Nik's Poulan Thread

[brandonstc6]

I also scored a near mint red craftsman 3.7 (poulan) with case for $20. I’m really excited about it.


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[brandonstc6]

I gave the red cva to a friend that owned one when he first started his tree company. Traded a blue and green no av for some rear handle newer plastic saws. Still have the wiz cva project and a yellow 2.1 runner (need outer cast muffler cover). Will trade or go cheap. No longer into series. If interested Tim or others.

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Do you want another red cva (wizard) for free?


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[Acornhill]

Can I use poulan 4000, cylinder, carburetor, top cover and muffler on a 3400 or 3800? I picked up a 4000 that got pretty smashed at the scrap yard. I believe the cylinder, carburetor, top cover, air filter cover, crankcase and gas tank survived. The wrap handle, flywheel, pull start, clutch cover and rear handle did not survive.


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You can use a 4000 top end on any of those saws as well as the other parts but the flywheel and pulley are different but can be used together as a swap


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[brandonstc6]

You can use a 4000 top end on any of those saws as well as the other parts but the flywheel and pulley are different but can be used together as a swap


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Thanks for the information, I’ll watch for a junk 3400 or 3800 on the scrap yard. Thanks


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[s sidewall]

Just send it as a care package

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[Acornhill]

I am getting ready to install a 3700 top end on a 3800,


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[heimannm]

I picked up a 4900 recently, haven't had a chance to really look at it but the seller pointed out an odd whistling when you crank it overs with the AF cover off. Sounds somewhat like a kazoo...where to start looking?

As an aside, the seller indicated compression was 150 PSI.

Mark

 

[Acornhill]

I picked up a 4900 recently, haven't had a chance to really look at it but the seller pointed out an odd whistling when you crank it overs with the AF cover off. Sounds somewhat like a kazoo...where to start looking?

As an aside, the seller indicated compression was 150 PSI.

Mark

Something in the muffler?


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[fossil]

I picked up a 4900 recently, haven't had a chance to really look at it but the seller pointed out an odd whistling when you crank it overs with the AF cover off. Sounds somewhat like a kazoo...where to start looking?

As an aside, the seller indicated compression was 150 PSI.

Mark

Definitely calls for a video with sound.

 

[s sidewall]

Yep, need a vid to watch, 5 minutes should suffice

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[fossil]

I picked up a 4900 recently, haven't had a chance to really look at it but the seller pointed out an odd whistling when you crank it overs with the AF cover off. Sounds somewhat like a kazoo...where to start looking?

As an aside, the seller indicated compression was 150 PSI.

Mark

I think I might take a peek at the reeds

 

[heimannm]

5 minute video of me pulling it over might produce a medical emergency...

Maybe tonight I will have a chance to unload the truck from the past weekend and have another look at it.

Mark

 

[s sidewall]

Take the recoil off and get a socket and drill, po man's electric start.

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[fossil]

5 minute video of me pulling it over might produce a medical emergency...

Maybe tonight I will have a chance to unload the truck from the past weekend and have another look at it.

Mark

If you can't find the source maybe a pressure check will locate it.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I picked up a 4900 recently, haven't had a chance to really look at it but the seller pointed out an odd whistling when you crank it overs with the AF cover off. Sounds somewhat like a kazoo...where to start looking?

As an aside, the seller indicated compression was 150 PSI.

Mark

Reed valves would be the first thing I would check.

 

[redunshee]

Have an old WildThing 2375 that I'm looking at for a buddy. He has the Lo and hi needles all out of whack. Anyone know what the initial settings are? Waldro carb. My memory recalls something like 2-3 open but that seems rather extreme. It's an old 2001 without a chainbrake. I thought they all had brakes but not this one.

 

[s sidewall]

If 1.5 don't get it, 2 to three out, seen that on a Little Mac I worked on before.

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[fossil]

Have an old WildThing 2375 that I'm looking at for a buddy. He has the Lo and hi needles all out of whack. Anyone know what the initial settings are? Waldro carb. My memory recalls something like 2-3 open but that seems rather extreme. It's an old 2001 without a chainbrake. I thought they all had brakes but not this one.

2.5 turns out on both seems to be the norm. I checked both the repair manual and the owners manual and they don't specify.

 

[redunshee]

well it seems 1.5 open or so for this saw is the sweet spot. Still have to see how it runs once hot. Maybe have a fuel tank venting issue Think I'll do a pressure/vacuum test of the fuel tank. I presume the cap is vented as the IPL doesn't show anything.

 

[fossil]

well it seems 1.5 open or so for this saw is the sweet spot. Still have to see how it runs once hot. Maybe have a fuel tank venting issue Think I'll do a pressure/vacuum test of the fuel tank. I presume the cap is vented as the IPL doesn't show anything.

I think you are right on the cap vent. I'm not sure if they typically fail open and leak gas or clog up when the valve goes. One review I saw of the cap said the vent clogged and he had to open the cap periodically.