Nik's Poulan Thread

[stubnail67]

poulan 2400

got my lil poulan 2400 going today the top handle keeps comin loose so i did a lock washer and blue loctite see how it fares.. the saw is super light and really rips.... But i have to say the springs feel pretty weak to me i feel like if i leaned on it i would break it...the paint seems to nice for it to have much use to have whuped the springs out?????im wondering if a pp260 would be a better option for me as it has anti vibe also but its the same type springs isnt it????its kinda a a wild thing with anti vibe is that right??? any one owned both or one??? should i just get new springs????? i have to say its really light with alot of power for its weight...seems like the 2.3 anti vibe handles are much tuffer.. wonder if i could swap one out?????i may try that ....i will get some pics tomorrow....:msp_confused:

 

[sac]

Dayton Bar help

I would like to change the roller tip bar on my Dayton 2z463 to something in a 24". What would you guys recomend ?
Thanks Scott

 

[redunshee]

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.

Yup. I pulled Cylinder and its a Giradoni(sp),which I believe from another site, means its 60cc. Cylinder can be saved with a little cleaning but piston is toast. Thanks to you and Stihl-Pioneer for your help. Yea, it was a nice surprise though I see a piston kit is around $55. MOre than I paid for the saw, but that's okay.
Bob

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yup. I pulled Cylinder and its a Giradoni(sp),which I believe from another site, means its 60cc. Cylinder can be saved with a little cleaning but piston is toast. Thanks to you and Stihl-Pioneer for your help. Yea, it was a nice surprise though I see a piston kit is around $55. MOre than I paid for the saw, but that's okay.
Bob

No that cyl manufacture made them in more then just 60cc, the PP330 used one as well.

$55 is not bad at all for a piston kit compared to going to a Sthil dealer to get one for a MS290! I think I paid about $90 for one quite some time ago.

 

[Eccentric]

I would like to change the roller tip bar on my Dayton 2z463 to something in a 24". What would you guys recomend ?
Thanks Scott

D176 mount Oregon bars are still being made and sold. Baileys and other places still carry them. Lots of good deals on feebay too. What RN bar do you have now? Some of us (including myself) may be interested in it if you want to part with the thing.

 

[Modifiedmark]

D176 mount Oregon bars are still being made and sold. Baileys and other places still carry them. Lots of good deals on feebay too. What RN bar do you have now? Some of us (including myself) may be interested in it if you want to part with the thing.

Yep a Oregon Power Match is whats on most of mine....

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I think I'm gonna sell my 4000.

Any interest? It looks very nice and runs like crazy. I bought it semi apart and redid the "consumables". I put new fuel lines in it, muf modded, and have gone through it pretty well. It's pretty cherry, but does not have a clutch cover. I "borrow" one from my 3400. The only thing I can find wrong with it is it has very minimal crank bearing movement on the clutch side. I only mention it for FULL disclosure. I want a buyer to be happy. Period.

I can move this to the for sale section, but wanted to give you guys a crack at it if you're interested.

I was planning to keep this forever, but have too many 3400-4000 series already (In only a month or two of CAD) and this is the most desirable/valuable one. pics to come or at request.

 

[R DeLawter]

Any interest? It looks very nice and runs like crazy. I bought it semi apart and redid the "consumables". I put new fuel lines in it, muf modded, and have gone through it pretty well. It's pretty cherry, but does not have a clutch cover. I "borrow" one from my 3400. The only thing I can find wrong with it is it has very minimal crank bearing movement on the clutch side. I only mention it for FULL disclosure. I want a buyer to be happy. Period.

I can move this to the for sale section, but wanted to give you guys a crack at it if you're interested.

I was planning to keep this forever, but have too many 3400-4000 series already (In only a month or two of CAD) and this is the most desirable/valuable one. pics to come or at request.

Show us some pictures, if possible. I for one could be interested.

 

[redunshee]

No that cyl manufacture made them in more then just 60cc, the PP330 used one as well.

$55 is not bad at all for a piston kit compared to going to a Sthil dealer to get one for a MS290! I think I paid about $90 for one quite some time ago.

I mis-spoke Mark. What I meant was that the 3450 cylinder by Giradoni meant it was 60cc. I have the impression that the 54cc cylinder isn't made by Giradoni. Finally I found the Piston kit for $42, so I'm already ahead of the game.
Bob

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Some pics on page 965 in my post. It's the one with the busted up clutch cover

 

[HeRoze]

Some pics on page 965 in my post. It's the one with the busted up clutch cover

http://www.arboristsite.com/stickies/98495-965.htm#post3320259

If you wanna talk about the XX, shoot me a PM! I've got a red one, but the starter side is missing.

 

[Chris J.]

got my lil poulan 2400 going today the top handle keeps comin loose so i did a lock washer and blue loctite see how it fares.. the saw is super light and really rips.... But i have to say the springs feel pretty weak to me i feel like if i leaned on it i would break it...the paint seems to nice for it to have much use to have whuped the springs out?????im wondering if a pp260 would be a better option for me as it has anti vibe also but its the same type springs isnt it????its kinda a a wild thing with anti vibe is that right??? any one owned both or one??? should i just get new springs????? i have to say its really light with alot of power for its weight...seems like the 2.3 anti vibe handles are much tuffer.. wonder if i could swap one out?????i may try that ....i will get some pics tomorrow....:msp_confused:

I'm interested the responses, the top front AV is broken on my 2400/Craftsman.

 

[sac]

D176 mount Oregon bars are still being made and sold. Baileys and other places still carry them. Lots of good deals on feebay too. What RN bar do you have now? Some of us (including myself) may be interested in it if you want to part with the thing.

The bar is an Oregon # on the side 027444015, I believe 20" bar. I don't need it.

 

[sac]

I'm interested the responses, the top front AV is broken on my 2400/Craftsman.

Chris I tried to send you a pm don.t know if it worked ?

 

[sac]

Dayton .404 sprocket rim

Well went to put on a 20" 3/8 B/C off one of my other saws today so I could take it out and cut with it, but didn't fit right. Pulled clutch off sprocket rim is a .404-7. Can I put just a 3/8-7 rim on this housing or do I have to get a complete 3/8-7 sprocket assy. Would there be a benefit on using the bigger pitch?

Thanks Scott

 

[rms61moparman]

Well went to put on a 20" 3/8 B/C off one of my other saws today so I could take it out and cut with it, but didn't fit right. Pulled clutch off sprocket rim is a .404-7. Can I put just a 3/8-7 rim on this housing or do I have to get a complete 3/8-7 sprocket assy. Would there be a benefit on using the bigger pitch?

Thanks Scott

Yes if it is a rim sprocket you just need to change the rim.
I don't think a .404 even came in the small spline but check to make sure the new rim and the old rim are the same drive size.


Mike

 

[Eccentric]

Well went to put on a 20" 3/8 B/C off one of my other saws today so I could take it out and cut with it, but didn't fit right. Pulled clutch off sprocket rim is a .404-7. Can I put just a 3/8-7 rim on this housing or do I have to get a complete 3/8-7 sprocket assy. Would there be a benefit on using the bigger pitch?

Thanks Scott

Yes if it is a rim sprocket you just need to change the rim.
I don't think a .404 even came in the small spline but check to make sure the new rim and the old rim are the same drive size.


Mike

I agree Mike. I'm guessing the .404-7 rim Scott speaks of is on his Dayton badged 245. They seem to have come with .404 quite often.

 

[homelitejim]

If I remember correctly the 3/8 and .404 rims should fit your drum. Make sure if you have a sprocket tip bar that you change it when changing the rim, roller nose and hard nose bars do not discriminate against chain size, just make sure you have the proper gauge.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I agree Mike. I'm guessing the .404-7 rim Scott speaks of is on his Dayton badged 245. They seem to have come with .404 quite often.

Only the Dayton with Power sharp version came with .404 as far as I know and have seen so far.

So yes a standard 3/8s rim can be used on that clutch drum.

 

[Eccentric]

If I remember correctly the 3/8 and .404 rims should fit your drum. Make sure if you have a sprocket tip bar that you change it when changing the rim, roller nose and hard nose bars do not discriminate against chain size, just make sure you have the proper gauge.

Nice pair Jim!