What NOT to take to the repair shop. WILL IT RUN? Probably not!

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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@Chickanic Ай бұрын

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@matthewpiper1421 Жыл бұрын

That is where i come in, i service and repair vintage equipment and small engines, and to me they were built better than today's equipment.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you but there really heavy now since I got to 72

@erickozal9044 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I have a small vintage saw collection. And yes they're built much better.

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I do volume and you do quality. I LOVE my old saws, but glad I don't have to rely on anyone else to fix them.

@johndii2194 Жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic, send it to him.

@rlsingle00 Жыл бұрын

I have a Pro Mac 700 It still starts with the compression release engaged. At my age, i have to put my foot through the handle to hold it down to pull on it.

@rooster3019 Жыл бұрын

There are places that specialize on restoring "vintage" Macs and also some that specialize in "vintage" Homelites. Chick, they are a nightmare for you, but a passion for them. Gather up your spare parts inventory and donate to the enthusiasts; then REFER your nightmare cases to them. You happy, they happy, customer happy. Save the frustration for Craftsman and MTD.

@randomvideosn0where 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of my classmate who dropped out of high school to rebuild and restore VW bugs. I think he had like 15-20 on his sales lot and people flying in from all over to buy them by the time our class graduated.

@aaronhooks6258 Жыл бұрын

I love Chickanic. She tells you everything you need to know without all the BS you get on some channels.

@illiniwood Жыл бұрын

And, she does this without wearing fake ugly hillbilly teeth as a disguise.

@danwolf307 Жыл бұрын

@@Rockjock007 i just found this channel and it's getting the do not recommend button! My 12 year old son has forgotten more than this chick will ever know!

@wayneyeager8659 Жыл бұрын

Sorry she doesn't know as much as she thinks she does

@JeremiG2001 Жыл бұрын

I had a few Mcculloch saws from when my Grandfather was logging back in the 50's and 60's. Ended up going through and getting them serviceable again after being retired since probably around 1970. Was a fun project, bringing something around that had been down for 30+ years and also being that they were tools used to support the family before I was even thought of.

@gregstillman5197 Жыл бұрын

I had a McCulloch engine on my racing go-carts back in the early 60's; absolutely the engine to have.

@robertholm5636 Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@kurtvonfricken6829 Жыл бұрын

A McCulloch 101B with a racing kart engine is one of the most sought after collectible chainsaws you can own.

@kingkong7617 8 ай бұрын

It is hard to repair a piece of equipment when you can't get parts for it! So you are absolutely right about this very old equipment.

@keithosterkamp6207 Жыл бұрын

It’s all just a great excuse to come and meet, interact with, and thank the person who shares her knowledge so freely. I know I have saved time, money, and frustration by watching your videos.

@12namleht Жыл бұрын

I have taken many 2 strokes (including my 1974 OSSA) that have seized & used a brake hone on the cylinder & put in new rings. Still riding the Ossa in my 60's in the mountain trails..

@holmes1956O Жыл бұрын

Wow another ossa owner. Not many even know today what an ossa is. I have 3 sdr's 1 mar and 1 pioneer. I am friends with the gentleman that was the canadian importer. He also built what would be the proto type for the sdr and took gold at the isle of man isdt in I think it was 1972

@stevedorman1161 Жыл бұрын

Pioneer or Stelleto?

@josephdillon7420 Жыл бұрын

She's amazing. And I love her technique of honesty calling equipment "junk". It is what it is folks and the equipment made today is throw away stuff and not made to last. But from what I see not too many people are up to keeping their tools and equipment clean and free of dirt and mud and grass build up.

@airplanedude419 11 ай бұрын

Well she didn't call this chainsaw junk. She's just saying the company is long gone, parts are impossible to get, so don't pour your money into it when you could be very disappointed in the end.

@bobc.5324 Жыл бұрын

My Mac is over 45 years old. I have maintained it for all of those years. Still runs as well as it did when I bought it. Yes, parts are hard to find but so far I have been successful in my searches.

@shinaiandbogu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing out that the good compression doesn't always mean a good cylinder. I've never thought of it that way. Beside after getting the scope you have on your list, I've just been using that almost exclusively to check for scored cylinders. You always teach me something.

@hoosierdaddy9373 Жыл бұрын

Yep! I stopped taking these in 2 years ago. Some of these are an absolute PITA to work on, and you're absolutely right, good luck finding parts.

@chrisssmallengines7163 Жыл бұрын

These older machines where built when QUALITY actually meant something . These days the only thing that the companies are concerned about is PROFIT .The materials are better that is why they are still around . Yes there heavier but I love them .

@michaelrockwell9691 Жыл бұрын

Always shoot a little WD40 in an old cylinder like that before testing compression. When they sit that long, all residual oil is gone and you'll get poor compression numbers virtually always, plus it's a lot better on the cylinder. Just a tip from a fellow small engine shop owner. I specialize in old saw restorations as well (when I have the time that is, lol).

@bluejene2146 Жыл бұрын

Agreed but wouldnt have mattered this time

@frotobaggins7169 Жыл бұрын

This is what kills me when you see all these videos of guys "cold starting" that old car, truck, machine that hasn't been started for 30 years. They just get in and turn it over. Yeah, all that rust in the cylinder just got ground in to the surface with zero lubrication, all metal to metal.

@richardshort5593 Жыл бұрын

Especially if the piston is left at tdc the rings get punched in and can stuck in place. Few drops of marvel mystery oil in the cyl and sit for a few hours and then test.

@ballershanelle Жыл бұрын

@@richardshort5593 question . Have a gmc 1985 truck that sat for three years but i got sick... Haven't started it.. what do i do first.. change oil, new gas, and how much mystery oil to add down the spark plug holes? Just asking because i am able to walk better now and bend. Need to get that truck running again

@V8SKULLS 11 ай бұрын

I would put a little Marvel's mystery oil or some ATF 1st, let it soak, than pull a couple of times , than a little fuel sparkplug, and pull😊

@pah9134 Жыл бұрын

I love the fact you show us the good, bad, and ugly about your job. Great work!

@BudTheDrummer 11 ай бұрын

My first chainsaw was a 16" Homelite XL. I dropped a tree on it and smashed it to simthereens. It cost $103 to fix and I bought it new in 1981 for $129. Then I picked up two 16" Homelite Super IIs in a tag sale, used one for parts. Bought a Poulan Wild Thing new for $149 and one used for $35. Got the used one running, put 18" bars on both. Finally in 1998 I bought a Husquvarna 55 with the compression release button, 20" bar. I loved it. I serviced them all myself as I'm a retired Mechanic. I never had a major problem with any of them. One Homelite once needed an ignition coil and they broke the chain oil pumps periodically. A relative of mine had me frantically looking for parts for a John Chirette. I asked at every Vendor I went to while working as the Road Runner 14 years for Tilcon Ct. Finally I tracked it down at a Hartford Diesel Parts Dealer balled Baumert. The chainsaw, it turns out was a JONSRED. I pronounce it John's Red and it was, infact, red. In Town I found a former RWA Ranger who had a side business fixing only Jonsreds and I got the parts I needed. Now, please tell me I'm not the first guy, with 25 years experience, to pinch 3 saws in one tree. I used my chainsaws every day, sharpened them after every use and cleaned them once a week.

@aaronpowell4885 Жыл бұрын

Good ole Mccinderblock! I love old saws and those pm-605/610 and eager beavers kinda have a soft spot in my heart as it was the end of an Era. The relatively small for 60cc's starter pulley made them tougher to pull over. As I said, I love old saws but I also like spending time in my shop! Can definitely understand how a shop that services and sells modern equipment wouldn't want to spend the time on these old relics. Thanks for sharing!👍🏻

@joehead1294 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the TimberBear!

@Megellin Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your saying what all us small engine mechanics want to say! Hopefully it gets through to some people because I still get at least 2 people a year come in with oddities that went out of business years ago expecting me to restore them, only to be told "I do repairs not restorations." Like you, I've taken on a few of them, but they are usually more of a headache, than they are worth.

@tjclarke4604 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@robertholm5636 Жыл бұрын

They discontinue throttle cables and carbs on a lot of them.

@bluejene2146 Жыл бұрын

I just went through this with a neighbors dolmar sachs 133. Bad ignition. Cant find one anywhere then after about 8 months i came across a website in all german that sold an aftermarket coil for a dolmar 133. Ordered it without being able to read anything on the webpage except dolmar sachs 133 because the picture looked almost identical to this saws ignition. Sure enough it was a real seller and the part actually worked. Neighbor is stoked, every shop for 100 miles refused to even look at it.

@TheDenny62 Жыл бұрын

I'm still running my 1985 Husky 2100. I've dropped hundreds of trees with it. I have cut firewood for 3 family members with it. We really take care of that saw.

@johnpeden6038 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting the tools you use on your videos. I purchased a bore scope for him, he used it the first night he got it. Good job on the videos I have learned a lot.

@troyyarbrough Жыл бұрын

Back when I was in high school (about 100 yeas ago it seems) my grandfather had two McCulloch chain saws. I hated those saws. I had to work on them every time we went out to cut wood. When they were running, they were strong. But something was always going wrong with them. I was so happy when I saved up enough money to get a couple of Husqvarna chainsaws. Wood cutting was much easier after that.

@johnropeleski6006 Жыл бұрын

Hi,I bought a pro mac 610 back in 1984.runs great.proper maintenance and storage are the key elements.I have never touched the carb,always use a 32:1 mix,and gas stabilizer.Been repairing chain saws and small engines for 50 years,never had an engine of mine fail.have a great day.your videos are super.👍

@joehead1294 Жыл бұрын

Wasn't that a 40:1 ratio originally?

@larrybe2900 Жыл бұрын

A machine is ratio specific even with better oils is that right? I wouldn't run 50:1 on a machine labeled 32:1 because the metallurgy is not able to handle it.

@rickrods Жыл бұрын

@@joehead1294 They were not all the same. Some of my old saws say 16:1 but I have run 20:1 using modern oil in them for years cutting firewood without any problems at all. The new stuff I run 50:1 if that's what it calls for. Sometimes I just mix it 40:1 for easy figuring even if it calls for 50:1 and also never had any problems. I always use premium fuel.

@DaVidKasten-wp1on Жыл бұрын

This is off topic of this video. You are a excellent teacher I find it easy to follow you on the repairs and maintenance of equipment I have two Stihl machine's (chainsaw and string trimmer) and by watching your videos have made it possible for me to service them and save me money from taking them to repair shop. Thank you for being that excellent teacher.

@teknotech Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work and the education that you provide!

@talesfromthebottle6314 Жыл бұрын

I've got 60s Mccolloch it's a dangerous beast but still runs like new

@David-si9pi Жыл бұрын

Everything is dangerous, cars to guns and everything in-between.

@dean4069 Жыл бұрын

Everything was built to last back then

@luke19631963 Жыл бұрын

I still have my McColloch eager beaver chain saw my wife bought me new back in the mid 90s . It still runs great but is kinda a pain to take apart to work on. Has a Zama cube carb. Still has original bar and chain as I haven’t used it very much.

@user-tm8nr5iq2l 3 ай бұрын

Thank you I have never installed a carburetor watching you I did it I saved a lot of money I learned a lot thank you very much

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Жыл бұрын

Brings back memories when I worked for the biggest mculloch dealer in Carthage Texas ….. yes Carthage! Yes the jack black movie Bernie. 😂😂

@trcass1 Жыл бұрын

great segment. love to watch you troubleshoot whatever it is you're trying to fix. its a great channel with lots of info. i have an echo back pack blower i need to get running again. not sure if its the gas or if carb is bummed up.

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

Bad gas is REAL; went through it with a neighbor's snowthrower. Had to drain the system and carb bowl, a little fresh gas, and "We have ignition!"

@greensfarmland Жыл бұрын

Grew up in a saw mill town, full of loggers, and I remember people would deck out their McCullough saws, and at family get togethers they would bring logs and chainsaws to see who had the fastest saw. Of course Stihl was there as well.

@user-tp4yw7je8n 9 ай бұрын

Hello from Lacombe Alberta I too run a small engine repair and love watching your informative videos. Alot of times it gives me thoughts I may not of originally thought of. Thank you as always for your posts. Take Care.

@maddierosemusic Жыл бұрын

My first chainsaw was a used McCullough. I got it in '77. It weighed 60 pounds or so. What a beast. Sold it to a guy who wanted to display it in his house. Now it is Stihl, all the way.

@rooster3019 Жыл бұрын

And; I gotta admit; that a 25 year-old piece of equipment is pretty new for me. My Red Max is older thatn that. My Homelite Super XL-AO is 1972 vintage and runs like new. My compact utility tractor is 41 years new.

@airplanedude419 11 ай бұрын

Only 41? My CUT turns 50 next year.

@richardflagg3084 Жыл бұрын

I promise it's not just you Bre. I've started to recommend cleaning it, and put it on display in the garage/workshop. It's prolly the nicest way I can say it's time to let it go. "It ran the last time I used it" "It's hardly been used" Me: "but it's 40+ years old" "Just need to tweak the carb screws" "It'll only take a minute to get it running" "all it needs is just......"

@somethingelsehere8089 Жыл бұрын

Once someone uses "Just" you know it is wishful thinking that is ruling their logic.

@tee-steel.0158 Жыл бұрын

I have a 40 year old home lite c-saw it has been waiting for 4 years for me to fix it 🎉 I just don’t want to pay to get it fixed. Worst case I will still have a saw that don’t work 😂 or this old dog will learn something new. Thank you for motivating me. You are inspiring and beautiful young lady 👍😇

@ronh9384 6 ай бұрын

I have a 30 year old McCullogh chainsaw and it still runs great. Really enjoy your channel and always learn something!

@danielmildbrand6614 Жыл бұрын

I recently picked up the hobby of repairing and reusing or flipping old chainsaws. I have only been at it about a year but I like it so much that i am considering starting a small business like yours when I retire from the military. You've been a great resource and source of motivation for me through my brief journey. Thanks for your hard work and dedication to this channel.

@JamminClemmons Жыл бұрын

- US Navy commenting: I retired after 20+ years. Never feel embarrassed if you retired at the E-6 paygrade. I joined when Reagan was president, where he was pushing for a 600 ship Navy. Ronny was just shy of that, at 596 strong in 1984. - Enter the big defense budget era. Too many decent ships were scrapped. One particular Cruiser was outfitted with nuclear reactors (with a 1,300 person crew). She was amazing. I witnessed her 8 month dismantling at the Portsmouth, Virginia drydock facility. It was a heartfelt site. The end result? An over-manned Navy with little room for advancement. I'm happily retired as an E-6 and this gal, ChickMechanic really rocks-the-boat with her knowledge. I subbed awhile ago *for* her in-depth explanations.

@bobross9332 10 ай бұрын

Be careful... all these companies are going cordless-battery operated. These gas engines, although highly superior to any battery garbage ( I designed for a cordless company) the gubmint is going to outlaw gas engines in the near future

@peterouellette3874 Жыл бұрын

And I was going to send you my old blue homelite, nice going

@randyhileman5027 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching you work and enjoy learning a few things

@robertuffman3041 9 ай бұрын

i used my Dad's McCullouch Eager Beaver with a 16" bar and chain for 22 years. i loved it.

@patrickdittmer6516 Жыл бұрын

I have a 45 year old Pro Mac 55 and because of how good it runs I sold all my ECHO crap. I use it a lot and it is both more rugged and less problematic than my newer ECHOs were and Stihl saws are. Also there is a community revolving around these old saws and parts are really easy to find. You just have to be willing to use the interwebs to find them. Old Macs and old homelites are really easy to work on and were built to last a lifetime. Not like these modern saws.

@rickrods Жыл бұрын

I still use a little Homelite I bought in 1974 it rode in my logging truck till I retired. Cut lots of firewood too.

@Matt-kt9nm Жыл бұрын

The salvage yard near my place always has a few old Macs and other saws laying around . They cost $0.25/lbs. If they're complete, I can't resist buying them for $3-5.

@clintonlamar1503 6 ай бұрын

I also have a few older homesites that barely run. When I go to refurbish, which website do you recommend for parts?

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

When you were talking about older machines having one thing break, then another, then another... I was thinking "been there, got the t-shirt". People don't always understand that when you fix a 25 year old machine it doesn't fix everything that might go wrong, and the rest of the parts are still 25 years old.

@kenbrown2808 Жыл бұрын

yeah, last year I retired the 40 year old Stihl brush cutter I got from my dad. the fuel tank was cracked, and the fuel lines were getting funky. it was getting to the point it was getting harder to source parts that would cross over from other manufacturers. gave it back to my dad, and he planned to pull the gear head off to replace the cracked gear head on the 20 year old brush cutter he'd gotten before he gave me the 40 year old one.

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 I flip them and go through that a lot where I look at the machine and know that I could get it running and sounding good but the rest of the machine looks too tired to save.

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

Chuckles in 20 year old Toyota Corolla...but then again, I can get more parts for it! 😁

@GuysPlayingWithTools Жыл бұрын

@@markh.6687 I have a 25 year old Vette, it's fast, it's flashy, it's can use up tires faster than you can buy them, but it's a bit of a problem child. 🤣

@jimsnellen6222 8 ай бұрын

I read your bio and saw where you opened a shop in Arkansas. That’s a little out of my range coming from Kentucky but I can still learn from your videos. I’ve bought a STIHL chainsaw after I couldn’t get my McCulloch to start. I’ve since repaired it and now have two working chainsaws. Great videos!

@myiagreeaccount8307 Жыл бұрын

You make a dull subject interesting! Love you and your videos.

@illreportbackinabit.8514 Жыл бұрын

Send it to Buckin Billy, he loves those!

@larryjohns8823 Жыл бұрын

I had a mini mac 35 in the early 80's. That little saw (with a new chain) could really do some wood cutting 😮. It never gave me any problems. I upgraded to a bigger Homelite saw that I never liked 😢

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

I love my mini Mac. Made a video on it a long time ago.

@christopherwatson283 Жыл бұрын

I still have 2 of them. Fuel lines and oiler lines have to be changed eventually. Light but powerful.

@donkrebs3554 Жыл бұрын

Much respect to you for trying to fix these Ole puppies! & thx for the knowledge! Better than most schools 😅

@rickharper1497 Жыл бұрын

I have a Mac 110 from the 70's with maybe 10 hours on it, think I'll try to get it going, will let you know.

@tjclarke4604 Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, thank you for this episode! I stopped taking McCulloch crap into my shop in the 90's, I hate those machines. Not only the parts availability issues, but just overall they were designed so poorly, working on them was a zero money situation. To this day I have people phone or come in with a Mac and I immediately tell them I won't touch it. Bringing these into a shop is like playing Stairway To Heaven in a guitar store.

@paulmaxwell8851 11 ай бұрын

McCulloch was a very good line of professional saws back in the day when Robert McCulloch started the company. That was in 1943. He invented the one-man saw in 1949. Once they started targeting the homeowner/consumer market they became garbage, one of the very worst brands out there. McCulloch sold out to Husqvarna in 1999 and they still own and operate it today. Utter trash.

@stuartjohnson8171 Жыл бұрын

Like always a good demonstration on what can go wrong. I just followed one of our older videos about freeing a stuck piston on a 35 year old Craftsman. It has good spark so I guess the next step is see if it will fire. Do you have any suggestions for find old discontinued parts especially carburetor rebuild kits?

@airplanedude419 11 ай бұрын

Lawnmower junk yards. Just like car junk yards but for lawnmowers. Other than that, repowering your rider with a new engine is the only other option (or a used more modern engine also).

@leestevens4536 9 ай бұрын

You are Awesome! Funny, knowledgeable, easy to listen too. Learned a lot from your clips. Thanks😊

@simonappleby4224 Жыл бұрын

I have a small petrol McCulloch hedge trimmer and it still works great. . . Must have had it for ages but didn't realise that it was that old.

@MrCelticatheart Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more, in most cases the mcculloch saws aren't worth the time or effort. Unless there is some sentimental attachment, and even then just hang it on the wall, they are still fun to look at. Some of us people in the small engine community get a kick out of restoring an old saw like that and personally I love the old mcculloch saws but you have to be able to find parts for them. I have a mac 110 i am currently working on and having a blast! Cheers Bre great video as always!

@MrCelticatheart Жыл бұрын

@@David-si9pi I have seen a ton of buckin billy rays videos and he's a pretty good dude!

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks again!!

@shantyshitter3163 Жыл бұрын

That Mac's in good shape. I'd have it running within an hour. I just love those "OLD" high compression saws..

@jimbefit3073 Жыл бұрын

great conditional inspection tips! thanks!

@bradgibson4459 Жыл бұрын

McCulloch was the King of two cycle small engines at one time. Especially in the Go Kart business. They smoked everybody!! Then everybody had a mini Mac!!! Some of the handiest chainsaws ever made!! I remember the silver Poulan beast from way back when.

@John-NeverStopLearning Жыл бұрын

Back in the 80’s , 90’s Stihl and McCullough chainsaws were the top chainsaws that I knew of. The only issue with McCullough was they were always a very hard pull to start. At least that’s what I was told at the time and watching my neighbor pull one kinda reinforced that.

@1messican350 Жыл бұрын

Husqvarna were and still are the sauce as in 2 cycle saws

@kurtvonfricken6829 Жыл бұрын

A McCullough 101B chainsaw with a racing kart engine is a highly sought after collectors item.

@cward1954 Жыл бұрын

Those McCollough saws had a unique sound to them and had excellent power. I have one out in the outbuilding that has been out there for about 15 years... fuel issues. Didn't have that many hours on it. The McCollough equipment just didn't seem to last as long as far as powered equipment goes.

@bluejene2146 Жыл бұрын

@@1messican350 at least husqvarna did one thing right

@jimgaffney4524 Жыл бұрын

@@1messican350 i have a husky and its garbage. you want a good saw, get a stihl or johnsered

@houliemon1315 7 ай бұрын

Mines 47 years old ! Still runs great ! It's a 650 model ! That saw your working on looks just like mine !

@johnbrady6606 Жыл бұрын

calm down dear you are a professional and it will be no bother to you so keep up the good channel work and keep on rocking John.

@Matt_justlikethat Жыл бұрын

I have a 20 some year old MS290 farm boss that is stored in my basement. Once a month, I take it out and start it, once warmed up I Rev it up an let it idle. I use 93 octane, Lucas ethanol stabilizer, an a touch of stabilizer. I love that saw, not professional, not homeowner, just meant to cut wood. Thanks for All u do, ur amazing how u explain things.👍👍

@benryzebol8349 Жыл бұрын

You are so right about Echo they rock, all my Echo equipment is low maintenance and trouble free. Of my five pieces of Echo power equipment ranging from 8-14 years old, chainsaw’s, trimmer with multi attachments and two blowers, backpack and handheld all used in the lawn care business, never have they been to a repair shop they just continue to start and run great using good fuel and a bit of regular maintenance, wonderful.

@twobeards6714 Жыл бұрын

I've been cutting firewood for almost fifty five years. I still have two of those old Macs and they are built like a tank. Parts are pretty hard to come by and they are way heavy for an old guy. Last fall I bought a used 261 c and at under twelve pounds it my go to. I don't figure I'll ever wear it out so my son's gonna inherited a pretty darn good tool. It's Sunday morning.i shared my third cup of mud with you and tweaked the chain while I was watching. Always good stuff Bree. 👍🇺🇲

@donf3739 Жыл бұрын

I still have an old Mac about that size that'll probably never run again, but I keep it around for sentimental reasons. They were good old saws, although they weighed a ton. I bought it back in the 80s and it was old even then. I was lucky enough to find a shop that had some junk ones for parts, but even that shop is long gone now. Thanks for the memory.

@josephdipko2547 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather,when he was alive and healthy, loved the old homelite xl2 saws. Always had too much bar on them, but learned about fixing small engine stuff from him and his pile of beat up saws

@terrymckinch8587 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for an informative video. Good tips on checking the compression and scoring on the cylinder.

@davidhodges6326 Жыл бұрын

I still run my 1970 Mac 1010E electric start 20 inch saw. Heavy but I love that machine.

@catchacow1927 Жыл бұрын

Oh 😮”Bar studs” I had to play it back to realise lol

@ronaldgebo7233 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel with you doing it,you give alot of advice to guys like me!

@neutrodyne Жыл бұрын

I have a McCulloch 610 that I bought new years ago when I was young. It was the best saw I ever had. I cut my own firewood with it. It always started and it would cut the big stuff ! I loved the deep sound of the exhaust. It has never been repaired other than a new bar and chain. I still have it but it has gotten a lot heavier with age. I haven't used it in years. Not because the saw wore out but because I wore out.

@dedrakuhn6103 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful inciteful video! I learned a LOT! Thank You

@1rosalee Жыл бұрын

Yep, I have a 1010 that is still running. I know when it dies it will be over but it has been loyal for 20yrs! Good vid!

@johnlincicum6390 Жыл бұрын

There's groups on Facebook.

@davidbrunette6692 Жыл бұрын

I had one great till they break. Love your channel insight and help thanks for what you do.

@jakeschisler7525 Жыл бұрын

My son bought me a scope for Christmas and the cord is very long. I was looking at the screen while pointing it around the house and very impressed with it.

@charleseddy9903 Жыл бұрын

Well done Chikcanic.

@paulredfern2252 11 ай бұрын

Husky 61cc Hardwood commercial saw 1984. It's my favorite saw, done lots of loads and strong as ever!!

@windmolenfarm8030 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel! Educational and entertaining. Keep it up.

@jeromebecigneul2911 Жыл бұрын

Talk to Buckin Billy Ray who is also on KZfaq. He or his buddy Donny who works on these up on Vancouver Island loves these McCulloughs. Donny soups them up, port and polish, tuned exhaust. They are super lumber/chainsaw guys.

@robertkavich7426 Жыл бұрын

I have the same saw and ran into the same problem , no parts available . I need a carb kit and good luck finding one . The used carbs I found on eBay were worse then what was on my saw , so it sits on a shelf .Now that I realize that the company has been OOB for 24 YEARS !!!! probably why parts are hard to come by LOL!!!! If you were closer I would give you the saw actually I have two 20" and a 14" , I am into Husky's now . Love the videos , thanks for all tips and tricks , be safe , be well

@tnrodgers Жыл бұрын

It’s a great paperweight! Thanks for the info!

@markakamoses8591 Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Chickanic love the site name. Thank you for all the advice & tips from a professional. Nicer watching a pretty female doing demo repairs and tips than some of these other sites. Much success with the site. FFL ✨

@tonyrobbins6 Жыл бұрын

I have three Macs at least 50 years old running strong, (2 - 10-10's and a 7-10) I use them a lot on trails for big logs and when there are only small stuff under 12" I use my stihl 200t.

@blairguinea6811 Жыл бұрын

I have one those Mcculloch saws and still runs great, lots of power ! 1980 I think

@TheKrayusKorianis Жыл бұрын

Landlord has an OLD Stihl 08S from the 60's-70's. Was surprised there were still parts on the net for it. He wanted me to change the carb diaphragms, air filter and cap, open the muffler ports (they were dented in), changed the fuel lines and filter and changed the spark plug out for a new one. Piston still looked like new, cylinder as well.

@kubotajordan9502 Жыл бұрын

I figured that when you started working on it . Have an old small homelite saw might be interesting to see if I could get it running. you all have a great week end.

@walterkleban2746 Жыл бұрын

I have a 60 year old Homelite that was very well used. I keep it going as a "science project" . It predates chain breaks so I have to be careful about using it. Instead of trying fix it I would just get a new Echo and be money ahead.

@k9under Жыл бұрын

Thank for the memories my dad train me how to use a chain saw with a MCcolloch back in the 1980s.

@billgraham5609 Жыл бұрын

I have a 35 year old Stihl chain saw. I found a new carb on the other side of the country and got it after the local shop said they couldn't get one and avoided rebuild kits. I rebuilt the other later and it works. Second shop in my areas puts commercial mowing and tree companies first and had a 3 months wait. My stihl was made in germany😁

@mikeskidmore6754 Жыл бұрын

I have a McCulloch Titan 57 and an Eager Beaver . The Centrifugal clutch Broke .. I ordered a new one and the shop owner went on vacation for a week. So I bought a Husky 371-XP 25 years ago and it still runs great..

@tedduke1699 Жыл бұрын

I bought a McCullogh 10-10 (heavy mutha) circa 1970 that cut many a cord of wood and then became THE farm chainsaw when I retired from the USN. In the early 2010's It finally wouldn't start and our local repairman shook his head. I did a "blowout of EVERYTHING with carb cleaner and it ran ten more years. Next time it quit I bought a Husqvarna Rancher (much lighter, but not the work monster that 10-10 was) and put it under the workbench. My S-I-L asked about it and he took it home and got it running the next evening. Free chainsaw even if it is over FIFTY years old. Keep oil in the gas and they will last.

@charlespuckett6207 Жыл бұрын

We love you back. Muscle Shoals, Al.

@driftlesshunter9200 Жыл бұрын

I bought a McCulloch Pro-Mac III Super (grass/brush straight shaft trimmer) on June 30, 1994 for $219.95 (memory is not that good, but I staple sales slips into owner's manuals). I've changed the fuel lines & primer bulb once, and put a carburetor kit (had zero issues finding one) in it two years ago. I own 72 acres, & I typically take care of 2-3 different lawns each year. I would love to buy a new Echo grass trimmer, but 29 year old McCulloch (non-ethanol gas with a good 40:1 oil mixture) just wont' die! Finding aftermarket parts for older equipment is sometimes easier than finding parts for Chinese clone products.

@delseckora5327 Жыл бұрын

Love what you do .Please don't stop

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Aw! Thanks Del!

@davidkraft3690 Жыл бұрын

A Menards "Special" McCullough was my first chain saw. Back then it was in the shop as much as it was on the job. I bought just for occasional use . Not a good decision then , let alone trying to repair it today . Great learning Video, Thanks.

@michaelbainum5673 Жыл бұрын

Learned a lot on that one, Ms Chickanic! Got my ol’ McCullough on workbench in my garage. Trying to replace starter rope, but managed to get rewind spring uncoiled and chasing it all over the workbench. Taking it to the “chainsaw graveyard, tomorrow! Should have been an easy repair. But I made costly mistakes letting that spring “uncoil”. Still Learning slowly the hard way. At 80 years old…. Still trying to learn and get better. Thanks for your help!

@williamoxendine6121 Жыл бұрын

I learn from your channel love your red corvette love that Model wish you the best

@ShooterMcNut Жыл бұрын

Hi! Just leaving a comment. Just started mowing grass up here in Michigan. Have a great day!

@michaelmaker8169 Жыл бұрын

Bucken Billy Ray would love those. Look him up. He has gotten some beast going. Guess this one is hoping it'll save you (Brie) time and frustration...😂😂😂 Thanks for the video.

@prjndigo Жыл бұрын

I always bring junk to my local low-end repair shop. Sometimes I put a red ribon on it with "scrap" written in black. I don't give the oily scrap to the metal man who drives around because they don't have a used oil tank.

@CrippledEagle Жыл бұрын

I was the one that kept the small engine things maintained and repaired where I worked before I retired. We mainly bought Stihl but a local shop carried McCullough saws. Because we bought via low bid for a time, we had to buy their saw. That saw was on the table constantly for one reason or another. I worked there for 30+ years and that was the only saw that we hated having to buy. I have a John Deere/Echo saw bought new in 1984 that still runs and we had a couple of those John Deere/Echo’s where I worked and they were great saws. Like you ran into, we absolutely couldn’t get parts for the McCullough saws.

@nedcramdon1306 Жыл бұрын

Ya, that was very good to know! Thank you Chicky baby!

@shadovanish7435 Жыл бұрын

McCulloch went out of business in the early 2000's, I believe. I used to have several McCulloch saws (100 & 300 series, & Pro Mac 610), & maintained them well. When I learned McCulloch went out of business, I guessed parts availability would would become difficult, creating a challenging situation for practical maintenance & regular use of the saws, so I decided to sell all my McCulloch saws. I bought a Stihl MS 260 Pro saw, which is an excellent chainsaw.