McCulloch Chain Saws

[cpr]

Struggle, I've got bars with the same design and they work just fine. I would reccomend removing a link. If that chain's new, it'll stretch quite a bit.

 

[Busmech]

Struggle, I've got bars with the same design and they work just fine. I would reccomend removing a link. If that chain's new, it'll stretch quite a bit.

I agree, tighten it up run it thru a couple cuts to stretch it then take a link out. By the way Struggle your carb is on its way, should be there early next week.

 

[struggle]

I agree, tighten it up run it thru a couple cuts to stretch it then take a link out. By the way your carb is on its way, should be there early next week.

Rep for you on that

My current bar if you look at the pictures shows one elongated hole that the adjuster peg goes into as well as the oil falls into that same slot. The new bar has two holes that are seperated by a small amount. If I open/grind that area out it will be like my current bar. If I do not only a fraction of the oil will make it into the top hole as only a very small amount of it is exposed.

Anyone see a problem with me grinding the metal between the two holes out:msp_confused:

Also when I ran the saw last week in the maple tree I cut down I mentioned it seemed like it was running out of fuel. I see the fuel line split at the carb so I am kind of relieved as that would explain why it was acting the way it did. I did not run it anymore after that. I noticed today the smell of gas in the garage and found it was leaking out there at the carb and draining out the cotter pin hole in the tank body area.

If I lay my chain guide plate over the new bar it only lines up with the hole that the adjuster peg goes through. That hole is solid meaning there is not slot in it to feed oil anywhere. So the oil that would get in that hole would go no where.

 

[cpr]

Well then, dremel time baby!

 

[struggle]

Well then, dremel time baby!

It is looking it will be that way. Kind of bugs em to do this though on a new bar. I might take the on off the 660 and see if it is the same as the one off the 125.

Is there supposed to be two different guide plates on this saw? I am going to look at the IPL now and see. Both my plates are the same.

Also is the clutch pressed on after I take the nut off or is it screwed on? The bearing is a little loosey goosey and I need to get a new rim for it as well. Best way to remove it? I am getting into some coin on this saw and don't want to create any more wallet pain with it:msp_ohmy:

 

[cpr]

Clutch is friction fit over the taper with a key. May take a shot of PBlaster, a puller, and some light hammer taps to free it, but they generally come off a little easier than the flywheels do.

 

[struggle]

Clutch is friction fit over the taper with a key. May take a shot of PBlaster, a puller, and some light hammer taps to free it, but they generally come off a little easier than the flywheels do.

Thanks on that.

 

[HeRoze]

Hopefully the answer is short and sweet - am I setting this up correctly? I've never put on a 10-10 brake, so trying to make this work based on the IPL.

I've got this set up and am about to crank the handle back in the direction of the arrow, hopefully to click it under the catch. The circles show the two ends of the spring. Good?

thx,
Vic

 

[stinkbait]

What's the difference between the 55 and the Super 55?

 

[rwoods]

Hopefully the answer is short and sweet - am I setting this up correctly? I've never put on a 10-10 brake, so trying to make this work based on the IPL.

I've got this set up and am about to crank the handle back in the direction of the arrow, hopefully to click it under the catch. The circles show the two ends of the spring. Good?

thx,
Vic

You got it. Ron

 

[rwoods]

Is there supposed to be two different guide plates on this saw? I am going to look at the IPL now and see. Both my plates are the same.

If your plates have a narrow slot and a wide slot, then they should not be identical - with that type there is an inner and an outer. The IPL probably shows two identical plates, if so both slots will be the same size. Ron

 

[cpr]

What's the difference between the 55 and the Super 55?

55 = center-plug kart head 72cc. Super 55 = offset plug saw-specific head 80cc.

 

[stinkbait]

55 = center-plug kart head 72cc. Super 55 = offset plug saw-specific head 80cc.

Which is better?

Then I'll tell you which one I got.

 

[cpr]

Which is better?

Then I'll tell you which one I got.

Hmm... I've got a 44 and a Super 44, really can't tell between 'em. Displacement maybe cancelling the head. When I'm through with the 101s, I have some kart heads to throw on a 44A or a 1-70.

So, I vote for the kart head on the Super 55!

 

[stinkbait]

Hmm... I've got a 44 and a Super 44, really can't tell between 'em. Displacement maybe cancelling the head. When I'm through with the 101s, I have some kart heads to throw on a 44A or a 1-70.

So, I vote for the kart head on the Super 55!

That would be interesting.

I have recently aquired a Super 55. Needs quite a bit of work though. Maybe I can do a full restoration this summer.

 

[struggle]

If your plates have a narrow slot and a wide slot, then they should not be identical - with that type there is an inner and an outer. The IPL probably shows two identical plates, if so both slots will be the same size. Ron

IPL shows same plate number both sides. My plates are the same. I will later on check the ones on the 660 not sure if they are different.

 

[nallac]

Had a package with a New 895 Cylinder and Crank turn up today,
another impulse buy, does any one need it?.I got it cheap and am willing to let it go cheap,or swap for a 850 piston and rings.
I don't really need this haven't got a 895(yet?)....

Don't mind the dirt,it is Brand new just covered in oil.
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[RandyMac]

And now that you do.....one will show up.

 

[nallac]

And now that you do.....one will show up.

thats what i'm hoping for......kinda?.
I Should fix up PM850Super #2.
But in saying that,there is a nice one owner Super 250 on my local auction site....(h'mm more money i shouldn't spend)i missed out on the last one.

 

[RandyMac]

Grab the Super if you can. One might think that the PM850 at 82cc would cause a great deal of overlap with the 87cc Super. They are two different animals with different feeding habits. I had both at the same time, they have divergent fields of use. The 850 saw mostly Pine, second growth Redwood and true Firs, in the 30"-40" range, some went bigger, another foot or so. It did very well with those types of wood. The Super saw mostly Doug Fir and cedars, with some Redwood up to 60". The Super would leave the 850 behind in the tougher, larger wood. Both had the same 36" length bars, full comp, square bit chain, the 850 had 3/8", the Super .404