Mcculoch 795

[Matto]

Hi guys,

I just picked this one up. Don't know much about these vintage saws.

Somebody can tell me more about it? Are they worth rebuilding? The engine runs but needs attention. Mis the side cover.
What are they worth?

Thanks

 

[SS Sniper]

103cc direct drive. Not their most powerful saw, but should do anything you want it to.

They aren't screamers, but they have lots of torque.

 

[heimannm]

The 795 power head was also sold to several different manufacturers for cut off saws and such. A couple of years ago (maybe 5???) someone found a trailer load of NOS cylinders for them but I never heard what became of it.

On the plus side, the 795 has an automatic oil pump.

Two of the cut off saws: the blue one is a Target Quickie, the yellow and black is a Stowe.



I ran my 795, Super 550, and SP105 at a GTG two years ago. As you might expect, the SP105 was the strongest of the three.

Mark

 

[Griffdog1]

If the engine runs and has reasonable compression then likely it just needs tuning and carb work and a general clean up. As for cost it is worth what someone will pay for it but I just sold this one in Australia for just over 500 oz dollars so they are worth money to the right person.

 

[sawfun]

Mine got culled .

 

[sawfun]

Yes worth rebuilding, and can be over bored as oversize pistons can be found. As Sniper said, not spectacular power compared to its 797 big brother, but will get the job done, just slower. It likely was a budget big saw for the logger who was tight on money. Kinda like the ms650 to the ms660.

 

[happysaws]

Mine got culled .

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LOL.
Must have been somebody's last name???

 

[alexcagle]

View attachment 564932 Mine got culled .

That's funny!
Here's my 740 Right hand Yank.
Every bit as heavy as a 797, but less power.....Oh Yey.......

 

[alexcagle]

The 795 power head was also sold to several different manufacturers for cut off saws and such. A couple of years ago (maybe 5???) someone found a trailer load of NOS cylinders for them but I never heard what became of it.

On the plus side, the 795 has an automatic oil pump.

Two of the cut off saws: the blue one is a Target Quickie, the yellow and black is a Stowe.

View attachment 564875

I ran my 795, Super 550, and SP105 at a GTG two years ago. As you might expect, the SP105 was the strongest of the three.

Mark

I think the Stow was named "The Rippa".
-Bad marketing IMO...for an inherently dangerous hand held machine. LOL....

 

[Matto]

Thanks all of you for the interesting info