ChipsFlyin
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Hello gents! It's time to let this one go. Is had my fun with it at a few GTG's and at camp. Time for something new. This is one of the cleanest OEM, unmolested 797's that I have seen around. If you are looking at the saw you already know all about what they are. I know the question will be asked - Is the block stamped 66251. The answer is no. The stamp is 10316. As you know McCulloch did a bunch of different things with their saws back in the day... Everything on the saw is aying it is a Super 797 , Walbro SDC carb, DSP AND I bore matches the 2.280 inches. $797 OBO shipped. I have not checked but know shipping is going to kill me.
I'll keep it short and sweet.
The good:
Super clean saw.
Carb rebuilt with new lines. It was running lean in the video below before the rebuild. Now runs much better.
Spotless p/c.
Runs like a champ.
McCulloch 27' bar with McCulloch .404 chain included.
Great compression - sorry did not have a chance to put on a gauge this AM. Will do Sunday eve. or Monday. You might be able to start with the DSP off but prepare for a battle - not recommended... I almost lost my shoulder once.
The bad:
Small amount of cancer on the grate just under the muffler.
Needs a new check valve on the fuel cap. I did a quick fix with gasket material kind like a reed. It does not leak or splash in the cut only if turned on the side.
I'll keep it short and sweet.
The good:
Super clean saw.
Carb rebuilt with new lines. It was running lean in the video below before the rebuild. Now runs much better.
Spotless p/c.
Runs like a champ.
McCulloch 27' bar with McCulloch .404 chain included.
Great compression - sorry did not have a chance to put on a gauge this AM. Will do Sunday eve. or Monday. You might be able to start with the DSP off but prepare for a battle - not recommended... I almost lost my shoulder once.
The bad:
Small amount of cancer on the grate just under the muffler.
Needs a new check valve on the fuel cap. I did a quick fix with gasket material kind like a reed. It does not leak or splash in the cut only if turned on the side.
