Got a surprize today-- a McCullouch 300

[Ax-man]

Was doing a tree pruning job today. Owner asked if I wanted a saw he didn't need any more. In the past I would have just said no especially if I heard it was a Mac. After hanging around here I have had a change of heart and said yes " I'll take it" .

It's a Mac 300. Anyone care to clue me in on this one. My chainsaw service manuel doesn't list this model, naturally. Any info would be helpful.

Surprisingly after we got back to the shop, we dumped some mix into it and the the darn thing started and ran good. Took it out to wood pile and buried into an Oak log, never even stumbled. Not a high rpm saw, but plenty of torque.

When ever I took a saw someone didn't want they always ended up in the junk after trying to fool and fix them. Maybe my luck has changed a little. Might even get the bug to collect these old time saws

Larry

 

[jimbo1490]

Here's your saw

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...6322e1f69c5c3f4a88256b610017c18e?OpenDocument

 

[Ax-man]

Thanks Jimbo,

That is everything in a nutshell that I need to know.

I see this saw was only manufactured for two years, does that make it special in some way or was it a piece of junk that wasn't too well liked and was discontinued.

Larry

 

[Mange]

It is hard to find out how many was made of an model.
I have what I think is good conections, but it does not help.
They can make 500 saws up to 5000 saws in the 2 years, wery hard to guess, even harder to know for a fact.

 

[Al Smith]

Mac 300

From my micros,it appears to be a long stroke version of the good ole 250,or a lower compression version of the super 250. 5.3 cu in,6.25 to 1 comp.ratio.Heavy,loud,lots of lugging power.Will run at between 8 to 9 thou.,if tuned right,higher,if you "tweek " the points.Could have Tillotson Hl,if your lucky,or an infernal Mac flatback, humbug.They will cut better with a 3/8",8 tooth,better than with a .404,7 tooth.They cut,surprisingly well,but ,are heavy,and have the typical,pull them 15 times,when cold start,as do most of the old reed valve engines[I just prime them ]If you've never used an old reed valve,you will be quite surprised,but you won't want it for a work saw,unless you are trying to build up your arms and shoulders.Be careful,or you will end up with a shed full,like me.

 

[Mange]

Is it possible to see a pic of this McCulloch 300?

 

[weimedog]

Al Smith is a wealth of knowledge...so its hard to add.

I think you will find they (McCulloch) made versions of that 80cc monster all the way back to around 1960 starting with the 1-40. A variety stuff changed over the years as the 1-40's series turned to the 200 series and into that 300 you have. Check around, but I think you won't have any problems with parts. I had a 1-45 but traded it away for a Homelite XL-800.

I happen to like the "other" style big mac starting with the 1-70 series 87cc machines and ending with my 797 123cc machines. They are not heavy for their size and run really well.

I think you will also find many of your series Mac for sale on e-bay...guess that means they survived all those years! Can't be junk to do that!

As was said before .. be careful or your going to have a PILE of those old saws. They cut WAY better than the guys using or selling the new ones & related accessories will believe setting up some fun & games on those Tim The Tool Guy type events with your buddies. You would have laughed when one of my good freinds with his new Stilhl first heard & then watched my old 797 with a 24inch Bar, 3/8 chain, and 8 tooth sprocket just absolutly blast thru one of our 2ft diameter hard wood maples....a revelation. They are just simple and fun to bring back to life. Instant gratification. Toughest problem is those ???? melted fuel lines!! (From alcohol in the newer fuels)

(I've discovered I really like the Homelite 82cc series (XL-800 thru Super XL-925) for all around saws..even better than my new saws.)

And that XL-1020 I'm dragging back to life? Its ALIVE!! What an absolute beast! WOW. Shock is the right word.

 

[Jack Russell]

Mc Illustrated parts list Model 300

I have the Mc 200. also have the patrs list for eather saw 200 or 300.

200 dates back to 1963

300 dates back to 1964

If I can be of any help I will be glad to

JR

 

[McC]

From what I can tell, the 300 is the same as a 250, except the 300 has an auto oiler, and rubber grips on the handles. My 250 surprized me this year when I timed it against a 440 stihl and a 120 super Dolmar. In 16" wood, it beat them both, but in a 10" cant it got beat bad. I'm running an 8 tooth 3/8. I'll have to try a 9 tooth next time in the 10" cant.
Scott

 

[Ax-man]

Mange wanted a picture, so here goes.

 

[Ax-man]

Another one for the heck of it, Big ole thing isn't it with an 18" bar. Don't look at the junk my garage where I do all this saw repair and small repair work, during the busy season it always looks like a bomb went off.

I hope these pictures are Glenn friendly

 

[Ax-man]

Thanks for the replies, those 1-40 numbers are in my chain saw service manual.

I got room in my shed should I come across anymore.

Larry

 

[Al Smith]

250 Mac

Here is a picture,of a 250 McCulloch,for a comparison.Eary version.