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[astnmacgto]

Do you guys know if a Mcculloch 250 bar and chain will fit a 740(or similar saw)? It's only an 18" but It will do I it fits.


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I've never had a large frame bar not fit another large frame saw, from what I understand they are all the same. Large frame mount, 10 series mount, and the mini mount are the only three bar patterns mac made

 

[brandonstc6]

I've never had a large frame bar not fit another large frame saw, from what I understand they are all the same. Large frame mount, 10 series mount, and the mini mount are the only three bar patterns mac made

Awesome, thanks.
Now an 18" bar on a 120cc saw (if I get it). It's going to be a beast, I can't wait to get it going


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[46 Poulan]

View attachment 550525 not chainsaw related but heres what @astnmacgto and i do everyday

Looks like Yall got some work to do!! I need to post the heavy equipment repair in the shop where I work.I got to get a new camera.

 

[46 Poulan]

Here is my project for the weekend, finally getting around to putting a new liner in this bad boy.

I've already soaked the fuel tank with carb cleaner and added ball bearings and shook, now I'm cleaning it while it drys, I'll probably try and put the liner in sunday

Nice xl700--Mine is blue also-need longer bar/chain

 

[46 Poulan]

Its official the 440 magnum is now to be refered to as GRETCHEN

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[Boomer 87]

Well I just don't think I noticed it, when I'm testing chain response you kinda just bump the throttle, which is fine, but Inwas doing some more testing and was gunning it and I noticed it.

Man you've had bad luck with carbs lately, im trying to think of something its super hard to help just typing on the forum without being there and witnessing whats happening. I think i have some HS tillotsons here i might rebuild a couple and send them your way.

 

[Boomer 87]

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Hey man a guy has to name his favorite equipment. I actually refer to a few by the name of the guy i bought them from lol. Got some named Charlie got a couple named Fred. Of course Thumper, and now Gretchen lol...... dont judge me lol

 

[Kensie1988]

Nice xl700--Mine is blue also-need longer bar/chain

Well I'm only going to put a 20" solid nosed on mine, so it should rip!

 

[Kensie1988]

Man you've had bad luck with carbs lately, im trying to think of something its super hard to help just typing on the forum without being there and witnessing whats happening. I think i have some HS tillotsons here i might rebuild a couple and send them your way.

Yea man, like it keeps bumming me out, like I'm doing everything that I'm supposed to be doing so it's disheartening haha, like I may not be cut out for this.

 

[brandonstc6]

Yea man, like it keeps bumming me out, like I'm doing everything that I'm supposed to be doing so it's disheartening haha, like I may not be cut out for this.

I've had some bad luck too. I have a homelite xl-101 that ran before are carburetor rebuild but not after. I may have gotten a bad kit.


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[Mac&Homelite]

You're doing better than I am Kensie. I can't even seem to get the 361 clone to pop now. I had it running w/o a bar, put the bar on it and it gave up the ghost. Going to spend some time on it tomorrow and see what's wrong.

 

[brandonstc6]

Well guys, I bought a 18" bar and chain, a Mcculloch 250 clutch, sprocket and coil all for $29.48 shipped


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[Kensie1988]

Well guys, I bought a 18" bar and chain, a Mcculloch 250 clutch, sprocket and coil all for $29.48 shipped


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I need to start finding deals like that haha

 

[Boomer 87]

Ill see if i got a couple hs i can go through if nothing else it will eliminate a carb issue bc surely both carbs wouldn't be the culprit. If i was there i could maybe help some, not that im an expert bc im far from it but its way different when you can actually witness it.

 

[Boomer 87]

You're doing better than I am Kensie. I can't even seem to get the 361 clone to pop now. I had it running w/o a bar, put the bar on it and it gave up the ghost. Going to spend some time on it tomorrow


One thing ive heard about the clone kits, dont use the decomp button, the head likes to pop off and can drop the stem down in the jug. Get an oem decomp button.

 

[Boomer 87]

@Kensie1988 what saws do you currently have ready to cut with?

 

[Boomer 87]

Also what fuel are you using?

 

[Kensie1988]

The only saws that are running ready to cut is the Stihl and my SXL

I'm using Stihl oil (orange bottle) mixed 50:1

 

[Boomer 87]

Pump gas 10% ethanol?

 

[Mac&Homelite]

Yeah, I got an oem decomp valve for it. The AM ones supposedly have gotten better, but I still don't trust it. I will probably end up welding the end of the aftermarket and just plug the decomp port. It's only a 60cc saw, I can hardly tell the difference when I use it.