Knowing about my chainsaw 'issues' a very nice lady who works with my wife talked to her about a chainsaw she has. It was her father's who is now deceased, he was the original owner. She said she remembers him teaching her how to use it back in the 80's and even showing her how to mix the fuel and sharpen the chain. She has apparently had the saw for quite awhile and not long ago paid someone $75 to 'get it running'. By get it running, it will do that, but it smokes like a damn fog machine! She asked if I'd take a look at it and see if I could find the reason for the smoke and also see if there is anyone who might be interested in it. Truthfully, I'm not sure she's ready to let go of it yet, but I told her that unfortunately it probably isn't worth what she paid to get it running, but she assured me it isn't about the money.
When my wife told me about it she only knew it was an "old McCulloch". You all know what it's like, and my mind started to wander wildly about what sort of an old logging monster my wife might be bringing home (in her Prius!). Today she brought it home. I laughed hysterically when I saw this little fella. It's the greatest little chainsaw I've ever seen!
Anyway, now that story time is out of the way I have a couple of questions. First, I don't know anything about the construction of these saws; is the smoking likely due to an internal seal/gasket issue and bar oil is getting into the crankcase, or is it likely just a carb adjustment problem? I did start the saw and run it for a minute or so, but I didn't want to adjust anything or do much before getting some feedback. Second, is it a safe assumption that if she ends up wanting to part with the saw there are MiniMac enthusiasts out there and I could comfortably tell her I could find this saw a home where it will be cleaned and proudly displayed on a shelf somewhere it will truly be appreciated? I don't mean that as a joke, I think it would mean a lot to her if I could (honestly) tell her a collector would like to get it.
For the record, this isn't a fishing for an offer thread. At the moment I don't know exactly what she wants and/or is ready to do. I'm just trying to find out what I can about this micro-saw so I can report back to her.
Thanks.
When my wife told me about it she only knew it was an "old McCulloch". You all know what it's like, and my mind started to wander wildly about what sort of an old logging monster my wife might be bringing home (in her Prius!). Today she brought it home. I laughed hysterically when I saw this little fella. It's the greatest little chainsaw I've ever seen!
Anyway, now that story time is out of the way I have a couple of questions. First, I don't know anything about the construction of these saws; is the smoking likely due to an internal seal/gasket issue and bar oil is getting into the crankcase, or is it likely just a carb adjustment problem? I did start the saw and run it for a minute or so, but I didn't want to adjust anything or do much before getting some feedback. Second, is it a safe assumption that if she ends up wanting to part with the saw there are MiniMac enthusiasts out there and I could comfortably tell her I could find this saw a home where it will be cleaned and proudly displayed on a shelf somewhere it will truly be appreciated? I don't mean that as a joke, I think it would mean a lot to her if I could (honestly) tell her a collector would like to get it.
For the record, this isn't a fishing for an offer thread. At the moment I don't know exactly what she wants and/or is ready to do. I'm just trying to find out what I can about this micro-saw so I can report back to her.
Thanks.
