McCulloch Chain Saws

[leeha]

I have used Randy and Crystal many times,
But i do have to say, They are the worst i
have ever delt with. They have 3 phone numbers
and there always busy. Can take days to get
through. Once any order is placed they say they
will check inventory and call you back. Nope, they
never return calls so now your calling those busy
lines for days again. It has taken weeks just to
find out if they even have or can get parts.
I've had enough of them.


Lee

 

[Dennis Gauge]

If there is a problem with your order, open a dispute. Within 5 minutes you will receive an email that your missing part is in the mail and on its way.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

If there is a problem with your order, open a dispute. Within 5 minutes you will receive an email that your missing part is in the mail and on its way.

You shouldn't have to threaten anyone with a dispute to get good service. There are others in the business. If you don't get what you want do a google search and you'll probably find someone else you can deal with. Or talk to us right here..most of us have parts laying around that we'd give you a good deal on.
Eventually, with the kind of service Lee is describing, Randy's business will soon be the size he can manage.

 

[8433jeff]

If there is a problem with your order, open a dispute. Within 5 minutes you will receive an email that your missing part is in the mail and on its way.

That email means nothing to anyone except eBay. Maybe your parts will be shipped sooner or not. Maybe they've already left, maybe they are on the shelf, but eBay is happy. The stock photo saves him from actually taking a picture of the part. Seems to be doing OK, but not someone I would deal with by choice, and I manage to keep the need in perspective for the most part.

 

[Dennis Gauge]

That email means nothing to anyone except eBay. Maybe your parts will be shipped sooner or not. Maybe they've already left, maybe they are on the shelf, but eBay is happy. The stock photo saves him from actually taking a picture of the part. Seems to be doing OK, but not someone I would deal with by choice, and I manage to keep the need in perspective for the most part.

So far, every time I've placed an order through the aforementioned auction site, I've received a package in the mail 3 business days later.

All but one of those times, it contained exactly what I ordered. One time, I ordered two Mac 10-series cork tank gaskets and only received one. Emailed for 2 weeks straight. Never saw the phone number in the auctions...

Posted here, got in big trouble with management, found out about the phone number. Called both numbers for days, busy.

Finally decided to file a dispute with ebay. Like I said, within 5 minutes I had a reply that the item was on its way. Two business days later, I had an envelope in my mailbox with the missing gasket.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

adjusting 1-40

I've got the 1-40 running and thought it was gonna be just fine until I put it in some wood this morning. It didn't have much power and almost died on this little piece of maple. It idles fairly well so I turned the high side needle in a bit and it practically died when I gave it the gas, so I turned the needle out and it seemed to have quite a bit more but I think this size saw should have more than what it had. Any suggestions? I started with 3/4 out on low side and 1-1/4 turns out on high side, I think I read somewhere where that was the initial setting. The carb has been cleaned and a new kit installed. It seems to have compression but haven gauged it yet, good spark.

 

[wendell]

I have similar symptoms on my 1-50 and was told it was the crank seals.

 

[promac850]

Before you do that, be sure to check that the fuel filter is still on the end of the line... that happened to me as I mentioned about my 850... the fuel filter fell off even though I seated it on there properly.

It was a pleasant surprise, since I know I didn't have to tear the saw down for anything.

Just want to cover that base too, it's a possibility.

Crank seals would be a bit of a pain. Hope that isn't it...

 

[XPLRN]

Aled - The 110 is a Mini Mac which don't usually get warm fuzzies from a lot of guys. They can be nice little saws, but are a bit more difficult to work on as the whole engine has to come out of the case to access the carburetor.

Mark

I'm wondering where the McCulloch 3-10 saw falls into the McCulloch small saw lineup!!?????? Since I recently aquired a 3-10 I'm wanting to locate a workshop manual(on-line would be fine) so I know a bit more about what I'm dealing with.

My dad ran the life out of a Power Mac 6 and and I was thinking he had a Mini-Mac 6 before that that he used up also.

Is there ANYWHERE on the web that shows the McCulloch "Family Tree" of all the different models??? I'm trying to put years of production to the multitude of McCulloch saws that
I keep learning about!!

 

[HeRoze]

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Is there ANYWHERE on the web that shows the McCulloch "Family Tree" of all the different models??? I'm trying to put years of production to the multitude of McCulloch saws that
I keep learning about!!

Here you go: mcculloch publications guide pdf

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Before you do that, be sure to check that the fuel filter is still on the end of the line... that happened to me as I mentioned about my 850... the fuel filter fell off even though I seated it on there properly.

It was a pleasant surprise, since I know I didn't have to tear the saw down for anything.

Just want to cover that base too, it's a possibility.

Crank seals would be a bit of a pain. Hope that isn't it...

The fuel filter on this one looks like a one piece, molded into the end of the fuel line. Most of my other saws take more turns on the low screw than the high. This one has less than 1 turn on L and about 2 turns on H. There's probably some leakage in the crankcase, after all the saw is a half-century old or a little more. If this were a saw I'd use a lot I would tear it down but since this is more of a 'display' I may just leave it alone. It runs and starts easily, which is more than I ever thought it would do.

I just thought of something: I think I'll try running it and turn it over on it's side to see if the engine slows down. It worked on my Super XL. It slowed way down when I turned it clutch side down, maybe I'll have similar results with the Mac but I hope not. I hope it's just me not setting the adjustments right. I can't set the carb while it's in the wood right now because I don't have any wood big enough.

Ok, just got back from trying that and it runs the same no matter what position I have it in. I hope I don't have to do any more tests like that, the old man is wearing out!

 

[XPLRN]

WOW.........what a collection of McCulloch machinery!!

Here you go: mcculloch publications guide pdf

Thank-you very much for that info hit!! Now if I could find an on-line workshop manual for the 3-10 I'd be very happy!!

 

[HeRoze]

Thank-you very much for that info hit!! Now if I could find an on-line workshop manual for the 3-10 I'd be very happy!!

you just want the IPL or somethin' more?

 

[XPLRN]

you just want the IPL or somethin' more?

I've already gotten a IPL link.........now lookin' for the workshop/service manual.........has to be a on-line version stashed away somewhere!!!??

 

[Warped5]

Here you go: mcculloch publications guide pdf

Thanks! Repped!

 

[XPLRN]

Thanks! Repped!

X2!! Sorry HeRose, I was half asleep last night when I got your post with the awesome McCulloch link in it..........Warped5's post jogged my memory this morning...........sooo Repped !!!

 

[promac850]

The fuel filter on this one looks like a one piece, molded into the end of the fuel line. Most of my other saws take more turns on the low screw than the high. This one has less than 1 turn on L and about 2 turns on H. There's probably some leakage in the crankcase, after all the saw is a half-century old or a little more. If this were a saw I'd use a lot I would tear it down but since this is more of a 'display' I may just leave it alone. It runs and starts easily, which is more than I ever thought it would do.

I just thought of something: I think I'll try running it and turn it over on it's side to see if the engine slows down. It worked on my Super XL. It slowed way down when I turned it clutch side down, maybe I'll have similar results with the Mac but I hope not. I hope it's just me not setting the adjustments right. I can't set the carb while it's in the wood right now because I don't have any wood big enough.

Ok, just got back from trying that and it runs the same no matter what position I have it in. I hope I don't have to do any more tests like that, the old man is wearing out!

Including on throttle, or just idling?

My 850 idles the same when tilted in any direction, as well as giving her gas in any direction.

It's possible it needs a tiny bit more carby tuning.

If it dies or runs a bit ragged when tilted, that's a sure sign that either the carb settings are off, or if you're sure they aren't, I imagine crank seals aren't out of the question.

Lol, tossing these beasts around is a bit of work... I gotta start working out... my arms mainly... even as slightly heavy these saws are, I still would pick one of the Macs up over some little creamsickle plasticky thing... And proceed to cut through the creamsickle plasticky thing sitting on the log, right to the trunk of a big tree... and through...

 

[belgian]

a nice Mac oldie to add to the collection : 1-42, and runs good.
paint is a bit rough though , but mechanically in top shape

 

[tomdcoker]

McCulloch 7-10/10-10 question

Will the oil tank from a 10-10 work on a 7-10. Thanks Tom

 

[Eccentric]

Well I missed the PNW GTG......................but I did get another Mac today. While out doing non-fun stuff, I stopped at a yard sale and picked up a nice runner 10-10 Auto. Matches my 'new' SP-81 well. Same style black top cover, and same style 'round' clutch cover with the 'Mack in the box' emblem. Grey/black 16" Mac-10 labled bar. Should get some pics of the pair up tomorrow after I replace the starter rope and rebuild the carb on the SP-81.