Nik's Poulan Thread

[nick 55]

I might be interested in it if you run out of time to work on it. Let me know!

I was looking for a 70cc+ saw, but I'm a sucker and would love to add anything to the collection.

Nick

 

[redunshee]

I've used PPG Quik Clear on top of this, but then again you're talking spray gun. It requires a hardener. Here's one I did.

Looks nice. My problem with the spray gun technique is I waste so much paint as I don't know how much to mix when painting a small item like a saw. Also will the paint keep in the gun long enough before applying a second coat? I've wasted a lot of Lime green paint.

Bob

 

[edisto]

I might be interested in it if you run out of time to work on it. Let me know!
Nick

That would require me coming to terms with reality. In spite of decades of evidence to the contrary, I still think most projects can be completed in 30 min, and that I'll find some time tomorrow to get started.

I'll keep you in mind though.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

hdb carb kits.

I got some kits today (Rotary supposedly) for my poulans. The center post/rivet on the diaphragm is too long and looks like it's supposed to hold the needle lever. Any ideas? Are there other HDB kits that have the same gaskets, and dif diaphragm?

From the description: Rotary 38-4182 - D10-HDB Walbro Carburetor Kit

Thanks in advance guys.

 

[redunshee]

I got some kits today (Rotary supposedly) for my poulans. The center post/rivet on the diaphragm is too long and looks like it's supposed to hold the needle lever. Any ideas? Are there other HDB kits that have the same gaskets, and dif diaphragm?

From the description: Rotary 38-4182 - D10-HDB Walbro Carburetor Kit

Thanks in advance guys.

you have the wrong diaphragm. It should be flat. Did you buy the K10Hdb kit?
Bob

 

[Modifiedmark]

you have the wrong diaphragm. It should be flat. Did you buy the K10Hdb kit?
Bob

I dont understand what he is saying but the D10-HDB kit is correct but its just the diaphragm kit, not the whole repair kit.

 

[Modifiedmark]

For some reason, the wife couldn't wait until Saturday to get a tree for Christmas. I'm glad she didn't. We were the only ones at the tree farm, and the owner was the only one working.

After he cut down our tree, I asked him if the Husky he used was a 41, and we started talking saws...he is not fond of ethanol! He asked if I played with saws as a hobby, and when I said yes, he said he had an old Poulan he'd give me. While I was tying the tree onto the car, he walked up and gave me this 361:

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I was pretty surprised! I offered to pay him for it, but he wouldn't take anything. Then he told me it was running fine when he put it up, but that it probably would need a carb kit by now.

I kept offering him money, and he kept on saying know. He finally said that he didn't want it around, because one of his less-experienced employees might use it, and wind up hurting themselves.

I sure hope I get some time over the holidays to work on some saws, because they are starting to pile up!

He was probably right to get that thing out of there since it had no lower spike or upper guard. It is dangerous to use that way and suggest you dont either till its equipped right.

Still a nice find though, there fun.

 

[redunshee]

I dont understand what he is saying but the D10-HDB kit is correct but its just the diaphragm kit, not the whole repair kit.

I believe he's saying that the metering diaphragm has a protruding nipple similar to where the me metering lever fits into diaphragm. Had that happen to me once. Most be a mistake in packaging

 

[HeRoze]

No, it cannot increase the stroke that way. You can only do that by putting a longer stroke in the crankshaft.

What you are doing though it raising the piston up closer to the top of the cylinder and reducing the chamber volume at TDC.

mark - the piston will travel further from the ports to TDC than it did before.

 

[67 Mustang]

I got some kits today (Rotary supposedly) for my poulans. The center post/rivet on the diaphragm is too long and looks like it's supposed to hold the needle lever. Any ideas? Are there other HDB kits that have the same gaskets, and dif diaphragm?

From the description: Rotary 38-4182 - D10-HDB Walbro Carburetor Kit

Thanks in advance guys.

I tend to stick to OEM carb kits. I've not heard of the Rotary brand before. In some cases there are probably aftermarket kits that are just as good, maybe better, but I don't know which ones they are. Always had success with original kits. JMO.

 

[thomas72]

Not doubting you at all but I got at least 8 of that series of saws, worked on lots more and I dont remember any having any different starter pawls...

Chainsawr poulan 5200 chainsaw flywheel and starter pawls

POULAN MP8510 5200 CHAINSAW FLYWHEEL | eBay

Not trying to advertise, chainsawr old style, ebay new style.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

mark - the piston will travel further from the ports to TDC than it did before.

The stroke of an engine is from the center point on the main bearing to the center point of the rod journal X2. Hard to change the stroke of an engine unless you use a "stroker" crankshaft, but then you'll have to use a shorter rod or the piston will pass through the top of the cylinder causing an awful noise.

 

[8433jeff]

Everybody is correct. The stroke of the engine does not change, the distance it travels above the ports does.

 

[HeRoze]

Everybody is correct. The stroke of the engine does not change, the distance it travels above the ports does.

yea, it's a semantics thing... I should have said "travel" instead of "stroke-length"... I was trying to differentiate between the stroke driven by the crank and the distance traveled past the ports (which was what I was trying to state) and failed.

 

[OhioGregg]

Chainsawr poulan 5200 chainsaw flywheel and starter pawls

POULAN MP8510 5200 CHAINSAW FLYWHEEL | eBay

Not trying to advertise, chainsawr old style, ebay new style.

I think the 8510 is a concrete saw. Maybe they used something different on those, and the seller assumed they will work on a 5200??? Beats me. Never seen any like that either. I know there are several guys in here that own 8500's. Maybe they know which it has.


Gregg,

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I believe he's saying that the metering diaphragm has a protruding nipple similar to where the me metering lever fits into diaphragm. Had that happen to me once. Most be a mistake in packaging

Exactly. It even has a cut in the little post to slide into a groove on the needle rocker. Seller was cool and gave me back my $$... Now to make them work anyway

Cut some with the 4000 today.. oh my that thing rocks through the logs.

 

[nick 55]

In my opinion, even dealing with the relatively small displacement of these engines, reducing chamber volume by reducing gasket thickness will not have any real effect on travel past the ports. Where you encounter the performance difference is by increasing compression.

But that's my opinion.

Nick

 

[Modifiedmark]

Chainsawr poulan 5200 chainsaw flywheel and starter pawls

POULAN MP8510 5200 CHAINSAW FLYWHEEL | eBay

Not trying to advertise, chainsawr old style, ebay new style.

I see it what your saying now. Honestly I dont remember them being different when in fact, I may have some of both styles. Now you got me curious and I'll have to strart paying attention. :hmm3grin2orange:

yea, it's a semantics thing... I should have said "travel" instead of "stroke-length"... I was trying to differentiate between the stroke driven by the crank and the distance traveled past the ports (which was what I was trying to state) and failed.

I understand where your coming from now.

 

[Showme]

Poulan parts

I'm new to these Poulan's but just picked up a 3400 and need the 3" rear screw for the recoil cover. Where is a good place to source the small odds and ends from?

Thanks,

 

[OhioGregg]

I'm knew to these Poulan's but just picked up a 3400 and need the 3" rear screw for the recoil cover. Where is a good place to source the small odds and ends from?

Thanks,

Well, Your best bet is gonna be one of our site sponsors Chainsawr.com or Ebay. See them occasionally on both, but have to act quick when ya see em.


Gregg,