McCulloch Chain Saws

[MacAttack]

I can't say I've been exactly looking for an old mac like this, but this one sure looks clean and complete.

 

[Syncop8r]

This is for sale locally for $100, says it's had the carb rebuilt and chain sharpened so it sounds like a runner.

It has had the blade sharpened too!

 

[MacAttack]

It has had the blade sharpened too!

My brain never even processed that the listing says "blade sharpened" haha, but I'll tell you what, I bet this saw has spent most it's life sitting on a shelf!

I watched some videos of Mac 15's, it better have a sharp "blade" because it's not a fast saw haha, I'm not gonna win any races with that thing if I ended up getting it...mostly just for amusement.

 

[heimannm]

That's the later production model with the black fuel tank,its most commonly found.I'm still wanting (some day,no big rush) the early model with the yellow tank.

Mark

 

[MacAttack]

Cleaning up another of my 10-10's, popped the recoil / cover off and lo and behold, this one has point ignition!

My other 10-10's are electronic, this one must have been close to the switch-over.

 

[MacAttack]

Ok....this has got to win some kind of award for filthiest saw...look at the inside of this housing.

That's literally about an inch thick of gunk.

I'm glad I checked....

 

[Woodslasher]

Pretty much every Mac I've torn apart looked like that under the covers. I call that "McCulloch dirty" as no other manufacturer I've seen accumulates that level of filth inside their saws.

 

[bob kern]

Pretty much every Mac I've torn apart looked like that under the covers. I call that "McCulloch dirty" as no other manufacturer I've seen accumulates that level of filth inside their saws.

It's cause they work harder!

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

I put it down to bar oil spills.

 

[bob kern]

I put it down to bar oil spills.

I hope to find a screw on spout for bar oil jugs some day. It would sure help overcome engineer stupidity.

 

[heimannm]

Menards sells these, fit either 1 gallon jugs or 1 quart bottles.



MacAttack - Does the AF cover read Pro 10-10 Automatic? They are my favorite of the 54cc 10-10 models and to the best of my knowledge, all were points ignition.



I've taken apart more than a few little Homelite saws that were every bit as filthy inside. Dull chain and the pressure oiler on those makes for some pretty severe messes.

Mark

 

[bob kern]

Menards sells these, fit either 1 gallon jugs or 1 quart bottles.

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MacAttack - Does the AF cover read Pro 10-10 Automatic? They are my favorite of the 54cc 10-10 models and to the best of my knowledge, all were points ignition.

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I've taken apart more than a few little Homelite saws that were every bit as filthy inside. Dull chain and the pressure oiler on those makes for some pretty severe messes.

Mark

Thanks Mark! Menards is permanently on the blacklist, but now that I know there is such a thing , I will find it online!

 

[Syncop8r]

I put it down to bar oil spills.

One of the things I don't like about the 610 is where the bar oil filler is. Chain brake gets in the way and I usually spill bar oil.

 

[heimannm]

With a spout like the ones shown above, even the 600 Series saws are no problem.

Mark

 

[flatsfisher]

With a spout like the ones shown above, even the 600 Series saws are no problem.

Mark

I have one of those spouts on an old steel gas can and it seals well on the threads, but it takes forever to empty a 5 gallon can with that tiny outlet. might be ok on a 1 gallon.

 

[bob kern]

I'm starting to get the itch to drag out a pm 1000 that's been patiently waiting on a shelf.
I had it running at one point but not well. I believe the coil is bad but I'm not positive. I'd really like to put it to work tho.
My bil if getting ready to have a big oak dropped and it would be awesome to use it on that.
I have a good 850, a 5200 poulan , an xl 925 and an 056 Stihl so I'm good on bigger saws but I just want to run the 1000!

 

[MacAttack]

MacAttack - Does the AF cover read Pro 10-10 Automatic? They are my favorite of the 54cc 10-10 models and to the best of my knowledge, all were points ignition.

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I've taken apart more than a few little Homelite saws that were every bit as filthy inside. Dull chain and the pressure oiler on those makes for some pretty severe messes.

Mark

Boy does Mark know his McCullochs haha.... yes that is indeed my saw. It runs very nice, even with the spattering of red paint.

 

[Syncop8r]

Boy does Mark know his McCullochs haha.... yes that is indeed my saw. It runs very nice, even with the spattering of red paint.

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Paint or blood?

 

[koko3052]

One of the things I don't like about the 610 is where the bar oil filler is. Chain brake gets in the way and I usually spill bar oil.

I’ve been spilling that oil for years and finally got smart. On a new jug of oil instead of pulling off the seal off I just poke a hole in it about the size of a pencil. Makes it much more manageable. I also cut the bristles on a small paint brush, drill a hole in the handle and tie it to the handle of the oil jug… for cleaning around the saws oil filler cap.

 

[MacAttack]

Paint or blood?

Just paint this time haha...