Thanks for the info. Im just getting into the chainsaw world. Its a decent vintage saw forf a beginner i believe. It was nice and easy to take apart and see the inner workings. And with just a nice, thorough clean-up, a new $4 fuel filter, and some new gas it runs really nice, and almost has a modified exhaust sound compared to modern saws i own. Its loud! Lol. Again thanks for the info. Even $25 is more than i have into it!Doesn't say electric ignition on the air filter so its a early version of the later 10-10 . 78'?
Rough value 25$ bucks because you cleaned a 15$ saw.
Just kidding, a nice one can go for a $100.0 but who knows what morons would pay on the interwebs.
Thanks GoBigRed. Im enjoying the saw except the paint bubbled off inside the gas tank. But i fixed it and still running strong. Also just got a Sears Sportster Lightweight for $20. 61cc. Lighter than the pro mac with more power. Both fun, good running saws. Sears has no chsin brake so it can be a tad dangerous but its a ripper!!Im a sucker for the 10 series macs. In my opinion they are great saws. Sure, a little heavier that today’s saws and you always hear people gripe about how loud they are. But look around and try to find a stock 54cc saw from any other manufacturer that pulls a 28” bar like a Mac.
You can’t and you won’t. Heck, they won’t even recommend their 54cc saws to pull a 24” bar. And in my opinion, if a saw that size can’t pull a 24, let alone a 28, then it isn’t worth what Stihl or Husky charge for them.
Not to mention a yellow saw makes your firewood burn at least twice as long compared to being cut with any other color.
Keep it, run it, and use it. Learn how to file your chains and she will eat whatever you throw at it. Finding old saws and making them run is fun and rewarding. Just start making space in the garage. You don’t think it becomes an addiction, but it will.
Have fun with it. Those little pro macs are hungry little
girls. You own a very very good saw.
There is nothing dangerous about a chainsaw that doesn’t have a chain brake. The only thing dangerous is the operator. Chain brakes are a liability device because people don’t or won’t learn about their tools. Learn what causes kickback, learn the dynamics of why it happens, learn how to avoid it and those situations, keep yourself on the ball with what you are cutting, and it never becomes an issue.Thanks GoBigRed. Im enjoying the saw except the paint bubbled off inside the gas tank. But i fixed it and still running strong. Also just got a Sears Sportster Lightweight for $20. 61cc. Lighter than the pro mac with more power. Both fun, good running saws. Sears has no chsin brake so it can be a tad dangerous but its a ripper!!
Yes. Exactly what macattack said. Yellow saws matter...more than any otherAll things considered I'd argue these were the greatest 54-59cc saw ever made. $15 was a steal. Spend some time in the McCulloch Chainsaws sticky thread, these saws are still everywhere and are notorious for being dead reliable.
Even though every site I've seen says that part is no longer available?IPL shows part number 753-06387. Get on MTDs website and find a shop in your area that services their equipment. They should be able to order it for you
Well, it sure can’t hurt. The saw is worthless unless you can get oil to the bar so I’d give it a tryEven though every site I've seen says that part is no longer available?
Im gonna. I found 2 MTD service centers near me that im gonna try in the a.m. I appreciate all the info and help GoBigRed!! Ill post when i have some news. (Hopefully good news!)Well, it sure can’t hurt. The saw is worthless unless you can get oil to the bar so I’d give it a try
Fingers crossed. I have a homelite cs-50 that took a while to get going. You’ll find a pump eventuallyB
Im gonna. I found 2 MTD service centers near me that im gonna try in the a.m. I appreciate all the info and help GoBigRed!! Ill post when i have some news. (Hopefully good news!)
Im goin to look at 2 homelites today. One is an XL, and the other is a Super2. Guy says they run just need carb adjustment. Get em both for $30. Sounded like a deal to me? Fingers crossed here too! LolFingers crossed. I have a homelite cs-50 that took a while to get going. You’ll find a pump eventually
Good little saws. Having a top handle is a great idea. The only thing I don’t like about the later model homelite top handles is the trigger location. They moved it from the front to the middle of the handle and it’s a little more challenging to saw with it using one hand. It can be done but not the best climbing saw because of that.Im goin to look at 2 homelites today. One is an XL, and the other is a Super2. Guy says they run just need carb adjustment. Get em both for $30. Sounded like a deal to me? Fingers crossed here too! Lol
Thanks for the info. On my way to get them as we speak. Ill post pics laterGood little saws. Having a top handle is a great idea. The only thing I don’t like about the later model homelite top handles is the trigger location. They moved it from the front to the middle of the handle and it’s a little more challenging to saw with it using one hand. It can be done but not the best climbing saw because of that.
The things to be aware of is the oiling system on the as the hose routing for the oil pump can get jacked up either way, plenty of info on them.
For homelites check out Leon’s chainsaw repair on YouTube. It’s mainly all he does and each job he puts out a video explaining what’s going on. Great resource
Things to look for are the cover for the choke and air filter. And making sure the air filter cage is present and in tact. They can be a pain to find but not expensive when they show up.Thanks for the info. On my way to get them as we speak. Ill post pics later
Awesome advice GoBigRed! And i find it peaceful and fun too so farThings to look for are the cover for the choke and air filter. And making sure the air filter cage is present and in tact. They can be a pain to find but not expensive when they show up.
Once you get them home they seem a little odd to get to the engine but watch one of Leon’s videos and it isn’t too bad. At the very least I’m sure you can make one good saw from the two. It’s just a good little saw with plenty of power for limbing or even a decent little camp saw.
The other thing to look at is the fuel cap. If the cap has a primer bulb on it you want to ensure it works. Those are not easy to find and are kinda expensive (relatively speaking) for what they are. I like the ones that have the primer on the bar side of the saw, but there are different configurations. They made one that had oil flow control on that side. That is the one I had but converted it to a primer bulb instead.
And don’t worry about the bars. If you get in this game you will start learning how to modify and make bars fit your saw. Right now I have a bar from a Stihl ms170 on my super 2 homelite and just had to make a small spacer.
Saws are just cool. I can’t explain it but there is nothing more peaceful than going in the garage, playing some music, and working on a machine. Enjoy the ride. I’ve found that saw repair just gets better and better.