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Thanks jacob.
Rare Homelites and Mac's?
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Thanks jacob.
Dibbs
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How desireable is a Homelite 2100-S?
I spotted one at my local dealers graveyard section, don't even know if it pulls over, just wondering if I should liberate it.
I spotted one at my local dealers graveyard section, don't even know if it pulls over, just wondering if I should liberate it.
A 2100-S is a good saw and brings decent money in good condition.
Dibbs
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But is it a torque monster like a Homelite 990?
From what I remember she ain't that pretty!
Well the 2100-S is tuned for more chain speed than the 990 for sure. They don't quite have as much torque but they're a powerful saw that is capable of a lot, especially with sawmilling. The 2100-S handles a high-heat load well too, such as cutting big wood in the summer time.
Dibbs
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Might look into it then, cheers! 
BIGBORE577
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What JJ says here is gospel. I just picked up 2 of them. One is stock and the other was set up for for stock appearing racing. It kind of freaked me out when I fired it up the first time. Didn't think something that old school would run that fast. Just got it a little bit ago so, I don't have a lot of particulars as of yet. I look forward to posting about it when I can. Lots of finger ports and other mods that I can see just by looking at it without tearing it down. The previous owner states I should run it on 110 octane AV gas to run correctly.
That's really cool to hear about, Jay. I would love to see the inside of that cylinder. Some of the Homelite porting designs were ahead of their time for sure. I mean, the modern quad ports found in a saw like say, the Husqvarna 372XP were found in Pioneer saws made in the 70's which in turn were found in Homelite and Mac saws made in the 50's.
BIGBORE577
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Funny how that works, eh? I know I've used the automobile analogy one to many times already but, I'm an old gear head and saws are relatively new to me. The old timers were not quite as devoid of any knowledge/technique as a lot would like us to believe. They knew how to make things go extremely well with the technology they had at hand. I'd like to get some pictures and send them to you when I can. In the mean time, I think I'll paint it orange and put some Echo decals on it. :smoking:
So I have a couple of SP125's, a 650 in pretty good shape, and a good line on a 660. Still lusting for a BP-1.
I guess I have a McProblem.
Mark
Hey Jay, you planning to be home on Monday evening?
I guess I have a McProblem.
Mark
Hey Jay, you planning to be home on Monday evening?
Mark- looks like we need to get you some bigger dawgs for your 125s...
Mac 800's
Thomas -
[this is concerning complete, good running, nice saws -- not pristine though]
pretty good cosmetics needed.
Example : Mac PM700's can easily bring $300.-$350.
A nice Mac PM800 [much less frequently seen] can bring over [3] times $200.+
SP81, not as much.
This is no reflection on the desireability or greatness of the saws--just actual Ebay sales.
Rough looking, incomplete saws = pretty cheap.
Additionally, very, super nice saws are bringing huge bucks.
Thomas -
[this is concerning complete, good running, nice saws -- not pristine though]
pretty good cosmetics needed.
Example : Mac PM700's can easily bring $300.-$350.
A nice Mac PM800 [much less frequently seen] can bring over [3] times $200.+
SP81, not as much.
This is no reflection on the desireability or greatness of the saws--just actual Ebay sales.
Rough looking, incomplete saws = pretty cheap.
Additionally, very, super nice saws are bringing huge bucks.
I know where I can get a NIB McCulloch PM800.
Anyone interested?
I think he is beginning to catch on how much some of these saws are worth. I got the good looking SP125 for $100.
Mark
Anyone interested?
I think he is beginning to catch on how much some of these saws are worth. I got the good looking SP125 for $100.
Mark
synness4
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homelite super 650
I GOT A SUPER 650 a wile back what kind of money is it worth ? it does need intake boot I still need to get.
I GOT A SUPER 650 a wile back what kind of money is it worth ? it does need intake boot I still need to get.
Quick answer YES
Metals406
Granfodder Runningsaw
Anyone got a good paint code for Mac yellow? What was the original paint?.. Enamel? Our local John Deer dealer sells a really stout acrylic enamel paint, and it's not that pricey.
I've seen some Mac's that have a yellow that just doesn't seem to be a match to the original... Not sure if they were rattle canned? :dunno:
I've seen some Mac's that have a yellow that just doesn't seem to be a match to the original... Not sure if they were rattle canned? :dunno:
BIGBORE577
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Rustoleum Sunburst Yellow #7747 is an extremely close match. As close as you will get without having it mixed, anyway.
Here's a list of yellow paint that approximates McCulloch yellow, I think I got this from Brad Snelling:
Suggestions for readily available spray can high temp yellow paint, that are close to McCulloch yellow:
- AutoZone DE1642 yellow high temp engine enamel
- Engine yellow: Krylon DE1642 Daytona Yellow, 500 F
- Dupli-Color Engine Enamel in Daytona Yellow (#DE1642)
- Rust-Oleum Sunburst Yellow (7747)
I have used the Rust-Oleum and it is very close, but not exact if you put it side by side with an older saw; just a bit darker maybe more red/orange.
Mark
Suggestions for readily available spray can high temp yellow paint, that are close to McCulloch yellow:
- AutoZone DE1642 yellow high temp engine enamel
- Engine yellow: Krylon DE1642 Daytona Yellow, 500 F
- Dupli-Color Engine Enamel in Daytona Yellow (#DE1642)
- Rust-Oleum Sunburst Yellow (7747)
I have used the Rust-Oleum and it is very close, but not exact if you put it side by side with an older saw; just a bit darker maybe more red/orange.
Mark
Hey Mark,
do you know of an equivalent RAL colour for those colour codes ? out here, RAL is the only thing they know...
thanks
