Nik's Poulan Thread

[nick 55]

I try to support local businesses as much as possible, especially the "little guys". However, I dropped some loops off for sharpening at the Stihl dealer 2 miles from the house and bought some 2cycle oil. The oil was twice what their website quoted, and the chains were all just as dull, if not worse when I got them back. I questioned both items, and was told the website prices are never right, and they couldn't guarantee anything other than Stihl chains. Now, I buy my oil from a much larger John Deere dealer group that has a landscaping dealership about 15 miles away. I learned how to sharpen my own chains, and honestly see no reason to go back to the first place. The JD place carries Stihl, Husky, Echo, and I think Tanaka also. For the Poulan, lately, I've been looking for random things and I just ordered it all to combine shipping.

Nick

 

[Modifiedmark]

Glad you got her running Mark! I fought that thing from day 1. NO I don't have to hate it anymore and I can rest assured that another old Poulan lives thanks to the skillful hands of you (and Chris)!

Nik, I just today found the part I needed for the auto oiler coversion, so I'm going to tear it down again.

I think I'll go ahead and swap out the fuel tank assy from the parts saw as well. I tried to "fix" a couple of those broken off screws in it the lazy way by not taking it all apart and that didnt work out so well either. I got it fixed but lets just say it involved JB Weld.

The upside is it runs really well.

So I take this week off to cut wood, Monday was great Tues.rain, today snowing and rain. I go into town and pick up a couple of chains my wife dropped off Tues. to have sharpened. So I figured I would pick up the fuel hose and duckbill vent and filter that Mark has listed for my Craftsman that I have coming. So the guy asks what the hose and vent are for and I tell him I have the size. He says we haven't had any poulan parts since Poulan got bought out by some Chinese Company and the same thing about the Homelight vent. I realize I'm not buying a saw from them but I am trying to buy local instead of online. I've been working in the parts dept. at a GM dealership for 28 years, and if someone says they need a 3/8 fuel hose I don't care what its for I sell it to them.

So do you guys buy mostly online or should I try and find a small shop that doesn't have a brand logo out front ?
Thanks Scott

Go to Poulan pro.com and do a service dealer locator. There maybe one close to you and they can for sure get what you need. It sucks to pay shipping on a duckbill valve that only cost $2 at the dealer. Any shop should have the 1/8 x 3/16 fuel line though.

 

[briantutt]

358.350460

A quick google search shows that to be one of the "Wildthing" derivatives.
Specifically that appears to be a Poulan 42cc with a 16" bar.


Mike

And the saw has a sticker on it that says 36cc...this is starting to sound like the wild thing conversation. 32cc, 36cc, 42cc...the world may never know.

 

[DougMN]

4218

What is a pp4218avx? Is this some sort of wildthing or is it worth putting in a piston, thanks

 

[rms61moparman]

What is a pp4218avx? Is this some sort of wildthing or is it worth putting in a piston, thanks

The AVX is the "tool less chain adjuster" model of the standard 4218.
I wouldn't give a hoot for a truckload of the tool less adjusters but the 4218 itself is a decent homeowner saw.


Mike

 

[nick 55]

It's a decent saw, but like moparman said, the toolless adjuster can be a problem. You can remedy that by just getting a clutch cover from an AV version.

Nick

 

[a. palmer jr.]

thanks for response. does anyone have a cross-reference as to what walbro carbs can be swapped?

I'm not positive but I think the one I used was a WT. Many others have the wrong kind of choke setup.

 

[redunshee]

Yep!!!

That clutch is absolutely on backwards!


Mike

Totally agree.
Bob

 

[redunshee]

Plastic? Clutch cover fix

Any ideas how to fix a cracked clutch cover? The one I have is cracked right through the lower right corner. Its not broken off but there is a 1"-1.5" or so crack. I tried epoxy but one slight bend and it reopened. Not even sure its worth fixing but thought I'd give it a try.
Bob

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Any ideas how to fix a cracked clutch cover? The one I have is cracked right through the lower right corner. Its not broken off but there is a 1"-1.5" or so crack. I tried epoxy but one slight bend and it reopened. Not even sure its worth fixing but thought I'd give it a try.
Bob

Sometimes, if it's the right kind of plastic you can take a soldering iron and melt the crack back together. Then if you want it to look pretty you can smooth it down with epoxy and sandpaper and paint it. You would probably have to fix both sides to get it to hold.

 

[sac]

Thanks Mark.

 

[FATGUY]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREGG!!!!
:wave::kilt::bday::bday::kilt::wave:

 

[OhioGregg]

LOL, Thanks Nik. I actually didn't even think about it till seeing your post.:msp_scared: Yep, the old fart made it another year. Guess I'll have to go out and run a Poulan and celebrate. Something I do most days anyway, lol And, its not raining today!


Gregg,

 

[scottr]

Any ideas how to fix a cracked clutch cover? The one I have is cracked right through the lower right corner. Its not broken off but there is a 1"-1.5" or so crack. I tried epoxy but one slight bend and it reopened. Not even sure its worth fixing but thought I'd give it a try.
Bob

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[8433jeff]

Happy Birthday, Gregg, pretty cool day to have your birthday on. The Marines are 236 today.

 

[OhioGregg]

Happy Birthday, Gregg, pretty cool day to have your birthday on. The Marines are 236 today.

Yea, Thank goodness the Marines are older than me...


Gregg,

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Yea, Thank goodness the Marines are older than me...


Gregg,

some of us are. just wondering how you knew? happy birthday.

 

[Chris J.]

:cake: Happy Birthday, Gregg .

Now that you're a year older, be extra careful when installing clutches in chainsaws.

 

[nick 55]

Is the Micro XXV a 32 cc or 38 cc saw? I found this one on Ebay, and am not sure of specs on these yet.

Poulan Micro XXV Chainsaw | eBay

I really want one of these smaller top handle saws, but I am still trying to figure out all the details on the different models.

Thanks!
Nick

 

[Delano1981]

Glad to hear there is another 4000 out there in the woods again.! And, yes. That redunshee fella is a pretty good guy. I normally start with both the L & H screws on them saws out 1 full turn from lightly seated. They will usually run pretty good there. Then fine tune to your liking. The low side ya want rich enough to accelerate crisply, and not sag first. The richer you have the L needle, it will idle slower and vice versa. Once you get the transition to your liking, you can adjust the idle screw. Want it slow enough that the chain is not spinning of course.


Gregg,

I follow the same steps and haven't had the issue mentioned earlier. Wonder if the idle is too low? I'm guessing he may have the Lo screw a little lean. I turn the lo needle in until the saw starts to die then richen it until it does the same thing. Halfway between those settings seems to work. I then test as Gregg describes so that saw will not hesitate when you squeeze the throttle. If it does I richen slightly(counterclockwise) the Lo needle until the hesitation is gone.
Bob

Thanks for all the tuning advice guys. I think I may have discovered what is causing the stalling problems I described. I took another look at the new fuel lines I installed and found they were 3/32" inside diameter, not the 1/8" that is recommended. The line also makes a sharp bend over a part of the frame on its way to the carb and was partially collapsed at that point. The shop where I purchased the fuel line only has the 3/32" line in stock so I ordered some 1/8" inside diameter online. When I get the new line installed and a little longer length so it doesn't pinch I'll try tuning it up again using your advice.

Thanks