The 610 isn't my favourite but it's what I turn to if I need to do some cutting. It's currently the only saw in my stable that starts every time and won't stop until I tell it to and isn't waiting on parts or a proper tune.
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You guys always do this and make me feel guilty for my 610 sins 
I just find it so hard to like them. My old mate down the road who I get most of my ancient relics from always tries to send me home with 600 series saws. I gave up last time as he loaded up my suzuki full of "stuff"
I just find it so hard to like them. My old mate down the road who I get most of my ancient relics from always tries to send me home with 600 series saws. I gave up last time as he loaded up my suzuki full of "stuff"gloud
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Making progress on the PM800- just need a few screws for the starter cover (on order) and see if I can find or make a handle insert. (3d print possibly ) thanks for the help.
She's pretty, but I don't know about that thinly veiled Stihl Elasto-Start (if that's actually what I'm seeing there). LOL
Very nice job.
Very nice job.
gloud
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hea you got me there, I have bad shoulders and it is an experiment to see if it helps. the original is safely in a box.
I strip them for the coils, flywheels and cranks. If someone one wanted to trade those parts for some 610's lol.
I dont care much for them either. until I found out some parts worked on the 82cc saws lol!You guys always do this and make me feel guilty for my 610 sins
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What are you seeing that is distinctly different? Many of the front saw series share that same layout. The 450, 550, 380 for example have that same configuration with the same 6 transfer ports, 3 exhaust and 3 third port holes drilled?
gloud - I have a few OEM inserts and an unlimited supply of 3D printed ones for the 10 Series saws. PM if you are interested.
The older saws did not have the OPL and were/could be solid, the later saws with the OPL needed the clearance for the lever.
Mark
The older saws did not have the OPL and were/could be solid, the later saws with the OPL needed the clearance for the lever.
Mark
That's about what happens to mine too.
I know where to come for 610 parts now.
My PM60 currently has a 610 starter spring in it...
Well if you need to restock you can just have the one I got. It's actually a good looking saw. Just needs the carb worked on or replaced. That and the oil pump most likely.
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Poor McBricks are taking a beating aren’t they!
I’m needy I’m needy!!!! Lol. Just kidding. I have several and a few on “permanent loan “ to good people.
Anyone else wonder how many saws you would actually have if everyone that has one of yours brought em back at the same time!?!?!? Not complaining at all. I have been blessed with so many still in my shed that I can’t keep them all ran often enough!!
I personally find the 600 Series saws easier to work on and more reliable than any of my 10 Series saws. And their reputation and large numbers made keeps them cheap (or free!) to find. No shortage of parts for sure. If you have any parts to get rid of, send them my way instead of tossing them in the garbage.
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If that handle isn't a actual Stihl elasto start you may be disappointed. Ive tried the aftermarket ones before and they all promptly broke within 3 pulls.
They are nice handles for old saws without a decomp though and the original one lasts forever.
gloud
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They are the knock offs. I will see if they hold up better than your experience. If it works then I will spring for a real one.
Matt - There were a number of the front tank saws that did not have the "3rd port" feature. This replacement block would be for a 1-41 or 1-51.
In addition, many of the early models did not have all three exhaust ports open. The D-30/36 and 1-40 were examples, as was the MAC15. This 1-41/51 does have all three exhaust ports open.
The Super Series engines did normally have the 3rd ports open and all three exhaust ports open. This replacement block is for a 1-71/81.
I'm sure that if you also studied the port timing, certain models like the Super 250, 1-75/85, and 797 have more aggressive timing numbers than many of the standard models.
Mark
In addition, many of the early models did not have all three exhaust ports open. The D-30/36 and 1-40 were examples, as was the MAC15. This 1-41/51 does have all three exhaust ports open.
The Super Series engines did normally have the 3rd ports open and all three exhaust ports open. This replacement block is for a 1-71/81.
I'm sure that if you also studied the port timing, certain models like the Super 250, 1-75/85, and 797 have more aggressive timing numbers than many of the standard models.
Mark
The 600 series flywheel side bearing and seal (67905 and 67906) are also common to many 10 series saws -- primarily the 10-10 -- but is also an interchangeable solution for the harder to find 63429B / 61618 combination in other 10 series saws.
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Not sure if I'm in the right section here (Newby), but is anyone able to tell me where to source a McCulloch Super 250 bar from? I have checked with the local retailers and non-OEM area rep in Australia with no success. I'm hoping there may be a 20 or 24 inch bar I can easily adapt from another make and model.
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