Duke_Spinner
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10-10A ...has the recoil on the Bar side ..??
which version is preferrable, as far as replacement parts go ..??
which version is preferrable, as far as replacement parts go ..??
Mac 10-10 Vs. 10-10A ..?
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Better with starter on flywheel side.The clutch side starter is a pain in the a$$ to repair.
Bruce Hopf
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I have a 1010 Automatic that had the starter on the right hand side. A few years ago, I didn't get the clutch properly tightened, and it wobbled on the shaft. The key way on the crank shaft was chewed out.
I had scraped a Pro Mac 80 that the engine blew apart, and saved every thing except the engine.
I switched fly wheels, and put the starter assembly from the Pro Mac 80 with a left hand starter, onto the 1010 Automatic. I put the clutch back on without the key in place, and never had a problem since.
There are a lot of scrap chainsaws out there, that you can get real cheap. I have gotten complete scrap saws for $20.00 to $30.00, and salvaged what ever parts I thought I might need for my chainsaws, in case I needed parts to repair them.
I hope this helps you. Its real easy to convert the 1010 Automatic to a left hand start.
Bruce.
I always thought the (A) stands for automatic oiler. I've got two 10-10A's, the '69 model is right-side start, the '71 is a left-side start with chainbrake. Although the '69 has always ran best for some reason, it's starter is a delicate POS. I keep fixing it cause I think the right-start is nifty.
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Bruce Hopf
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All chainsaws have an automatic oiler, except gear driven saws. I have a 68 modle 1010 Automatic. I think that it is called the Automatic is because the starter rope automaticly rewinds it self, instead of the manual wrap around type. Don't quote me. They also had a battery operated starter as well.
Bruce.
Scooterbum
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Yeah, what he said!
Justsaws
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The 10-10A is preferable as it comes with an automatic oil-er. The bar side recoil can be a pain so the flywheel side is also better. Other than those two differences there was a Super which had 2 more cc's(55-57). Mufflers, carbs, dealer options, and year of manufacture also add some changes but most parts are interchangeable.
Great saws with good power. Beware of seal failure they can be hard to find.
Dan Forsh
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I have a 10-10A with flywheel side starter. It's one saw that I have never had running as one of the starter dawgs is broken out of the flywheel
I can't say I like the cork gaskets on the fuel tank either, they're all perished on mine.
I can't say I like the cork gaskets on the fuel tank either, they're all perished on mine.
paladin
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I would go with the newer 10-10 or 10-10s good old saws but if you are still looking try to find a 7-10 or 700 mac they are basicly the same size and weight but about 15cc bigger.If you are going to carry the weight why not have the power also.
