Nik's Poulan Thread
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I'll take the rim drum unless it is gone already?
I'll take some pics and check for wear later.
Then I will PM.
Craftsman 3.4 poulan 3400 I took in trade. Seems I am seeing more and more of this type of stuff lately.
She oil runs and has good psi for a 3400.
After getting good and warmed up, Didnt pass the redneck crank seal test. Noticed idle rise when on pto side down.
She oil runs and has good psi for a 3400.
After getting good and warmed up, Didnt pass the redneck crank seal test. Noticed idle rise when on pto side down.
So which ones you guys finding to work better. I'm all out and need to make a order for some more.
3400 etc. OEM 530019097. SKF 6119 for double lip. SKF 6120 for single lip. National 253747.
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/niks-poulan-thread.98495/post-7305220
National/Timken are now junk as production moved to Mexico.
National/Timken are now junk as production moved to Mexico.
Thanks for the heads up on that.
I order them from Parrish saw shop.
Besides the surface rust of setting on a saw down south. I dont see any wear whatsoever. More info in PM.
Made the 2.3AV AV mount the back up and ran some new OEM echo line yesterday. My saw I bought new in 94. Since that stuff worked so great in all the rest.
Still oils like a trooper.
Then she went to work cleaning up the limbing done over shop the day before.
Still oils like a trooper.
Then she went to work cleaning up the limbing done over shop the day before.
Please don’t take offense but I’m assuming they don’t fall out being slightly smaller OD; duh? Also is the black phosphate better than the SS?
thanks, jerry
I think the fuel filter is on the wrong fuel line.
I know these are not well respected but I need carb kits for a PP4218AV Zama I believe. Thanks in advance
@JeremiahJohnson
I see you work on the Poulan/Craftsman 3400/3700/3800 saws from some of your posts. I see 3800 near me once in a while for $40-$60, in cosmetically reasonable condition. They're always proclaimed as needing tuned or carb cleaned (I assume that's the minimum they need).
I presume these saws come to you for lower than those quoted prices, you put a bunch of your time, knowledge and maybe parts into them and can resell for a bunch more? What's market pricing for those, once you put them into working condition? I assume you would have to sell them to knowledgeable saw guys and not newbs looking for a 2021 Craftsman from Home Depot.
I see you work on the Poulan/Craftsman 3400/3700/3800 saws from some of your posts. I see 3800 near me once in a while for $40-$60, in cosmetically reasonable condition. They're always proclaimed as needing tuned or carb cleaned (I assume that's the minimum they need).
I presume these saws come to you for lower than those quoted prices, you put a bunch of your time, knowledge and maybe parts into them and can resell for a bunch more? What's market pricing for those, once you put them into working condition? I assume you would have to sell them to knowledgeable saw guys and not newbs looking for a 2021 Craftsman from Home Depot.
They dont bring much as whole runners. Why the 3.0 3.4 grey 3400 dont have seals in it to date. Time is money here and I dont need it and my time means more right now during the nice months. Also why I choose to use a 3.7 thin ring saw for a parts saw, then making a 3rd runner. Worth more to me in parts to use.
They are better saws then the price they brings though. The last perfect need nothin 3.0 3.4 aka 3400 in grey I had brought 100.
So buy low and fix for yourself on these IMHO. No money really to be made on whole saw sales.
Heck I sold running 4000's 125-200.
The 2 3.7 thin and thick are for sale right now and nobody even looks even at the low prices. All they see is 61cc craftsman poulan. But some of us know better.
Heck my fav is the later series ones in 54cc for the small saw myself. Couple pounds less weight.
Thank you, ordered.
Yep and seen even worse things lately.
Regarding the statement "So buy low and fix for yourself on these IMHO."
I know no other way. All saws a have were obtained used, non-running, and some are even worn-out as a result. (Unless I can find fixes for scored P&C that is more cost effective than $60+ new parts).
Problem is I have not identified a purpose for a BIGGER saw than my 46cc. Won't stop me from getting one, working on it and then finding a purpose later
My tree removal skills have not extended to the dead 36" tree I have way back on my lot. Mostly because it's going to land in the wrong spot.
But my skills/confidence are now up for the dead 18" near vertical tree that will land into my open yard. I think the 20" Blue Max will handle that fine.
This maybe an indication of too much time on my hands! Will a 4218av engine fit in a 3314 chassis? 3314 blown engine and the 4218 has a ruined chassis.
