you can see here what was going on under the original paint after 46 years or so.
McCulloch Chain Saws
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Had a little fun with my 850 today
Put some legs under it Bob and you have a conversation starter coffee table.
Mark
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Yep. Pretty common. I put together a really nice powdercoated sp81 last year. I started it up once and that was it. Resides on a shelf. If i didnt have another one id use it but fortunately for it...i have more. Lol
Gday guys.
I managed to find another old front tank this weekend, 1-52 this time. Looks like it won't need too much hopefully. I've also been playing with a PM60 I've had for a while now. Put a brake cover on i had spare & a sharp chain on the 16" bar and she ripped through a trailer load of wood today. I would like a bit more oil on the bar though, am I right in thinking these oilers are adjustable?
P.s. Excuse all the crap on my bench at the minute!
Cheers guys
I managed to find another old front tank this weekend, 1-52 this time. Looks like it won't need too much hopefully. I've also been playing with a PM60 I've had for a while now. Put a brake cover on i had spare & a sharp chain on the 16" bar and she ripped through a trailer load of wood today. I would like a bit more oil on the bar though, am I right in thinking these oilers are adjustable?
P.s. Excuse all the crap on my bench at the minute!
Cheers guys
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Yep that's the plan!
Yes the pm60 oiler is adjustable. The oil pump is in the oil tank. You have to remove the front cover. I drain the oil out the filler hole then mount the entire saw in a vise by the lower handle brace with the front cover aimed upward. Then remove the cover and make your adjustment. Counterclockwise on the 1/4" bolt head that youll be looking at, to give the pump more travel. Dont need to remove the pump. It only goes so far though. Youll hit the case with the little screw head. Just before hitting the case is full adjustment anyway. Likely has a locknut also. Retighten the locknut, Then put the cover back on and fill back up with oil and test it. Careful of the gasket. They tend to not re-seal or tear.
I've been looking for a carb for my 4-30 saw. If you find one I would be interested in it!
Nice full wrap on the 1-52!
j-jock
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I was lucky enough, to have a 10-10 Automatic, and a 1-41, follow me home. I paid more than I usually do, but the 10-10 had a McCulloch roller bar and chain in beautiful condition, so I feel good about it. I haven't had a close look at them, but they have been added to the collection.
Does anyone have a D30 that they have restored to working condition? The reason I ask, is that mine is an earlier saw, that did not have a manual oiler. It had a system, where the chain was supposed to be magically oiled from the heavier oil in the crankcase. (That was the theory, but McCulloch soon changed their mind). I read the the recommended mix ratio was 10:1 must have smoked like a Diesel)
Which reminds me: Years ago, a friend of mine pulled, prayed, and cursed, for he says two hours, to get his saw running one day. When he finally got it running, he understood why. When he filled his fuel can, he mistakenly filled it with Diesel. He said the saw ran, but ran like crap. He stated, he wasn't walking back to camp for more fuel because everyone would have known.
Does anyone have a D30 that they have restored to working condition? The reason I ask, is that mine is an earlier saw, that did not have a manual oiler. It had a system, where the chain was supposed to be magically oiled from the heavier oil in the crankcase. (That was the theory, but McCulloch soon changed their mind). I read the the recommended mix ratio was 10:1 must have smoked like a Diesel)
Which reminds me: Years ago, a friend of mine pulled, prayed, and cursed, for he says two hours, to get his saw running one day. When he finally got it running, he understood why. When he filled his fuel can, he mistakenly filled it with Diesel. He said the saw ran, but ran like crap. He stated, he wasn't walking back to camp for more fuel because everyone would have known.
I have an early D30 in my collection that what appears to be 100% original and never used. Has original bar and chain. I fired it up years ago but probably needs carburetor kit.
You've come way too far with that saw to not also address the top handle!
Stopped chasin' saws when I retired to a fixed income a couple years ago, but there've still been a few additions (and exceptions) nonetheless. This one popped up on FB yesterday near me for $20. Yes, $20. I contacted the guy and explained that the saw was worth a lot more even if it didn't run. He said someone else told him the same thing and offered him $60. He asked how much it was worth to me. Told him I needed it like a hole in the head and just wanted to give him a heads up on his asking price being a little low. Said he appreciated that and, "it's yours for $20 if you want it." Has spark and compression
OEM paint looks fantastic on that MAC. great find. I figure I took all the character out of mine when I painted it so I should leave that beat to hell handle on there to represent.
Idk why pictures look fuzzy when I send them from my iPhone to my Samsung?
Anyway , my thumb has been working hard with the very conservative oiler on the SP81. I popped off the tank cover again when I got home and adjusted it about 1 and 1/2 turns from the tank floor which seems to help , I also noticed some very small fines come out with the oil, so maybe a few more tanks and my thumb won't be sore!
Anyway , my thumb has been working hard with the very conservative oiler on the SP81. I popped off the tank cover again when I got home and adjusted it about 1 and 1/2 turns from the tank floor which seems to help , I also noticed some very small fines come out with the oil, so maybe a few more tanks and my thumb won't be sore!
it's alive. yes, it's too rich and yes, the chain is loose. I took a nice short phone video of it running but no way I can figure out how to host it or post it.
j-jock
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I haven't used mine, because I want to figure out how to get enough oil to the bar, and don't have the time right now to do some experimenting. This is my oldest old Mac, and was the first one I collected, so it is special to me.
I don't have any parts, but if it helps, I can take a picture of the carb for you.
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Wow what a good story. Great looking saw.
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