Worth fixing?

[grizz55chev]

Status update: I have the 034 Stihl running beautifully, it's now my daily use saw.

I had the Husqvarna 350 running briefly after pulling it for about an hour.... Now I can't even manage that. Spark plug is good and clean, so is the air filter. Can smell gas after the first pull with the throttle level in, although it smells pretty lean. I poured a mystery fluid out of both gas and bar oil tanks. A deep dark blue/green colour. Sure don't taste like gas or oil. Any suggestions where I should be looking for issues next? Also, any info or ideas on the fluid would be appreciated

Lots of info on the known issues like the afore mentioned lower case bolts, also the intake plastic clamp. I hope you dumped the old fluids out before trying to start, not knowing how long the gas has been in the saw. Sounds like a carb cleaning is in order, paying attention to the screen on the inlet side as well as the filter in the tank. These are dead simple saws with a cult following, after you get the bugs worked out, you’ll understand why. Good luck, and don’t be afraid to research it on the web, YouTube has many good videos on it!

 

[rupedoggy]

Anyone calling himself a Genius and then admits to tasting unknown substances from an old saw.....Well

 

[sawfun]

+1 on fixing the sp81, 034, and 350.

 

[TRTermite]

Anyone calling himself a Genius and then admits to tasting unknown substances from an old saw.....Well

At least no one stepped in it.. (I was not in the vicinity)

 

[PhoKingGenius]

The Genius part of my username is a sarcastic thing sadly...
I did dump out all of the old fluids in all of the saws, that was step 1. I'll be sure to check up on those bolts and clamps, as well as give the carb a good cleaning.
Apparently there is a very specific start up procedure for the 350, according to the internet. Gonna give it all a whirl and let ya know if it works

By any chance does anyone recognize the big old McCulloch? I'd love to be able to read up on the model and get some specs

 

[PhoKingGenius]

The Genius part of my username is a sarcastic thing sadly...
I did dump out all of the old fluids in all of the saws, that was step 1. I'll be sure to check up on those bolts and clamps, as well as give the carb a good cleaning.
Apparently there is a very specific start up procedure for the 350, according to the internet. Gonna give it all a whirl and let ya know if it works

By any chance does anyone recognize the big old McCulloch? I'd love to be able to read up on the model and get some specs

 

[TRTermite]

The Genius part of my username is a sarcastic thing sadly...
I did dump out all of the old fluids in all of the saws, that was step 1. I'll be sure to check up on those bolts and clamps, as well as give the carb a good cleaning.
Apparently there is a very specific start up procedure for the 350, according to the internet. Gonna give it all a whirl and let ya know if it works

By any chance does anyone recognize the big old McCulloch? I'd love to be able to read up on the model and get some specs

Before now I never heard op a king named "PHO" But heard of a "Sofa King" etc.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

There will be numbers on the bottom of that big mac. What's up with the 81? Compression? Well worth fixing

 

[rwoods]

Looks like a 87cc 440 to me with a front handle possibly from another model. Ron

 

[Brent Adams]

440 or D44. Big and heavy. Not extremely fast, but lots of torque. Parts are scarce. SP81 is easier to find parts for IMO, and a good stout saw. Enough torque to pull a 28-30" bar with skip tooth chain.
Hayseed, I watched that Buckin vid. He didnt just keep up, he whipped that 372! Might just be the chain.

 

[Howsitgoineh]

440 or D44. Big and heavy. Not extremely fast, but lots of torque. Parts are scarce. SP81 is easier to find parts for IMO, and a good stout saw. Enough torque to pull a 28-30" bar with skip tooth chain.
Hayseed, I watched that Buckin vid. He didnt just keep up, he whipped that 372! Might just be the chain.

Buckin files a real mean chain. I've seen him run many saws in 50cc range pull a 28" bar through some big wood like butter.
I'm working on my filing but dang I wish my saws would cut that good

 

[Howsitgoineh]

Nice collection. I practice lots on homeowner grade stuff cause I like to tinker a bit myself..
Pioneers and Mac's are my favorite saws. If you're thinking of selling that 2071 I may be interested!

 

[Howsitgoineh]

And/or the 1073

 

[heimannm]

On the bottom of the big McCulloch you will find a model number stamped into the crankcase. It is a 1-7X model, maybe 1-71 with the all yellow color scheme. The 1-71 is an 87cc saw. This is the bottom of a 1-72 for reference.



Mark