McCulloch Mini and Small CC Chainsaw's

[ckelp]

i hate when i skim through a post and miss something..

the only time i've seen the oiler issue was on a saw the guy filled the oil tank up with gas and could not get it to start so he let it sit there for two years..

i just checked my box of tygon the OD is 3/16"..

BTW Dennis, i dunno if you gone the same route as me and bought a 50' box i think it was $45 with shipping..
it's one of the best things i bought recently

 

[Overtrained]

i hate when i skim through a post and miss something..

the only time i've seen the oiler issue was on a saw the guy filled the oil tank up with gas and could not get it to start so he let it sit there for two years..

i just checked my box of tygon the OD is 3/16"..

BTW Dennis, i dunno if you gone the same route as me and bought a 50' box i think it was $45 with shipping..
it's one of the best things i bought recently

25' ft roll here, this is sten's not tygon. But like you said, very handy to have.

 

[arrow13]

Thanks Dennis !!
I thought it might not get enough cooling there, but if youre putting yours there, mine is getting bolted right there too !

I am going to do the same. Great photo for reference. Thanks Overtrained!:msp_thumbup:

 

[heimannm]

McMaster Carr also sells a great variety of tubing, materials, sizes, types, etc. etc.

While you are there, you might as well pick up some extra screws, washers, etc. as well. Good selection, reasonable prices, very fast shipping.

Mark

 

[Moparmyway]

McMaster Carr also sells a great variety of tubing, materials, sizes, types, etc. etc.

While you are there, you might as well pick up some extra screws, washers, etc. as well. Good selection, reasonable prices, very fast shipping.

Mark

Well,
I got an account there, so thats where I need to go for some Tygon ?

Thanks again Mark !!
Repped to you Dude !

 

[Overtrained]

Never ordered fuel tubing from McMaster but that's not a bad idea.

 

[dr hook]

Thanks for the replies, thanks to yall i can order up some parts!

My 041 FB runs and cuts great... but the handle broke right above the throttle trigger on sunday so I've got to find a handle now.

 

[leecopland]

How

Heres the ONLY spot you really have room to mount the ignition chip under the flywheel....they are thermally protected. The only other option I see is to run wires outside of the case and mount it in daylight, it will look backasswards

Looking at the installation diagram, there doesn't seem to be any method of the unit knowing when to spark. IE not longer connected to points that make and brake. How does it know when to fire?

Confused but interested!
Lee

 

[heimannm]

The unit senses the rising current as the magnet passes the coil, and somehow knows what to do after that...

I asked the same questions a few years ago and didn't get any better answer.

I guess we should just be happy that they do work.

Mark

 

[Overtrained]

The unit senses the rising current as the magnet passes the coil, and somehow knows what to do after that...

I asked the same questions a few years ago and didn't get any better answer.

I guess we should just be happy that they do work.

Mark

Especially on mini's. No one wants to take down the saw to keep adjusting them

 

[Overtrained]

Points that is......

 

[leecopland]

Thanks Mark

The unit senses the rising current as the magnet passes the coil, and somehow knows what to do after that...

I asked the same questions a few years ago and didn't get any better answer.

I guess we should just be happy that they do work.

Mark

Thanks Mark,

Now it makes sense!

I had my 1-42 running this morning, a fun unit. It only seems to have about 105psi but is quite happy to run. I haven't had in wood at all. I guess a set of rings would help if they are available. Do these have an iron liner in the cylinder? That muffler I got from you keeps it quite quiet surprisingly.

Regards,

Lee

 

[Overtrained]

Sorry guys i've been slow on the builds this past week, Saturday I may make some cutting vid's with the 3200 series saws, I have some 4x4's laying around:msp_wink:

 

[mcc 86]

Hey i am new here but not new to chainsaws, mini mac's or cad. lol. :cool2: and the headaches of them, what is the opinion of you guys on here about the walbro vs zama carbs?

 

[joeymt33]

Hey i am new here but not new to chainsaws, mini mac's or cad. lol. :cool2: and the headaches of them, what is the opinion of you guys on here about the walbro vs zama carbs?

The Zama carbs are more costly to rebuild. That's about all the differences i know

 

[Overtrained]

The Zama carbs are more costly to rebuild. That's about all the differences i know

Zama carbs also have the smaller fuel inlet which is nice, only need a $.50 piece of fuel line. The walbro's have the giant fuel inlet, not all but most do. A NOS fuel line is pricey for those models.

 

[mcc 86]

That is true overtrained, i would much rather just put a standard piece of fuel line on there if possible.

Do you guys think any of the parts are interchangeable? for instance i am thinking about puting a zama carb on my power mac 6 but i would like to put the fuel inlet part of the walbro onto the zama, (to make it fit the pm6). I will also probably have to change the choke plate and shaft too. i seem to hear about problems with the walbro (mainly idle problems) but not so much with the zama. maybe it is just old worn out walbro's, or at least that seems to be my experience with mini's. i have put a nos zama carb on my mini mac 35 and my mini mac 30 and they seem to run better now.

 

[Overtrained]

That is true overtrained, i would much rather just put a standard piece of fuel line on there if possible.

Do you guys think any of the parts are interchangeable? for instance i am thinking about puting a zama carb on my power mac 6 but i would like to put the fuel inlet part of the walbro onto the zama, (to make it fit the pm6). I will also probably have to change the choke plate and shaft too. i seem to hear about problems with the walbro (mainly idle problems) but not so much with the zama. maybe it is just old worn out walbro's, or at least that seems to be my experience with mini's. i have put a nos zama carb on my mini mac 35 and my mini mac 30 and they seem to run better now.

If they looks similar its definitly worth a try. Usually when you get the high idle problem's its time to look for a vacuum leak, aka crank seals and the auto oiler seal.

 

[Overtrained]

Cutting with the rebuilt 3200

Replaced all the crap in this saw, Oil and fuel lines, carb kit, primer bulb, crank seals, air filter, spark plug, modified the muffler a bit etc. The chain is loose and its running slightly rich on the high end but overall its a keeper:msp_wink:

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[leecopland]

Just Like

Replaced all the crap in this saw, Oil and fuel lines, carb kit, primer bulb, crank seals, air filter, spark plug, modified the muffler a bit etc. The chain is loose and its running slightly rich on the high end but overall its a keeper:msp_wink:

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Just like the box store Poulans that are constantly dissed, these little Macs are useful tools. You are not going into business with them but most folk just need a smallish saw occasionally. Whats not to like?

Regards,

Lee