McCulloch Chain Saws

[paccity]

Heck, I GAVE one of those (a 10-10A) away in the Stumpbroke raffle. Looked almost the same, except mine had a 16" hardnose and a new loop of chain on it. I bought it for $25 (running) at a yard sale........then cleaned it up, rebuilt the carb, and replaced a few things (including the chain, which Jeff bought for the raffle giveaway) before sending it on its way to Josh.



I got my SP-81 in trade for doing some work on another saw (Homelite 750 that needed a good strip/CLEANING, a carb rebuild, an intake boot replacement, and some other work). My SP-81 wasn't a runner, but just took some serious cleanup, a carb kit, a fuel line, and a starter rehab to get back in business. My PM700 came to me along with an SXL-925 in trade for a big Husky. It was already a runner. My 7-10A came to me (along with a Homelite Super E-Z auto) in trade for a little Stihl that I refreshed and put a new B/C on. Neither saw was a runner, but they weren't too far from it.

My point is that these 10-series saws are out there. If you're not in a big hurry, even the 82cc saws (which are the most desireable) can be found still for decent money. Ebay's gotten stupid (for both the 70 and 82cc Macs), but that "market pricing" only comes into play if you need to get the thing ASAP. It's not like they're an 895C or BP-1. McCulloch made tons of 'em, and stropped production not too long ago (compared to those "holy grail" Macs)....

you guys would hate me if you new how much i've paid for all but two of my yellow wonders .:msp_wink:

 

[rwoods]

Thanks Ron, that puts things into a little better perspective. Guess I'll go take a look at it tomorow. - Sam

Sam, check it out good. As things can go wrong in a hurry. I tuned my favorite and strongest PM800. When I got it where it ran best, I accidentally leaned it instead of fattening it up. I ran it a few days later for just a few minutes and the piston almost instantly became toast. At least the cylinder is still good.

I opened up the last of my three part saws tonight, it (PM800) had gouges in the crank and the crank was blue from running hot. Of the other two, one (DE80) was a thrown wrist pin bearing and the other (PM800) toasted just like mine.

On the plus side other than these three parts saws, all of my other 82cc MACs have had good pistons and cylinders (2 - PM850s, 1 - SP81E, 1 - DE80, 1 - PM8200, 1 - Frankensaw, and 4 PM800s); all brought used and sight unseen. I sold one of the PM850s and the DE80 on ebay to apparently happy customers. The other PM850 and SP81E were well worn PNW saws, I dismantled them and gave them to two young AS members for rebuilds; one has his done and the other hasn't, yet. The others get run regularly although they look like wall hangers in this picture.

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Ron

 

[rwoods]

you guys would hate me if you new how much i've paid for all but two of my yellow wonders .:msp_wink:

I paid more for that PM700 when I bought it new 30 years ago than any of the 82cc MACs in my picture. But prices have been going up and bargains are getting harder to find. In fact, with the exception of the long bar PM800 shown, I have more in the PM700 than any three saw combination of the remaining 82cc MACs.

Ron

 

[wendell]

Got a line on a 10-10S but it needs a B&C and sounds like it needs a P/C.

 

[Eccentric]

you guys would hate me if you new how much i've paid for all but two of my yellow wonders .:msp_wink:

Won't hate you Fraser. Just hook me up with the same deals you got for a few of 'em. I'll even pay shipping............and you can keep the two 'spensive ones.

Got a line on a 10-10S but it needs a B&C and sounds like it needs a P/C.

B&C are no problemo. P/C can be spendy however. Pistons and rings are often cheap on feebay (including oversizes, for the many 10-series saws that have boreable liners instead of chromed bores). A good cylinder can be $$$, and not every shop will bore a 'blind' cylinder like these (so getting your jug bored can be $$$). You STILL don't have a 10-series Steve? I'll trade you one for your SD166...

Actually, I may be coming into another 10-10 soon. If it looks good, I'll square it away and see if you wanna trade something (of like value........although that SD166'd be nice) for it...


Come to think of it.....you COULD have had MY 10-10A as you were a winner in the Stumpy raffle. Chose the big orange saw instead. Bad Steve. No bacon for you!:jester:

 

[heimannm]

The 10-10S, PM55, and PM555 all share the same 1.812 bore and come in at 57 cc.

Actually the PM570 is the same bore as well, but is an anti-vibe saw so the block is not a 1:1 change.

Mark

 

[Warped5]

Got a line on a 10-10S but it needs a B&C and sounds like it needs a P/C.

I saw that .... was going to give you a heads up on it, but figured you alreay had one! Good luck!

 

[rwoods]

Got a line on a 10-10S but it needs a B&C and sounds like it needs a P/C.

Since everyone seems to be into building there own, how about a 10-10SS (Super Sport)? I have an NOS PM60 (not SP60) cylinder and eBay has an NOS piston. This would bump you from 57cc to 62.3 cc. Ron

 

[joeymt33]

Since everyone seems to be into building there own, how about a 10-10SS (Super Sport)? I have an NOS PM60 (not SP60) cylinder and eBay has an NOS piston. This would bump you from 57cc to 62.3 cc. Ron

That would be cool, I love the way my PM60 pulls. It makes good power, it would surprise people that ran it if they didn't know you converted it.

 

[wendell]

Since everyone seems to be into building there own, how about a 10-10SS (Super Sport)? I have an NOS PM60 (not SP60) cylinder and eBay has an NOS piston. This would bump you from 57cc to 62.3 cc. Ron

Hmmm, now that is intriguing. opcorn:

 

[8433jeff]

Hmmm, now that is intriguing. opcorn:

Really? You don't win enough so now you gonna cheat?

 

[paccity]

well another mac99 lives again. this one is from a batch of saws i got from an old boy and the 99 was one he had bought new and used it. i think because of his generosity on giving me all toughs saws i'm going to give it back to him as a thank you. i'll see if i can take some pics of when i give it to him. i'll post some pic's of the saw later.

 

[joeymt33]

with all the talk of the 10-series and PM60 saws......

[video=youtube;9mfn9bt4CJ4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mfn9bt4CJ4[/video]

 

[Eccentric]

Herre you go Jeff

Shot a couple pics today. First one is of my DIRTY old logging veteran McCulloch 790 wearing a 31" Cannon RN and a set of H&S Dogs. The rest are of somebody's McCulloch 200 (also quite dirty, and in need of a carb rebuild). Yes it's sitting on the hood of one of my IHC's. I have a nice four point dog set to send with it too...

 

[psuiewalsh]

Can anyone tell me if the bar mount for a Mac mod 15 and the Super 250 are the same?

 

[cpr]

Can anyone tell me if the bar mount for a Mac mod 15 and the Super 250 are the same?

Yes

 

[psuiewalsh]

Excellent, thanks for the quick response.

 

[ozflea]

What we need to see now is a Mac 15 with a 101 in it a real mans saw

McBob.

 

[psuiewalsh]

What we need to see now is a Mac 15 with a 101 in it a real mans saw

McBob.

If you pay the shipping I'll get the Mac 15 for you.

 

[HowieOutdoor]

What I got so far

I'm just starting to build a collection. As far as Mac's go, I have a little PM484, a Super 250 and I recently picked up a Pro Mac 61 that I am rebuilding. Someone put the ring on the piston back to front.:msp_confused: Just gotta put the new bits in and bolt her together.