McCulloch CP 125 build

[Redfin]

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I used this to seat a seal on my plow pump shaft that popped out twice. That was last year and it has stayed solid with lots of hours on it.

 

[Brush Ape]

This is about the point where someone tells a story how...

Well I was driving a 454 powered 1974 Cheyenne 3/4 ton on a roadtrip in a hell of a rainstorm about 25 years ago. Well the carrier bearing let go the one that supports the driveshaft about halfway on those old pickups. Man it was sketchy that far from home raining like that but at least it was June. I had a partial quart of 30 weight I ran in my push mower and a sock that I had wiped my ass with in the back of the truck. So I oiled the heck outta that sock and stuffed it in the carrier housing around the driveshaft with a stick. Got back to town and then some 'cause it was a Saturday evening and I couldn't get a new part for a few days. Once I was at the house I went ahead and shot in some goo with a grease gun and she was smooth as silk and probably would have worked for a long time. Many other stories about 'ol Cheyenne I will probably tell you guys someday.

 

[Al Smith]

You have to keep in mind a chainsaw bearing is not like a part in the space shuttle .While a person might try for perfection there is some leeway .

 

[Redfin]

Well I was driving a 454 powered 1974 Cheyenne 3/4 ton on a roadtrip in a hell of a rainstorm about 25 years ago. Well the carrier bearing let go the one that supports the driveshaft about halfway on those old pickups. Man it was sketchy that far from home raining like that but at least it was June. I had a partial quart of 30 weight I ran in my push mower and a sock that I had wiped my ass with in the back of the truck. So I oiled the heck outta that sock and stuffed it in the carrier housing around the driveshaft with a stick. Got back to town and then some 'cause it was a Saturday evening and I couldn't get a new part for a few days. Once I was at the house I went ahead and shot in some goo with a grease gun and she was smooth as silk and probably would have worked for a long time. Many other stories about 'ol Cheyenne I will probably tell you guys someday.

Man Keith, you must have some wicked movements.

 

[Mkinslow]

I wonder if the loctite would work to repair a spun bearings like one in a 372 case half

 

[smokey7]

It will work well if used properly. In a spun bearing it will work great if the hole is pretty round. Now if its ovaled out you would want to have the other side assembled in a standard mag cased saw. Then slide the other prepped side on. If its clean and the bore is reasonably round you will be golden with this stuff. I feel its strength is way stronger then jb weld. Ive tried jb it didnt work anywhere near as well.

 

[Mkinslow]

It will work well if used properly. In a spun bearing it will work great if the hole is pretty round. Now if its ovaled out you would want to have the other side assembled in a standard mag cased saw. Then slide the other prepped side on. If its clean and the bore is reasonably round you will be golden with this stuff. I feel its strength is way stronger then jb weld. Ive tried jb it didnt work anywhere near as well.

The one I have is still round. I can just barely push a bearing in and back out by hand. I may try this after I find a crank. Thanks

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

The one I have is still round. I can just barely push a bearing in and back out by hand. I may try this after I find a crank. Thanks

If it isn't wobbling in place then first bond the bearing in the case half by itself so you're sure it is seated properly. Mating the case halves together while seating with the loctite will make it a challenge when it tries to set up on you before you get it all the way in place.

 

[Mkinslow]

If it isn't wobbling in place then first bond the bearing in the case half by itself so you're sure it is seated properly. Mating the case halves together while seating with the loctite will make it a challenge when it tries to set up on you before you get it all the way in place.

Yes sir! Got it

 

[p61 western]

If it isn't wobbling in place then first bond the bearing in the case half by itself so you're sure it is seated properly. Mating the case halves together while seating with the loctite will make it a challenge when it tries to set up on you before you get it all the way in place.

How long is the work time with this stuff?

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

This things getting new bearings. Here's what I'm looking at here...



I have a much better set on hand...

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

How long is the work time with this stuff?

About 30 seconds with the small gaps if you're lucky. The larger gap formulas say they have more set up time.

 

[p61 western]

About 30 seconds with the small gaps if you're lucky. The larger gap formulas say they have more set up time.

Wow that's not very long. Definitely have to do bearing in pocket first. Looking forward to seeing more from this build.

 

[smokey7]

If you have a small gap .005 or less you get maybe 5 seconds if you use the primer activator. Maybe 10-15 seconds without. If the hole is egg shaped put bearing on crank first. If the hole is straight and very little slop get it in the hole first. You can get the case cold first that will slow the cure process to gain some working time.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Got the bearings changed out...


These axis are incredibly smooth, high quality bearings.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

FW side half of the seals showed up today.



And I did a little cleaning...

 

[p61 western]

Got the bearings changed out...
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These axis are incredibly smooth, high quality bearings.

Where did you source those bearings at? Edit that particular brand.

 

[Redfin]

Have you timed this saw yet?

 

[heimannm]

6203 C3 bearings can be found from most reputable bearing suppliers, just make sure you ask for good quality bearings.

Mark

 

[Sleeper]

6203 C3 bearings can be found from most reputable bearing suppliers, just make sure you ask for good quality bearings.

Mark

Should've asked before I bought them, are NSK's any good?