Nik's Poulan Thread

[timberdollars]

Poulan 4200 retired

I retired my 4200 to feebay, whats left is up for swaps/trades. mainly bad case good crank assembly, fuel tank (new line filter/duck bill) maybe some covers. (may throw on feebay too)

PM me if interested (Parter stuff?)
Duane

 

[stubnail67]

poulan 2400

hello lookin for a srv manual and an ipl for a poulan 2400 thanks! [email protected]


I also posted this in the beg for manuals but figured it couldnt hurt to post it here also thanks!

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I picked up a nice 306A today from the local lawnmower shop...spent the afternoon cleaning it up and tightening up the starter rope so it will retract. Poured a little fuel in the carb and it popped a little so maybe I can make a runner out of it...

 

[zogger]

Oh cool

I picked up a nice 306A today from the local lawnmower shop...spent the afternoon cleaning it up and tightening up the starter rope so it will retract. Poured a little fuel in the carb and it popped a little so maybe I can make a runner out of it...

Hey, cool! Where's the pics?? I had to look that one up to see what ya had.

Model Profile: 306A

That is the same style as the 245a. I guess..i guess I like that style a little more over the 3400s type chassis style. I don't *dislike* the 3400 high top style, I just prefer that flat top look and feel. So far anyway.

Wonder why Poulan had two so much different styles at the same time, or same era??? Anyone know the reason for that?

Although I don't have all that much saw time with either type to make a real good quantitative distinction which is "better", either.

I now have one 245A (needs a clutch or springs, can't find good ones yet, but I still run it, but my fav so far, not that heavy, beau coup powah, cuts great!), 3 x 3400s (two runners so far, both needed serious oiler repair, haven't even touched the third one yet), a craftsman 2.0 (that might be a poulan 2000?-also untouched) A regular 2000 (pops on a prime), a 295 (runner, needs a clutch side piece) and some other parts junkers. (I consider a junker any saw with a roached piston and cylinder)

My work saw collection is getting there! Still trying to vibe out of the ether a larger one..I know the saw gawdz smile on their chillins when they are ready....and worthy....

...cash helps sometimes, too......

 

[redunshee]

I picked up a nice 306A today from the local lawnmower shop...spent the afternoon cleaning it up and tightening up the starter rope so it will retract. Poured a little fuel in the carb and it popped a little so maybe I can make a runner out of it...

That and the 245A are nice, powerful and surprisingly light saws. Have both and really like them.
Bob

 

[Eccentric]

Hey, cool! Where's the pics?? I had to look that one up to see what ya had.

Model Profile: 306A

That is the same style as the 245a. I guess..i guess I like that style a little more over the 3400s type chassis style. I don't *dislike* the 3400 high top style, I just prefer that flat top look and feel. So far anyway.

Wonder why Poulan had two so much different styles at the same time, or same era??? Anyone know the reason for that?

Although I don't have all that much saw time with either type to make a real good quantitative distinction which is "better", either.

I now have one 245A (needs a clutch or springs, can't find good ones yet, but I still run it, but my fav so far, not that heavy, beau coup powah, cuts great!), 3 x 3400s (two runners so far, both needed serious oiler repair, haven't even touched the third one yet), a craftsman 2.0 (that might be a poulan 2000?-also untouched) A regular 2000 (pops on a prime), a 295 (runner, needs a clutch side piece) and some other parts junkers. (I consider a junker any saw with a roached piston and cylinder)

My work saw collection is getting there! Still trying to vibe out of the ether a larger one..I know the saw gawdz smile on their chillins when they are ready....and worthy....

...cash helps sometimes, too......

The 200/300 series (245, 306, etc) saws were designed in the '60s and produced into the early '70s. The 3400/3700/3800/4000 saws were designed in the late '70s and produced into the mid '80s. Different "eras" of saws entirely...

 

[rms61moparman]

Actually the 245 and 306 were sold in the very late 70's.
The 3400 replaced the 306 in 79 I believe.


Mike

 

[Eccentric]

Hair Splittin'......

Actually the 245 and 306 were sold in the very late 70's.
The 3400 replaced the 306 in 79 I believe.


Mike

So I was off a couple of years at the end. They're still different eras of saws...

 

[Modifiedmark]

Actually the 245 and 306 were sold in the very late 70's.
The 3400 replaced the 306 in 79 I believe.


Mike

Yep but then again some folks might just believe that the 306/245 were never really replaced. :msp_tongue:

 

[wigglesworth]

Actually the 245 and 306 were sold in the very late 70's.
The 3400 replaced the 306 in 79 I believe.


Mike

Is that back when the dinosaurs still roamed the earth?


Btw, I got ur piston da udder day.

 

[rms61moparman]

Yep but then again some folks might just believe that the 306/245 were never really replaced. :msp_tongue:

It's no secret that I think the Countervibe series are vastly better saws but, their predecessors were sure great too!!!
Still hard to beat a 13 lb. 74cc saw!!!

Mike

 

[rms61moparman]

Is that back when the dinosaurs still roamed the earth?


Btw, I got ur piston da udder day.

Well YES!!!

As a matter of fact it was!!!
What do you think your chances are of getting your fanny spanked by a guy that used to fight Tyrannasaurus Rex before breakfast?????

Damned fresh kids!!!:msp_mad:


I wouldn't take a million dollars cash for our friendship Pardner!!!
I'll get your 1,200 rupees in the mail as soon as possible!!!LOL



Mike

 

[mweba]

Thanks, Heimanm. The newest countervibe has settled into its new home

She cleaned up very well.........and man do these respond to a little port correction

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Hey, cool! Where's the pics?? I had to look that one up to see what ya had.

Model Profile: 306A

That is the same style as the 245a. I guess..i guess I like that style a little more over the 3400s type chassis style. I don't *dislike* the 3400 high top style, I just prefer that flat top look and feel. So far anyway.

Wonder why Poulan had two so much different styles at the same time, or same era??? Anyone know the reason for that?

Although I don't have all that much saw time with either type to make a real good quantitative distinction which is "better", either.

I now have one 245A (needs a clutch or springs, can't find good ones yet, but I still run it, but my fav so far, not that heavy, beau coup powah, cuts great!), 3 x 3400s (two runners so far, both needed serious oiler repair, haven't even touched the third one yet), a craftsman 2.0 (that might be a poulan 2000?-also untouched) A regular 2000 (pops on a prime), a 295 (runner, needs a clutch side piece) and some other parts junkers. (I consider a junker any saw with a roached piston and cylinder)

My work saw collection is getting there! Still trying to vibe out of the ether a larger one..I know the saw gawdz smile on their chillins when they are ready....and worthy....

...cash helps sometimes, too......

It's been a long day for me...haven't taken the time to get the camera out yet. I'd been trying for two years to get this saw and I gave up on it, then the guy said I could have it. Maybe he was testing my patience. I'll try to get some pics if I can find a dry place to set the saw, we're having our monsoon season right now.
I already got the pull rope thing fixed, checked compression and after the saw had been sitting for two years it showed a little over 120 on the gauge. I'm thinking it might increase a little after I use it a few times. Things got great spark also.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

306 pics

Ok, I moved all the lawnmowers out of the way, again, so that I could get a pic of the 306. It's not as nice as the one in Acres site but I got it cheap, still doesn't run and the starter I just pulled out again and wouldn't go back all the way...haven't figured that out yet. I don't think it's a rare thing with these saws. I did finally get my 245 starter fixed however.

 

[zogger]

Ok, I moved all the lawnmowers out of the way, again, so that I could get a pic of the 306. It's not as nice as the one in Acres site but I got it cheap, still doesn't run and the starter I just pulled out again and wouldn't go back all the way...haven't figured that out yet. I don't think it's a rare thing with these saws. I did finally get my 245 starter fixed however.

----nice looking, thanks for the effort to get a pic! You'll get that starter figgered out I am sure.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

----nice looking, thanks for the effort to get a pic! You'll get that starter figgered out I am sure.

Yeah, I put it back on the shelf for now. It needs a carb kit and I'll probably go ahead and change all the fuel lines and filter. The starter shouldn't be too rough. It's an odd looking starter, not on the cover like most but behind the flywheel. I hope the starter on the 306 and the 245 are the same in case I need parts, I have a couple of 245 parts saws. I've got another saw down for a p/c change so I'll work on the Poulan after I get it finished.

 

[redunshee]

Poulan 3450 Types 1,2,3,and 4

OK. Who knows the years that these types were produced? I picked up a 3450 with a scored piston and it looks like I'll need a new one. However IPL shows diff. part #'s depending on the type. My saw was built in 2000 and after the serial # there is a, -3. Would this be a type 3? I could pull the piston, which I'll need to eventually, and hope it has a part number on it and figure it out that way. Cylinders also have differant part #'s based on type.
Interestingly, label on saw says its 60cc. I thought the 3450 was 54cc, similar to the PP330 or 3300.
Bob

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

OK. Who knows the years that these types were produced? I picked up a 3450 with a scored piston and it looks like I'll need a new one. However IPL shows diff. part #'s depending on the type. My saw was built in 2000 and after the serial # there is a, -3. Would this be a type 3? I could pull the piston, which I'll need to eventually, and hope it has a part number on it and figure it out that way. Cylinders also have differant part #'s based on type.
Interestingly, label on saw says its 60cc. I thought the 3450 was 54cc, similar to the PP330 or 3300.
Bob

Type 3 3450's were 60cc same as the 3750. Type 1, 2, + 4 were 54cc. I just got a 3450 made in 2000 and I believe mine is a type 2, mine is 54cc and has a 2 at the end of the serial #.

 

[Modifiedmark]

OK. Who knows the years that these types were produced? I picked up a 3450 with a scored piston and it looks like I'll need a new one. However IPL shows diff. part #'s depending on the type. My saw was built in 2000 and after the serial # there is a, -3. Would this be a type 3? I could pull the piston, which I'll need to eventually, and hope it has a part number on it and figure it out that way. Cylinders also have differant part #'s based on type.
Interestingly, label on saw says its 60cc. I thought the 3450 was 54cc, similar to the PP330 or 3300.
Bob

Bob, you are correct that the 3450 Type 3 is indeed a 60cc saw, just like the 3750. The bore should be 49mm.

Sounds like yours is a type 3 and you will know when you measure the bore. Nice surprise isnt it?

Edit, I was messing around before I replied and found the question was already taken care of. Sorry.