POULAN The Official Poulan Thread

[old_sir_henry]

Dolmar had the power-sharp version of the micros as well. Named it "SACHS-DOLMAR hobby 101 super".
That early power-sharp gimmick, like the current one needed as special shaped saw chain AFAIK.
I happened to find such a chain in brand new condition some time ago,
now I'm missing the saw to match the chain. Are these grinding stones still available?
Usually they went AWOL on old the saws

 

[fossil]

Roper and McCulloch had them as well. Maybe others too.

Poulan also had Power sharp in the 306 SA and the 245 SA.

Poulan rebranded saws for at least 36 different companies so there are likely quite a few power sharp models in different colors out there

 

[mirage]

got a 3400 that I picked up for 100$. It was not running when I got it. I did all the usual stuff to it. Rebuilt carb changed out all the fuel lines and put a new plug in it. It fired RIGHT up and would start on first pull. went to cut some wood and everything was going good till it bogged down and stopped. I cranked and cranked. Nothing but one pop.The spark did not look too good so I replaced the coil and still getting the same thing. It will not do anything. Have checked the compression on it and it has 120 psi. I checked the flywheel to make sure the key did not break and it did not. Does anyone have any ideas on what might be wrong with this saw. I am at a loss.

 

[mirage]

I think I might have figured out the problem. Before the saw quit it had gas leaking from the gas cap. I put a o-ring on the cap and it quit leaking . So today when I was removing the carb I noticed gas coming out of the gas line. I straightened out the line and held it straight up above the Saw and gas was coming out of it. I remover the o-ring and tested it again. gas did not come out of the line. So my thinking is I blocked a vent hole for the tank with the o=ring. Will know tomorrow after I put it all back together.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I think I might have figured out the problem. Before the saw quit it had gas leaking from the gas cap. I put a o-ring on the cap and it quit leaking . So today when I was removing the carb I noticed gas coming out of the gas line. I straightened out the line and held it straight up above the Saw and gas was coming out of it. I remover the o-ring and tested it again. gas did not come out of the line. So my thinking is I blocked a vent hole for the tank with the o=ring. Will know tomorrow after I put it all back together.

The vent line should be driiled in the top of that tank?

 

[fossil]

I think I might have figured out the problem. Before the saw quit it had gas leaking from the gas cap. I put a o-ring on the cap and it quit leaking . So today when I was removing the carb I noticed gas coming out of the gas line. I straightened out the line and held it straight up above the Saw and gas was coming out of it. I remover the o-ring and tested it again. gas did not come out of the line. So my thinking is I blocked a vent hole for the tank with the o=ring. Will know tomorrow after I put it all back together.

You need to read this manual start to finish. Short and one of the best repair manuals.

https://app.box.com/s/326l10jokbvaqxudjbr0

 

[mirage]

I did not see anything about a duck bill check valve on the vent line. I guess thats why my tank is building so much pressure and flooding the carb. We will test and see. Thank you for the info

 

[mirage]

Well it now runs. Removed the check valve from the vent nipple put a new plug in it and it fired right up. I guess thats why the previous owner got rid of the saw. I have a check valve on it when I got it. I guess Poulan figured that someone would not run the saw upside down. Thank you Mr Fossil.

 

[fossil]

Well it now runs. Removed the check valve from the vent nipple put a new plug in it and it fired right up. I guess thats why the previous owner got rid of the saw. I have a check valve on it when I got it. I guess Poulan figured that someone would not run the saw upside down. Thank you Mr Fossil.

It should have the check valve. I needs to be pointing down inside the tank. Make sure the valve opens when you pinch the end,

 

[mirage]

My was in the tank. beats me.

 

[mirage]

The valve was opening when you pinch it. I bought some of the expensive valves on line . Like 12$ for 4 of them. I can not figure out why my tank was building pressure. Got a new cap on the way.

 

[heimannm]

The duckbill valve is a one way/check valve intended to prevent a vacuum in the tank. The tank will always build some pressure when the saw warms up, they are designed to work that way. The pressure should be less than the pop off pressure of the metering needle and they should not leak or flood as a result.

Many fuel caps (McCulloch 10 Series for example) include a spring relief to vent the pressure if it becomes excessive but many more (most modern saws) do not have those kinds of provisions.

Mark

 

[Al Smith]

"Poulan rebranded saws for at least 36 different companies so there are likely quite a few power sharp models in different colors out there " --How true that is .Probably the most copied chain saws of all time are the Homelite XL 12 and the Poulan S 25 DA .designs .Fact is many are still in running condition some 40 years since they were made .Every bit as tough as a 10-10 McCulloch .

 

[fossil]

An option for the 3400 - 4000 saws is a piece of fuel line that fits snuggly in the tank vent hole and an Echo type check valve.

You still need to stuff it back of the saw case behind the tank just like the original line.

 

[Johnmn]

Any thoughts on a value of a 5200? I'm currently rebuilding one, have lost interest and wondering how far I should take the project. Basically do I repaint it and do decals? It's already got new bearings, seals, piston etc.

 

[rocketnorton]

hows the ol paint?
some might prefer original
have a rebuilt/repaint here

 

[Johnmn]

hows the ol paint?
some might prefer original
have a rebuilt/repaint here

I'll post pictures once it's done pre-paint, it's not bad but the repainted ones sure look nice! I just ordered the last of the parts I need, at least I think so......

 

[rocketnorton]

recently got 5400
decent paint/decals
waitin on parts also

 

[Fishnuts2]

Any thoughts on a value of a 5200? I'm currently rebuilding one, have lost interest and wondering how far I should take the project. Basically do I repaint it and do decals? It's already got new bearings, seals, piston etc.

You might change your mind about it after y0u've run the rebuilt version.

 

[Johnmn]

You might change your mind about it after y0u've run the rebuilt version.

That's my hope, they are a very compact saw for 85cc