Nik's Poulan Thread

[cmarti]

Class of 1961 here...

Your dad was the runner up at the Masters that year, lost by a stroke to Gary Player......Probably worried about getting home for your graduation:msp_smile:

 

[OhioGregg]

Funny, I got to thinking about all the Poulan guys here, and the wide variety of ages. I got to thinking about what we all looked like when we were ALL about the same age. Like a senior picture from HS for example. I had to scan mine, obviously no digital stuff back then.

I'll be bold and start off. This is my senior pic. taken between 71-72. LOL

Gregg,

 

[Modifiedmark]

Sorry geezers, I ain't playing that game.

 

[cmarti]

Sorry geezers, I ain't playing that game.

I thought your avatar WAS your senior picture

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Your dad was the runner up at the Masters that year, lost by a stroke to Gary Player......Probably worried about getting home for your graduation:msp_smile:

I'm wondering about a couple of things: 1. Since he did so well why don't I get an inheritance? and 2. Why can't I play good golf?

 

[Modifiedmark]

I thought your avatar WAS your senior picture

Ha, Ha, no.

That picture could represent a few I know's 3rd grade picture though.

 

[fossil]

Needed something to do so I decided to put togehter a 3000 from saw parts I have. Got it all together but in doing a pressure/vac test I have an air leak, at the plug. Threads are somewhat worn but not that bad. Leak is less using antiseize compund but not sure it will hold up to the heat. Wonder if its time to do a helicoil?
Bob

Bob,

Why don't you try some Teflon pipe sealing tape with PTFE. Good to 500 deg F. Loctite (Henkel) also makes a high temperatue thread sealer that is easy to remove.

 

[Warped5]

the threads don't form the seal they are straight and not tapered like pipe threads. Take a close look at the gasket sealing surface and the gasket on the plug.:msp_confused:

+100 .... I've seen saws previously worked on by NASA personnel .... they were missing that squish gasket entirely. :bang:

 

[OhioGregg]

Just a quick update on the 5200. I swapped a new set of bar plates & a s-clip from another saw. Stopped at the store and got a couple spark plugs. I put a plug in and rested against the cyl. and pulled it over and got strong looking spark with the switch on, and none with the switch off. So I guess its all good to go. I worry about not getting good grounds etc. when painting everything. Not put fuel or oil in it yet. That the next big step. As wet as it is around here with all the rain, might be awhile till I can even get to some wood to try it on.

Gregg,

 

[redunshee]

the threads don't form the seal they are straight and not tapereded to clean like pipe threads. Take a close look at the gasket sealing surface and the gasket on the plug.:msp_confused:

That's what I thought but I tried three plugs all with the same result. Maybe I need to clean the seating surface on the cylinder better. Thanks
Bob

 

[redunshee]

Bob,

Why don't you try some Teflon pipe sealing tape with PTFE. Good to 500 deg F. Loctite (Henkel) also makes a high temperatue thread sealer that is easy to remove.

May have to if the cylinder seating can't be cleaned up. I cleaned it somewhat but may need to do a better job.

 

[fossil]

May have to if the cylinder seating can't be cleaned up. I cleaned it somewhat but may need to do a better job.

Thread sealer just fine on regular threads. It's used all the time on automotive applications where the bolts protrude into the cooling system or oil passages.

 

[redunshee]

Thread sealer just fine on regular threads. It's used all the time on automotive applications where the bolts protrude into the cooling system or oil passages.

Well I cleaned up the cylinder sealing surface to no avail. I used some Teflon tape and it did a pretty good job of stopping the leak,though it does loose pressure very slowly. Will probably work but will pick up some thread sealer from the auto parts store to see if its a better option.
Bob

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Well thanks that helps in what I'm looking for. I wasn't sure since I don't have an IPL yet.

I crossed the poulan part number chain catcher 501686801 and got a hit to huskys. These should be easy to find. 362 372 268 334 365 371 338 501686801

 

[Showme]

I crossed the poulan part number chain catcher 501686801 and got a hit to huskys. These should be easy to find. 362 372 268 334 365 371 338 501686801

Thanks. That helps a lot.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Thanks. That helps a lot.

Looks like the same one on my 415-505 series saws too. :msp_biggrin: That means alot of 2 series huskys have same one.

 

[Eccentric]

HS class of 91! Jumpin Jehosiphats I've got 28 yrs on you. Now I know I'm old. I might be the oldest one on this Stickie. Please Lord don't make it so.
Bob

No worries about being the oldest. HS class of 64.

Class of 1961 here...

Well I guess we're officially geezers!

Nope , I'm still king. Class of 63. Don't know why I'm happy about this?

Gentlemen that IS something to be happy about. MUCH better to be a Geezer than not being around to shake your head at the youngin's antics. I for one am glad to have all you Old Geezers (LOL) around here. Funny thing is..............to the 20-somethings at work I'm ALREADY an old Geezer. There are days when I feel like it too...

Sorry geezers, I ain't playing that game.

I thought your avatar WAS your senior picture

Mark you asked for that one.

 

[Acornhill]

Mopar Sub-Lime J5

here is the link to get a full size rattle can of Sub-Lime J5. it is expensive @ $25.00 a can.

Welcome to Totally Auto

 

[Modifiedmark]

Mark you asked for that one.

I did not ask for that, but he gave it to me anyway. I consider it a bonus.

 

[rms61moparman]

Sorry guys,

No senior pics from me.
I heard what the cost was and told them to go get something that rhymes with ducked!!!

I looked just the same as I do now only with more hair that was all black!!!


Mike