McCulloch Super 44A

[Art Szabo]

I posted this in the Trading Post area but didn't get any responses. I know from searching around this site that some of these saws are still around. I hope it is OK to post it here also.

I am looking for a McCulloch Super 44A chainsaw. My Dad and I used to cut timber many years ago. I bought the Super 44A from him when I was fifteen and sold it a few years later. I have regretted this for almost forty years. I would like to find one to replace it. My Dad is 87 years old and this would mean a lot to him also.
Thanks,
Art

 

[Al Smith]

Yep,I have one of those models also,restored complete with a 24" roller nosed bar,McCulloch branded at that.

I don't really want to sell it but they pop up on e-bay from time to time.Most people don't even know what they are when the list them for sale.

 

[Art Szabo]

Any price??

That is awful close to the 44A, not sure what the difference is. I do see that the air cleaner cover is black and mine was yellow. Would you sell that at any price? I am driving distance from you.
Thanks for the response and photo.
Art

 

[taplinhill]

Super 44 and Super 44A

The Super 44 and the Super 44A are not as close as you would think. Check out the muffler in these pics.

 

[Al Smith]

That is awful close to the 44A, not sure what the difference is. I do see that the air cleaner cover is black and mine was yellow. Would you sell that at any price? I am driving distance from you.
Thanks for the response and photo.
Art

As a matter of fact,that is a 44a ,I didn't have the correct lettering on the air box when I did the paint job.The stuffer numbers are "44A".

Actually,I don't care to part with the saw at this time.I bypassed the air vane governor on this old duffer,makes a world of difference in how it runs.

 

[Al Smith]

The Super 44 and the Super 44A are not as close as you would think. Check out the muffler in these pics.

The McCulloch muffler thing can be confusing at times.For the 44 series plus the 1-70 etc they list 3 or 4 different ones that are all interchangeable.

For example on the 250's I've seen at least 3 different types.Some are nothing more than a spark arrester,rather loud I might add.So many things are interchangeable on the old Macs you could assemble a saw with parts from a half dozen other models.

 

[cuttinscott]

I posted this in the Trading Post area but didn't get any responses. I know from searching around this site that some of these saws are still around. I hope it is OK to post it here also.

I am looking for a McCulloch Super 44A chainsaw. My Dad and I used to cut timber many years ago. I bought the Super 44A from him when I was fifteen and sold it a few years later. I have regretted this for almost forty years. I would like to find one to replace it. My Dad is 87 years old and this would mean a lot to him also.
Thanks,
Art

I Have a Super 44a if you want it $30 + S&H it runs but needs loving..... It feels intimated sitting here with all these Dolmars I own LOL.

I will be in Wooster / Orrville on Wednesday August 22 then off to Sandusky for a couple more days.

Scott

 

[taplinhill]

The McCulloch muffler thing can be confusing at times.For the 44 series plus the 1-70 etc they list 3 or 4 different ones that are all interchangeable.

I have seen some variation between Super 44's, as well as variation between Super 44A's. Are the only major differences between the 44 and 44A the longer stroke of the 44A, and the fact that the 44A came after the 44?

 

[Al Smith]

As I understand it the D-44 was 4.4 cu in,the super 44 was 4.9 and the super A was 5.3.The super and the 250 among others share the same internal parts.

The super 44 A shares parts with the super 250,650 and Mc 10 kart engines,to name a few.I understand that there is a difference between the Kart and saw engines but I have not a clue what that is.

Those danged 44 series where right hand start and hold down choke.You need three hands to start them,four would be handy.I prime mine on a cold start,I have no intentions of tugging on that cord 'til my arm goes numb.That said,on a warm start,like most reed Macs,first pull and off putting.

 

[romeo]

As I understand it the D-44 was 4.4 cu in,the super 44 was 4.9 and the super A was 5.3.The super and the 250 among others share the same internal parts.

The super 44 A shares parts with the super 250,650 and Mc 10 kart engines,to name a few.I understand that there is a difference between the Kart and saw engines but I have not a clue what that is.

Those danged 44 series where right hand start and hold down choke.You need three hands to start them,four would be handy.I prime mine on a cold start,I have no intentions of tugging on that cord 'til my arm goes numb.That said,on a warm start,like most reed Macs,first pull and off putting.

That I remember, the cart motors have a different intake, and the cart flywheel is advanced a few degrees from the saw model.

BTW, I'm having he!! with one of these saws right now. I have had the HL carb off 5 or 6 times and I just cant make the D@MB thing pump fuel, but everything looks good and the diaphragms aren't leaking and the intake gaskets are new and line up good. I can also feel vacuum from the small intake port when I pull it over. Any ideas?

 

[Art Szabo]

cuttinscott - I'll take it

How can I get the money to you? Oh Man this is way better than good!!
Art

 

[Al Smith]

BTW, I'm having he!! with one of these saws right now. I have had the HL carb off 5 or 6 times and I just cant make the D@MB thing pump fuel, but everything looks good and the diaphragms aren't leaking and the intake gaskets are new and line up good. I can also feel vacuum from the small intake port when I pull it over. Any ideas?

That thing should only pull about 7 lbs or less vacuum.I've had a fit with HL's myself for some reason.Some of them use the harder more durable brownish fiber check valves.I've had better luck using the cheaper soft black ones.

Oh ,check that fuel line.It doesn't hardly take much of a crack in one to really mess you up,been there also.

On one of my antiques,a 650 geardrive Mac,I know I delved into that carb at least a half dozen times,frustrating to say the least.

 

[cuttinscott]

How can I get the money to you? Oh Man this is way better than good!!
Art

COOL BEANS Art, PM sent


Scott

 

[Sprig]

COOL BEANS Art, PM sent
Scott

MOST EXCELLENT!!

We sitting here amazed and quite happy fer Art! Kudos Scott!

ta all!

 

[romeo]

That thing should only pull about 7 lbs or less vacuum.I've had a fit with HL's myself for some reason.Some of them use the harder more durable brownish fiber check valves.I've had better luck using the cheaper soft black ones.

Oh ,check that fuel line.It doesn't hardly take much of a crack in one to really mess you up,been there also.

On one of my antiques,a 650 geardrive Mac,I know I delved into that carb at least a half dozen times,frustrating to say the least.

It has the fiber check valve, I am positive since I have looked at it a dozen times. I had one last HL kit and I used it last year on another saw , it had the the black rubber check valve gasket, The carb was actually an HR for a bike saw but the pump section is the same, I think I ended up not using that carb anyway so I will try swaping it out. The fuel line is new and has a good seal. I am even thinking of changing the intake to mount a large newer model Walboro I have lying around.
:bang: :bang: :bang:

 

[cuttinscott]

Well Art I just started the old girl and took her out for a few cuts ran great.. It does need a air cleaner and the carb is a little finiky.. Like I said before she just needs some loving.. I will have the shipping Quote for you soon 27 pounds plus packing yea shes not a lightweight LOL.

Scott

 

[Art Szabo]

air cleaner

Where would a guy get any of those air cleaners?
Art

 

[Al Smith]

Air cleaners! Dunkins engine service,Seamans Ohio ,sells on e-bay.Bob's lawnmower repair,Maryland N.Y.Fayetteville equipment repair,Fayetteville NY.

I think the last two post on here on occasion,all three sell on e-bay.

The filters are the same ones that fit on the 250,650 etc,large.The last one I bought was 15 bucks.

In a pinch you could get by using screen wire overlapped with a few layers of filter media paper and good old duct tape on the edges.Crude but effective.

 

[Art Szabo]

air cleaner

Thanks, I'll see if I can find that guy in Ohio.
Art

 

[stihl 440]

super 44 a

I have a super 44A (project saw) it runs but leaks fuel everywhere. It is sooooo slow, I'm going to bypass the govenor and see what she does. Makes you appreciate those old timers that had to use those, no wonder they have white finger!LOL :rockn: :biggrinbounce2: