McCulloch Chain Saws

[Brian13]

Mc 797 making some noise. Not the Ebay saw (obviously) but a very recent acquisition all the same. This saw clearly has some nads. I would pass up an 090 everytime for one of these. That's a Homelite Cannon bar, but it didn't take much to make it fit.

Chris B.

Real nice 797!!! They are a fun saw to run for sure, and I love the chips just pouring out to the ground.

Saw didn't even break a sweat. I bet you did after a few cuts. The sound and the power coupled with its innate good looks is why I would like to have a 797. Ron

Just sell one on your 800s, apparently you could get a 797 and have a couple of dollars left over LOL.

 

[RandyMac]

I'm gonna have a bench soon. I've been putting it off because I don't want to have to buy the materials to build it.

I won't be using all of this, swing by and pick some up.
There are some 12 foot OGDF 2"X12's, no flex to those.

 

[stinkbait]

Nice clean 440 Stink, That piston+ cylinder
look like new. She ought to be a great runner.



Lee

Thanks! It does look like new. That's why I need to get it going. It's too nice to not have it running yet. I wanted to make my own tank gasket, but I think that I will just buy one.

 

[8433jeff]

Thanks! It does look like new. That's why I need to get it going. It's too nice to not have it running yet. I wanted to make my own tank gasket, but I think that I will just buy one.

Thats how I would make it.

 

[stinkbait]

I won't be using all of this, swing by and pick some up.
There are some 12 foot OGDF 2"X12's, no flex to those.

I wish that I could. That's some nice lumber you have there. I need to build me a milling setup so that I won't have to buy any lumber.

 

[promac850]

Thanks! It does look like new. That's why I need to get it going. It's too nice to not have it running yet. I wanted to make my own tank gasket, but I think that I will just buy one.

Try Ultra Blue RTV from Permatex... I know for a fact that is will not leak after proper application for what you're using it for. That tank seal would be an easy thing for this RTV... you would have to wipe the outside excess off, but the inside, I wouldn't worry about. If any pieces were to break off and fall into the fuel (highly unlikely) it will not damage the saw because it won't break down and the fuel filter will keep it out of the fuel line.

Can't wait to see that beast cut some wood!!

 

[wendell]

I won't be using all of this, swing by and pick some up.
There are some 12 foot OGDF 2"X12's, no flex to those.

Hey, Randy, if he takes the wood can I have the saws? :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[rwoods]

Just sell one on your 800s, apparently you could get a 797 and have a couple of dollars left over LOL.

A Super 797 at that.

I doubt we will see this again. And I doubt I'll have the opportunity. Super 797 had 4 bidders after it hit $475 dropped to three at $575. PM800 had 3 bidders at $430 - 2 after $520 one of whom bumped it straight from $530 to $710.:msp_ohmy:

Ron

 

[Brian13]

A Super 797 at that.

I doubt we will see this again. And I doubt I'll have the opportunity. Super 797 had 4 bidders after it hit $475 dropped to three at $575. PM800 had 3 bidders at $430 - 2 after $520 one of whom bumped it straight from $530 to $710.:msp_ohmy:

Ron

That really doesnt surprise me that much. The 090s go for over a grand on a regular basis, and the 797 is supposed to be a stronger saw from what I hear. What surprised me was a PM 800 going for 720$, you can get a much newer Stihl or Husky for that price.

 

[promac850]

That really doesnt surprise me that much. The 090s go for over a grand on a regular basis, and the 797 is supposed to be a stronger saw from what I hear. What surprised me was a PM 800 going for 720$, you can get a much newer Stihl or Husky for that price.

Anyone smell a conspiracy? Methinks the EPA may be buying old saws to destory them... :msp_scared: What if the 82cc Macs mentioned were the 'guinea pigs' of a test?

 

[Dennis Gauge]

Ultra blue is fuel proof?

I checked all the "Ultra" gasket makers at advance auto and they all said "not for direct contact with gasoline." Blue, black, and grey.

Went with good old Permatex Form-a-gasket No. 2 on the 700's tank. I know it's not gasket maker, but it seems to be holding its own.

 

[promac850]

Ultra blue is fuel proof?

I checked all the "Ultra" gasket makers at advance auto and they all said "not for direct contact with gasoline." Blue, black, and grey.

Went with good old Permatex Form-a-gasket No. 2 on the 700's tank. I know it's not gasket maker, but it seems to be holding its own.

Well, my neighber happens to be a former tractor pulling guy... he uses the plain blue Permatex RTV to seal anything that has to do with fuel... never, not once, had a leak from proper application. I guess manufacturers of products can be wrong sometimes too. He has done this for many years on saws, tractors, motorcycles, and more.

However, if the Form-A-Gasket worked for you, stick with it.

I waiting fer dat saw to run, and a vid too!!!

I decided I will make a test for Ultra Blue... I will lay some beads down, let them cure, and then place them in a small jar that has some gas in it. Let that sit for a while, and see what happens. I can do that, and then we all will know for sure. What do you think?

 

[stinkbait]

Back to work on the 440

Well after I got back from the Y I decided to go ahead and make a gasket for the tank instead of buying one. It turned out pretty well. I spayed several coats of copper gasket sealant to both sides of the gasket before installing it.

 

[Eccentric]

Working on concrete is pretty tough going, should we send you a bench?

It's always a nice thing to see a bright and shiny piston through those ports.

+1 to both statements. I'd be scared to work on a saw that nice on bare concrete too. At least put some cardboard down!

I won't be using all of this, swing by and pick some up.
There are some 12 foot OGDF 2"X12's, no flex to those.

That DF looks looks fantastic Randy. I bet it's HEAVY...:msp_biggrin:

I wanted to make my own tank gasket, but I think that I will just buy one.

Thats how I would make it.

I'm with you Jeff. I hate making complex gaskets.

Hey, Randy, if he takes the wood can I have the saws? :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

I think two of those saws are on my shelf right now! Randy will be getting one of them back. I love the way those big old Macs are guarding the OGDF...

Well after I got back from the Y I decided to go ahead and make a gasket for the tank instead of buying one. It turned out pretty well. I spayed several coats of copper gasket sealant to both sides of the gasket before installing it.

That looks great Stinkbait. You should be proud of that one. Now get to work cutting a couple for the pair of 790's that are sitting on my shelf...

 

[heimannm]

Long trip home but I finally made it. Not much done today but I did put a bar & chain on the SP70 that was waiting and it fired right up and seems to run well enough. Lots of projects waiting...

Mitchell, you are a patient and talented fellow indeed, that gasket looks great.

Have a look at the carburetor gasket again, you need that hole to provide the pulse to operate the fue pump.

Mark

 

[Eccentric]

Long trip home but I finally made it. Not much done today but I did put a bar & chain on the SP70 that was waiting and it fired right up and seems to run well enough. Lots of projects waiting...

Mitchell, you are a patient and talented fellow indeed, that gasket looks great.

Have a look at the carburetor gasket again, you need that hole to provide the pulse to operate the fue pump.

Mark

Glad you made it back to the homestead safe and sound. Didn't you go to Phoo Boy........or something like that?

Go spend some time with the Mrs...........then get to work on that 77!opcorn:

 

[CM76]

Go spend some time with the Mrs...........then get to work on that 77!opcorn:

I am one who is definitely looking forward to seeing that big old 77 come to life! Aaron teased us with it for a while - the end result will be one fine big bore gear drive thats for sure.

Bring it on!

Chris.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

Well after I got back from the Y I decided to go ahead and make a gasket for the tank instead of buying one. It turned out pretty well. I spayed several coats of copper gasket sealant to both sides of the gasket before installing it.

That is ART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice job!!!!

 

[leeha]

Excellent job on that tank gasket Stink.
Let that copper spray gasket dry a couple days
before adding gas. I have seen gas dissolve
it before.



Lee

 

[stinkbait]

Have a look at the carburetor gasket again, you need that hole to provide the pulse to operate the fue pump.

Mark

What was happening mark was that the gasket wasn't going down far enough to seal everything up like it was supposed too. It had a hole that lined up with the pulse port on the intake of the saw, but the carb has a pulse port that doesn't line up with it, so it has a channel cut concentric to the trottle bore to meet up with the pulse port on the intake, but the gasket wasn't covering that part properly. I just made a gasket that dipped down a little further to make sure all that was covered.

Excellent job on that tank gasket Stink.
Let that copper spray gasket dry a couple days
before adding gas. I have seen gas dissolve
it before.



Lee

Thanks! Will do. I'm in no hurry being that I'm off work all week for spring break. One of the pluses for being a teacher.