Nik's Poulan Thread

[Showme]

Fuel needle stuck? Metering level not set right?

Could be. I didn't rebuild the carb since it was new.

 

[Mastermind]

330 will fire with a prime. I've replaced the carb with a NOS HDA-137 (needles set at 1 turn out), new filter, new intake boot, new impluse line. Gas is getting to the carb but the plug doesn't ever look wet so it's definitely not flooding. Looks like gas may not be making it into the cylinder. It will not "pop" unless I prime it through the carb. I give up unless you guys can point me to the problem. Thanks. Compression is 130#.

Take the air filter off and make sure the choke is closing tightly and also check to be sure the high idle lock is opening the throttle plate a bit.

 

[Showme]

Take the air filter off and make sure the choke is closing tightly and also check to be sure the high idle lock is opening the throttle plate a bit.

Will do. It may need to go to you since you do magic! Crazy part I didn't even need it now I'm obsessed with getting it to run----one way or the other.

 

[Showme]

Take the air filter off and make sure the choke is closing tightly and also check to be sure the high idle lock is opening the throttle plate a bit.

Just looked at both and they seem to be OK.

 

[rms61moparman]

330 will fire with a prime. I've replaced the carb with a NOS HDA-137 (needles set at 1 turn out), new filter, new intake boot, new impluse line. Gas is getting to the carb but the plug doesn't ever look wet so it's definitely not flooding. Looks like gas may not be making it into the cylinder. It will not "pop" unless I prime it through the carb. I give up unless you guys can point me to the problem. Thanks. Compression is 130#.

I know this may sound silly....but did you replace the plug?
Amazing how they can act sometimes.


Mike

 

[Showme]

Yep, new correct plug.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

The only issue I can find is it's missing the hand guard that attaches to the engine cover. I started it before I left the store with it and it sounded good, nice deep idle and it wound up quickly. I'm currently in negotiations on a trade but nothing is solid yet. If it doesn't work out you're right after wigglesworth. It does have a nice feel to it....

thanks marc, keep me in mind. i doubt wiggles will pass on it though.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Here is a Poulan Bar, chain, clutch etc chart you guys might want to save.

http://home.cogeco.ca/~gbishop/Public/BarChainClutches.pdf

thanks mark, very helpful except for my 361:msp_tongue:

 

[fossil]

Yep, new correct plug.

I had a heck of a tme getting my 3400 to fire up after rebuilding it. I shot several loads of mix through the carb with little effect. I put the piston near TDC and put a couple of cc's of mix in the spark plug hole, put the plug back in and it fired and ran enough to get gas going through the carb. Runs very well now.
Sounds dumb but you have nothing to lose.

 

[Moparpoulan]

Does anybody know if a 4900/5400 clutch cover will interchange with a 4200/5200? Thanks in advance

 

[homelitejim]

Does anybody know if a 4900/5400 clutch cover will interchange with a 4200/5200? Thanks in advance

Yes

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I picked this one up at a husqvarna dealer awhile back. Told me recoil was broke and wouldnt start . I think they just wanted to sale a new saw instead of putting $5 in parts in this poulan.

Only thing I found wrong was plastic dawgs inside recoil were broke off and carb was lose. Also could use new lines down the road.

Put yellow recoil cover on it to start it and test out till dawgs came in. :msp_cool:

Not shown in pics but had a like new 20" oregon bar and chain worth more then what I gave for the 2 saws. :msp_tongue:

 

[promac850]

330 will fire with a prime. I've replaced the carb with a NOS HDA-137 (needles set at 1 turn out), new filter, new intake boot, new impluse line. Gas is getting to the carb but the plug doesn't ever look wet so it's definitely not flooding. Looks like gas may not be making it into the cylinder. It will not "pop" unless I prime it through the carb. I give up unless you guys can point me to the problem. Thanks. Compression is 130#.

Future reference tip... fill the carb will mix before you even put it on the saw... did that with a Mac that had been sitting for years, took the carb off and filled every section of it. The diaphragms and such in the carb need fuel to ensure proper operation. Fuel pump flaps don't seal when they are dry... it may pull fuel up the line, but not all the way to the carb.

I made a thread on that trick a little while ago. Leeha mentioned using a piece of card stock to completely block off the carb throat, in other words, more choke than the choke butterfly in the carb will give you.

Here's that thread... http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/202546.htm

doing this allowed the saw to bark in a couple pulls.

 

[rms61moparman]

Does anybody know if a 4900/5400 clutch cover will interchange with a 4200/5200? Thanks in advance

It will but the bar studs might not be the same size.
They made them bigger during production and I can never remember when.


Mike

 

[Eccentric]

It will but the bar studs might not be the same size.
They made them bigger during production and I can never remember when.


Mike

IIRC the 3/8" studs were used on the 6900, 7700, and 8500.

 

[Busmech]

Help with 5200

I have a friend who has a 5200 that needs a muffler, I understand there were two different mufflers used. Can anyone tell me the difference and where the serial # break is. I have found two different ones but my friend is up in the woods and I can't get a hold of him to compare. Any help would be greatfully accepted.
Mike

 

[diggers_dad]

thanks marc, keep me in mind. i doubt wiggles will pass on it though.

I don't think he'll get a chance at it. The first member finalized the deal tonight and trade is in the works. I have been looking at an 85 cc Craftsman with the original 30" bar.... The owner hasn't come off of the $150 price tag so it may be a while. If I get it I'll let you guys know in case you're interested.

 

[redunshee]

Anybody got a can of this? View attachment 244103

I believe that paint is NLA. The nearest you can get is to find some 1970 Dodge SubLime Green paint. Problem is , its a two part paint so you will need a compressor and spray gun. Don't believe its available in a rattle can.

 

[redunshee]

I Wonder Why?

Why do some saws , after sitting for a day or two, need 6-7 pulls to start while others need half that? I'm talking same model saws with rebuilt carbs. Will higher compression between saws make a differance? Seems like that might be one factor. Spark plug? Does amount of fuel in tank have an impact? How about the LO speed screw setting. Just trying to find out if one factor has more weight to the issue than another.
Food for thought.

Bob

 

[Modifiedmark]

IIRC the 3/8" studs were used on the 6900, 7700, and 8500.

Some later 4900, 5400's did as well so it seems. At least I have seen some with 3/8's studs

I have a friend who has a 5200 that needs a muffler, I understand there were two different mufflers used. Can anyone tell me the difference and where the serial # break is. I have found two different ones but my friend is up in the woods and I can't get a hold of him to compare. Any help would be greatfully accepted.
Mike

The only different mufflers on them were that some had 3 extra tapped holes in the front for a heat shield to bolt to.

Why do some saws , after sitting for a day or two, need 6-7 pulls to start while others need half that? I'm talking same model saws with rebuilt carbs. Will higher compression between saws make a differance? Seems like that might be one factor. Spark plug? Does amount of fuel in tank have an impact? How about the LO speed screw setting. Just trying to find out if one factor has more weight to the issue than another.
Food for thought.

Bob

It could be a combination of what you listed. Compression wouldnt be a big factor as long as one is not super low, but the seating of the fuel pump diaphragms could be along with carb settings and fuel filters, and lines..