McCulloch Chain Saws

[joeymt33]

Does anyone have any suggestions on storing older macs in a way to keep the metal bottom from deteriorating? I often see bar oil collect under them, would that accelerate the wear? They are sitting on wooden shelves in doors. Would hanging them up be a good idea?

 

[promac850]

Got some 3/32" steel rod to try to make some primer and throttle rods. Still have yet to make the choke rod. Used the primer rod and throttle rod off the 797 to copy. Still have to finish the throttle rod, but I have to put it in to see where I need to bend it. Didnt take long, just used a small torch, vice, and a hammer to help make the bends.

Wow, those look nice... I will have to make copies of the throttle, primer, and oiler rods on the 790 for potential future projects.

How small is this torch you speak of? It is the normal Berz-O-Matic propane torch, or something much smaller?

 

[Brian13]

The one I used is either propane or Map gas, dont remember witch. But its just one of the small hand held ones you get at Home Depot.

 

[Eccentric]

Does anyone have any suggestions on storing older macs in a way to keep the metal bottom from deteriorating? I often see bar oil collect under them, would that accelerate the wear? They are sitting on wooden shelves in doors. Would hanging them up be a good idea?

The bar oil isn't the problem. Moisture is the killer. Moist concrete is the worst. I think it's the chemicals in the concrete that are really bad. That's why you'll see a saw that looks great.............yet is all rotted on the bottom where it sat on a damp concrete floor for 20+ years. Try to keep them in an area where they don't go through temperature cycles in moist air. If they get condensation, they'll corrode.

Anything corrosive (such as bleach or anything acidic or basic) will really do a number on mag. I have what was a cherry Homelite Super XL-12...........until some damn dog pissed on it (before I got said saw). I cleaned the hell out of it when I got it, yet it continued to smell bad and has corroded away to nothing. Now it's a parts saw.

 

[joeymt33]

I may try to get something similar to expanded metal to set them on. Something cheaper than metal for sure. I could nail down a couple wood strips the length of the shelf. The storage building they are in is not temp controlled but good and dry

 

[joeymt33]

Just don't pee on them though, I can refrain from that

 

[Eccentric]

Just don't pee on them though, I can refrain from that

Keep 'em above dog level and you'll be fine there. A good friend and member here (though of questionable character) has named that poor saw of mine the PissXL12. :msp_tongue:

I'd be more inclined to put the saws on sheets of cardboard. The expanded steel thing would be fine as long as the saws aren't sitting right on it. Dissimilar metals making contact will have galvanic corrosion (bet my spelling's in the toilet here) if any moisture at all is present. Cardboard is cheap and available, and soaks up the bar oil too!

Gave you some rep for being concerned about the welfare of your Magnesium..............and for the pee humor. Funny how the mind works. Your comment reminded me of a yearly camping/sawing/4-wheeling/shooting/howling at the moon trip my buds and I used to do every May (weekend nearest May-5........called it "Psycho De Mayo"). Great for stress relief. Anywho, during one of our nightly benders....one of the guys wandered off and fell asleep..................curled up right at the base of our "pee tree". We found him there in the morning (smelling like beer piss). His name is Mike Cadigan. From that moment on, he has been called "Sleepsinpissagan", or "Pissagan" for short. Guys having fun....

 

[joeymt33]

Good idea, cardboard will wick any moisture away. Thank you

 

[Eccentric]

Good idea, cardboard will wick any moisture away. Thank you

That's what I do. The saws that are on wood shelves are the only ones that don't always sit on cardboard. The saws on the steel shelves, and those that have to sit on the concrete floor for a spell all have cardboard under 'em. Costco/Sams/etc water/soda/beer flats that have plastic wraping are great for saws. Just don't cut the plastic when removing the drinks. Once the flat's empty, put the saw on top of the plastic. They're great for protecting saws and containing the bar oil, chips, and mung. Unfortunately, the bottles are starting to be sold wrapped in plastic without the cardboard flat. Dangit.:frown:

 

[rwoods]

While we are on the subject of corrosion, we all know how scarce the rectanglar mufflers are. What do you suggest to preserve these? The two I have are not coated on the inside and have a little shelf rust already. You can't get in there very well to sand or paint. It would be great to have them ceramic coated but the folks I have dealt with can't/won't do the inside.

Side note: Once I get the kart saw back together, I may have a sound but dented rectanglar muffler (not the 125 with the flat back but the one with the short stack) that might want a good home with someone who really needs one.

Ron

 

[Eccentric]

While we are on the subject of corrosion, we all know how scarce the rectanglar mufflers are. What do you suggest to preserve these? The two I have are not coated on the inside and have a little shelf rust already. You can't get in there very well to sand or paint. It would be great to have them ceramic coated but the folks I have dealt with can't/won't do the inside.

Side note: Once I get the kart saw back together, I may have a sound but dented rectanglar muffler (not the 125 with the flat back but the one with the short stack) that might want a good home with someone who really needs one.

Ron

That's a good question. They do seem to rot and die too quickly. I could sure use that sound but dented box muffler for my 790. What's on there now is a rusted and brazed back together mess..

 

[RandyMac]

You beat to it Aaron.
Like, so way totally cool

 

[Eccentric]

You beat to it Aaron.
Like, so way totally cool

Stuck in the '80s today Randy? Took today off and got Friday started early. Gotta get into the Makers 46 (high end Makers Mark stuff) Jenn just got me from Costco yesterday. Plan to sneak out tonight and fire up a cigar too...

 

[rwoods]

Sorry, Randy, but the early bird gets the worm. Aaron, I'll hold it for you. I just ordered a bearing and seal kit from our friend up North as I am tired of waiting on my coastal friend to deliver. Ron

 

[Eccentric]

Sorry, Randy, but the early bird gets the worm. Aaron, I'll hold it for you. I just ordered a bearing and seal kit from our friend up North as I am tired of waiting on my coastal friend to deliver. Ron

Yay.....................I got worms..........I mean the worm!!!!!!!!!!:jester:


Thanks again Ron. The bucking spike and air filer are on the SP-81 already. Still working on getting some oval-head starter screws for us. Another member here (who will be getting an old McCulloch from me) may be able to get us some. I'll let you know....

 

[rwoods]

Randy, I have a can muffler in fair shape if you want it (two if I can find another 125 muffler - I need three but could only locate the two previously mentioned). At the moment I can't bring myself to pay $50 for an eBay used one especially since I only have one cover. Ron

 

[joeymt33]

Eccentric, are you still looking for a 650 spike? will a super 33 spike work?

 

[RandyMac]

Ron, I have a box of mufflers, was going to hold Aaron's place for him.
You are a good man.

 

[Warped5]

Eccentric, are you still looking for a 650 spike? will a super 33 spike work?

... and please remember to post those dawgs in the spike thread!

 

[joeymt33]

... and please remember to post those dawgs in the spike thread!

i'm definetly a newbie to the forums, please explain. I'm sure its stupid simple, but i'm also stupid simple