Chainsaw Repair
Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Poulan => Topic started by: Cut4fun . on September 27, 2015, 03:22:59 pm
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Was NIB NOS poulan 3800 with chain brake. Neat with box pic
Guy showing it in FB group.
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Sounds good to me. I could hear it transition from 2-stroking to 4-stroking when you lifted cutting load. Would have liked to hear a second or two of WOT unloaded running before hitting wood. Helps 'calibrate' my ear when making judgements from a vid on my tablet.... 8)
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Digging up an old Poulan 3800 topic, test cut checking carb adjustment after rebuilding the carburetor on my 3800.
https://youtu.be/MU4KsAbapbw
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I know that the 3500 I have in my avatar will run circles around my 3800's that I have. But the 3500 has had a few things done to it.
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Well it just depends on a persons need and how old they are. Both the 3800 and 365 are good dependable saws that are easy to work on. But I would have taken the 365 because of weight and they respond well to modifying.
I have another 365 here that I need to put a piston and cylinder on. One of these days.
Me too. But he is young guy = weight no problem. Plus he dont even know how to sharpen or touch up a chain. I tried to give some pointers to him.
So I am thinking dull chain = leaning on more in cuts.
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Well it just depends on a persons need and how old they are. Both the 3800 and 365 are good dependable saws that are easy to work on. But I would have taken the 365 because of weight and they respond well to modifying.
I have another 365 here that I need to put a piston and cylinder on. One of these days.
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Same chain on both saws. Guy just tested the 3800 and PP365. He left with the 3800. He said he is heavy handed and tends to push on his saws in the cut.
Took a like new stihl 180c with case and extra chain on trade. Didnt really need or want but helping out a younger guy from work. Know how it is.
Plus I was thinking of my dad with the easy start deal. Even though I dont like that tool less tensioner deal.
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https://youtu.be/5TIMNNv5BEQ
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I do not think I would worry about the sticker. If the buyer really knows what the saw is then I do not think it will make a big difference.
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poulan 3800 recoil decal sticker. For those that like looks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/POULAN-CHAINSAW-3800-DECAL-STICKER-STBX353-/350485202718?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Guess I could buy 1 and set it back, otherwise myself wouldnt care that the one is peeling.
Do you guys think it would really matter if this saw has the new recoil sticker or not? To me it doesnt matter, but to a end buyer do you think it would?
I'm going to sell or trade for something more to my liking in a series I want. Why I ask.
Actually had a guy wanting to rent the saw with a 24" I could put on it. But I was like NOT!
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Not my pics. The PP375 and PP395 are relatively common in the US. The PP385 is seldom seen.
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Don't know the exact year that this series was discontinued. The gold PoulanPro versions (PP375/385/395) were made in the early 1990's, after the green 3400-4000 saws were discontinued (at least in the US). The PP versions all have the 4000 style starter and AF/AF cover (black for the 375, and grey for the 385/395). 375 has the 3700 P/C. 385 and 395 have the 4000 P/C. 395 has a chainbrake. Again, this is just in the US market. The Canadian and Australian markets are whole other animals.
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/20bba4dd7c337f5988256f7e001bcadd?OpenDocument
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Is this info close? http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/25200e3d40adfea088256d50001675f4?OpenDocument
When did they stop making this series? Year wise
That reminds me after looking this over. Auto oiler and manual oiling works. 8)
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poulan 3800 recoil decal sticker. For those that like looks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/POULAN-CHAINSAW-3800-DECAL-STICKER-STBX353-/350485202718?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
Guess I could buy 1 and set it back, otherwise myself wouldnt care that the one is peeling.
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Good deal. 140 psi is real good for a 3800. That saw should do very well.
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The Poulan 3800 is 61cc.
The Poulan 3700 is 60cc
Poulan 3800 has two thick rings and a chrome piston with a bare cylinder.
Poulan 3700 has two thin rings and comes with a chrome cylinder and bare piston.
The Poulan 3800 will run on average around 125 psi on the compression.
The Poulan 3700 will run on average around 150 psi on the compression.
I have seen both saws with higher compression but it is not the norm.
All the anti vibe are the same.
I have modified both saws and the 3700 is always a lot stronger saw.
I do have two 3800 saws and both have had the cylinders lowered so the compression is now 140 to 150 psi.
They are good firewood saws and I have used them for bucking and noodling up logs.
The 3700 I modified runs strong enouph to use a 24" bar with no problem. I tacked it at 13,500 out of the cut.
Oilers are the same.
The 3800's I have both use the plastic clutch cover where as the 3700's use a mag clutch cover.
I do not know if that is the norm or not.
The 3700's use a vented or louvered air filter cover and the 3800's sometimes use the type of cover as on 3400. No vents.
Real close to 140psi on this one. Thanks for all the great info guys.
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Right at the 140psi Roger Just at the left side of line marker Over 138 but not hard on 140.
Under cover like new. Carb shiney silver, air filter looked like new. Looking through plug hole looked like new.
Dumped old mix, rinsed tank twice. Fueled up popped 3 pull. Running at sounds gooooood.
Another lucky take in. ;D
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My 4000 has a wide plastic clutch cover. Still has the 4000 decal, so it is probably original.
Thanks Aaron. It could be the later production had plastic clutch covers. I do not believe anything that Poulan did was written in stone.
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My 4000 has a wide plastic clutch cover. Still has the 4000 decal, so it is probably original.
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I think the bore has a small difference on the 3800.
I have never seen a 4000 with a plastic clutch cover. It is a common occurrence for the mag clutch covers to get broken out from being tightened on the chain adjuster.
The bolt pattern for the cylinders are the same on the 3400, 3700, 3800, 4000, 395, 385.
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My 4000 had a plastic clutch cover. Dont know if it was right one or not.
Oh 3800 has 3.7 on it too. What would make the same bore and stoke saws 3700 3800 be different cc 60 v/s 61? Unless bore is smidgen different?
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Looks like it has the plastic clutch cover and the air filter cover with no vents. Easy saws to work on and modify.
It should make a good runner. If you have to do fuel lines make sure you have the duck bill in there for the vent.
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As usual my cheap camera has green fubarred.
As it came in no clean up.
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Thanks for info
I just took one in today by original owner with original poulan bar on it. I didnt even try to start being he said it ran last year when used, but hasnt tried it this year. Didnt want to pull old gas mix into carb.
Compression felt good on pull over. I will get you a psi check to see with your later.
I'm just going to sell or trade it as I dont do this series.
Working on pics.
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The Poulan 3800 is 61cc.
The Poulan 3700 is 60cc
Poulan 3800 has two thick rings and a chrome piston with a bare cylinder.
Poulan 3700 has two thin rings and comes with a chrome cylinder and bare piston.
The Poulan 3800 will run on average around 125 psi on the compression.
The Poulan 3700 will run on average around 150 psi on the compression.
I have seen both saws with higher compression but it is not the norm.
All the anti vibe are the same.
I have modified both saws and the 3700 is always a lot stronger saw.
I do have two 3800 saws and both have had the cylinders lowered so the compression is now 140 to 150 psi.
They are good firewood saws and I have used them for bucking and noodling up logs.
The 3700 I modified runs strong enouph to use a 24" bar with no problem. I tacked it at 13,500 out of the cut.
Oilers are the same.
The 3800's I have both use the plastic clutch cover where as the 3700's use a mag clutch cover.
I do not know if that is the norm or not.
The 3700's use a vented or louvered air filter cover and the 3800's sometimes use the type of cover as on 3400. No vents.
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So what is different about a poulan 3800 compared to the poulan 3700?
3400 bore is 1.81" dia, 3700 is 1.875" and 3800 is 1.88".
3700 thin ring bare left and 3800 3400 think ring and chrome piston