McCulloch Chain Saws

[a. palmer jr.]

Are your sure JJ? Every ebay auction I see says kart in the listing, and some even have removable heads. I think on ebay Mac=kart.

Yeah, you can even sell a Mini-Mac there if you put the word "kart" in the title!

 

[Jacob J.]

Are your sure JJ? Every ebay auction I see says kart in the listing, and some even have removable heads. I think on ebay Mac=kart.

Admittedly, a good way to sell those old junk saw engines for sure. The old-time kart guys sure get worked up about it.

 

[Overtrained]

Hey guys, since yall are the McCulloch guru's i figured id ask here.....which old school MAC is the most impressive on the larger end of the saws? Im new to this hobby. Im picking up a Mini Mac 6 this weekend running ready to go for $50. I figured it was a great deal since all i have to do is add gas/bar oil! .....Anyways....after i get the working MM6 in my collection i want something with some attitude and of course, black and yellow! Whats out there? Which model has the most parts available? The pro mac 10-10 looks nasty how bout those? Thanks in advance for the help and patience.

P.S...whats the best way to store the MM6, i want to keep it alive as long as possible. Wont mind running her now and then threw some wood either! Thanks again!

 

[Jacob J.]

If you want to step into the big leagues of Mac, get a 797 or a Super 797. It's the kind of machine that changes your
whole attitude about cutting wood.

 

[C SAW 090]

if you get a 1010, it will make you really enjoy running the newer AV saws, I used my 1010 for 20 min one time, it took another 20 for my eyes to stop vibrating.

 

[Ambull]

If you want to step into the big leagues of Mac, get a 797 or a Super 797. It's the kind of machine that changes your
whole attitude about cutting wood.

And then the 101b kart saws are even a step further. I really enjoyed smoking a nice Dolmar 166 with my kart saw at the last GTG.

 

[Overtrained]

If you want to step into the big leagues of Mac, get a 797 or a Super 797. It's the kind of machine that changes your
whole attitude about cutting wood.

Whats the age and availabilty on one of those?

if you get a 1010, it will make you really enjoy running the newer AV saws, I used my 1010 for 20 min one time, it took another 20 for my eyes to stop vibrating.

I got a MAC 3516AV from the early 90's that I just repaired, def want something much more substantial. I dont mind if it rattles the teeth out of my head, im not in the tree business, not using chainsaws everyday.:smile2:

 

[Jacob J.]

Whats the age and availabilty on one of those?

They were only manufactured from around early '67 to mid/late '71 or so. Finding one can be a real challenge. Finding a runner
can be even harder. Most runners go for $325-500 on Ebay depending on condition. Recently, a fully restored one went for $1100
on Craigslist just over the hill from me. Parts are getting expensive. The last brand new cylinder I grabbed off Ebay cost me $90
plus shipping. It didn't include the DSP valve, boost port cover, or anything else. Cranks and rods are still pretty common
since the 797 shared those parts with the Mc101 kart engine. You can also use the cranks out of the CP-125, SP-125, or SP-125c.
I think the SP-125 cranks are the best to use since they seem to make the smoothest running saw.

 

[Overtrained]

Ahh ill keep an eye out for one, never know whats sitting in some guys garage locally. Im sure no matter what I come across ill run it by here firstI like ebay but shipping prices get rediculous and being outbid really pisses me off:msp_mad:haha

 

[RandyMac]

OT, work your way up, a 250 would be a good next step.

or an 82cc like an 800/850

 

[paccity]

mr.mac. your 1/2 wrap is on it's way. it's been in a box in my truck for over a week .:msp_rolleyes:

 

[Overtrained]

OT, work your way up, a 250 would be a good next step.

or an 82cc like an 800/850

Is it me or does those saws look really easy to work on? Everything looks really easy to get to, maybe cause its BIG lol

 

[paccity]

easier than a mini mac.

 

[RandyMac]

They aren't hard to work on, parts are pretty easy to find.

The variety is nearly endless.

1-70, 1-63, 797

I got your shiny full wrap ready, if I get out of the house today, it will be on it's way. I got Cliff's files and a screw to send too.

 

[bob15]

Ahh ill keep an eye out for one, never know whats sitting in some guys garage locally. Im sure no matter what I come across ill run it by here firstI like ebay but shipping prices get rediculous and being outbid really pisses me off:msp_mad:haha

Have patience. I bought two or three 797's and a 795 off e-bay 6-8 years ago, well before the Mac prices went through the roof. Even bought a couple SP125's before they went nut on prices.

I will admit they are fun to run, but I honstly perfer running my SP-60 or PM-805 over the SP-125. Not saying I'm going to sell them, but other than the SP-125 (using it when I need the long bar), I don't really bother with the 700 series saws. They just sit on a shelf for now.

Biggest beef with the 797, the choke buttom that must be held in with one hand while pulling the saw with the other. Stupid idea.

I would look at a 5 cube AV mount saw first. Cheaper to typically find and as much fun to run.

bob

 

[Overtrained]

Thanks guys for the advice

 

[RandyMac]

The righthand pull starts are not that tough and were made to be pulled straight back, with the saw resting on a log or something similar. Guys who have problems with them just aren't thinking it through.

 

[Ambull]

I will admit I prefer the Super Pro 125 to the 700 series.

1. they all have the SDC carbs, as opposed to some of the 700 series that have flatbacks
2. choke and throttle lock is easier to deal with
3. compression release is easier to deal with
4. LH start is nice, plus it is easier to swap chains and tighten them.
5. anti-vibe is a plus. personally I think it works pretty well on the SP125.

 

[Overtrained]

Most of those MAC's look like yellow 5HP ***** engines with handles on them:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Ambull]

Most of those MAC's look like yellow 5HP briggs engines with handles on them:hmm3grin2orange:

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