Nik's Poulan Thread

[Screwbolts]

I have parts 3700 saw, the flywheel was mostly painted. The cyl and carb ere partially painted.

Also, the rope pulley has a total different engagement system than my other 6 poulans. The paws on the flywheel are totally different also. The pulley has a .325 (5/16) thick ring screwed to it with 2 self threading screws, this ring supports 2, .187 (3/16) pins pressed threw it with egual length stick in the pulley as protruding out to engage the finger type paws on the flywheel that came on the 3700. To use the cover on the ruffer looking Mastercraft saw, I had to replace a missing pin in the ring. I used a 1.25" length of 3/16 (.187) diameter music wire for a pin. And with special talent from years of using a hammer on a small anvil I distorted the center section of the pin enough to make a very tight fit when I pressed the rod/pin into place. The flywheel paws had a broken spring that I robbed from the broken paws of the Mastercraft saw''s original flywheel. The paws are very similar to what Pioneer used. I will pull the cover later for a photo if anyone is interested.

 

[s sidewall]

I've believe I have seen one of those. Can't remember who posted it on here and the reason why on that design.

Steve Sidwell

 

[Todd Loosli]

You have one like this

 

[Todd Loosli]

bore 5400 is the first one

 

[Screwbolts]

You have one like this View attachment 799030

Nope, similar in pins, but mine has metal ring holding the pins and the ring is secured with 2 of them blunt self taping for plastic hole type screws.

 

[Screwbolts]

bore 5400 is the first one

That is truly impressive!! Hoarder you are!!!! LOL

 

[Todd Loosli]

This is the one I thought I was posting

 

[s sidewall]

bore 5400 is the first one

Those sound like a WWII bomber's engines running.

Steve Sidwell

 

[Screwbolts]

This is the one I thought I was posting View attachment 799046 View attachment 799047

That be it!! mine is dirtier! and appears to be a 4000 pulley in a 3700 cover.

It happens when you get old Todd!

 

[Screwbolts]

Recoil and flywheel photos

 

[Screwbolts]

Unfortunately either my phone or this site won't allow the photos to upload, they seem to upload but no attach as thumbnail or full size appears.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Unfortunately either my phone or this site won't allow the photos to upload, they seem to upload but no attach as thumbnail or full size appears.

I can see them no problem

 

[Screwbolts]

I can see them no problem

I have been trying to add 2 more photos besides those 2, one of the flywheel and one of a side view of the cover. this cover is date stamped 80 as shown in first photo.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

I have been trying to add 2 more photos besides those 2, one of the flywheel and one of a side view of the cover. this cover is date stamped 80 as shown in first photo.

Oh right. I find that sometimes not sure why weather it be picture size or what but if I take a screen shot of it then post that instead it works

 

[Screwbolts]

Thank you, screen shot did it.

 

[Screwbolts]

Oh right. I find that sometimes not sure why weather it be picture size or what but if I take a screen shot of it then post that instead it works

I have had a great many mentors! Jethro, you just became one of them!! Thanks from across the pond.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

I have had a great many mentors! Jethro, you just became one of them!! Thanks from across the pond.

No worries mate. I'm terrible with technology and probably is a better way but it works lol

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Todd how did that big bore 5400 come to be? I remember when you got it and that was quite a cool story too but how did it come to be? Who made the parts? And why isn't there more? You may have mentioned it but I don't remember

 

[Todd Loosli]

If anyone wants to do some interesting reading go back in time to page 1111 and start reading there Modified Mark and Ohio Gregg are talking about this kit that Ohio Gregg has found I think it goes for about 5 pages. The piston is the first thing you see. Jethro has made a link forward a few

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

If anyone wants to do some interesting reading go back in time to post 1111 and start reading there Modified Mark and Ohio Gregg are talking about this kit that Ohio Gregg has found I think it goes for about 5 pages. The piston is the first thing you see

Cool thank you