McCulloch Mini and Small CC Chainsaw's

[ChainLightning]

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Little Super 2 that a friend gave me. Said that his brother could not figure out what was wrong with it so he gave it to him. Probably just a carb problem. This one is a older magnesium one with the adjustable high speed so I think I will keep it and fix it. Never liked working on these because of all the gas/oil lines and how dirty they get inside, but looks like a good limber!

Tore that sucker down today and went through 2 cans of starter fluid cleaning the whole engine housing and case. Between that and a scraping it almost looks brand new. Gas line was good but that thing would have never oiled since 2 of the 3 oil lines (duck bill pressure and main) were stretched and spliced. Surprised the duck bill and its assembly were still there. Cleaned the carb and checked the piston. It look great. Should look great since it has the fixed high speed jet. I was wrong, it looked like another jet was there since there was so much dirt/grease :msp_biggrin:. Just need to run and get some line for it and it should fire right up. Every one of these little Homelite's that I have fixed have always ran and oiled for me after a good carb cleaning and new lines...and I doubt this ones gonna let me down.

 

[Overtrained]

Tore that sucker down today and went through 2 cans of starter fluid cleaning the whole engine housing and case. Between that and a scraping it almost looks brand new. Gas line was good but that thing would have never oiled since 2 of the 3 oil lines (duck bill pressure and main) were stretched and spliced. Surprised the duck bill and its assembly were still there. Cleaned the carb and checked the piston. It look great. Should look great since it has the fixed high speed jet. I was wrong, it looked like another jet was there since there was so much dirt/grease :msp_biggrin:. Just need to run and get some line for it and it should fire right up. Every one of these little Homelite's that I have fixed have always ran and oiled for me after a good carb cleaning and new lines...and I doubt this ones gonna let me down.

Wish I could say the same for a mini......post some pics

 

[cm9]

Ebay or I imagine someone on here has a extra one off fro ma parts saw.

Tried Ebay no luck.

 

[gunnerman27]

Just got my first minis the other day got two for free cleaned them up and had both them runingreat in 30 min couldn't believe how well they cut will love to use them for trail cutting to stands

 

[Overtrained]

Just got my first minis the other day got two for free cleaned them up and had both them runingreat in 30 min couldn't believe how well they cut will love to use them for trail cutting to stands

Awesome.....when they run good they cut great

 

[Overtrained]

Tried Ebay no luck.

You looking for brand new or used is ok?

 

[mikerecike]

Mm130

Here is what a MM idle adj screw looks like.

Thanks overtrained. Haven't checked the oiler yet - what's the significance of whether the manual oiler works?

Cheeers

ps is this a screw I'm likely to find on any carb or is this mini specific? - bearing in mind I'm in Uk

Happy new year to all!!

Mike

 

[Moparmyway]

Looks good man, at least you can eliminate the crank seals and the oiler seal too if its holding pressure/vacuum. Only thing that sucks about using new points is they have to be adjusted after you run them......aka tear it down again

Dennis

Yeah, I remember tearing down some of my repairs ...... to re-adjust them ....... that was a LONG while back !!!
Also, boss made us install electronic kits every time one came in for repairs (if it had points) and we had it out of its exo. just before I went into the military - close to the influx of electronic conversion kits on power equipment.

Thanks again for the heads up Dennis !!!
PS- I preferr new parts if possible, dont mind purchasing that way, actually preferr it, but if an old electronic kit has some dust in that corner of yours (over there.....) I wouldnt mind sending a few greens your way ............ standing by for your reccomendation ......

 

[Overtrained]

Thanks overtrained. Haven't checked the oiler yet - what's the significance of whether the manual oiler works?

Cheeers

ps is this a screw I'm likely to find on any carb or is this mini specific? - bearing in mind I'm in Uk

Happy new year to all!!

Mike

If the oil line is inserted correctly in the tank then at least you can oil the chain manually. That idle screw is mini specific for a walbro or zama carb but if you find a screw from another carb that will work by all means use it.

 

[Overtrained]

Yeah, I remember tearing down some of my repairs ...... to re-adjust them ....... that was a LONG while back !!!
Also, boss made us install electronic kits every time one came in for repairs (if it had points) and we had it out of its exo. just before I went into the military - close to the influx of electronic conversion kits on power equipment.

Thanks again for the heads up Dennis !!!
PS- I preferr new parts if possible, dont mind purchasing that way, actually preferr it, but if an old electronic kit has some dust in that corner of yours (over there.....) I wouldnt mind sending a few greens your way ............ standing by for your reccomendation ......

All I have is a pile of used points boxes that are going to make there way from the bench to the garbage can........mysteriously

 

[Overtrained]

Cracked open one of the 3200 series engines today, im impressed to see made in usa bearings and the likes. I guess after i put it together the assembled in mexico goes out the window

 

[Overtrained]

Somebody stop me.........

 

[mikerecike]

2 crazies separated by the atlantic - my workbench in wales yesterday too

Cylinder is VERY shiney !!

looking forward to the workshop manuals being made accessible (before I'm carted away in a straight jacket screaming mini - maccccccccccccc)

 

[Magnumfloyd]

I have a mac 3818 I got for free I put new fuel lines and a new plug it will race and then die any help would be appreciated. Ie base carb setting I tried 1 turn each with no luck

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[Overtrained]

I have a mac 3818 I got for free I put new fuel lines and a new plug it will race and then die any help would be appreciated. Ie base carb setting I tried 1 turn each with no luck

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Sounds like the fuel lines arent routed correctly, got a pic of the air box?

 

[Overtrained]

I have a mac 3818 I got for free I put new fuel lines and a new plug it will race and then die any help would be appreciated. Ie base carb setting I tried 1 turn each with no luck

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Heres the correct way, the top hole out of the tank should have a shorter return line without the fuel filter on it. It runs to the SHORT side of the primer bulb. From there you run the LONG side of the primer bulb to the side of the carb with the H and L adjustments.

 

[ChainLightning]

Somebody stop me.........

Man I have been seeing so many of those 3200s lately that its unreal. And they all are in almost new shape. all brand new bars.

 

[Overtrained]

The lower hole in the tank is you main fuel supply to the carb. This gets the fuel filter at the end of it and its run to the side of the carb with the elbow fuel inlet.

 

[Overtrained]

Man I have been seeing so many of those 3200s lately that its unreal. And they all are in almost new shape. all brand new bars.

They are great knock around saws, worth $50 ( i personally wouldn't pay more) running each on ebay and sell damn near that price for a parts saw.

 

[ChainLightning]

I have a mac 3818 I got for free I put new fuel lines and a new plug it will race and then die any help would be appreciated. Ie base carb setting I tried 1 turn each with no luck

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1 turn is not enough. try 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 each. I have only seen it once where they had to go beyond that. That will be enough to get her at least to run rough. Then dial her in. Also if you got any "clear" line, take it back now. get the yellowish green Tygon or Oregon line. The yellow line will last you 10X longer than the other crap. especially with today's gas...I can guarantee that. All I use is the good stuff and i have never had a problem with it yet. Also goes on easier.