Nik's Poulan Thread

[Todd Loosli]

It's good, had to get on the computer

 

[Todd Loosli]

What scale do you set the printer at

 

[s sidewall]

You had to ask, can't remember, I just kept enlarging til I got it, Sorry.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

I got them from Modifiedmark

Steve

 

[Todd Loosli]

Ok that's what I'll do. Thanks for your time

 

[brandonstc6]

Anyone know what standard seals are used in a Poulan 361? Thanks


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[jerrycmorrow]

bought a Craftsman 3.4, equivalent to Poulan 3400, and trying to rebuild it. compression 120 psi. took jug off for measurements:
measured ring gap - 0.101"
ring pin width - 0.060"
per my calculations the ring gap for 1.8025" measured cylinder should be between : 1.8025"*0.004+0.060" (0.0672") and 1.8025"*0.008+0.060" (0.0744")
ordered rings from Greece and measured ring gap. It is 0.101”; same as existing rings. am I missing something or are these rings too small? is this gap acceptable? is this the standard gap for the 3400?
help greatly appreciated.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Anyone know what standard seals are used in a Poulan 361? Thanks


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brandon, the PTO uses a SKF 7414; the flywheel uses a SKF 5523

 

[Todd Loosli]

Just went and checked a new 3400 ring set that is with a new piston in a good cylinder and the gap is .085 hope this helps you

 

[brandonstc6]

When I put my poulan 361 crank and rod together, I found that I left one roller out. I’ve heard that Mcculloch cart people leave one out. I see no noticeable up and down play. So is it okay with one missing?


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[s sidewall]

Might want to find other needle bearing, don't want it to be in a part when you put it back together.

Steve

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Just went and checked a new 3400 ring set that is with a new piston in a good cylinder and the gap is .085 hope this helps you

I've been trying to learn about these ring gaps i get 0.0945 on a fairly well used saw so jerry's 0.101 doesn't seem right for new

 

[brandonstc6]

Might want to find other needle bearing, don't want it to be in a part when you put it back together.

Steve

The missing needle is on my work bench


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[Todd Loosli]

This is just me but I would put it back in, not sure what the bearings would be doing if there was a space in there, do they still roll like they should or do they get crazy about it and take out the crank.

 

[Todd Loosli]

Back in the old days my first saw was a homelite 150 auto and I did a rebuild on it. I lost one needle and thought it was ok, well when I started it the sound just wasn't right so I stopped and ordered a set. Have no idea what would have happened but I didn't like it

 

[s sidewall]

Wonder if the needles try to turn side ways?

 

[challenger]

I don't think there is enough clearance for a needle bearing to get crooked but I bet the extra space between the needles would allow them to slap against each other or somehow otherwise self destruct. Given the rpm of a chainsaw it makes absolutely no sense to leave out a needle bearing.

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[hotshot]

Poulan S25 series starter housing baffle question:

How do you go about “cleanly” removing the three blind aluminum rivets holding down the flywheel air baffle plate inside the starter housing?

I’m assuming they’re just straight shanks & not the screw in helix types, and I plan on reusing the rivets.

Some older IPLs show that Poulan 530015241 screws are used instead of the rivets, but I’ve never seen them.

 

[Cookie]

Good news. I was able to strip the black paint off the original 4200 cover. Now my next cosmetic Delema. An ugly grey starter cover.

Try to match some paint maybe ? Be nice to find a used green one.

 

[Todd Loosli]

There is a 5200 starter on flebay 45.00 under poulan 5200