McCulloch Chain Saws

[Mr. Bow Saw]

The paint job looks good Randy.

 

[homelitejim]

Got it back today, I like the way the sun shines on it

The trim, bumpers and such go on tomorrow. There will be some black accent trim.

Is that McCulloch yellow?

 

[RandyMac]

The paint job looks good Randy.

ARRRR!!!! Cliff!!!!

 

[homelitejim]

Well I swung by a well known Pawn Shop that usually caries quite a few chainsaws on my way to pick up my wood cutting permit and to my surprise there was only one saw on the shelf. So I picked it up and gave it a once over, paint in great shape, all the hardware intact, pull the rope and yep the compression release worked, pulled the compression release and was rewarded with no drop of the saw, just wound out to the compression stroke and stayed even with the 24 in bar and chain. The full wrap handle still has the plastic covering on it and in good shape, clutch cover in good shape with original falling spike, this saw has promise, also helps that it is yellow. Looked at the price, 99.99 I think I can work with that handed 80 over to the teller and she printed the receipt. Now for the bad news, coil is shot, but thats where it ends because I happened to have a 10-10 laying here collecting dust so out comes the brain and goes into new saw. Three pulls later and I am rewarded with the rumble of American thunder, a little fine tuning on the carb and a fresh sharpening on the chain and it will accompany me tomorrow in the woods. Here is the info from acres site and a few pics.


http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/7a0c5cc22d71ae4188256c2e0077863e?OpenDocument

 

[homelitejim]

and that yellow is dang close to the color of Randy's car

 

[rwoods]

Homelite Jim, that is one pretty MAC you got there. Make me a little jealous. Ron

 

[rwoods]

Sp81

Stinkbait, did you pawn your saw? It sure looks a lot like one of yours. :msp_biggrin: Ron

 

[homelitejim]

Homelite Jim, that is one pretty MAC you got there. Make me a little jealous. Ron

Thank you, this really makes up for all the PM610's that have been floating around, of course I am going to have to find a coil so my 10-10 can live again but I think I know where a few are and will see on Wednesday.

 

[joeymt33]

Well I swung by a well known Pawn Shop that usually caries quite a few chainsaws on my way to pick up my wood cutting permit and to my surprise there was only one saw on the shelf. So I picked it up and gave it a once over, paint in great shape, all the hardware intact, pull the rope and yep the compression release worked, pulled the compression release and was rewarded with no drop of the saw, just wound out to the compression stroke and stayed even with the 24 in bar and chain. The full wrap handle still has the plastic covering on it and in good shape, clutch cover in good shape with original falling spike, this saw has promise, also helps that it is yellow. Looked at the price, 99.99 I think I can work with that handed 80 over to the teller and she printed the receipt. Now for the bad news, coil is shot, but thats where it ends because I happened to have a 10-10 laying here collecting dust so out comes the brain and goes into new saw. Three pulls later and I am rewarded with the rumble of American thunder, a little fine tuning on the carb and a fresh sharpening on the chain and it will accompany me tomorrow in the woods. Here is the info from acres site and a few pics.


http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...7a0c5cc22d71ae4188256c2e0077863e?OpenDocument

Wow! That is a nice looking saw. Great price too. I'm also jealous


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[homelitejim]

does anyone know how the SP81 compares to the Homelite 550? I am thinking of picking up a couple 550's but now I have doubts.

 

[leeha]

Randy, Thats one bad lookin car.


Homelitejim, Thats a very clean 81 for short cash.

Congrats to the two you.



Lee

 

[Eccentric]

does anyone know how the SP81 compares to the Homelite 550? I am thinking of picking up a couple 550's but now I have doubts.

Jim my friend you scored big time! Looks just like my saw, with the additon of a chainbrake................and about 100K less miles on the clock.

I have both a 550 and an SP-81. Haven't ran either of 'em a whole lot since getting them all squared away. In a few weeks, I'll be cutting some BIG oak with both saws and will be able to give more of an opinion. From the cutting I've done with them so far, I can say that the SP-81 revs up quite a bit more, but the 550 has a good deal more torque. It does have 17 more cc after all. Can't really directly compare a 5ci saw with a 6ci saw my friend. The only thing for you to do is pick up those 550s. You simply have no other option.

 

[homelitejim]

Jim my friend you scored big time! Looks just like my saw, with the additon of a chainbrake................and about 100K less miles on the clock.

I have both a 550 and an SP-81. Haven't ran either of 'em a whole lot since getting them all squared away. In a few weeks, I'll be cutting some BIG oak with both saws and will be able to give more of an opinion. From the cutting I've done with them so far, I can say that the SP-81 revs up quite a bit more, but the 550 has a good deal more torque. It does have 17 more cc after all. Can't really directly compare a 5ci saw with a 6ci saw my friend. The only thing for you to do is pick up those 550s. You simply have no other option.

I was actually wondering about the Homelite 550 not the big McCulloch 550 both the SP 81 and the Homelite 550 are 5 cube

 

[boda65]

Well I swung by a well known Pawn Shop that usually caries quite a few chainsaws on my way to pick up my wood cutting permit and to my surprise there was only one saw on the shelf. So I picked it up and gave it a once over, paint in great shape, all the hardware intact, pull the rope and yep the compression release worked, pulled the compression release and was rewarded with no drop of the saw, just wound out to the compression stroke and stayed even with the 24 in bar and chain. The full wrap handle still has the plastic covering on it and in good shape, clutch cover in good shape with original falling spike, this saw has promise, also helps that it is yellow. Looked at the price, 99.99 I think I can work with that handed 80 over to the teller and she printed the receipt. Now for the bad news, coil is shot, but thats where it ends because I happened to have a 10-10 laying here collecting dust so out comes the brain and goes into new saw. Three pulls later and I am rewarded with the rumble of American thunder, a little fine tuning on the carb and a fresh sharpening on the chain and it will accompany me tomorrow in the woods. Here is the info from acres site and a few pics.


Model Profile: Super Pro 81

Wow, awesome find. A saw any of us would be proud to own. All I ever find in a pawn shop is worn out wild thangs at about 80 percent of new cost. Congrats!:msp_thumbsup:

 

[Eccentric]

I was actually wondering about the Homelite 550 not the big McCulloch 550 both the SP 81 and the Homelite 550 are 5 cube

You're right. I completely missed "Homelite" in your post. Was a bit distracted. Having a "discussion" with the better half while posting will do that. I had just started reading your post when the "fun" began....:bang:


I've never ran a 550 Homelite. Just a 650 and a 750.

 

[homelitejim]

Wow, awesome find. A saw any of us would be proud to own. All I ever find in a pawn shop is worn out wild thangs at about 80 percent of new cost. Congrats!:msp_thumbsup:

I was surprised to see it and it didn't take me long to have it on the counter haggling the price, probably would have paid full price had they rejected my offer.

 

[homelitejim]

You're right. I completely missed "Homelite" in your post. Was a bit distracted. Having a "discussion" with the better half while posting will do that. I had just started reading your post when the "fun" began....:bang:


I've never ran a 550 Homelite. Just a 650 and a 750.

I thought you might have been skimming through, just wanted to clarify. I know where 2 Homelite 550's are and was going to pick them up this weekend and still might, just wondering if either the 81 or the 550 will have any performance advantage over each other or if they are close. I know the SP 81 probably has better AV, a chain brake, and a decomp. The 550 does not.

 

[Eccentric]

I thought you might have been skimming through, just wanted to clarify. I know where 2 Homelite 550's are and was going to pick them up this weekend and still might, just wondering if either the 81 or the 550 will have any performance advantage over each other or if they are close. I know the SP 81 probably has better AV, a chain brake, and a decomp. The 550 does not.

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You'll have to pick up those Homelite 550's and do a comparison for us!

 

[homelitejim]

How did you like running the 650-750? I had a 360 pro a few years ago and hated that saw, and have grown to dislike that style of Homelite saw ever since. I was hoping to break my hate streak by picking up the 550's.

 

[Eccentric]

How did you like running the 650-750? I had a 360 pro a few years ago and hated that saw, and have grown to dislike that style of Homelite saw ever since. I was hoping to break my hate streak by picking up the 550's.

Totally different animal than a 360. I'm not much of a 360 fan either. That's a decent saw............but I prefer an XL12. The 650 and 750 'feel' kinda bulky in my hands, but they're not as heavy as they look and they have lots of muscle. QUICK accelleration, and much more top end power than the older Homelites. A bit less bottom end than a 1050 (650) or 2100 (750), but not weak by any means. They're just a bit happier when kept on the pipe. AV's decent, but not fantastic. That's fine with me, as most of the saws I own/run don't even have AV. Overall, they're very impressive saws.

I believe Ambul posted a video of his Homelite 550 along with the SP125 and 101b powered saw videos last month. It was impressive to say the least. Looks like it could be a tad stronger than the SP-81. I have a fixed H-side carb on my SP-81, and am hoping it wakes up a bit on top once I swap in the fully adjustable SDC38A that an AS member just sent me.