McCulloch Chain Saws

[RandyMac]

While starting the clean-up on the PM850, I tossed a few items in the wash tank. When I pulled the airbox cover out, I saw a paper tag on the backside of it, just before it desolved completely, I was able to read what was on it. Nope, not a part number, the name of a man that I once knew.
Not only did I get a chainsaw with local logging history, but someone I thought a great deal of, used it.
John Steven was our neighbor in Klamath, he and his wife Ann fed us when our house was disfunctional, took us to their ranch when things were, well...
I ran across John many times over the years, the first thing he asked was "are you working?" He worked for Simpson Timber for many years as a forester, but he started as a chokerman. I now work with his son, Bill. I am going to torture Bill with the saw and not let him have it, I might let him touch it though. The day I retire, I'm sawing Bill's desk in half with it, then he can have it.

 

[hammerboyone]

Good junk..?

 

[cpr]

Anyone have a secret source for nos mac parts that would have a spark plug hole cover boot for a 660:msp_drool:

I had a number for a guy named Bob that claimed he was going to get some in that were being made again. However I have called that number multiple times and never get an answer:msp_unsure:

Google MccCulloch kart engine spark plug boot or check feebay, there's at least a couple there right now.

 

[RandyMac]

Dammed Xs

 

[little possum]

Close, but no cigar. All I have is X

Just a thought. If you are uploading the pictures using the AS format. You need to make sure not to x out the attachment link.
Also, If you havent already, maybe switch to the simple uploader.

 

[hammerboyone]

Good junk..?

X's..&..O's...X out don't X out.. no idea what any of this is ... I'm just lucky to get this far with pics.. I'm in no way computer friendly,or should i say" IT'S IN NO WAY MY FRIEND".. I am glad to have help and will try any thing that will make my pics. look like all yours.. thanks..

 

[little possum]

X's..&..O's...X out don't X out.. no idea what any of this is ... I'm just lucky to get this far with pics.. I'm in no way computer friendly,or should i say" IT'S IN NO WAY MY FRIEND".. I am glad to have help and will try any thing that will make my pics. look like all yours.. thanks..

Shootin ya a PM

 

[struggle]

You have to call after 4:00 PM eastern time.

I will make sure to do that the next couple of times. You know who I am trying to reach. I have tried a later times but still no answer. Hopefully I can make the connection.

I have seena couple of them under Kart sections but they are pretty proud of them in their price. I might have to go that way though if I keeep missing Bob.

 

[blsnelling]

The day I retire, I'm sawing Bill's desk in half with it...

I love it

 

[stinkbait]

I love it

You better be careful how you visit the Mac thread Brad. You'll be trading all your stihls in for yellow saws.

 

[Eccentric]

While starting the clean-up on the PM850, I tossed a few items in the wash tank. When I pulled the airbox cover out, I saw a paper tag on the backside of it, just before it desolved completely, I was able to read what was on it. Nope, not a part number, the name of a man that I once knew.
Not only did I get a chainsaw with local logging history, but someone I thought a great deal of, used it.
John Steven was our neighbor in Klamath, he and his wife Ann fed us when our house was disfunctional, took us to their ranch when things were, well...
I ran across John many times over the years, the first thing he asked was "are you working?" He worked for Simpson Timber for many years as a forester, but he started as a chokerman. I now work with his son, Bill. I am going to torture Bill with the saw and not let him have it, I might let him touch it though. The day I retire, I'm sawing Bill's desk in half with it, then he can have it.

Fantastic Randy. You have BillyBob's Dad's saw now eh? Small world indeed. The day you retire I'll find a way to ride up with our transportation boys on 'oficial business'. I'll take a 'tour' of your facility while I'm there so I can shoot a video of the desk sawing...

 

[Evanrude]

Recommend a McCulloch for my next project

Ok guys. I'm thinking about hunting down a Mac for my next project. They sound so good! I've watched youtube vids, looked on ebay, and checked out Acres site. I'd love to stumble across a 797 but doubtful. So, what would you recommend? I want 70cc+, I like the right hand side starter, no geardrive for me, and something pre 1980. I would like to do one where parts are not too hard to find. Thanks guys!

 

[promac850]

Ok guys. I'm thinking about hunting down a Mac for my next project. They sound so good! I've watched youtube vids, looked on ebay, and checked out Acres site. I'd love to stumble across a 797 but doubtful. So, what would you recommend? I want 70cc+, I like the right hand side starter, no geardrive for me, and something pre 1980. I would like to do one where parts are not too hard to find. Thanks guys!

PM700, PM800, PM850, SP81, that's about all I can think of right now. Parts are fairly common for these saws, and many do interchange.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

need a check on a 125 part,
51665 is the Mac # for the recoil?
Is this correct, listings say it is for the early 10-10 and 1-40.
Thanks you yellow bellies!

 

[RandyMac]

Teddy!!!!

you need IPLs?

 

[rwoods]

need a check on a 125 part,
51665 is the Mac # for the recoil?
Is this correct, listings say it is for the early 10-10 and 1-40.
Thanks you yellow bellies!

51665 is part number for recoil spring per IPL for SP125. Ron

 

[Teddy.Scout]

Teddy!!!!

you need IPLs?

51665 is part number for recoil spring per IPL for SP125. Ron

THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have the (125 bulk IPL, that is of all 4 models.) if they are different, I want a copy FOR SURE!!!
Got another 125 pieced together and have been robbing the 8090-895 series gear drives for the recoils.
So while I am just sitting here waiting for a rental boiler to cycle(drain the air) I figured I would surf ebay for some parts that are written on tissue paper! LOL!
The part numbers I came up with are
Mac# 51665
REPLACED Mac# 36059
Herr #200

Any ways, picked couple of these up Link
Listing is not dead clear, but seems like I can always use them on the super 250's
RandyMac hates.

 

[homelitejim]

Ok guys. I'm thinking about hunting down a Mac for my next project. They sound so good! I've watched youtube vids, looked on ebay, and checked out Acres site. I'd love to stumble across a 797 but doubtful. So, what would you recommend? I want 70cc+, I like the right hand side starter, no geardrive for me, and something pre 1980. I would like to do one where parts are not too hard to find. Thanks guys!

I've had better luck finding the older big Mac's like the Model 47, 1-40 series, 1-50 series and the good old 250, the easiest ones to get were the 47's and a 250 that were complete and ran, the 1-41 and the 1-52 were carcasses. Drive around to your local Ma and Pa small engine repair shops and ask if they have big yellow saws in there junk pile out back and you will be surprised what is put on the counter.

 

[dieselsmoke]

Ok guys. I'm thinking about hunting down a Mac for my next project. They sound so good! I've watched youtube vids, looked on ebay, and checked out Acres site. I'd love to stumble across a 797 but doubtful. So, what would you recommend? I want 70cc+, I like the right hand side starter, no geardrive for me, and something pre 1980. I would like to do one where parts are not too hard to find. Thanks guys!

I give him two weeks, and he'll be looking for big inch gear-drives!

 

[Eccentric]

Ok guys. I'm thinking about hunting down a Mac for my next project. They sound so good! I've watched youtube vids, looked on ebay, and checked out Acres site. I'd love to stumble across a 797 but doubtful. So, what would you recommend? I want 70cc+, I like the right hand side starter, no geardrive for me, and something pre 1980. I would like to do one where parts are not too hard to find. Thanks guys!

If you're not 'stuck' on having a RH starter, then you have a wide world of options. Among LH start Mac saws over 70cc, there's the 1-50 family, or a 200, 250, 300, 380, 450, 450, 550, 105, 125, SP70, or 7-10. The saws Promac610 listed would also be great choices.

RH start saws over 70cc would include a 6-10, CP70, 440, 790, 795, 797, or 1-70series (such as a 1-70 or 1-72). Parts (especialy bars) would be easiest to find for the 6-10, 7-10, CP70, SP70, or the saws ProMac listed. The 'rest' aren't that bad either though as far as parts are concerned.

PM700, PM800, PM850, SP81, that's about all I can think of right now. Parts are fairly common for these saws, and many do interchange.

The saws you suggested would be great choices for him. He did state he likes the RH start Macs however, so he'd have to "settle" for an LH side starter setup if he went with one of your suggestions. I doubt that'd be much of a problem however.

I give him two weeks, and he'll be looking for big inch gear-drives!

Think it'll take that long???:msp_lol: