Now... if it was a NOS Mac model 77, or 73, I'd sure say he was waaaayyyy over-priced on a stinky old chainsaw... Those old beasts can be absolutely dangerous... what with not having chain brakes and all the OSHA features... they can start forest fires... if you drop one on yer foot, it'll sure break bones... and they're LOUD!!... they can easily harm yer ear-balls and make yer wife yell at ya in the evenings...
If it has a chain brake and bucking spike--the ebay buyers think it's worth twice as much......I swear.......
For some reason the buyers love the PM 10-10S almost as much as the PM 700.
The difference between the PM 10-10 and PM 10-10S is the S model has electronic ignition. I also am a bit wary of the Mac's built after the mid 80's. The early 10-10S's don't concern me, but the later ones don't seem to have quite the same attention to quality control of parts and assembly. It's just the impression I got on the few later 10-10S's I've worked on.
Here's a used one that is getting up there in price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/McCulloch-10-10...3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1318
Casey
PM10-10'S Opinions ............
There is good & reasonable evidence for the strong 10-10S values.
1-last of a long and great line of saws
2-has a LARGER Engine than the previous [various] 10-10 models.
Regular 10-10 is 3.3CI & 54cc's [and all previous] --- 10-10'S is 3.5CI &
57cc's.
3-Electronic Ignition was on the last of the PM10-10 models -- series 12.
I have one. Mac wrote in cursive lettering "Electronic Ignition" on the
Air-Filter cover.
4-10-10'S look mean & pretty, both. Do not underestimate this. Looks has
ALWAYS sold stuff & driven values!
5-It has "S" & "Professional" written on it. Don't laugh--it matters. Remember
Ebay bidders....
Added Note >>>
I have no specific knowledge whether MAC increased the compression on the
10-10'S or not.
BUT !!!!!!!!
I own a MAC 10-10'S in about 98% original, exc condition. It has THE strongest compression of ANY saw I own. Some are a good bit bigger...
It has terrifically strong compression. Did MAC increase the CR Ratio ???
10-10'S also have the very rare feature of a DeComp Valve !
On a 50cc+/- saw ???? Yes. Do you know of any other saw this size that has a DeComp Valve???
Frankly, it's a useful addition...
Regards.
Now... if it was a NOS Mac model 77, or 73, I'd sure say he was waaaayyyy over-priced on a stinky old chainsaw... Those old beasts can be absolutely dangerous... what with not having chain brakes and all the OSHA features... they can start forest fires... if you drop one on yer foot, it'll sure break bones... and they're LOUD!!... they can easily harm yer ear-balls and make yer wife yell at ya in the evenings...
Anyone who's afflicted with one should look for someone who'll take it off their hands... If you, or anyone you know, has got a NOS 73 or a 77, or even one that someone has run fuel mix through, or taken out into tha woods and knocked some paint off of... PM me and I'll try to help you dispose of it properly...
I agree with you entirely--those things make a difference.
I didn't know Mac put the electronic ignition on the last of the PM 10-10's.....good info.
Don't forget, the redheaded stepchild that is often ignored by the ebayers--the Pro Mac 55--had 57cc's and a decomp--Mac considered it an "upgraded" 10-10 according to the old-timer who used own the saw shop in my hometown.
Casey
Casey --
Do you know much about the Mac CP55 and "it's reason for existing"?
Seems to have the same specs as the 10-10 of that era. Dates of manufacture overlap.
I asume it was a forerunner/early model of the PM55...
Ther is a decent one locally I might get.
Details?
Thanks.
Casey --
Do you know much about the Mac CP55 and "it's reason for existing"?
Seems to have the same specs as the 10-10 of that era. Dates of manufacture overlap.
I asume it was a forerunner/early model of the PM55...
Ther is a decent one locally I might get.
Details?
Thanks.
A "CP" is a Cushioned Power model, it has an AV sytem. The standard 10 series saws had no AV.
TZ --
Appreciate the info. Do the AV mounts hold up pretty well on this model ?
Recently found out the differences on the 1-10,2-10,3-10,4-10,5-10.
Made sense....
I don't find any numbers on it at all. Please look at the attached picture. The one is a 795 but the one at the bottom is it.
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