Nik's Poulan Thread

[Rakoprtr]

I was thinkin 40 to 50 as well I'm glad I'm learning But trust me it's not without the help from everyone here thx guys

 

[Showme]

You can always drill a hole in a cork and pull a piece of tygon through it.
Twist the cork into the oil fill hole and pressurize the tank.


Mike

That's a thought. Thanks.

 

[3000 FPS]

So I just wanted to run this by you guys. Is the DuraChrome on Poulan Pro series saws the same as nikasil or is it something else. I always believed them to be the same.

 

[rms61moparman]

So I just wanted to run this by you guys. Is the DuraChrome on Poulan Pro series saws the same as nikasil or is it something else. I always believed them to be the same.

No they aren't.
The Nikasil is supposed to be a little more durable than the DuraChrome and somewhat less prone to flaking.
I've not seen much difference in the longevity myself, but I suppose there could be if the saw was run in a production environment.
It could be just a marketing tool though.


Mike

 

[3000 FPS]

No they aren't.
The Nikasil is supposed to be a little more durable than the DuraChrome and somewhat less prone to flaking.
I've not seen much difference in the longevity myself, but I suppose there could be if the saw was run in a production environment.
It could be just a marketing tool though.


Mike

Thanks Mike I just always thought they were the same. I am glad to know now.
Roger

 

[3000 FPS]

5200 clutch cover

One of the guys here was kind of enough to let me practice on some pieces. Before and after.

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[3000 FPS]

5200 clutch cover

This is another one that needed welding due to a long crack in it. I do not have a before picture but you can see from the back side how long the crack was and how it was welded. I welded this from both sides and left a little extra on the back side for strength.

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[Showme]

Very nice work. I've always wanted to learn to weld.

 

[3000 FPS]

Very nice work. I've always wanted to learn to weld.

Thanks. I thought these clutch covers would be easy but they are very old castings and there seems to be a lot of impurities within the metal. It is very hard to get a puddle going without blowing a hole through it and also trying to get the metal to flow. But that is why I am practicing and it could be that because of the casting themselves and the way they are made it may not get any better than what I have already done. But we will see. I have some more pieces so I will continue to post how they turn out.
Roger

 

[hemiyota]

Craftsman model numbers

Is there a listing, somewhere, of the Craftsman chain saw model numbers? People list them on Craigslist, when they post, and it would be nice to be able to just look them up......

 

[Eccentric]

Uhh, thanks, uhh.




I can email the seller to see what the deal is. Since it's not a 2.3, I could try to get a better price. Personally I would have to real impressed to pay $50.00 for even a 2.3 (picky and cheap ).




Thanks, Mike.

Is there a listing, somewhere, of the Craftsman chain saw model numbers? People list them on Craigslist, when they post, and it would be nice to be able to just look them up......

If they list the whold model #, then look it up on this site:

www.partsdirect.com

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Thanks. I thought these clutch covers would be easy but they are very old castings and there seems to be a lot of impurities within the metal. It is very hard to get a puddle going without blowing a hole through it and also trying to get the metal to flow. But that is why I am practicing and it could be that because of the casting themselves and the way they are made it may not get any better than what I have already done. But we will see. I have some more pieces so I will continue to post how they turn out.
Roger

What did you use to weld it with, Tig, Mig, etc. Is that aluminum or magnesium?

 

[3000 FPS]

What did you use to weld it with, Tig, Mig, etc. Is that aluminum or magnesium?

I am using a Tig welder on AC with a magnesium filler rod. These are Magnesium castings. Aluminium flows much better.

 

[hemiyota]

If they list the whold model #, then look it up on this site:

www.partsdirect.com

That's ok for parts, but I want to find out what size the saw [email protected], 3.7 etc.....

 

[Eccentric]

That's ok for parts, but I want to find out what size the saw [email protected], 3.7 etc.....

It also gives you an idea of what saw series it's in (if the seller didn't post pics).

 

[Chris J.]

Is there a listing, somewhere, of the Craftsman chain saw model numbers? People list them on Craigslist, when they post, and it would be nice to be able to just look them up......

If you mean a list of every chainsaw model offered by Craftsman, I've yet to find such a list.

The closest I saw was a document/guide from some forestry department, can't recall which one, regarding spark screens. It has been mentioned here on AS, & somewhere there's a link to it. The PDF doc is huge, & it covers a lot more than just chainsaws. It does include many lists of chainsaws, but it's a PITA to dig through, & it doesn't give the CC/CID. I tried downloading it, but the download kept glitching & freezing, so I gave up.

I try to get the model # from the seller, then do a Google search such as:
Craftsman chainsaw 358.xxxxx IPL
The search results will usually include sites Hammerwall and ManageMyLife. One of those sites will have the operator manuals from Sears/Craftsman available for downloading, which will include the saw size on the front cover, & in the specs. The IPL is also in the manual.

 

[redunshee]

I laid the 3700 on the clutch side to change out the oil cap. When I removed the cap oil just gushed out of the saw from somewhere. What does it sound like needs to be fixed? I've not much experience with the oil system on these saws so any help would be appreciated.

Among the other ideas you may want to pull the clutch and check the oil pump. Could have a bad gasket.

 

[hemiyota]

If you mean a list of every chainsaw model offered by Craftsman, I've yet to find such a list.

The closest I saw was a document/guide from some forestry department, can't recall which one, regarding spark screens. It has been mentioned here on AS, & somewhere there's a link to it. The PDF doc is huge, & it covers a lot more than just chainsaws. It does include many lists of chainsaws, but it's a PITA to dig through, & it doesn't give the CC/CID. I tried downloading it, but the download kept glitching & freezing, so I gave up.

I try to get the model # from the seller, then do a Google search such as:
Craftsman chainsaw 358.xxxxx IPL
The search results will usually include sites Hammerwall and ManageMyLife. One of those sites will have the operator manuals from Sears/Craftsman available for downloading, which will include the saw size on the front cover, & in the specs. The IPL is also in the manual.

Thanks! I'll try that next time.....

 

[3000 FPS]

This is some before and after of a 5200 crank case that had a chip knocked out of it. It is actually easier to fill the chip in with filler rod than to try and weld in the chip. The heat will just vaporize the chip. There was also a crack leading off to one side of the chip that also needed welding. This should make for a good usable case once again.

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[a. palmer jr.]

I am using a Tig welder on AC with a magnesium filler rod. These are Magnesium castings. Aluminium flows much better.

I would think that's an expensive repair. Aren't mag rods kinda expensive? I know the TIG welder is..Looks like you're getting good at it though.