Bob, the A041 will not work on the 3700! D176 is the one you want.
Pm me and I'll hook you up with one!
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redunshee
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Poulan 3700 too much bar oil
Got my 3700 sorta running. Think I need to re-look at carb cause it bogs down real bad at wot after about 5 seconds. However right now I seem to be getting tons of bar oil all over bar and clutch cover. Never had one with too much oil. I know that its not a bad thing but its so messy I'd like to correct it. This saw has no adjustable oil screw, like the old 3400's, so I'm wondering if something inside the pump might be causing this situation? Has anyone run into this issue and how did you fix it? Vent hole with cotter pin is free so I'm stumped.
Bob
Got my 3700 sorta running. Think I need to re-look at carb cause it bogs down real bad at wot after about 5 seconds. However right now I seem to be getting tons of bar oil all over bar and clutch cover. Never had one with too much oil. I know that its not a bad thing but its so messy I'd like to correct it. This saw has no adjustable oil screw, like the old 3400's, so I'm wondering if something inside the pump might be causing this situation? Has anyone run into this issue and how did you fix it? Vent hole with cotter pin is free so I'm stumped.
Bob
MS460WOODCHUCK
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Mine is the same way. I just figured it was that way and don't use the manual oiler too much. Maybe I'm wrong.
redunshee
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My other 3700 and 4000 don't have this problem. They all use the same oil pump so I don't know answer. Could swap out pumps to see what happens. May end up doing that but would like to pursue other options first, if possible. Bob
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redunshee
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Told ya I could be wrong. Keep me posted on what fixes it.
Will do!
Bob, I'm not sure on that oiler, I know all of those series have the best impulse driven oilers of any saw back then.
They put a 330 Homelite or a 610Mac to shame when it comes to putting the oile out.
I have some that will really put out better then a $500 hooker on a Saturday night but never thought they were a problem.
As long as theres oil in the tank when the fuel runs out, I don't see a problem.
You do have a bar on it dont you? If you don't it seems like they really pour it out.
They put a 330 Homelite or a 610Mac to shame when it comes to putting the oile out.
I have some that will really put out better then a $500 hooker on a Saturday night but never thought they were a problem.
As long as theres oil in the tank when the fuel runs out, I don't see a problem.
You do have a bar on it dont you? If you don't it seems like they really pour it out.
lewis16
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ha ha ha ha, hows this i have either a poulan XX or XX5 but rebadges to dolmar hobby 100
Yeh, that's a Poulan XX (Model 20), Lewis. Where's the pics?
redunshee
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Yea, it an olds bar. But oil hole is clear so I'm stumped. Still better more oil than no oil.
Another old veteran up and running
Since the other thread got started about the guy redoing his Poulan 361 it got me motivated to tear into this old 361 that I have had laying here.
What got me really motivated was I came across some NOS pistons and ring for the 361/306 saws and I found a complete 361 gasket set on ebay with crank seals and all for less then $10 so I figured what the heck.
I new this saw had some piston scoreing and it only had about 75lbs compression but when I got it apart it really wasnt too bad so instead of wasting a NOS piston and rings on it, I just cleaned the piston up which really didnt take much and put just one new ring on it since I had one from a broken set.
When I got it together it was pumping 135lbs right off the bat and I know it will get better with some run time on it.
The rest of it was pretty straight foreward, just major cleanup and new fuel and oil lines and such.
It started right up and sounds great. I need to replace the duckbill valve in the gas cap yet and I'm missing the air filter for it so I don't want to take it to the wood yet.
It's not much of a looker in its scratched up faded paint and its original style 17" hardnose bar,but it might be fun to mess around with sometime.
Since the other thread got started about the guy redoing his Poulan 361 it got me motivated to tear into this old 361 that I have had laying here.
What got me really motivated was I came across some NOS pistons and ring for the 361/306 saws and I found a complete 361 gasket set on ebay with crank seals and all for less then $10 so I figured what the heck.
I new this saw had some piston scoreing and it only had about 75lbs compression but when I got it apart it really wasnt too bad so instead of wasting a NOS piston and rings on it, I just cleaned the piston up which really didnt take much and put just one new ring on it since I had one from a broken set.
When I got it together it was pumping 135lbs right off the bat and I know it will get better with some run time on it.
The rest of it was pretty straight foreward, just major cleanup and new fuel and oil lines and such.
It started right up and sounds great. I need to replace the duckbill valve in the gas cap yet and I'm missing the air filter for it so I don't want to take it to the wood yet.
It's not much of a looker in its scratched up faded paint and its original style 17" hardnose bar,but it might be fun to mess around with sometime.
rms61moparman
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That cleaned up pretty nice Mark.
I would like to run that one some time.
Do you reckon it will cure diseases like the "off brand" 361s???LOL
Mike
I would like to run that one some time.
Do you reckon it will cure diseases like the "off brand" 361s???LOL
Mike
Your more then welcome to try it but as for curing dieases, I doubt it.
It will more then likely will cause you to go deaf though.
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Since the other thread got started about the guy redoing his Poulan 361 it got me motivated to tear into this old 361 that I have had laying here.
What got me really motivated was I came across some NOS pistons and ring for the 361/306 saws and I found a complete 361 gasket set on ebay with crank seals and all for less then $10 so I figured what the heck.
I new this saw had some piston scoreing and it only had about 75lbs compression but when I got it apart it really wasnt too bad so instead of wasting a NOS piston and rings on it, I just cleaned the piston up which really didnt take much and put just one new ring on it since I had one from a broken set.
When I got it together it was pumping 135lbs right off the bat and I know it will get better with some run time on it.
The rest of it was pretty straight foreward, just major cleanup and new fuel and oil lines and such.
It started right up and sounds great. I need to replace the duckbill valve in the gas cap yet and I'm missing the air filter for it so I don't want to take it to the wood yet.
It's not much of a looker in its scratched up faded paint and its original style 17" hardnose bar,but it might be fun to mess around with sometime.
I have had a couple of the poulan 361. They basically run about like the 306 Their biggest down fall is their bar oiling system, It does'nt hold very much oil and are a pain to fill up with the location of the of the oil tank cap. Nice collectables though. What they do have that is better than the 306 is it holds more fuel, handle bar is secured better and it is easier to put the bar and chain on. I had the poulan 401 also which is just like the 361 but larger cc.
Well John we better not let Saw Troll see this, a 361 with a inboard clutch! He will be wanting to import it!
I hear ya about filling the oil tank, its a pain, just like a XL12 or a Sears/Roper 3.7. I actually thought that the oiler tank took quite abit to fill it up last night, maybe your just have a fast heavy thumb?
I tried to pick up the Dayton version of the 400 or 401 whatever awhile ago, and I think it was a auto oiler!
I hear ya about filling the oil tank, its a pain, just like a XL12 or a Sears/Roper 3.7. I actually thought that the oiler tank took quite abit to fill it up last night, maybe your just have a fast heavy thumb?
I tried to pick up the Dayton version of the 400 or 401 whatever awhile ago, and I think it was a auto oiler!
Saved another one this afternoon..
Found this one North of me. Poulan 3400. The guy was getting rid of it cause he couldn't find a clutch cover or B&C. Well I got it now and told him Id try real hard to find parts for it. Hes happy with his sears husky anyway. The saw starts on 3rd pull and runs nice. Im gonna go thru it anyway im sure the fuel lines are dry might do a carb kit too, wont hurt. The air filter was disinegrated to just a screen. I pulled the muff, no probs there p&c nice and shiny. Comp was at 125psi, not super high but within the range for these. might paint it. After I search for those hard to find parts!
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Found this one North of me. Poulan 3400. The guy was getting rid of it cause he couldn't find a clutch cover or B&C. Well I got it now and told him Id try real hard to find parts for it. Hes happy with his sears husky anyway. The saw starts on 3rd pull and runs nice. Im gonna go thru it anyway im sure the fuel lines are dry might do a carb kit too, wont hurt. The air filter was disinegrated to just a screen. I pulled the muff, no probs there p&c nice and shiny. Comp was at 125psi, not super high but within the range for these. might paint it. After I search for those hard to find parts!
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redunshee
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If you have a problem with parts, let me know. May have what you need. You never now.
Bob
Joe, Your a saw finding freak!
I can't believe how many saws you find locally. Thats great! Guess I gotta get away from the house more. I was noticing that 3400 must be an early model. Has the small bolt through the rear handle mount. and doesn't have the hex shaped spacer between the rubber mounts. I have only seen one like that in the saws that I have gathered. I have the rear handle if ya need it, but yours don't look to bad.
Gregg,
I can't believe how many saws you find locally. Thats great! Guess I gotta get away from the house more. I was noticing that 3400 must be an early model. Has the small bolt through the rear handle mount. and doesn't have the hex shaped spacer between the rubber mounts. I have only seen one like that in the saws that I have gathered. I have the rear handle if ya need it, but yours don't look to bad.Gregg,
Joe, Your a saw finding freak!
Gregg,
I noticed the round mount as well. My 3.7 is an '85, that has the hex mount. This saw has '79 stamped on it, might be the year? thought these came out around '80
What's a good source for Poulan 4000 rings? I ordered some from Jacks, but that was weeks ago and they're still on back order.
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