McCulloch Chain Saws

[dante2]

What Mac is this?

http://images.craigslist.org/3kb3o53pf5O65Q25Ra9b1dcdf65ad1d15116b.jpg
$50 on Craigslist

 

[GrizzlyAdams86]

Here's my only running McCulloch, a 10-10 Auto I got from ModifiedMark. I was bored this afternoon so I went and cut up some poplar for a picture.

 

[sawbones]

http://images.craigslist.org/3kb3o53pf5O65Q25Ra9b1dcdf65ad1d15116b.jpg
$50 on Craigslist

power mac 310
http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...dbc4693d4b945f7488256c2f001adc9e?OpenDocument

 

[chevyforlife21]

i gota 78ish, mac 310, it runs pretty awsome,cuts good. but the killswitch dont work, and the oiler dont work.

 

[Jacob J.]

i gota 78ish, mac 310, it runs pretty awsome,cuts good. but the killswitch dont work, and the oiler dont work.

Do you just keep a bucket of oil handy and dip the bar in it every few seconds?

 

[chevyforlife21]

i put some oil on it before each use and dont let the bar get hot. kinda just running it till it dies kinda thing

 

[GASoline71]

Let us know how that HL conversion goes on the 640. I have a 440 that is like new, but has a flatback carb with the primer. I don't know how that I would get the choke linkage to work with a HL carb.

For the most part I just plan on removing the air cleaner to get to the choke. Start it, warm it up a tad, and then replace the air filter...

Speaking of air filters... I need one for the 640... come to think of it. The one on the 797 is shot too.

Also the "brass" vent on the fuel cap on the 797 is caked with crud...It will only run with the cap loose. Gotta fix that issue too...

Gary

 

[mtfallsmikey]

For the most part I just plan on removing the air cleaner to get to the choke. Start it, warm it up a tad, and then replace the air filter...

Speaking of air filters... I need one for the 640... come to think of it. The one on the 797 is shot too.

Also the "brass" vent on the fuel cap on the 797 is caked with crud...It will only run with the cap loose. Gotta fix that issue too...

Gary

Thanks Gary for the reminder...I have a 1-50, all of the "flock" on the air filter is trashed....got a piece of mat-type air filter from work, going to try to glue it on to the old filter frame..has anyone tried that kind of trick?

 

[Brmorgan]

Can I join the club now?

Well after lurking in this thread for a long time and drooling over some of the black & yellow you guys have, I think I might finally have the cred to hang out here a bit more often. Will these old workhorses suffice?

In the middle is an old D30 that fellow member "petesoldsaw" (Lawrence) was kind enough to pick up off Craigslist down near Vancouver for me back in early September. I took a bit of a road trip over Halloween weekend to visit my cousin and dropped over to see Lawrence to pick it up on the way back. On my way back home I dropped by to visit another member, "bigbadbob", in Kamloops. He outright GAVE me the 1-62 geardrive and the old 790 in behind, along with two Huskies; a 380CD and 480CD. None are seized but that 790 needs a few parts. Pretty sure I owe Bob a couple beers next time!

Anyway, a few more pics of the D30 up first:

Considering it's 53-odd years old, it ain't in bad condition at all. The rust on the handle and bar shouldn't be much of a problem. There really isn't much paint missing, just mostly on the front oil reservoir cover and the rear handle, and a bit on the bottom of the flywheel cover. All in all not bad for the $20 I paid for it. I guess the saw used to belong to the guy's grandfather. It turns over nice and smooth but the guy said it wouldn't run. Hopefully just a fuel problem. It's not one of the very first production run, because according to what I've read they weren't equipped with manual oiler plungers since they scavenged the oil from the crankcase. Apparently they had to be mixed 10:1 or more for it to work at all. Later units were equipped with manual oilers and eventually the D35 took over.

 

[Brmorgan]

Now for some pics of the 1-62 Geardrive:

Again, this one's also in phenomenal shape all things considered. Just a few chips in the paint, no heavy wear or anything. It has some pretty well-worn 1/2" chipper chain on it right now, which I should be able to sharpen a few more times. Not like this thing's going to see much regular use anyway! I love the old bars with the manufacturer's logo stamped right into the side. Now I have a Mac and Stihl like that. Bob said he thought this saw ran when it was given to him. I pulled on it a few times today but couldn't get it to cough. The recoil must be all gunked up though, because it's very slow to pull the cord back in, which makes it a pain to try to start. At any rate it shouldn't need anything too serious. I'm looking forward to getting this one going. Just need some nice 1/2" chisel chain for it. Oh, and FWIW, this one has a removable head unlike the other two. Was that standard or has it been graced with a Kart engine?

 

[Brmorgan]

And finally the 790:

Ya gotta love the graffiti on this one:

It's definitely seen a lot of use, but what IS there is all intact; I can't find anything broken. Needs a flywheel cover, lower handle section, air filter, and filter cover, as far as I can tell. And a paintjob. I'd REALLY like to get this thing breathing once more, but time will tell if that'll be possible or not. Just for kicks, and I'm almost afraid to ask, will a 797 topend fit on this thing? Not like one would be easy to find or anything, but hey, it would be worth keeping my eyes open.

 

[crmyers]

Nice, wish I could find a score like that around here.

 

[heimannm]

Bmorgan - The D-30 has the Lubri-Mac system that scavenges "crankcase condensate and heavy oil residue" from the crank case and directs it to the bar to lube the chain, thus the recommendation for 10:1 mix ratio.

I have a running 1-60, 1-62, and 1-63 but none are what you would call really strong saws. Pretty heavy too...

I have a 740 and 795, both of which will start and run but they are very tempermental. The 740 is responsible for more blisters and sore fingers than any other saw in the collection. I probably need to spend a little more time running the 795 to see if it will come on. I don't think I have run a full tank through since a pretty complete rebuild last winter, bearings, seals, rings, carb kit, pretty much all that I could do on that old beast.

Mark

 

[GASoline71]

A small box showed up on my doorstep a couple of days ago. From a cool cat from Orygun... It contained a Tilly "Low inlet" HL, and an ignition for a 797...

Thanks Jacob!

Gary

 

[Jacob J.]

You're more than welcome...I'm looking forward to a cold beer...

 

[GASoline71]

You bet mang!

Hey... a regular RK-88 kit will work on this carb as well won't it?

Gary

 

[GASoline71]

Now that we are on the 797 subject, For those who own
one or a few could you check to see if yours has the
rubber antivibe mounts on front of the gas tank under the
handle bar bracket. My IPL shows no mounts but i have one with mounts. Also the 790, 795, 890 and 895 IPL's
show the mounts so why would Mcculloch not put them
on the 797 but then some have them and most do not.


Lee

Lee... mine has rubber isolator thingy's on the front handle.

Gary

 

[Jacob J.]

You bet mang!

Hey... a regular RK-88 kit will work on this carb as well won't it?

Gary

Yes, RK-88...

 

[GASoline71]

Cool... I gots a few of those layin' around.

I also checked the number stamped on that HL in my 797... it says 19E... Can't see another number stamped anywhere.

I see how they modified the 797 linkage to take that HL... But when they did... the carb would not go to WOT... It stopped short. So I gotta tweak that. The primer linkage was used for the choke linkage. So you gotta continually hold it to choke it... So you officially need 3 hands to start that saw...

Gary

 

[heimannm]

You have to hold the throttle and choke with your left hand while pulling the rope with your right. Works best if you can rest the saw over a log or on the work bench.

My 1-85 is the same way, spring loaded choke so you have to use the left hand on the throttle and choke, right hand to pull it over.

If you have to resort to a third hand, let some unsuspecting helper pull the rope, my fingers hurt just thinking about the times they fire but don't spin the right direction.

Mark