Nik's Poulan Thread

[HeRoze]

Modified Mark very generously sent me a new crank for my 4900, which had sheared its crank near the end on the clutch side. Firstly it needed a full pull down. Bearings were like new. Mark's crank is like new too! Crank and gasket in place and ready for reassembly. Coming together - need to trim the gasket. That rod looks good. Piston fitted. Barrel and reed valve assembly fitted.

Thanks for sending me the oil pump seal Mark, bugger to fit though.
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Thanks for posting those. it's set up different than the Mac's I've got in parts. I saved the posts for possible reference in the future.

 

[stubnail67]

Modified Mark very generously sent me a new crank for my 4900, which had sheared its crank near the end on the clutch side. Firstly it needed a full pull down. Bearings were like new.

Mark's crank is like new too!

Crank and gasket in place and ready for reassembly.

Coming together - need to trim the gasket. That rod looks good.

Piston fitted.

Barrel and reed valve assembly fitted.

Very cool!

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks for sending me the oil pump seal Mark, bugger to fit though.



All I need now is a new on/off switch and it is finished. Too dark to get her running tonight. Next weekend if the weather is OK we will go wood cutting - 26" Windsor bar should be OK for some red gum I have in mind. You gotta love those old Poulans. Thanks again Mark!

Al, no big deal, I was just paying foreward some of the generosity that has been given to me!

Glad to see it worked out for you and we know that the 4900 is going to live again.

Nice saw by the way, just wish that the 4900 I got would have been able to be saved but its parts will live on in others.

 

[rms61moparman]

Al, no big deal, I was just paying foreward some of the generosity that has been given to me!

Glad to see it worked out for you and we know that the 4900 is going to live again.

Nice saw by the way, just wish that the 4900 I got would have been able to be saved but its parts will live on in others.

Did you feel the love when we toasted you last night Brother???


Mike

 

[Rathalon]

If you're using full sythetic oil, 40:1 is good.

I'm useing the husqvarna two stroke oil, and thanks for the advice!

 

[Rathalon]

A few fellows here have Micros and XXV's with brakes. Maybe they were added by the dealer after the fact. Some of those saws had to have been sold with brakes however. They were for sure in Canada. The Poulan Pro version of the XXV was sold with a brake.

i have a deluxe version, without chainbrake

 

[Rathalon]

I've got one in the garage that needs a couple saws. Yours looks great! ... I like that saw! Let me know if you need to dump it for a little cash :msp_thumbsup:

I'm gonna let you down, this one stays with me.
I was very lucky to find this one here in The Netherlands.
its 1 of the 5 poulan's that was for sale in our region

 

[Rathalon]

Hmm... Maybe that would give me the excuse I need to visit my family's roots. My surname along with my grandfather came over from the Netherlands.

I can just see explaining that to the family "Yea, I gotta go see a man about a saw, wanna come? Is your passport still good?"

that would be a great reason wouldn't it?

 

[Eccentric]

i have a deluxe version, without chainbrake

That's the most common version here. Great little saws.

 

[RandyMac]

I gotta question about the new Poulans. My BIL needs an 18" saw for very occasional use, are there any of the box store Poulans that you would recommend? I'm trying to talk him out of blowing too much money on a creamsickle. He only cuts a cord a year, softwood only.

 

[rms61moparman]

I gotta question about the new Poulans. My BIL needs an 18" saw for very occasional use, are there any of the box store Poulans that you would recommend? I'm trying to talk him out of blowing too much money on a creamsickle. He only cuts a cord a year, softwood only.

Randy,
The Poulan Pro 260 is essentially a Wildthing but with a muff mod can make a pretty nice little homeowner saw.
I can make him a great deal if you want to PM me.


Mike

 

[Eccentric]

What are the non-stratto Poulan Pro versions of the Wildthing? Also, what Wildthing models are non stratto? They come on CL a fair bit, and I might just grab one as a beater/loaner. Don't wanna bother making the drive if it's a stratto version. No WT CL seller is going to have a clue what they've got. The Craftsman versions come up quite a bit too. Just something to tinker with and throw in the back of a pickup...

 

[rms61moparman]

What are the non-stratto Poulan Pro versions of the Wildthing? Also, what Wildthing models are non stratto? They come on CL a fair bit, and I might just grab one as a beater/loaner. Don't wanna bother making the drive if it's a stratto version. No WT CL seller is going to have a clue what they've got. The Craftsman versions come up quite a bit too. Just something to tinker with and throw in the back of a pickup...

The 2375 is the good non strato Wildthing.



Mike

 

[Eccentric]

The 2375 is the good non strato Wildthing.



Mike

Thanks Mike. Is the Poulan Pro 260 the PP version of it? Also, do you happen to know the model # of the Craftsman equivelant?

 

[rms61moparman]

No, the 260 is a strato.
Not sure of the Craftsman version but will do a bit of research and get back to you.
If Mark doesn't come in first.


Mike

 

[Chris-PA]

Vapor Lock on 2775?

With a new muffler backing/shield, new chainbrake/side cover, new handle, new fuel line & a sharp chain the 2775 is working very well. I pulls well in the cut and you can run it hard and then let it sit and it will idle happily without loading up or stalling - running very well.

Except - don't shut it off. If I do I won't be cutting with it again for a bit, even when I let it idle for a bit to cool off and set it in the shade. Also, I've tried opening the cap in case it's a venting problem, but that has no effect.

I think I read a comment somewhere here that these saws are known fro vapor lock. Does anyone remember if this is the case, and if so are there any suggestions as to what to do about it? This is not new behavior for this saw, as I recall more than a few times I've cut and cut and then had to use something else after I shut it off.

It really doesn't matter how well it runs, if it's going to keep this up I'm just not going to bother taking it to the woods.

 

[Eccentric]

No, the 260 is a strato.
Not sure of the Craftsman version but will do a bit of research and get back to you.
If Mark doesn't come in first.


Mike

Thanks Mike!

 

[HeRoze]

What are the non-stratto Poulan Pro versions of the Wildthing? ===..

"Non-Stratto"

Help a bro out, what does stratto mean and what are the implications?

 

[rms61moparman]

"Non-Stratto"

Help a bro out, what does stratto mean and what are the implications?

This should pretty much answer a Brothers questions!!!LO


http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/65949.htm


Mike

 

[Chris-PA]

With a new muffler backing/shield, new chainbrake/side cover, new handle, new fuel line & a sharp chain the 2775 is working very well. I pulls well in the cut and you can run it hard and then let it sit and it will idle happily without loading up or stalling - running very well.

Except - don't shut it off. If I do I won't be cutting with it again for a bit, even when I let it idle for a bit to cool off and set it in the shade. Also, I've tried opening the cap in case it's a venting problem, but that has no effect.

I think I read a comment somewhere here that these saws are known fro vapor lock. Does anyone remember if this is the case, and if so are there any suggestions as to what to do about it? This is not new behavior for this saw, as I recall more than a few times I've cut and cut and then had to use something else after I shut it off.

It really doesn't matter how well it runs, if it's going to keep this up I'm just not going to bother taking it to the woods.

Well, it isn't vapor lock exactly, as it still would not start even after quite a while. I pulled the plug and it was wet, so I cleaned it and put it back in and it fired right up.

So it would seem that it is flooding after it stops, or perhaps the spark is weak, or maybe I just need a new plug.