Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
If you are going to disparage people, at least do it in a grammatically correct form. "Then" is an adverb, you should use "than" which is a conjunction and is used in comparative speech.
Taking a stab at a Poulan 4000 on Ebay
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If you are going to disparage people, at least do it in a grammatically correct form. "Then" is an adverb, you should use "than" which is a conjunction and is used in comparative speech.
I was thinking Johnnie would end up thinking the same thing.
I hope the P/C is in good shape on it. If it is thats a good find.
rms61moparman
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Amazing what jems you can find in the junk pile sometimes!!!
The 4000 is a fantastic saw, as is the rest of that series.
Some seem to get sand in their vagina when searching for parts, but I know YOU won't have that problem!!!
Mike
The 4000 is a fantastic saw, as is the rest of that series.
Some seem to get sand in their vagina when searching for parts, but I know YOU won't have that problem!!!
Mike
I can say that I was very impressed with the 3400 I had and the 4000 can only be better, it is basically the same saw with a larger displacement. I have been looking around and it seems that I can still get new cylinders for this saw but I have stuck out on pistons.
PLMCRZY
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Since thats what i want to do when i have wood to cut....search for parts.
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
Roanoaker, I take it your not married. When I sell a car or have a bit of extra cash the last thing Im allowed to do is buy saws on ebay. Maybe a saw but NOT saws. Hey quick question, if your left arm was damaged in a wreck how do you wield some of those heavy old vintage saws you have?? Oh yeah I got my 50 running tonight, how is your 55?
Got word that the 4000 shipped out Friday, excited to see exactly what I have bought.
fingers and toes crossed......
Man of $tihl
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i'm real happy with the 4000 i bought this winter. did some cutting with it and seems real strong. i'm anxious to do some timed cuts against my 036.:snicker:
My problem is I have put so many "irons in the fire" that I have no idea when I will get a chance to mess with this one. I am stilling putting the 042/048 back together and I just tore down two more on the work bench, a Husky 266xp and a Husky 51. I would like to have it ready by the VA gtg in March, but who knows what could happen.
Man of $tihl
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i hear ya. so many saws. so little time!:sad:
It's here
The mail man dropped off my Poulan "4000" today and it turns out it has a 3700 top end on it, or may be a 3700 with a 4000 top cover. The saw is fairly well complete, has spark and 120psi of compression. I have investigated the low compression issue and found that the cylinder had intake ingestion damage. Wondering if that can be repaired due to it having a aluminum bore and chrome piston? Can't really throw acid on a bare aluminum bore. I am excited that the saw was in decent condition but very disappointed that is was not actually a 4000. The so called "Banana" bar is total junk but the the chain looks to be fairly new, it may have been filed once or twice. The only missing parts, that I can see, are the fuel cap, bar nuts and a few random screws.
Oops! Looks like someone missed with the filter cover screw. Wonder if that had anything to do with ingestion damage? Hmm......
The mail man dropped off my Poulan "4000" today and it turns out it has a 3700 top end on it, or may be a 3700 with a 4000 top cover. The saw is fairly well complete, has spark and 120psi of compression. I have investigated the low compression issue and found that the cylinder had intake ingestion damage. Wondering if that can be repaired due to it having a aluminum bore and chrome piston? Can't really throw acid on a bare aluminum bore. I am excited that the saw was in decent condition but very disappointed that is was not actually a 4000. The so called "Banana" bar is total junk but the the chain looks to be fairly new, it may have been filed once or twice. The only missing parts, that I can see, are the fuel cap, bar nuts and a few random screws.
Oops! Looks like someone missed with the filter cover screw. Wonder if that had anything to do with ingestion damage? Hmm......
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Sorry I missed this post and have yet to answer you. I occasionally have to go left handed when running my saws, but once the saw is in the wood I can handle them pretty well right handed. I don't have much issue until the weight gets over 30-35 pounds and most all my saws fall under that anyway.
redunshee
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Most 3700 pistons use thin rings while the 3800 use thick rings. Just a general rule though. Filters are hard to find but rest of saw says 4000.
Bob
I measured the piston with a tape measure and got 1.875, best I could do without a caliper. I think that measurment matches the 3700 but I am not sure what the bore is on a 3800.
