MCCULLOCH The official McCulloch thread

[heimannm]

I like to take them down far enough to insure a thorough cleanup.



I scratched, scraped, and scrubbed as best I could, then gave the bare areas a nice coat of silicone spray to help ward off future corrosion. I figure the display is climate controlled and normally low humidity so it should not be too much of a problem moving forward.

The saw actually popped on the first pull and started and ran on the second except that the throttle linkage wasn't working. After I popped that back in place I did a little tuning, fit a bar and chain, and ran about 1/2 tank of fuel through it. It does run, cut, oil, idle, stop switch works, and it restarts hot or cold. It does not seem to have as much oomph and the 55cc or 49cc Jenn Feng saws, but the oiler does keep working which is more than I can say for the JF models.

In any case, it will find a place in the display and I can now get back to a few more Italian Mac's still lurking in the attic.









And there you have it.

Mark

 

[Mastermind]

I've wanted to investigate this one for a long while so I finally made it a priority. The tag simply saws "Electrolux McCulloch 10-51".

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A little research shows that Electrolux called it a ProMac 10-51 or alternatively a Partner 5200

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It was dirty, and the bare magnesium parts has some corrosion.

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Mark

That big bow bar in the background looks familiar.

 

[heimannm]

I'm trying to get the tables cleared off...the big bow will hopefully get some attention in the near future.

Mark

 

[cinci5]

Thanks! I'll have to see what style I need once I dig into it.

You can tell by looking at the cover. No need to tear into it. But thanks.

 

[edju1958]

I was watching an SP60 on feebay for the better part of a week & the bid was at $95 up till the last minut of the auction.I'd contacted the seller asking if he'd do a compression test,which he did & he said it was between 128 & 132 psi.Kinda on the low side,Plus there was a lot of paint loss,I'd estimate it at 50%.I figured I'd bid $125 & go no higher.I got the bid in at the last second & saw that it sold for $142.50.I figured that someone else wanted it more than I did & went about what I was doing.A few minutes later I checked my emails & saw one from feebay saying "You Won".Somehow feebay has gotten someone else's bid tied to me.I checked the bid history & it says that I bid the $142.50,whichj I did NOTY.After the price of the saw,shipping fees,& taxes,the total comes to over $173.I don't think the saw is worth that much IMO,I know they're a well sought after model,but I don't want one that bad.

 

[Steve]

I was watching an SP60 on feebay for the better part of a week & the bid was at $95 up till the last minut of the auction.I'd contacted the seller asking if he'd do a compression test,which he did & he said it was between 128 & 132 psi.Kinda on the low side,Plus there was a lot of paint loss,I'd estimate it at 50%.I figured I'd bid $125 & go no higher.I got the bid in at the last second & saw that it sold for $142.50.I figured that someone else wanted it more than I did & went about what I was doing.A few minutes later I checked my emails & saw one from feebay saying "You Won".Somehow feebay has gotten someone else's bid tied to me.I checked the bid history & it says that I bid the $142.50,whichj I did NOTY.After the price of the saw,shipping fees,& taxes,the total comes to over $173.I don't think the saw is worth that much IMO,I know they're a well sought after model,but I don't want one that bad.

Congratulations Ed! You will enjoy it.

 

[edju1958]

Congratulations Ed! You will enjoy it.

I'm not paying for it cuz I didn't win it.Besides,it's a PM60,not an SP60.That's a big difference to me.

 

[Rallyeguy]

Hi Gang,
I just added a quick link to my current McCulloch IPL and Service Manual Library at my Old Saw Shop Store. I intend to add files as I gather them...Free for anyone that needs them. https://www.oldsawshop.com/McCulloch-IPL-Library-c148775760

 

[hacskaroly]

I just added a quick link to my current McCulloch IPL and Service Manual Library at my Old Saw Shop Store. I intend to add files as I gather them...Free for anyone that needs them

This is awesome, thanks!!

 

[edju1958]

I got the bidding mess straightened out on feebay.The saw is now relisted.I'm staying away from that one!

 

[heimannm]

I saw that it was listed again so I deduced that you had somehow worked it out.

Just a FWIW, I sold what may have been my last flag style brake handle for a 600 Series saw a couple of weeks ago.



Looking at that one, and comparing it to the PM style 10 Series I thought the 10 might fit the 600 so I tried on just for the sake of it.



The 10 Series handle is 2" taller but does fit and operate as it should.

Mark

 

[Rallyeguy]

Good morning all,

I added two gear drive gaskets to my store this week. Figured some of you might have a need.

Part # 51609A https://www.oldsawshop.com/Large-Frame-Gear-Drive-Cover-Gasket-p644583009
Part #68639 https://www.oldsawshop.com/Large-Frame-Gear-Drive-Cover-Gasket-p560045769

Planning on adding more gear drive gasket stuff as I can...

Thanks,

Brian Genrich
www.oldsawshop.com

 

[KingCobra98]

What's a good model McCulloch for a guy who never owned one? I always thought they were cool, never had a chance to even try one. I would like to buy one some day. I guess I would like 80-100cc range. Of and somewhat easier to locate NOS or used parts.

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[Squareground3691]

What's a good model McCulloch for a guy who never owned one? I always thought they were cool, never had a chance to even try one. I would like to buy one some day. I guess I would like 80-100cc range. Of and somewhat easier to locate NOS or used parts.

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SP 80, 81 , PM 850 , PM800 all 80cc’s is a good start, the bigger saws are harder to find in good shape, unless you have the money to pay for a nice one or are good at working on them then you can get a decent one to fix up , at a reasonable price.

 

[edju1958]

The 70-80cc saws are hard to find parts for.Since you've never owned a Mac,start off with a smaller 54cc saw like the 10-10.They're fairly easy to work on & parts are more plentiful.You'll also be amazed at the power those saws have.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

What's a good model McCulloch for a guy who never owned one? I always thought they were cool, never had a chance to even try one. I would like to buy one some day. I guess I would like 80-100cc range. Of and somewhat easier to locate NOS or used parts.

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The 10-10 Pro Mac , it's plentiful and just a great running saw.

 

[heimannm]

If you are just looking to have 80+cc's of McCulloch, many of the older front tank saws are 80 or 87cc and often go for less than the 10-10 models. They are physically much bigger, heavier, generally manual oiler only, and often come with .404 chain. A good running one is O.K. for bucking bigger pieces.

The 250 models were good, the Super 250 models were exceptionally good and have an automatic (pulse operated) oiler in addition to the manual oiler.



Mark

 

[edju1958]

Well I finish up on the 10-10S todasy (almost).I got my parts order from Martk & promptly went to work.The AF cover was missing the knob & retaining ring,the muffler cap & screws were missing,& the chain brake was gone too.The muffler cap install was the biggest PITA only because the muffler body was bent out of shape,one of the nuts for the screw to hold the cap on was missing,& I had to delete the baffle as it was bernt out of shape as well.After a great deal of cussing & damning the PO's ancestors,I finally managed to get the cap on with one screw for now.I put the new bar & chain on & filled it with oil & fired it up.It runs great & I know the manual oiler works,not sure about the auto oiler yet.Here are a couple pics.

 

[cinci5]

Well I finish up on the 10-10S todasy (almost).I got my parts order from Martk & promptly went to work.The AF cover was missing the knob & retaining ring,the muffler cap & screws were missing,& the chain brake was gone too.The muffler cap install was the biggest PITA only because the muffler body was bent out of shape,one of the nuts for the screw to hold the cap on was missing,& I had to delete the baffle as it was bernt out of shape as well.After a great deal of cussing & damning the PO's ancestors,I finally managed to get the cap on with one screw for now.I put the new bar & chain on & filled it with oil & fired it up.It runs great & I know the manual oiler works,not sure about the auto oiler yet.Here are a couple pics.

I'm working on a couple of my 10-10S's also, getting them ready for a big ash load I have. The wind storm we had about 3 weeks ago brought down a crap load of standing dead at a place I know, they said I could have all of it. About 10 cord worth. I'm glad that saw is working for you as it looked rough. I love the 10-10S but also love my MS290 Farm Boss

 

[Al Smith]

Prior to the 10 series ,like 10-10 the 250 was very popular saw .They like the 10-10 are not rare .I have one 250 I converted over to run 3/8" chain using an 8 pin rim which vastly increased it's speed in the wood .However compaired to a 10-10 they are heavy but I think they were made to run almost forever .I might add I once ran a modified Stihl bar on one,32inch in 3/8 chain .Had plenty enough power to chew right through 30" of oak with relative speed .They have that reed valve grunt a piston port has a hard time duplicating .I might add the 250 super is 87 cc IMO the best reed valve model of engine McCulloch made .