ProMac 555
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pops21
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Is this your saw?
Model Profile: Pro Mac 55
Model Profile: Pro Mac 55
Saw Dr.
Junk Collector
It is a short production variant of the -10 series of MAC's. The PM 55 had points ignition, and the 555 should have electronic. There were only a few of those -10 saws in the 57cc version, and the 555 is one of them. I believe that this saw is pretty much a PM 10-10s, with the only real change being a name badge. It would be nice to have one someday, just to add to the collection. The 555 is overshadowed by the 7-10/PM-700 machines at 70cc on the same chassis. It is a good saw overall with TONS of parts around. It will make a great occasional use firewood saw. Your fingers and ears WILL vibrate. Order a fuel line and carb kit and I bet you can have it back in the wood. All of those -10 saws are a hoot with a 16" bar and a sharp chain.
cpr
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I have a 10-10S and dad has a 55, same basic saw. Great firewood machine, dead reliable, and enough parts out there that they'll never die. Easy to work on, too.
As noted the 10-10S and Pro Mac 55/555/570 are all 1.812" bore and a bit unique in the 10 Series line up.
According to the IPL's that I have, the 10-10S were electronic ignition, the Pro Mac 55 and 555 came both ways, and the Pro Mac 570 was strictly electronic ignition. The Pro Mac 55/555/570 all share the same flywheel, the 10-10S is a different part number. The 570 has much better anti-vibration technology but of course the parts are all interchangable. I picked up a 10-10S this fall with the 570 style antivibration mounting.
Good basic saws, more oomph than a 10-10 and as CPR poiints out, lots of parts available.
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Mark
P.S. I have the 10-10S, PM55, and PM570 in my collection already, still need one with the 555 name badge - hint, hint
According to the IPL's that I have, the 10-10S were electronic ignition, the Pro Mac 55 and 555 came both ways, and the Pro Mac 570 was strictly electronic ignition. The Pro Mac 55/555/570 all share the same flywheel, the 10-10S is a different part number. The 570 has much better anti-vibration technology but of course the parts are all interchangable. I picked up a 10-10S this fall with the 570 style antivibration mounting.
Good basic saws, more oomph than a 10-10 and as CPR poiints out, lots of parts available.
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Mark
P.S. I have the 10-10S, PM55, and PM570 in my collection already, still need one with the 555 name badge - hint, hint
carpy929rr
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Just picked up a pair of 55's from Moe on this site. One needs a piston and cylinder. Can I use a 555 piston and cylinder if I find one with points? Or are there other saws I can use also? A new cylinder is available believe it or not. It's a short block assy. for $125. Not cost effective to go that route. Trying to save this saw from the recycle pile. Thanks for any advise!
Read the posts above, parts are interchangeable. The only exception is the PM570 has anti-vibe so the tank and block are different but all the internals will exchange.
Mark
Mark
carpy929rr
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Thanks Mark. It was late last night and I didn't catch all that in the previous posts. That opens up more possibilities. I'm close to Randyssmallenginerepair. He can get me rings but i think he may be a bit high on price. $25 for a pair. Any suggestions on where I can get parts besides the bay?
Saw Dr.
Junk Collector
You lucky man. Maybe you can get your picture in front of the infamous Dodge truck.
Anyway, $25 is not horrible for good rings. Do NOT buy cheap ones in a white box with no name. By the time you pay shipping on a less expensive set, you be at $25 anyway. Might as well keep the $ in your local economy.
carpy929rr
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Cool, just didn't know if that was a good price or not. I bought a 10-10s from him about a month ago. It's a real beast for 57cc. He's a great guy and has lots of resources for older saws.
