McCullough MAC 3516 Excessive Bar Oil?

[Knucklebuster]

OK Gurus. I just did a saw for a customer. McCullough 3516 35cc and it's pristine. Went thru the whole saw and even the carb and diaphragms were pristine, but it looks like it's done some cutting, based on the (do you guys have a word for it?) buildup of pulp mixed with oil I cleaned out of this thing. The only thing is, it seems to be pushing an excessive amount of bar oil to the chain, in my opinion. Is this normal for this saw or is this something that can be corrected? I'm no saw expert; I work on mostly lawnmowers , snow blowers weed whackers and such, but have been doing quite a few saws lately and you guys are The Bomb, when I get stuck. This thing self-oils, but when I turn it off, the bar is covered with oil and when it put her down, she drips. Seems a bit much from my experience. Thanks!
James

 

[Knucklebuster]

I meant to add this, rather than start a whole new thread: I've run into this on the last few saws I've worked on. When I do the Chain/Bar adjustment, should I let the bar fall where gravity takes it and tighten it like that, or should I pull it up mid-way (which tightens the chain more) and secure it that way? I never seem to get it quite right. My old Poulan bar always stayed in place. Not to side track my original issue, but have to ask. Thanks again.
James

 

[67L36Driver]

Those 'box store' Macs, 2014s and 3516s, oil like the Exxon Valdes.

The worm gear that drives the pump is under the flywheel. Make sure its clean under there and lightly lubed. If the gear is stuck to the shaft, it'll empty the tank in short order.

Pull up on the bar nose to set the chain slack.

 

[Knucklebuster]

Those 'box store' Macs, 2014s and 3516s, oil like the Exxon Valdes.

The worm gear that drives the pump is under the flywheel. Make sure its clean under there and lightly lubed. If the gear is stuck to the shaft, it'll empty the tank in short order.

Pull up on the bar nose to set the chain slack.

Thanks so much for the insight. Will do! :chainsawguy:

 

[Knucklebuster]

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[gmax]

It's McCulloch although those box store ones don't deserve the title.

 

[67L36Driver]

It's McCulloch although those box store ones don't deserve the title.

Follow the directions on the lid and they will start first or second pull after sitting months at a time. Not bad for power considering 32-35cc. Good loaner saw in my urban neighborhood. Don't expect blistering performance. Throw 'em away if comp. falls below 140 psi.

I learned to tinker chainsaws on a 2014.

They are happier with a 14" bar.

 

[Knucklebuster]

Sorry bout the spelling, Gmax. Thanks for the heads up. Funny thing about this saw is when I Measure the bar, like I do on my other saws, I only get 15 inches. Is there such a thing? The owner of the saw gave me a brand new factory chain that says 14 on the package which is just barely too short (I assume that is a 14 INCH chain). Anyway, the saw is all done and going back to his daddy today. I really do like this saw, but am still perplexed about the amount of chain oil she spews out. I pulled the flywheel and cleaned her up and lubed as suggested (looked pretty clean in there, anyway). It just don't seem normal to me.

 

[67L36Driver]

Strange, I took a 16" bar off my tophandle Mini Mac and tried to put it on a 3516 but the chain was one driver too short. It's still hanging on the pegboard in the garage.