Unbelievable!!!

[turnkey4099]

I ran into this over on google groups alt.home.repair forum. I have no comment other than WHAT!!!

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I have a McCulloch Timber Bear Chain Saw model 60013414 for about 10
years or so and while letting it idle so I can gather some wood the
saw stopped and has not started since. Checked the spark plug and it
fires so I am assuming it's a gas related problem?? This chainsaw
requires a fuel/oil mixture although not sure what the ratio is so I
have been using 32:1 when I could and sometimes ran it with straight
gas (no oil) and never had a problem until now.

What would be the steps in repairing this saw? Any help would be
appreciated. I hope I have not killed this saw since it has been
running beautifully for the longest time.

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Harry K

 

[brent denny]

If he used synthetic when he did run a mix, he'll be fine.

 

[Max]

"and sometimes ran it with straight gas (no oil) and never had a problem until now."



At least he realized straight gas has no oil in it!

"steps in repairing this saw"

Procede directly to rubbish can, lift lid & drop saw.

 

[heviarti]

i think the problem with this saw attatches at the handle..

the steps to repair would be "insert pistol in mouth, pull trigger..."

 

[Rotax Robert]

I have talked to Gypo in depth on this subject. From what I have leaned out of this, is that if you use a 12:1 ratio for the next 5 tank-fulls this should clear up the problem.

Rotax

 

[pbtree]

Oil's well that ends well..

Probably a loose nut between the handle and the operator...

Wow...

 

[cbfarmall]

I can't help but wonder what the responses were over at that other forum....

Seriously, back before I knew anything about 2-strokes I remember running some Marvel Mystery oil at 16:1 in my IDC weedeater when I couldn't find 2-stroke stuff. Not an acceptable substitute, but it didn't kill the engine. Lasted for many years after that, still ran when I tossed it, just vibrated too much at the end.

Now, I'm older and more educated. When I wreck my equipment, I'm going to do it in style.

Chris B.

 

[NeTree]

Originally posted by cbfarmall
When I wreck my equipment, I'm going to do it in style.

Chris B.

You obviously missed the forum rules.

You can't make a post like that without telling the story to go along with it.

 

[turnkey4099]

Originally posted by cbfarmall
I can't help but wonder what the responses were over at that other forum....

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Chris B.

A few replies (including mine) basically 'you now have a boat anchor'

Harry K

 

[DDM]

Originally posted by Max
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Procede directly to rubbish can, lift lid & drop saw.

Nawwwww Procede Directly to Ebay and List it as Like New Needs New owner to add oil to the Fuel.