McCulloch Chain Saws

[heimannm]

I also covered the primer in my McCulloch carburetor thread, see the link attached below.

Mark

 

[sean donato]

I also covered the primer in my McCulloch carburetor thread, see the link attached below.

Mark

Yes sir, thank you.

 

[sean donato]

Well, no spark, took the flywheel off, cleaned up the points, set them to .018" (seemed like a decent starting point.) And got spark. Even got it to run for a few seconds before it flooded out. I'll just wait for the carb kit and other misc o rings etc I got coming and rebuild the carb before going further. I did manage to find a nos main check valve kit on evilbay, so I ordered that as well.
Thanks for the help so far!

 

[Rallyeguy]

Order incoming. Thank you!

Order received, It's in the box and on its way soon....

Thank you!

Brian

 

[sean donato]

@heimannm I was going through your carb/primer write up, and you mention (as did the video) about using a stronger spring for the primer check valve from a tilly hl carb. Would you happen to know a part number foe that spring? I didn't notice it in the carb thread.

 

[Syncop8r]

Very strange carb settings. I checked prior to disassembly and it was L 1-1/2, H 4!!!!!
After carb cleaning and new parts , I had to go right back to that to get a consistent run?????

Air leak somewhere?

 

[bob kern]

Air leak somewhere?

That's where my mind goes of course, except that it is so steady and consistent. Starts well and the same every time, idles well and cuts strong with no racing up etc.
I have another one of these that I went through but was never happy with how it ran so I set it aside for a bit. Contemplating trying this setting on it and see what happens????

 

[bob kern]

This little thing cleaned up well. The more I run it the more I like it. Might keep the next one!

 

[Joe Crocco]

McCulloch 440 locally for sale. Says it pops but will not stay running. Asking $300. Looks to be in good condition. Is this worth looking into?
Joe

 

[heimannm]

The 440 is an interesting saw, top tank like the 7XX models but built on the 87cc front tank block. Right hand start is awkward for some folks.

I have a couple in pretty good condition, I don't think I paid more than $150 for one but that's been more than 14 years ago.

This one came from James "Bigbore77" McGinn before he passed. Riding on the floor of my Ranger the day I picked it up - photo says it was 19 February 2010...



It cleaned up pretty well.





Mark

 

[sean donato]

There's a 440 on ebay for $150 ish I think. $300 is a bit rich for my blood unless is nice and runs/wouldn't take much to make run.