McCulloch Chain Saws

[promac850]

Quick question... does anyone know if the sleeve in a Mac cylinder (790, Super44A, etc.) is/are removable? I ask just out of curiosity.

 

[wyk]

Anyone got a 24" bar for a 7-10?

I posted this in the swap meet thread, but maybe I'll have some luck here as well. I am looking for a 24" bar for my 7-10. Preferably a sprocket nose. I have an 18" oregon pro lite d025/Stihl mount with new chain up for trade - both new. Or maybe we can work sumfin out. Let me know, buds?

Cheers!

 

[cpr]

Quick question... does anyone know if the sleeve in a Mac cylinder (790, Super44A, etc.) is/are removable? I ask just out of curiosity.

I don't think so. I believe they were inserted in the raw casting, then the ports are machined in the block and liner all in one shot.
Now, could a guy bore out the old one and somehow press in another? Probably, but it'd be far cheaper to just find another block.

 

[bob15]

Mark, Thanks again.

When I saw your photo on page 834 #12517 I noticed, in the upper right hand corner, what looks like a button on the bar.

I realized at that point that I owned a 24", McCulloch, Hardnose, Nose Oiler Bar.


Well I checked it now.

The oil goes in the screens, that look like buttons, and comes out neer the nose on the top and bottom of the bar.

If you hadden't put up that picture I may not have realized what I had.

AS is a great place for information like this.

ODW

Just a heads up, the idea seems good in theory, but the passage way plugs up very easily. I have 3 or 4 of those style bars, a couple brand new, but the used ones were both plugged. I had to remove the filter screen and get a wire to unplug the passageway which was a major PIA.

Keep those bars on the wall as a novelty show piece, but if you want to run a hardtip, buy a "normal" style bar.


bob

 

[heimannm]

Kyle - I am pretty sure I have a crankshaft for the S44A in the attic so before you spend a lot on repair let me check it out.

wyk - The 10 Series use the D-176 mount, should be no problems getting one from Baileys if you are happy with an Oregon bar, or keep watching e-Bay and be ready to spend a bit more for an original McCulloch bar.

bob15- I have 3 or 4 18" slim line hard nose bars I got from Bryce for $20 each; last time I looked he still had quite a few available.

Back a page to Warped5 - I had the BP-1 pretty well flooded in Indiana since I wasn't sure the primer was working. When I start and run that saw every 3-4 days it is no big deal...wait too long or let it run out of fuel and it is a whole other story.

Mark

 

[Brian13]

Hey Mark if you dont already have one, here is an owners manual for the BP-1.

Vintage chainsaw owner's manual - McCulloch Model BP-1 (1962) | eBay

 

[HeRoze]

Well, I ran off and got the c-clamp and attempted to remove the wrist pin, and no luck... it popped and moved a little, but refuses to budge any more than where it is now... guess I'll be using a 20% off coupon at HF sometime soon... the c-clamp just isn't sturdy enough... ===

while you're there.... Soda Blasting Media - 50 Lbs. Medium Grade

 

[stinkbait]

Got two 7-10s on trade today from my buddy Igpoe.

 

[RandyMac]

Got two 7-10s on trade today from my buddy Igpoe.

trade you a fifth of rye for the one on the left.

 

[stinkbait]

trade you a fifth of rye for the one on the left.

I believe that the one on the left is the oldest based on the type of decompression release. If I decide to part with it I will contact you first Randy.

 

[RandyMac]

It's a deal lad.
Have a great New Year Stink.

 

[Eccentric]

trade you a fifth of rye for the one on the left.

I believe that the one on the left is the oldest based on the type of decompression release. If I decide to part with it I will contact you first Randy.

It's a deal lad.
Have a great New Year Stink.

I traded my last creamsicle for a 7-10A that looks like the saw on the right. Button type decomp valve on the head (same as my PM700 and SP-81). Black non-CB clutch cover. Mine happens to be one of the variants with the steel liner rather than the chromed bore. McCulloch made about 700 different variants of the 7-10. Looks like the saw on the left has the integrated kill switch/decomp/throttle lock setup. The two saws pictured have different handlebar bends too. My saw has a different AF cover decal than either of the saws pictured (and they're different from each other). That makes at least three different decals....

 

[promac850]

while you're there.... Soda Blasting Media - 50 Lbs. Medium Grade

I saw that in the HF newsletter... I can see how that would cut faster.

I already had bought two 13.5 lb bags of A&H baking soda at the bulk store the other day (much closer to home anyhow)

 

[stinkbait]

I traded my last creamsicle for a 7-10A that looks like the saw on the right. Button type decomp valve on the head (same as my PM700 and SP-81). Black non-CB clutch cover. Mine happens to be one of the variants with the steel liner rather than the chromed bore. McCulloch made about 700 different variants of the 7-10. Looks like the saw on the left has the integrated kill switch/decomp/throttle lock setup. The two saws pictured have different handlebar bends too. My saw has a different AF cover decal than either of the saws pictured (and they're different from each other). That makes at least three different decals....

Here is a pic of all three of my 7-10s.

 

[heimannm]

We had our Heimann family Christmas get together yesterday. A few weeks back while looking at e-Bay I showed a lighted McCulloch sign to my wife and then forgot about it. Well, yesterday I was reminded...

That's my son in law Nick in the background, hopefully he will remember to take that little Stihl home with him (that's the carburetor a few posts back). I had to add an outlet to provide electical power for the light but I did finally get it up tonight.

I need to shorten the string on the switch, and add some interesting fob in place of the stock unit. And in case you haven't seen this one before, I got it along with a truck load of parts & parts saws from 54stude.

Happy New Year to all,

Mark

 

[tbow388]

tbow, where are you in MS? When I get home to AL (Tuscaloosa) in a few days, I may be able to fix you up with a complete rotating assembly. Don't write off the cylinder yet. It's a cast iron liner and can be smoothed out if it ain't too bad.

Mactodd, I am in Saltillo. Right outside tupelo. Just let me know what you have. Might be a good motorcycle ride to tuscaloosa.

 

[buzz sawyer]

We had our Heimann family Christmas get together yesterday. A few weeks back while looking at e-Bay I showed a lighted McCulloch sign to my wife and then forgot about it. Well, yesterday I was reminded...

That's my son in law Nick in the background, hopefully he will remember to take that little Stihl home with him (that's the carburetor a few posts back). I had to add an outlet to provide electical power for the light but I did finally get it up tonight.

I need to shorten the string on the switch, and add some interesting fob in place of the stock unit. And in case you haven't seen this one before, I got it along with a truck load of parts & parts saws from 54stude.


Happy New Year to all,

Mark

Sign looks great and I can't of a better place for it.

Happy New Year to you and family!

 

[K.C.]

Help for my Mac Cat 2.3, please

Happy New Year to the Mac group!! My '79 -80 era Mac Cat needs a new check valve for the gas cap, or another cap, as it leaks when I run it on its side. I am also wondering about a replacement bar. Do any of you Mac experts know if there any aftermarket caps, duck bill valves or bars that will fit this saw? I have a soft-spot for this saw and want to keep it going. It's nice and light, has good power for its size and I've been using it lately for my carving 'experiments'. It would be neat to be able to find a carving bar for it if there is one that will fit.

 

[madrone]

some great photo's since i've been to this sticky, thanks all and happy holidays.

I'm working on an old beauty of a 1-86 gear drive. Should run great after I get the flatback rebuilt (mac-9 kit on the way).
I can't wait to put on the original 42" mac bar running 1/2" pitch.

The muffler is pretty much thrashed on the saw and I'm wondering what options I have for a replacement. Will mufflers from other saws fit this one? Part numbers?
Thanks.

 

[Eccentric]

Nice! Looks like a set of H&S dogs too.