Nik's Poulan Thread

[HeRoze]

Nice saw Al. Ive heard here that some early 3400's has an adjustable oiler. I had a '79 (first year production I think) and it didnt have it and i have an '80 like yours and it doesn't either, but they are out there.

adjustable oiler... to what are you referring? thanks for the tolerance of the newbie question...

 

[Modifiedmark]

Nice saw Al. Ive heard here that some early 3400's has an adjustable oiler. I had a '79 (first year production I think) and it didnt have it and i have an '80 like yours and it doesn't either, but they are out there.

Joe I think I posted a picture of that elusive adjustable oiler here some time ago. I have one on the shelf and might use it sometime.

Al, thats a nice looking 3400!

 

[Nardoo]

Gregg, Joe, I have not had a close look yet to see about the adjustable oiler but you never know. Most of the Poulans I find have the screws missing or replaced so it was nice to find one intact. Even the filter is like new and has not had the flocking rubbed off.
There must have been a huge amount of 3400's imported down here but no 3700's or 4000's. Never seen a single one - though I am still looking.

Thanks Mark. It sure goes nice with the green herd.
Al.

 

[rms61moparman]

I got the compression checked on my Poulan 4000 and it is 90 psi. I have ordered new rings for it. I was wondering what gasket options there are for the cylinder base gasket. Can I just use something like Yamabond or high temp gasket maker? Is there enough clearance on the 4000 to go without a gasket?

Thanks

Both of the guys who told you to check your squish are correct, but I don't anymore.
You can remove the base gasket, shave .020 of the base of the cylinder and still be able to stand up on top of the piston.
The solder I use for checking squish is .065 and they won't even begin to crimp it.

Permatex Moto-Seal is better than Yamabond/Hondabond etc and about 1/4th the price for a much bigger tube.
It is all I ever use anymore.


Mike

 

[FATGUY]

Both of the guys who told you to check your squish are correct, but I don't anymore.
You can remove the base gasket, shave .020 of the base of the cylinder and still be able to stand up on top of the piston.
The solder I use for checking squish is .065 and they won't even begin to crimp it.

Permatex Moto-Seal is better than Yamabond/Hondabond etc and about 1/4th the price for a much bigger tube.
It is all I ever use anymore.


Mike

Nobody said it better than you when you said these saws don't have squish, they have squeeze :msp_thumbup:

 

[nick 55]

Got my first S25 in the mail today. It has no fuel line but the carb looks new, so I've got a little work to do. Also, I want to replace the starter rope. Any idea what size rope I need?

Nick

 

[Eccentric]

I've done a lot of searching at Chain Saw Collectors Corner, and haven't been able to find a rear-handle version of the 38cc Poulan . Did Poulan offer a RH model under the Poulan name?? According to the Craftsman OM they are 2.3/38cc.

According to the Poulan manual I downloaded (which is missing the cover that IDs the saw!) the Poulan 2400 is a rear-handle saw.

According to Acres site it's the Canadian version of the S25CVA, a top-handle saw.

Chris, there were 2 rear handle versions of the Micro. The 2100 and a 2400. The 2400 is 38cc and the 2100 is the smaller 34cc.

What I'm talking about would be a Counter Vibe rear handle version of a Super XXV (not a Micro based saw). I'm not aware of any such saw ever having been produced (whether rigid or CV). The Acres listing for the 2400(Canada) shows a pic of a Poulan "Mini Pro" Super XXV-CVA. Same top handle configuration as the S25-CVA's we're familiar here, but with a chainbrake and a REALLY COOL looking replaceable sprocket tip bar (Poulan Pro labled). I believe the Acres listing is in error, and the 2400 (and 2100) are indeed rear handle AV Micro family saws as Mark stated. Too bad there isn't a pic of the starter side of that saw (to see if it sez "2400" on it). Chris does the 2400 manual you downloaded have the IPL? It'd be easy to tell if the saw covered by that manual is a Micro or XXV series say by looking at that IPL.

The Acres listing also mentions the saw using .325" chain. I'd be interested to see how it runs .325 compared to 3/8" LP. These saws (XXV's, not the Micros) have the torque to pull it. I'd like to try that setup on a Super XXV. Guess I need to keep my eye out for a .325 XXV drum on feebay. I'll search for a .325 sprocket nose bar for it if I ever get a .325 drum. Not exactly a high priority project. Just a bit of "what if" that I'd like to tinker with someday...

 

[Chris J.]

...Chris does the 2400 manual you downloaded have the IPL? It'd be easy to tell if the saw covered by that manual is a Micro or XXV series say by looking at that IPL....

Here's a link to the the Poulan 2400 IPL that I found.

http://www.barrettsmallengine.com/partslist/poulan2400chainsaw.pdf


Hopefully here's a link to the the Craftsman Owners Manual (had to go through several links to get to it), IPL is near the end.

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0709416.pdf

 

[thechknhwk]

Need a Wildthing Crank

Hellow fellas. I'm hoping someone can help me with a crank for this 2175 Wildthing. I think it is a 36cc. I was a great runner until the crankshaft snapped off. It was my first saw and a gift from the parents so I would like to get it going again. I got one crank from another member, but it was not the right one. This is a late nineties saw. I think it was before the emissions BS, so it always ran well for what it was. Thanks for any assistance.

 

[tbone75]

Hellow fellas. I'm hoping someone can help me with a crank for this 2175 Wildthing. I think it is a 36cc. I was a great runner until the crankshaft snapped off. It was my first saw and a gift from the parents so I would like to get it going again. I got one crank from another member, but it was not the right one. This is a late nineties saw. I think it was before the emissions BS, so it always ran well for what it was. Thanks for any assistance.

I am sure I have one you can have.Let me look tomorrow.

 

[thechknhwk]

I am sure I have one you can have.Let me look tomorrow.

Thanks! I look forward to hearing back from you.

 

[Eccentric]

Here's a link to the the Poulan 2400 IPL that I found.

http://www.barrettsmallengine.com/partslist/poulan2400chainsaw.pdf


Hopefully here's a link to the the Craftsman Owners Manual (had to go through several links to get to it), IPL is near the end.

http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0709416.pdf

Thanks for digging those up Chris. That saw's in the Micro family for sure. The Acres listing is wrong...........unless the S25-CVA was called a 2400 for the Canadian market despite the 2400 designation being used for the AV rear handle Micro saws here...

 

[tbone75]

Thanks for digging those up Chris. That saw's in the Micro family for sure. The Acres listing is wrong...........unless the S25-CVA was called a 2400 for the Canadian market despite the 2400 designation being used for the AV rear handle Micro saws here...

I did have a few parts for a 2400.You need anything? If I can find them? LOL

 

[Eccentric]

I did have a few parts for a 2400.You need anything? If I can find them? LOL

Thanks friend. I don't have a Poulan 2400 though. This whole discussion was just us figuring out a bit of Poulan history. I haven't even touched one of those 2400 Poulans since about 1994 or so...............and that was mostly basic fuel line and carb work for customers.

 

[tbone75]

Thanks friend. I don't have a Poulan 2400 though. This whole discussion was just us figuring out a bit of Poulan history. I haven't even touched one of those 2400 Poulans since about 1994 or so...............and that was mostly basic fuel line and carb work for customers.

Good cause I know there are at the bottom of a big pile of boxes of parts. LOL

 

[redunshee]

Good cause I know there are at the bottom of a big pile of boxes of parts. LOL

Would be a good topic. "How many boxes of parts?" and "Where the he** did I put that part?"
Bob

 

[redunshee]

Yes you can. But, Like Jerry said, I would ck the squish first to make sure what room you have to play with. From what I gather, these model Poulans have room to spare!. I have never personally tried going without a gasket. When I need one, I just make one out of cardboard beer or pop carton.


Gregg,

I've never used a gasket and never had a problem. PLenty of room. I've never had any success at checking squish. Must be a dummie.
Bob

 

[redunshee]

Nice saw Al. Ive heard here that some early 3400's has an adjustable oiler. I had a '79 (first year production I think) and it didnt have it and i have an '80 like yours and it doesn't either, but they are out there.

I had one(3400) with an adjustable oiler, so they do exist. Don't recall it working all that well, which is why they eliminated them.
Bob

 

[redunshee]

I receive a lot of boxes in the mail and the Post Office ladies never question me though I often get a few curious glances. Today I received this:

The lovely manageress at the PO gave me a very gentle warning and didn't believe my lie about it being an electric saw for an instant. Anyway it is a very interesting way to pack a nice 3400. It only came about 20 miles by post so there was no damage. It is clearly a low hour saw and will clean up really nicely. This is exactly how it was put away 20 years ago. The owner said he remembers it running fine but it suddenly stopped so he put it the shed and forgot about it.

I wonder why it stopped? The mass of tree fern fibres was in a solid mass right around the clutch. I pulled half of it away before I took the pic. Lucky it wasn't a palm tree as the whole case would have dissolved in that time.

Anyway the piston and bore are perfect (despite what the pic indicates) and it runs like a clock. Compression is down compared to my others so it will need a set of rings. It is my earliest, being a 1980 model and does not have a chain brake - something that pleases me. It will go on the back burner for a while but I think this one will become my truck saw.

Oh, the seller rang me last night to say he has seven more saws at his farm that I can have cheap. I am thinking more Poulans but he says he remembers only Husqvarnas and Canadiens. I told him I have lots of Husqvarnas and Canadiens but will consider them. Then he says he has his Dad's old Canadien that is BIG and has a helper handle on the end of the bar. He lives only 20 miles away so I have to find some time to go see them. My luck and they will be all Canadien 270's - heaps of those around here. I will report back if there are any Poulans.:msp_smile:
Al.

Just what is the compression? Asking because the 3400 didn't have huge comp anyway. MIne ran fine at 120 and I've seen 130-140 commonly show up as comp.
Bob

 

[redunshee]

Both of the guys who told you to check your squish are correct, but I don't anymore.
You can remove the base gasket, shave .020 of the base of the cylinder and still be able to stand up on top of the piston.
The solder I use for checking squish is .065 and they won't even begin to crimp it.

Permatex Moto-Seal is better than Yamabond/Hondabond etc and about 1/4th the price for a much bigger tube.
It is all I ever use anymore.


Mike

Mike is Permatex Motoseal black? Is it the same a #1? I used some black permatex and it leaked, so I'm checking to see if I had the wrong stuff. I normally use Dirko HT but it is expensive.
bob