MCCULLOCH The official McCulloch thread

[Lee H]

The later Super 797's didn't have the 66251 #, I'd say that's what you have.
What carb is on it? Nice score for sure as well as the 125's.

 

[RocketRoss57]

The later Super 797's didn't have the 66251 #, I'd say that's what you have.
What carb is on it? Nice score for sure as well as the 125's.

I'll have my cousin send me some pics of that saw. He kept that one to give to his brother (a mcculloch junkie) along with 2 890s. I don't know how he comes across these deals all the time. But this makes at least 6 125s now that i know of that have passed through his hands in the last couple of years.

 

[Lee H]

Keep in mind the Mcculloch made millions of 125's. It was a long run
from 1971 to 77. Back in the day on the west coast there was almost a
Mcculloch dealer on every street corner. Seems that the 125 is about
the most popular muscle saw today as everyone wants one and they
are the easiest to find. If I were in your area I would be knocking on
every barn I could find.

 

[Bigmac]

The later Super 797's didn't have the 66251 #, I'd say that's what you have.
What carb is on it? Nice score for sure as well as the 125's.

Good info, I didn’t know that about the late product 797 supers! I have a cp125 block, well pretty sure, that has an odd number that doesn’t come up in anything I could find, I am sure it is somewhere, but the only number I could find the same number was a kart block, but it isn’t that for sure!

 

[RocketRoss57]

I talked to him and he couldn't find anymore numbers on the block.

 

[heimannm]

On a different kind of note, here is a McCulloch I have recently gone through. Runs well now.


I guess I'll have to get some photos of the finished item.

Mark

 

[Lee H]

That one looks like it paid for it self. Hope the pic is a before not an after rebuild.
I've had my hands in quite a few of the earlier ones and they can be a challenge
if your not patient.

 

[Steve]

So many hate those minis but they are such a light powerful saw for their weight. I have a 12" bar on mine running VXL chain. It cuts very well.

 

[Al Smith]

Two kinds of mini's those that run well and those that don't run at all .

 

[heimannm]

Here it is all cleaned up and ready to go. I had to replace the seals and ultimately change the carburetor since someone had broken off the idle speed adjust screw in the original. I wanted to make this saw complete and a runner...mission accomplished. I may never use it but it will be ready if I ever need it. The worst Mini Mac is the original MM6 with the starter fixed in the housing, you have to align the fins on the flywheel with the starter clutch to get that one in and out of the housing...very trying indeed. The SP40 and the PM510 are the easiest since the cover comes off over the carburetor making it possible to remove the carburetor without dismantling the entire saw. (just ignore that green saw in the background...it is one I do use when I have to go up in the air)





Mark

 

[Al Smith]

(just ignore that green saw in the background...it is one I do use when I have to go up in the air)


Mark

Do I detect an s25? Exactly what I used before I got the pair of 200T's .A good running mini isn't bad either for that ask .

 

[heimannm]

I'll plead the 5th...

Mark

 

[Al Smith]

I drank nearly a 5th once but don't remember much after that .Not to worry I too have more than just McCullochs .

 

[redlight066]

Just picked this up on eBay. This will be my first big McCulloch project. I'm really excited. While doing a little research on this model one thing Lee said really stood out. It went something like this... The 99cc saws are strong but.....then You'll want a 123cc. Oh geeezzz. Deep down I know he's right

 

[cm76]

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Just picked this up on eBay. This will be my first big McCulloch project. I'm really excited. While doing a little research on this model one thing Lee said really stood out. It went something like this... The 99cc saws are strong but.....then You'll want a 123cc. Oh geeezzz. Deep down I know he's right

The 740 is a nice saw and has plenty of old school grunt if running properly. Your saw looks like a great project.

Chris

 

[heimannm]

My 740 doesn't get run very often, but starting it will prove if you are a man or not. This was one of my very early big saw acquisitions.


Mark

 

[Pine Marten]

Just got a new addition to the collection. I picked up a Pro Mac 10-10 for $50. Fired on the 6th pull and ran on the 7th. It revs well and settled into a stable idle. I'm happy!!! Now my Pro Mac 60 has a little brother....

 

[cm76]

Here is one I picked up recently - 895. Has its original flatback primer carb which fortunately doesn’t leak. Rebuilt the carb, replaced the wrap handle and fan housing and it looks a lot better. Set up with a 50” Cannon bar in the pic, and will be fitted out with a loop of Oregon 1/2” chipper.

 

[Heavy]

The model 895 in how many rpm and hp is rated I have looked in acres and does not put anything.

 

[Al Smith]

Over 3,500 RPM and over 2 horse power but under 16,000 RPM and 15 HP .---McCulloch never specified either RPM or HP .