McCulloch Chain Saws

[Metals406]

I've got a promac 10-10 in really good condition that I need to get running. It is seized (but probably pseudo-seized as 90% of the saws I get from this guy just have achy joints from sitting for years.) It never made it to the top of my project list because its so dang heavy for its engine class. Are they decent to cut with? I just figured that if I'm going to lug that weight around, I might as well step up to a bigger saw.

No, the weight is no issue. IMHO people make a big deal out of saw weight. I think they should man-up and cut some wood.

I have around. . . Oh, twelve Mac 10-10's? I'm just guessing on that number, but I have quite a few.

Will they cut with a 372, or 44, or 66. . . Absolutely not. But if you file or grind a sharp chain -- they sing through the wood. Plus, they sound like no other saw. . . And I dig the noise they make.

I have complained about saw weight before, but that was with an 066 w/ a 36" bar. . . It was a landing saw, and I was cutting snipe and bumping knots all day with it. Your back notices it by the end of the day. It was too much saw for landing work, but it was brand new, and the boss didn't want it over the hill.

 

[joe25DA]

In good company

I like American saws. Stuff from the 70's and 80's when they were at their best. I have some German and a japanese saw (shindaiwa) and they are all pro built models. I have Homelites and a lot of Poulans, so I needed a made in Los Angeles California Mac. I got the 4300 and I wanted to post this pic, I know its been posted before, but I think its cool enough to be posted again. Regan running a 10-10? If he had a Mac, I'd say Im in good company.
PS I have had this saw 2 day and I start it and rev it every time I walk by it!

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[a. palmer jr.]

I'll be getting my 700 going in a few days. Kinda cool out in the garage right now..been bringing Mini-Macs in the house to rebuild. Wife's not too cool with that. What better use for her card table.

 

[Metals406]

I'll be getting my 700 going in a few days. Kinda cool out in the garage right now..been bringing Mini-Macs in the house to rebuild. Wife's not too cool with that. What better use for her card table.

I'm building saws on the bedroom floor. :jawdrop:

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I'm building saws on the bedroom floor. :jawdrop:

If you have a wife I'll bet she just loves that!

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

I got a Bow bar for my 450.

 

[Metals406]

If you have a wife I'll bet she just loves that!

She must love me. . . I'm still alive.

 

[heimannm]

That is a very nice 450 Cliff, not sure I have ever seen one with the full wrap handle before.

I love the way they sound, and they have a lot of pulling power, but I really wouldn't want to have to sling one around all day, anymore at least. I could do that when I was 21...

Mark

 

[belgian]

She must love me. . . I'm still alive.

where did you find a gal like that...???

Mine doesn't appreciate the smell of gas too much....:monkey:

 

[Urbicide]

where did you find a gal like that...???

Mine doesn't appreciate the smell of gas too much....:monkey:

Most don't. :fart:...:rant::blush:

 

[Metals406]

where did you find a gal like that...???

Mine doesn't appreciate the smell of gas too much....:monkey:

She likes the smell of 2-stroke and wood chips. . . She's definitely a keeper.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Mine doesn't mind the smell of gas...just not in the house!

 

[briantutt]

I need a recoil pulley for a ProMac 650. Does anyone have one they are willing to part with? Also, When I take the nut off to remove what is left of the pulley is the stupid spring going to fly all over on me???

and who doesn't like the smell of 2-strokes? Only Commies I think...

 

[garyss]

I found in a box of stuff from my fatherinlaw (at least 40 years old) and one of them was what appears to be a file plate like the carlton file-o-plate. Does any one know how to use this thing? The numbers on it are on one side M219131 and on the other side Mini370G.L.X. And an M on one side which appears to be the stileised Mcculloch M. Its cute but doesn't lend itself to working on my chains

gary

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I need a recoil pulley for a ProMac 650. Does anyone have one they are willing to part with? Also, When I take the nut off to remove what is left of the pulley is the stupid spring going to fly all over on me???

and who doesn't like the smell of 2-strokes? Only Commies I think...

Maybe, but I found a way to hold the spring when you put it back in. Get a little set of vise grip pliers with the pointed jaws. They work pretty good holding the spring together when you put it back.

 

[lawnmowertech37]

I need a recoil pulley for a ProMac 650. Does anyone have one they are willing to part with? Also, When I take the nut off to remove what is left of the pulley is the stupid spring going to fly all over on me???

and who doesn't like the smell of 2-strokes? Only Commies I think...

brian part # 219163 spring is 87680 now its possible i may have a pulley i know i have the spring all i have to say is keep checking my site for that pulley part # im going to be adding more mac parts in the next few days anyhow

 

[FarmTough]

That is a nice 450 you have there Mr. Bow Saw.

Here is a Pro Mac 700 I got in the mail today, it was said to be a parts saw. The clutch cover is broken and the pull handle is missing. I put some fuel in the carb and it started so I put a little in the fuel tank and it runs but won't idle. Carb is in the solution pail and I went ahead and started to clean things up with hot water and simple green. The saw has good compression and spark. Here is how it came to me minus the bar....

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

Thanks FarmTough.

Looks like you got a good 700 there should clean up nice.

 

[heimannm]

garyss - let's see a photo of that device, if it really has the McCulloch logo on it you and I need to talk privately.

Mark

 

[garyss]

OK I will take a couple of photos this am and post them

Gary