McCulloch Chain Saws

[wendell]

I agree. That's why I had put the Stihl oil in quotes as I knew that wasn't the problem.

 

[promac850]

I agree. That's why I had put the Stihl oil in quotes as I knew that wasn't the problem.

Well, apparently I'm still learning. :bulgy-eyes:

 

[Eccentric]

Ah, I stand corrected. You may hold me still so RandyMac can smack me. :beated:

No need for a smacking Lad............this time.


When I saw that you'd responded fairly soon after my post, I thought you came back arguing. I've had arguements about fuel/oil ratios (and their effects on air/fuel ratios) with guys since I started riding dirt bikes back in 1984 or so. I was pleasantly surprised when I checked the thread and found my assumption had been wrong. :cool2:

Well, apparently I'm still learning. :bulgy-eyes:

I know I still am.

 

[promac850]

No need for a smacking Lad............this time.


When I saw that you'd responded fairly soon after my post, I thought you came back arguing. I've had arguements about fuel/oil ratios (and their effects on air/fuel ratios) with guys since I started riding dirt bikes back in 1984 or so. I was pleasantly surprised when I checked the thread and found my assumption had been wrong. :cool2:



I know I still am.

Lol, it makes sense to me, so no arguing needed. Here is something interesting I found a while back: -=MototuneUSA Car And Motorcycle Performance // PhotoBlog

This covers some very controversial issues about engine break in and porting, and some other mods/procedures... some of it makes sense to me. Like the break in... run it hard under load... yes, it will most definitely help seal the rings better.

Glad to know I'm not the only one learinin'

 

[ric5141]

Glad to know I'm not the only one learinin'

The only ones not learning are either dead or foolish.....No one knows everything

The great thing about this place is that everyone readily shares what they know and are very willing to help out...

 

[heimannm]

Uncle Ho City?

About one hour down the river by phast pherry, I expect a swift boat could have covered it in a bit less.

Very friendly people and they really appreciate our support in the business.

Now to try and get a couple hours sleep before starting the 30 hour trip home.

Mark

 

[Brian13]

Well, apparently I'm still learning. :bulgy-eyes:

Ha ha!!!! The learning never stops!!! I have learned just enough to get myself into trouble.


I am sure I am not the only one that watches stuff on ebay that they know they cant get. I have been watching a Super 797 and a PM 800 and they are within 20$ of each other. Less then a month ago I saw a PM 850 finish within 25$ I think of a SP 125. Must be all these youngins wanting to see what it was like in the old days driving the prices up.

 

[promac850]

Ha ha!!!! The learning never stops!!! I have learned just enough to get myself into trouble.


I am sure I am not the only one that watches stuff on ebay that they know they cant get. I have been watching a Super 797 and a PM 800 and they are within 20$ of each other. Less then a month ago I saw a PM 850 finish within 25$ I think of a SP 125. Must be all these youngins wanting to see what it was like in the old days driving the prices up.

Yeah, it saddens me that I don't have disposable income to make some ridiculous bids on some saws... hell, the barn would be full of saws and parts saws and parts of parts... Well, I guess it makes the saw collecting much more worthwhile when you are rebuilding each saw, not just picking up nearly perfect saws.

 

[dieselsmoke]

Yeah the 82cc 10 series have really jumped up in price, on ebay at least. It seems the only "deals" are found on CL. I still can't stop looking tho.
It's finally stopped raining here, time to go outside and make some chips.

 

[dieselsmoke]

Hey 610,, I think your carb is buggered. Fuel dripping, unstable idle, plus your plug color looks a little dark. You might want to invest in a kit and read up on setting the metering lever. I gotta run. Sunny outside finally.

 

[RandyMac]

Ha ha!!!! The learning never stops!!! I have learned just enough to get myself into trouble.


I am sure I am not the only one that watches stuff on ebay that they know they cant get. I have been watching a Super 797 and a PM 800 and they are within 20$ of each other. Less then a month ago I saw a PM 850 finish within 25$ I think of a SP 125. Must be all these youngins wanting to see what it was like in the old days driving the prices up.

Count me in on the still learning too. I didn't play much with the internals, if the flywheel had to come off or oiler quit, whatever, I had people for that. No people for that today, I am slowly learning to fix stuff.
I sorta figured that some of the 82cc models would catch interest and reach big saw prices. In some ways, the lighter saws are more practical in that finding something proper to cut is easier.

 

[rwoods]

Count me in on the still learning too. I didn't play much with the internals, if the flywheel had to come off or oiler quit, whatever, I had people for that. No people for that today, I am slowly learning to fix stuff.
I sorta figured that some of the 82cc models would catch interest and reach big saw prices. In some ways, the lighter saws are more practical in that finding something proper to cut is easier.

I brought a new ***** 036Pro and parked my PM700 several years ago because it was hard to start. Until I fould AS I had no idea how simply most CS problems are. I learned that I don't need to know how a carb works to do a basic rebuild. Now I have several more MACs and enjoy them even though I have to do all the repair.

I have a lot to learn still. For example how do you tell whether a 125has a chrome plated cylinder or an iron sleeve short of tearing the saw down to the block? I've already learned you can't go by the tank or carb as these parts interchange.

Ron

 

[Eccentric]

Count me in on the still learning too. I didn't play much with the internals, if the flywheel had to come off or oiler quit, whatever, I had people for that. No people for that today, I am slowly learning to fix stuff.
I sorta figured that some of the 82cc models would catch interest and reach big saw prices. In some ways, the lighter saws are more practical in that finding something proper to cut is easier.

I'm glad that you're learning to go deeper into your saws Randy. You do still have people for that however. They live farther away now though!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[cpr]

I brought a new ***** 036Pro and parked my PM700 several years ago because it was hard to start. Until I fould AS I had no idea how simply most CS problems are. I learned that I don't need to know how a carb works to do a basic rebuild. Now I have several more MACs and enjoy them even though I have to do all the repair.

I have a lot to learn still. For example how do you tell whether a 125has a chrome plated cylinder or an iron sleeve short of tearing the saw down to the block? I've already learned you can't go by the tank or carb as these parts interchange.

Ron

Pull the muffler. Stick one of those tiny magnets on a telescoping rod in the cylinder, if it sticks to the wall, it's lined, if not chromed.

 

[rwoods]

Pull the muffler. Stick one of those tiny magnets on a telescoping rod in the cylinder, if it sticks to the wall, it's lined, if not chromed.

Thanks. I'm feeling a little impaired for not thinking of using a magnet. I don't have one of those pickup tools so I'll have to scratch around and find a small magnet. My screwdrivers don't have enough pull. Ron

 

[Rounder]

Stopped by the shop this morning and they had this old dinosaur waiting for me. This one will just be a table weight. - Sam

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[rwoods]

Sam, you must have a sturdy table. Ron

 

[Rounder]

Sam, you must have a sturdy table. Ron

I do....that thing would make a hell of a boat anchor, even during Spring runoff - Sam

 

[Eccentric]

Stopped by the shop this morning and they had this old dinosaur waiting for me. This one will just be a table weight. - Sam

Nice Super 33. I dig the full-wrap bar on it. Can you get it to run? They're neat old saws. Tough, but slow. 4/1 gearbox....

 

[Rounder]

Thanks Aaron. It could be a runner someday with a bit of work. It's pretty far down the saw priority list at the moment though. Nonetheless, a neat old piece of chainsaw history. Makes me appreciate my work saws even more, lol - Sam