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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: johnjlanejr on November 01, 2013, 08:59:22 AM
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The only number on thus thing is 17900 AA. I googled that along with chainsaws and had no success. I'd like to know whatever I can about this thing and maybe get it running again. Thanks in advance.
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You,re in the wrong place...try a tree felling forum..BTW...don,t waste your time on this make....they are junk...all it will give you in return is an empty wallet and a sore head...
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We have some mechanically inclined people here but you may likely find more help at Smokstack.com !! They have a specific forum for small, older air cooled engines !! I am a member there and they have always been helpful !!
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I would guess that it's in the Model 35 series era from the 1950's.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-mcculloch-35-chain-saw-131806949 (http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-mcculloch-35-chain-saw-131806949)
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To get it running is more or less the same basic process of getting any old engine running.
-Inspect as many parts as possible for damage
-Test as many parts as possible
-Replace or rebuild parts as needed
-Pull your hair out by the roots when none of the parts you need are available anymore
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I trust you are in the US...you,d have to be if you want to try and save this sorrowful looking,for want of a better word....machine...t hey might have a good name in the US....but the rest of the world knows them for what they are...Junk....if its a chainsaw your needing...get a Huquavarna...no worries with them...and lots of spares....if...you ever needed them...which you won,t..but..if you are intent on getting this up and running..then..i,d have to agree with..RKRR....buy yerself a hat ..to hide yer bald heid...after you,ve ripped yer hair oot....with frustration....oh,and make sure you,ve got steel toe-capped boots on when your trying to get it running....they,ll save you hurting yer tootsies...after you,ve kicked the shit out of it..because it won,t start... ;D
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Oh I don`t know about that Wullie !! Those older McCulloch`s are much better than the ones you buy now !! My Dad & I cut wood for years with one !! Dad always got too much oil in the mix and it smoked like a freight train but it never failed to start and cut !!
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oh well!!....only in America....I,ll stick with my Stihl....