Don't laugh max...... I think I still have your address .... and a box lol.
McCulloch Chain Saws
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Two LOLs. I have a 110...Pristine... Shelf queen. thats it. I hate working on them. you need parts I got them running out my ears Bob
Lol. I think she's complete and probably just needs a carb kit. Finally got the motor out after taking the idle screw out.
I thought I invented this technique when I was 14. I had a Honda Trail 70 with rust in the tank. I switched to "Reserve" way the hell out a skid road while deer hunting one time and plugged the fuel line. It was a long, long walk back to the truck.That and some BB's makes for a great tank cleaner. BB's are reusable. Shake and Bake !!
I took the tank off and filled it with BB's, random nuts and bolts, and soapy water. Then I shook it until my arms about fell off. The tank was as shiny as a mirror inside.
Maybe a previous life as a water pump...
I found 2 Mercury DA 211 engines in a scrap yard that had started life as Wajax Waterpumps for firefighting
Mine just needs a carb kit too.
Unfortunately I have a few Macs that are waiting for a part or two, just need my bank balance to improve.
Not to be confused with Mac Degeneration, which is also an unfortunate condition.
The 110 and later models normally had the Zama carburetor which is much more rebuildable than the Walbro MDC ones tend to be.
I made a face plate and some moveable arms that I can put in my small lathe and rotate the tanks slowly in either direction for an hour or so. I normally use a combination of BB's and small hex nuts to knock the scale loose. I tried a slurry once (BB's, nuts, silica sand, mineral spirits) and I won't make that mistake again.
On a few occasions it cleans the scale and white crust right down to the holes...but so far some tape and Red Kote has fixed all but one. In that worst case I had to mix up some JB Weld and carefully pour it through the filler hole then flow it into the proper position. Warming the JB and the tank material with a heat gun really improves the flow characteristics. It did make for a very good repair.
Mark
I made a face plate and some moveable arms that I can put in my small lathe and rotate the tanks slowly in either direction for an hour or so. I normally use a combination of BB's and small hex nuts to knock the scale loose. I tried a slurry once (BB's, nuts, silica sand, mineral spirits) and I won't make that mistake again.
On a few occasions it cleans the scale and white crust right down to the holes...but so far some tape and Red Kote has fixed all but one. In that worst case I had to mix up some JB Weld and carefully pour it through the filler hole then flow it into the proper position. Warming the JB and the tank material with a heat gun really improves the flow characteristics. It did make for a very good repair.
Mark
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That seems to be something I have an affliction with.... lol
Rallyeguy
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Love this!
Anyone try sandblast media specifically walnut hulls?
Love the lathe idea Mark.
Forgot to look at which carb it has.
Did get the deep clean done tho.
Actually, that's a great idea. I have crushed walnut hulls and stainless pins for tumbling brass cases.
If you have a vibratory tumbler, maybe you could strap the tank to the top of the drum somehow.
Couple leaners today so got the Jack's out.
I forgot a standing picture
But anyway next 1 was easy enough to wedge
Probably should have moved my other saws
Last victim
Back cut and setup jack first. Probably should have done the same on the first bigger tree as I couldn't quite finish the back cut without messing up the chain.
Also hadn't noticed I wasn't wearing my hard hat. It's lying on the ground. So excuse my bad language as I dicover this
Not exactly a good video but thought I'd try
Oh and 2 tanks through the old 7-10. Runs like a charm
I forgot a standing picture
But anyway next 1 was easy enough to wedge
Probably should have moved my other saws
Last victim
Back cut and setup jack first. Probably should have done the same on the first bigger tree as I couldn't quite finish the back cut without messing up the chain.
Also hadn't noticed I wasn't wearing my hard hat. It's lying on the ground. So excuse my bad language as I dicover this
Not exactly a good video but thought I'd try
Oh and 2 tanks through the old 7-10. Runs like a charm
Couple leaners today so got the Jack's out.
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I forgot a standing picture
But anyway next 1 was easy enough to wedge View attachment 1100704
Probably should have moved my other saws
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Back cut and setup jack first. Probably should have done the same on the first bigger tree as I couldn't quite finish the back cut without messing up the chain.
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Also hadn't noticed I wasn't wearing my hard hat. It's lying on the ground. So excuse my bad language as I dicover this
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Not exactly a good video but thought I'd try
Oh and 2 tanks through the old 7-10. Runs like a charm
That's a good day any way you slice it!
I just usually fell the tree the way it's leaning,then it falls into another standing tree & I end up with a barber chair.,Lol.
Seems to me that I read somewhere that a guy ratchet strapped his fuel tank to the rear tire of his lawn tractor & had it filled with nuts 'n such.By the time he got done mowing the lawn the tank was shiny clean.
Seems to me that I read somewhere that a guy ratchet strapped his fuel tank to the rear tire of his lawn tractor & had it filled with nuts 'n such.By the time he got done mowing the lawn the tank was shiny clean.
My Mac saw isn't going good piston looks bad and 0 compression
I'm gonna chip it because no spark coil tested out like 6.4 so should be good. If anyone interested for a parts saw probably 100$ plus the ride. Just sucks it's so clean. It has super thin rings. Never dealt with a Mac. I'm into Remington but I figured I try a different color 
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