I do not understand why they would throw them away or scrap them rather then sell them when they would get more money but I have seen the same thing. As you said they are more than willing to show you there line of saws they want to sell you. I think they know if you by one of them from there line you will be back for repair but if they sell you an old poulan and you get it going you will not were it out. There is shop not far from us and my brother asked them about some saws and they said no they were going to the scrap yard so my brother made him an offer of at least 3 times of the scrap cost and they still said no. He went back again and asked the guy to set a price on them and he said scrap was all they are good for. We did stop by one that is about a hour from us and they will sell us some older stuff from time to time but old poulan saws few and far between. It is a shame to see good old saws trashed. I understand how you feel and good luck.
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I do not understand why they would throw them away or scrap them rather then sell them when they would get more money but I have seen the same thing. As you said they are more than willing to show you there line of saws they want to sell you. I think they know if you by one of them from there line you will be back for repair but if they sell you an old poulan and you get it going you will not were it out. There is shop not far from us and my brother asked them about some saws and they said no they were going to the scrap yard so my brother made him an offer of at least 3 times of the scrap cost and they still said no. He went back again and asked the guy to set a price on them and he said scrap was all they are good for. We did stop by one that is about a hour from us and they will sell us some older stuff from time to time but old poulan saws few and far between. It is a shame to see good old saws trashed. I understand how you feel and good luck.
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Neat project , Mark, is that a 252 grear drive? Never seen anything like that. And nice to see the hammer handy on your bench for removing stubborn parts.:msp_biggrin:
I finished a little project today. I got this 3800 out of curiosity and it has turned into a great saw. Had a few issues with the oiler in the end but just had to make up some gaskets - luckily the diaphragm is good. Seems to be painted a lighter shade of green and the paint actually seems to hang on better. It is a saw out of Canada and has the later brake which appears more robust. Though neglected it seems not to have been over used. I put a 16" bar on to try it out but think it will ultimately wear a 20". It has a 4000 top end so should manage that OK.
Neat project , Mark, is that a 252 grear drive? Never seen anything like that. And nice to see the hammer handy on your bench for removing stubborn parts.:msp_biggrin:
I finished a little project today. I got this 3800 out of curiosity and it has turned into a great saw. Had a few issues with the oiler in the end but just had to make up some gaskets - luckily the diaphragm is good. Seems to be painted a lighter shade of green and the paint actually seems to hang on better. It is a saw out of Canada and has the later brake which appears more robust. Though neglected it seems not to have been over used. I put a 16" bar on to try it out but think it will ultimately wear a 20". It has a 4000 top end so should manage that OK.
Great saw Al. I just picked up my first 3800 recently but its just a regular one!
I know,it is a little sad to part out saws like that but we can't do anything.Think how many members need parts,besides if it was a 4200/5200 with scored top end,i don't think it was worthing to rebuild it and sell it.The seller has a bussines after all.
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I am really pleased with it Joe. Put new crank seals and fuel lines in - even saved the duckbill. Cleaned off 20 years of oily muck and played with the olier for while and it is good to go. I really like the carb too - very easy to work on and no removing welsh plugs to clear galleries. I am sure you will be happy with your 3800 - the filter set up is better and the starter is a little stronger. But don't be disappointed, I believe they are a based on the thin ring 3700 and run really good too.
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Awsome saw Matt, thanks a lot for showing.
Al, that's a gear drive, but it don't turn a chain, its a Poulan based bladesaw.:msp_biggrin:
The hammer is a authorized Poulan service tool, its listed in the manual.
Magnumfloyd
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I check the crank seal and intake and have no leaks there why does everyone think its lean on the low end ?
redunshee
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Believe he thinks its lean on the Hi end, not lo end. Remember what I said about burbling out of the cut at wot but cleaning up in the cut?
redunshee
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I thought the 3800 had thick rings.
zogger
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Well, go to the nearest scrap yards to that shop and make an offer there. Heck, leave a deposit there, show the guys you are serious about it.
Go on youtube and listen how a 3400 is idling.Then listen to your saw.Your saw is idling way to high and sounding a little lean and i think the saw delay to fall to idle from WOT.
Magnumfloyd
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I just pm you for this number I have it know though thanks
S25cva
I was going to cut up a macadamia nut log for a future project yesterday with my 4000 and decided to use my S25cva instead. The macnut is pretty solid wood and the little saw didn't bog a bit. I was ripping some, too. It definitely has an attitude, I think i could throw it on my mill:msp_wink:.
I was going to cut up a macadamia nut log for a future project yesterday with my 4000 and decided to use my S25cva instead. The macnut is pretty solid wood and the little saw didn't bog a bit. I was ripping some, too. It definitely has an attitude, I think i could throw it on my mill:msp_wink:.
Mr. Hooker
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I want to see more of this thing, seriously.
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Eccentric
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That's true. However, that seller NEVER puts saws up for sale. He doesn't just part out the scored 'too expensive to rebuild' saws. He parts out ALL the saws that he gets. I know him from a non-chainsaw forum that I was active on 10 years or so ago. He has indeed made a business out of it. He's a good guy (not trying to vilify him). I also realize that many people (and many saws) can be 'helped' by the parting out of one saw. It's still sad to see so many hard to find/desirable saws get parted out rather than kept whole.....
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Allan unlike your 3800, US spec 3800's don't have the 4000 style starter or air filter (just the regular 3400 style setups). They also have a thick ring plated piston and an unplated bore like a 3400. The bore diameter is almost the same as a 3700. That's the only difference between a 3400 and a 3800. In effect, a US spec 3800 is an 'upsized' 3400.
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Oh man, don't listen to me - I don't know anything about Poulan saws. Nuthin' at all. Nope. Zip.
Gonna go and pull an 019 down - they are simple compared to knowing about Poulan saws. Is it beer time yet?:msp_biggrin:
Gonna go and pull an 019 down - they are simple compared to knowing about Poulan saws. Is it beer time yet?:msp_biggrin:
Anyone have a part number or source for a 3050 jug? Got a project to finish and would like to find one.
I looked a couple of listings of the IPL and it shows the cylinder assy as part 33 but neither list it in the desrciption or give a PN. Maybe Poulan never offered it as a part for sale.
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