McCulloch Chain Saws

[bob kern]

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.

I do similar with my seal. I just do a small puncture with my thumbnail. Some saws are still a pain due to placement of the saws fill cap.

 

[bob kern]

I've become a fan of cans of compressed air for dirt around the caps.

 

[MacAttack]

Is there any way to adjust or reduce the "sensitivity" of this style chain brake on a 10-10? I have this saw all together but the chain brake engages with almost no pressure, and it will even snap just from the vibration of the engine at idle.

Or do they just get worn and become useless?

I do have another clutch cover / brake that I could use, it's just not nearly as nice as this one.

 

[Syncop8r]

Perhaps just the latch could be replaced if worn?

 

[MacAttack]

Perhaps just the latch could be replaced if worn?

I was wondering that too, OR could I possible re-shape the latch a little with a grinder to make it catch better?

I'll take a look at it later today.