Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Poulan => Topic started by: magnumfloyd on February 19, 2013, 01:45:59 pm

Title: Slow starting 3400
Post by: magnumfloyd on February 19, 2013, 01:45:59 pm

So i have this 3400 i have replaced the crank seals, carb kit, spark plug runs was better on a cj7 then 8 don't know why but it starts slow and then will idle but i leave it set a little on the high side or it will die i have tried to richen up the L needle but the the saw won't start at all what is the procedure to check the coil or should i be looking some where else.

Title: Re: Slow starting 3400
Post by: Cut4fun . on February 19, 2013, 06:30:37 pm

Is this the one with broke ring and piston cylinder damage?

I have a used 3400 cylinder you can have (just pay shipping) also has a muffler and intake still attached. Let me check it and see how much clean up it will need (you can do that right).
If I remember it came from a non running parts saw that had piston damage too.

Title: Re: Slow starting 3400
Post by: magnumfloyd on February 19, 2013, 07:15:19 pm

Why yes it is I posted this while at work

Title: Re: Slow starting 3400
Post by: Cut4fun . on February 20, 2013, 04:39:47 pm

I pulled the muffler to get a better look at it from other side too.

IMO if you can clean that bevel on exhaust where ring etc hit you will be good to go IMO. I would just take some emery clothe and or scotch brite pad and clean cylinder up after fixing the bevel area.

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