if it looks to be 'fine' compared to a plastic cap, take the saw to the equipment shop, or even the local HD/bLowes/Tractor Supply to get the proper bolt diameter/thread pitch. it gets easier from there.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Hey guys, I have a Western auto 430b that I trying to cross reference. I need a new pull start assembly. I have been told the the it is the same as the Poulan 306a or a Poulan 245 but I don't know. Does anyone know for certain that the Wizard will accept parts from either of these Poulans?

The wizard is a Poulan so yes there the same parts.

 

[Modifiedmark]

i'm looking to buy a 3300. noticed it has the chromed piston and unlined cylinder. has anyone had any issues with this setup as opposed to the lined cylinder and uncoated piston? thanks, jerry

The only issue is that it is a non issue.
This has been beat to death. If fed clean air and fresh fuel they seem to last near forever for most.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

The only issue is that it is a non issue.
This has been beat to death. If fed clean air and fresh fuel they seem to last near forever for most.

thanks for the heads up. i'm a newbie poulan owner and don't have time to wade through all the poulan posts plus search feature is non-impressive so just thought i'd ask. don't mean to put anyone out.

 

[Warped5]

thanks for the heads up. i'm a newbie poulan owner and don't have time to wade through all the poulan posts plus search feature is non-impressive so just thought i'd ask. don't mean to put anyone out.

While the AS search function is acting up, you can do this ....

- Go to Google and enter in what you are searching for
- At the end, add this text (without quotes) 'site:arboristsite.com'

Google will search only this site for what ever it is you're looking for.

Enjoy!

 

[chevelle8719]

The wizard is a Poulan so yes there the same parts.

EXCELLENT!!!! thanks for feedback

Now I can fix it so I can cut something.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

While the AS search function is acting up, you can do this ....

- Go to Google and enter in what you are searching for
- At the end, add this text (without quotes) 'site:arboristsite.com'

Google will search only this site for what ever it is you're looking for.

Enjoy!

thanks much warped. that works great. there ya go, another successful day since i've learned something new.

 

[hemiyota]

based on my garage experience last night, I would venture that the threads are shot because it is not suppose to be the plastic plug and the thread pitch is entirely wrong. the k900 i was looking at has exactly what one would expect to see on a 4 stroke lawn mower, except with a phillips head instead of a hex.

Take a look down the hole at the threads. if it looks to be 'fine' compared to a plastic cap, take the saw to the equipment shop, or even the local HD/bLowes/Tractor Supply to get the proper bolt diameter/thread pitch. it gets easier from there.

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Here is a pic of mine. (Sorry, it's so fuzzy. my camera doesn't do close-ups to well). But it looks exactly like the one in the pic, on Acres site......

Model Profile: SUPER 33

 

[Modifiedmark]

thanks for the heads up. i'm a newbie poulan owner and don't have time to wade through all the poulan posts plus search feature is non-impressive so just thought i'd ask. don't mean to put anyone out.

Jim, Im', sorry, I didn't mean to sound short with your question, as I can understand it would be one that someone uninformed would ask. I was on coffee break at work and was posting from my PITA phone and needed to be breif with the reply.

Like I said its a non issue and just something that goes against the grain of alot of folks around heres thinking.

Poulan really did seem to do a good job with the chrome piston, high silicon unplated bores, and most times the rings will wear before a noticeable amount of piston or cyl wear. The 3400, 3800 saws were that way and are still in use today after 30 years of use.

That so many are still in use and in good conditon is a testiment to Poulan's engineering. In all manufacturing, price points have to be made and the 3300 is virtually the same saw as a Poulan Pro 335 except for the unplated bore and was priced lower for a reason, but the average Joe wont know the difference except a little heavier wallet.

The downside is they are less forgiving of a bad situation such as dirt ingestion or lean fuel mixtures, so like I say with any care at all there a non issue. Lots have been abused and are still going.

You may want to buy the 3300 if the price is right, there a good 54cc saws, just at 12lbs or a little less with good power. They run a .325 20" setup pretty well and do even better with a muffler mod.

I would take one over a 290 farm boss or a Husky 455 anytime.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Im', sorry, I didn't mean to sound short with your question, as I can understand it would be one that someone uninformed would ask. I was on coffee break at work and was posting from my PITA phone and needed to be breif with the reply.

Like I said its a non issue and just something that goes against the grain of alot of folks around heres thinking.

thanks mark. i was prolly being too sensitive anyways. i do own some other brand of saws that all have the alum piston and coated cylinder. the 3300 (and others) seemed to be a little bassackward to me. thanks for the explanation. prolly gonna try to buy this saw. supposedly just needs a clutch.

 

[Modifiedmark]

thanks mark. i was prolly being too sensitive anyways. i do own some other brand of saws that all have the alum piston and coated cylinder. the 3300 (and others) seemed to be a little bassackward to me. thanks for the explanation. prolly gonna try to buy this saw. supposedly just needs a clutch.

Here is the other beauty of that saw. The part # for the whole clutch is 530014161 and retails for $12.67.

Try to buy a clutch at the Stihl dealer for a farm boss and see how much it runs you....

 

[OhioGregg]

thanks mark. i was prolly being too sensitive anyways. i do own some other brand of saws that all have the alum piston and coated cylinder. the 3300 (and others) seemed to be a little bassackward to me. thanks for the explanation. prolly gonna try to buy this saw. supposedly just needs a clutch.

Jerry, Like Mark said, the plated piston/bare bore, is NOT a problem whatsoever. I know its not the norm, but my first saw I bought new, was a 3400 in spring of 1986. Was the only saw I owned until 2008. I heat with wood, and cut a bunch in that time. The saw still runs like a new one. Maybe it was just luck! But, I doubt it. Was a pretty good design in my book.


Gregg,

 

[redunshee]

i'm looking to buy a 3300. noticed it has the chromed piston and unlined cylinder. has anyone had any issues with this setup as opposed to the lined cylinder and uncoated piston? thanks, jerry

I had three and sold two in the last two weeks. They can be had fairly reasonable. Very good saws. Look for a compresSion of 150 common.minimum