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It looks like an auxiliary oiler for the chain. You would push down on it with your left thumb like a plunger.
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It looks like an auxiliary oiler for the chain. You would push down on it with your left thumb like a plunger.
OC Timber
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Manual oiler?Not a you suck but definitely a nice saw.
I'm going to get this running Remington Super 75, 82cc w/ a 24" bar.
I have 1 question about the saw, what is the long bolt looking piece on the clutch side cover?
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ML12
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Can confirm that it is the manual oiler.
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Picked up 3 saws on the weekend. A Mac 440, that is complete and has stout compression, a Mac 10-10a, which is mint, but seems to be soft seized, and a Poulan 53a which is also complete and has good compression. All for $90 (US).
These sandcast poulans are very uncommon in the PNW, especially in BC, so I was very pleased to get this one. Bonus: it has a full wrap.
I can't pass up any large frame Mac, so this came home too, the P.O. has messed with the ignition (chip'd) but the rest of the saw is spotlessly clean and in good shape. Only downside is the flatback carb.
The classic Mac 10-10a. I've never had or run one of these, we also don't see a lot of them in the Fraser Valley. This saw is in very good shape under the grime, but the recoil seems jammed or the engine is soft seized. Honestly I bought it mostly for the working chainbrake, which I think will fit on my SP-81.
These sandcast poulans are very uncommon in the PNW, especially in BC, so I was very pleased to get this one. Bonus: it has a full wrap.
I can't pass up any large frame Mac, so this came home too, the P.O. has messed with the ignition (chip'd) but the rest of the saw is spotlessly clean and in good shape. Only downside is the flatback carb.
The classic Mac 10-10a. I've never had or run one of these, we also don't see a lot of them in the Fraser Valley. This saw is in very good shape under the grime, but the recoil seems jammed or the engine is soft seized. Honestly I bought it mostly for the working chainbrake, which I think will fit on my SP-81.
You can see if one of Joe's kits will fit the flat back carb.
https://www.sugarcreeksupply.net/collections/carburetor-kit/mcculloch
Homelite collector in training [emoji879]
https://www.sugarcreeksupply.net/collections/carburetor-kit/mcculloch
Homelite collector in training [emoji879]
ML12
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I know I can get the kits, but the shipping to Canada is brutal.
I also prefer the HL's, we will see tho, the saw is mint, maybe the diaphragms are ok still?
I seen this saw at a yard sale about a block from my house, in fact I drove by several times during the day before I finally stopped. The tag said $65 and I asked the lady if that was correct, she said yes, I said ok I’ll go get some cash, she said what do you have right now? I said $25. She said Sold! I couldn’t believe it and loaded it in the truck as quick as I could. Pro Mac 850 that runs like a top. Her husband passed and either she didn’t know what she had or didn’t care. Either way it’s found a good home.I was so stoked from my find I picked up two more saws that week. Homelite xl12 off CL that runs good for $150 and a mini Mac 30 off eBay for $100. I know the mini has a bad rep but it runs good!
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Not sure on the Mac, Orline Mustang,Dolmar 401 2x Jred 49sp, husky 359(needs a little work), and 3x like new husky 450's. 
Not pictured is a 350 I have torn apart atm.
Not pictured is a 350 I have torn apart atm.
Wow!Not sure on the Mac, Orline Mustang,Dolmar 401 2x Jred 49sp, husky 359, and 3x like new husky 450's.
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Remington Super 75 update!
The saw is a beast, I wish I knew how to add videos because I really like this saw.
Like I said earlier it is LOUD[emoji879]
Homelite collector in training [emoji879]
The saw is a beast, I wish I knew how to add videos because I really like this saw.
Like I said earlier it is LOUD[emoji879]
Homelite collector in training [emoji879]
Have to make a YouTube video and then link it to the forum.Remington Super 75 update!
The saw is a beast, I wish I knew how to add videos because I really like this saw.
Like I said earlier it is LOUD[emoji879]
Homelite collector in training [emoji879]
Drptrch
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Departing homeowner in area stopped and asked “ You want these “? won’t be needing where we’re moving
Ah- Yes please and thank you !!
Erik
Ah- Yes please and thank you !!
Erik
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Bit the bullet, this will replace me 550xp.
985$ came with a new full chisel Oregon and RSN husky bar.
550xp never did run right and it just doesn’t have the power I want, however the weight is amazing... too many cons however...
I went over and above for the details about warranty on this. I made absolutely sure that the serial number was on the receipt. Lady told me that if I bought three bottles of XP fuel I’d get an additional 2 years warranty making it 4 total. For 30$ I said absolutely and asked her after where it said that on the receipt. She didn’t know and I made her sign it saying it’s got 4 years cause of the fuel lol. When I went home to register it I found that there are options for this extended warranty with the fuel and all you have to do is upload a pic of the receipt, so nice to know it has 4 years.
This baby is staying bone stock, no muffler mods for me I have more powerful saws that I can run if I need the extra power. I did my little pre inspection and she was brand new in the box, never had gas or oil in the tank or primer bulb. Filled it with the husky fuel and bar oil, slapped my ol techlite and new chain on it and fired it up.
I was amazed at how quiet it is compared to the 550xp with the 1” pipe on it. I could hear the chain spin, it blew me away lol. Cutting on wood in the back I was floored at how quiet it was with the stock setup.
Made sure I was getting good throttle response and it delivered, nice quick sharp trigger pulls with no bogging. Made sure idle was good, after literally 20 seconds of cutting it seemed to be running a perfect idle. Unlike the 550 I have that sounds like it’s gonna just skip a beat and die...
this saw also doesn’t get nearly as hot as the 550 did when I first bought it... just nice to know I bought something that works properly that’s auto tune.
Just a minor league suck to report today. 14 Stihl RM3 .375 x .050 84DL lightly used chains for $60
Came to the point they needed sharpening and the guy just replaced them with a new chain.
Not a fan of RM3 chains, but at ~$4.25 a loop I just couldn't walk away.
I'll likely break some of the chains and shorten them for use on my saws with shorter bars.
Came to the point they needed sharpening and the guy just replaced them with a new chain.
Not a fan of RM3 chains, but at ~$4.25 a loop I just couldn't walk away.
I'll likely break some of the chains and shorten them for use on my saws with shorter bars.
@Goinwheelin you sir suck the hardest. I am jealous.
Freudianfloyd
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I started a thread on this one, but waited until it was running to post it in this thread.
I paid $150 for this MS461. It was in near mint condition and only a year old, but had been straight gassed.
I bought a meteor piston for $38. Was able to clean the cylinder to almost new shape.
Got it fired up tonight for the first time.
Came with a 25" bar, but I need to pick up a chain.
This thing runs great, and you can just feel the power. It sound like a dirt bike and idles like it has a big cam. I love this thing already.
I paid $150 for this MS461. It was in near mint condition and only a year old, but had been straight gassed.
I bought a meteor piston for $38. Was able to clean the cylinder to almost new shape.
Got it fired up tonight for the first time.
Came with a 25" bar, but I need to pick up a chain.
This thing runs great, and you can just feel the power. It sound like a dirt bike and idles like it has a big cam. I love this thing already.
Yoopermike
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Loving those axes! nice score.
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