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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #60 on: March 11, 2015, 07:35:18 pm »
All I know is when I order gasket kit it comes with 3-4 cylinder gaskets. 

I just snug clamps tight.

I just tighten cylinder bolts and check retighten after use.


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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #62 on: March 12, 2015, 12:55:43 pm »
Do I need a ring compressor to get the piston back in the cylinder?  Is there an easy way to remover the carbon on the top of the piston or should I chisel it off or just leave it alone?

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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #63 on: March 12, 2015, 01:10:15 pm »
I leave the carbon alone.

Generally the rings will go up in the piston.

I have used a wire tie around the ring(s) and cut them away after the piston goes up in the cylinder.
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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #64 on: March 14, 2015, 12:43:31 pm »
I am going to start a new thread since this is no longer a carb issue.

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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #65 on: March 14, 2015, 01:31:19 pm »
My first 3750 had a **** base gasket. Was sold to me online on bay as runs perfect. 

That saw in a way is what has lead to this site being put together.   Dolmar echo poulan dealer gave me estimate of $200+ to fix $170 saw.  I took my parts back and started reading online on how to repair myself. 

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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #66 on: March 22, 2015, 09:30:39 am »
Replaced the base gasket and got the saw put back together.  Runs like it new!  Thanks!

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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #67 on: March 22, 2015, 03:37:12 pm »
Great to hear.

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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #68 on: August 18, 2015, 04:30:33 pm »
I forgot about this video by mweba  Maybe this might help some still looking at carb replacements. Poulan 3450 HDA 77 carb swap


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Re: Poulan 3450 Carb issues
« Reply #69 on: August 19, 2015, 01:27:34 am »
What saw did the HDA77 come from?  Did Mitch have to modify the carb or change parts for it to work on the 3450? 

 

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