McCulloch Chain Saws

[heimannm]

I bought a few Craigslist saws, one from Maine (and I'm in Iowa) but the seller was willing to ship it to me for a reasonable price. Another one (SP125) was from the Minneapolis area so I had someone from a sister company in our group pick it up for me. The guy was too hung over to start it so he knocked $50 off the price and I ended up getting shipped to my door for about $250, runs very well after repairing the spark plug wire.

I picked up a couple other Craigslist saws from a guy in Rochester, MN; we made arrangements and I stopped by on a trip home from the twin cities, and more recently I picked up three saws from a small shop about 30 miles east of Rochester (MN), this deal has been chronicled in another thread where the assistant in the shop sold a couple of the saws I had already paid for, but all ended well.

Regarding desireable McCulloch saws, I think the 10 Series would be ideal for anyone wanting to get a saw that is reasonably priced, had the appeal of an older saw, and still has most of the parts readily available. Steer away from the 1-10 and 2-10 if they have the McCulloch carburetors since parts can be hard to find, but other than that they are easy to work on, fun to run, and pretty good saws if you have to use them. My current favorite is the 7-10 I got from a Craigslist ad from Maine, thanks again to Plant Biologist for the lead.

Mark

 

[stinkbait]

My current favorite is the 7-10 I got from a Craigslist ad from Maine, thanks again to Plant Biologist for the lead.

Mark

I got my 7-10A from craigslist too. It looks new and has awesome compression. I only gave $75 for it, which I thought was excellent.

 

[ProMac1K]

and more recently I picked up three saws from a small shop about 30 miles east of Rochester (MN), this deal has been chronicled in another thread where the assistant in the shop sold a couple of the saws I had already paid for, but all ended well.

I remember reading that, sure was a poor deal. At least it did end well.

 

[Henry G.]

Didnt know where else to post these pics, this thread seemed good enough I know there are mac fans who will read this. A couple pics of some stuff my dad left me:

70's Mac oil can. still going strong, no leaks.

16" rubber bar cover, still soft and pliable no tears...

BP motor spirits ashtray my dad got in Canada while working for Pioneer...

3 of my dad tie clips, 2 Pioneer, and his diamond 10 year pin from McCulloch.
Hope you like them,

Hank

 

[djs2500]

McCulloch?

Long time reader, New member, First time poster.

I was hoping to get some assistance with identifying this McCulloch. I think it's a supper 250 but am having a hard time figuring it out. No identifying numbers on this from what I can tell.

Thanks
Dave

 

[Urbicide]

Dave, welcome to AS. Take off the air filter cover. There should be a metal ID tag underneath one of the oil tank cover screws. You need those numbers to decipher what you have for sure. Go ahead and post them. opcorn:

 

[mlind]

OOPS Wish I wold of read this before buying

I bought a few Craigslist saws, one from Maine (and I'm in Iowa) but the seller was willing to ship it to me for a reasonable price. Another one (SP125) was from the Minneapolis area so I had someone from a sister company in our group pick it up for me. The guy was too hung over to start it so he knocked $50 off the price and I ended up getting shipped to my door for about $250, runs very well after repairing the spark plug wire.

I picked up a couple other Craigslist saws from a guy in Rochester, MN; we made arrangements and I stopped by on a trip home from the twin cities, and more recently I picked up three saws from a small shop about 30 miles east of Rochester (MN), this deal has been chronicled in another thread where the assistant in the shop sold a couple of the saws I had already paid for, but all ended well.

Regarding desireable McCulloch saws, I think the 10 Series would be ideal for anyone wanting to get a saw that is reasonably priced, had the appeal of an older saw, and still has most of the parts readily available. Steer away from the 1-10 and 2-10 if they have the McCulloch carburetors since parts can be hard to find, but other than that they are easy to work on, fun to run, and pretty good saws if you have to use them. My current favorite is the 7-10 I got from a Craigslist ad from Maine, thanks again to Plant Biologist for the lead.

Mark

I always miss the important posts. I just bought a 1-10 mac off ebay that "has good compression" but no fire. I hope I can get it running.

 

[djs2500]

McCulloch

Dave, welcome to AS. Take off the air filter cover. There should be a metal ID tag underneath one of the oil tank cover screws. You need those numbers to decipher what you have for sure. Go ahead and post them.

I took off the air cover, there is no visible tag or sn. Possible under the carb? I have posted pictures here http://davidjstewart.com/2009-08-09/index.html

 

[Metals406]

I have an 18" Mac bar here, and I need a hand deciphering it. . .

As stamped:

McCulloch

P/N 9377 ZDW

050 GA Made in Canada

E30X 5289

I know it's a .050 gauge 3/8" pitch. . . I need to know how many drive links? Does someone have a link for a bar website, kinda like Mike Acres, but for bars?

Is this an Oregon bar? Who made it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Metals406]

I took off the air cover, there is no visible tag or sn. Possible under the carb? I have posted pictures here http://davidjstewart.com/2009-08-09/index.html

Looks like a late model 250? Maybe a Super 250? Measure the bore, and that will narrow it down.

Also, the number you're looking for on the saw is the series number, looks like this 6000??.

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

Long time reader, New member, First time poster.

I was hoping to get some assistance with identifying this McCulloch. I think it's a supper 250 but am having a hard time figuring it out. No identifying numbers on this from what I can tell.

Thanks
Dave

If its a late model Super 250 it should have the ID tag on the oil tank.

It should have holes in the air filter cover and have a muffler

 

[djs2500]

McCulloch

The Tag is not present, nor are the holes on the air cleaner cover.

I will assume this is a regular 250. I will be cleaning it up and hopefully I will be able to find an identifiable number somewhere

Thanks
Dave

 

[heimannm]

Flip the saw over and look for numbers stamped in the crank case. To the left will be the model and to the right the serial number.

With the full wrap handle and long rounded cover I'm guessing a 1-50 series saw. Good news is the 1-52 and 1-53 are 87 cc saws.

Mark

 

[RandyMac]

I have a saw that looks like that one, I believe it may be an early Super 250.

The numbers on it look like this.

The old 1- model numbers are somewhat visible under the 250 stamp.

 

[GASoline71]

UPS guy just dropped off a saw even Randy will dig...

A Mac 640. Big heavy ol' geardrive.

Gary

 

[BIGBORE577]

That's a real beauty Gary! You probably already know but, they cut out of proportion for their size. I know that sounds goofy however, I'm sure it has a lot to do with the 3:1 reduction and the decent RPM's they run. Congrats!

 

[GASoline71]

Thanks Jay... yep, the 640 was actually pretty "fast" for a gear drive saw... The bar will be here tomorrow.

Gary

 

[grantwolland]

here's my three cents worth-all three are runners that get their turn in rotation. I just hate scraping my knuckles on the dogs when adjusting the chain.

 

[GASoline71]

Nice! Good lookin' 10-10...

Gary

 

[ProMac1K]

here's my three cents worth-all three are runners that get their turn in rotation. I just hate scraping my knuckles on the dogs when adjusting the chain.

They all look good!

How does that 5700 perform? I love the looks of them. Have you tried any of the prior models in that family to compare it (605/Eager Beaver/Timber Bear)?