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[@matthewpiper1421]

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]

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

[@erickozal9044]

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

[@Chickanic]

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]

@@Chickanic, send it to him.

[@rlsingle00]

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.

[@JeremiG2001]

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.

[@rooster3019]

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]

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.

[@kingkong7617]

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.

[@aaronhooks6258]

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

[@illiniwood]

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

[@danwolf307]

@@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]

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

[@donhathaway3234]

I live in 15 acres of mostly woodlands in New Hampshire. I had a Mini Mac 8 many, many years ago. That little saw did WAY more work on way bigger stuff than it should have! Head out to do a little job and by the time you come out, you realize you’ve been out there 4-5 hours! Had a couple of spares for parts that kept it going well beyond its normal life. Great little saw

[@keithosterkamp6207]

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]

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]

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]

Pioneer or Stelleto?

[@josephdillon7420]

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]

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.

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

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 .

[@bobc.5324]

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.

[@BudTheDrummer]

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.

[@michaelrockwell9691]

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]

Agreed but wouldnt have mattered this time

[@frotobaggins7169]

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]

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]

​@@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]

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]

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

[@hoosierdaddy9373]

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.

[@richardflagg3084]

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]

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

[@troyyarbrough]

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]

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]

Wasn't that a 40:1 ratio originally?

[@larrybe2900]

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]

@@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.

[@shinaiandbogu]

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.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

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

[@talesfromthebottle6314]

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

[@David-si9pi]

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

[@dean4069]

Everything was built to last back then

[@TheDenny62]

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.

[@Megellin]

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]

Amen!

[@robertholm5636]

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

[@bluejene2146]

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.

[@rickharper1497]

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.

[@patrickdittmer6516]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@maddierosemusic]

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]

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]

Only 41? My CUT turns 50 next year.

[@tee-steel.0158]

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 👍😇

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

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]

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]

@@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]

Yup!

[@markh.6687]

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

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@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. 🤣

[@simonappleby4224]

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.

[@aaronpowell4885]

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]

Don't forget the TimberBear!

[@DaVidKasten-wp1on]

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.

[@gregstillman5197]

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

[@robertholm5636]

Yep!

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

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

[@neutrodyne]

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.

[@greensfarmland]

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.

[@josephdipko2547]

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

[@Flammable281]

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.

[@outdoorfreedom9778]

I bought a Sachs in 86 and still running it today. Just for the bigger trees though. Parts are no longer available, simple things like gas and oil caps. I gave it to my son and it came back seized, Dad one. I fixed it but it never went into a shop! I know better! My original Mac I bought in 82 and it was crap out of the box. No one could fix it and it was brand new!. At one time in the 60s the Mac was top of the line but turned into junk!!

[@Jarrodthebusker]

Cool mate. What size Sachs have you got? I run a 111 and a 112 and love them both. 😊

[@danielmildbrand6614]

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]

- 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]

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

[@timothyproksch2915]

I only work on stihl or echo . I’m a dealer for nothing. But that thing is probably 35 years old. Now the crank seals are hard and that’s critical. They need to be like new. I hand them an old copy of power magazine and point them to the obsolete ad in the back and tell them check with them and get rid of them

[@MrCelticatheart]

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]

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

[@Chickanic]

Thanks again!!

[@houliemon1315]

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

[@peterouellette3874]

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

[@catchacow1927]

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

[@tjclarke4604]

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]

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.

[@charleseddy9903]

Well done Chikcanic.

[@larryjohns8823]

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]

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

[@christopherwatson283]

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

[@shadovanish7435]

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.

[@trcass1]

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]

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!"

[@prjndigo]

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.

[@shantyshitter3163]

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

[@lcee6592]

I remember the chainsaw commercial with the beavers saying “should of bought a Mccolloch!” or something like that. Lol

[@illreportbackinabit.8514]

Send it to Buckin Billy, he loves those!

[@bradgibson4459]

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]

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]

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

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

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

[@cward1954]

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]

​@@1messican350 at least husqvarna did one thing right

[@jimgaffney4524]

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

[@driftlesshunter9200]

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.

[@scooby196I]

any excuse to meet Chickanic...

[@jimmcfee3488]

I am in Australia, I love dad's STIHL 038 super I used as a teenager, it's mine now. I have worn out a lot of chains, sprockets and a few bars it was secondhand 35 years ago and I can still get parts for it. 1 new piston/ring, five spark plugs, 1 carby kit, 1 chain brake band and that is it.

[@stuartjohnson8171]

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]

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).

[@blairguinea6811]

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

[@donf3739]

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.

[@robertuffman3041]

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

[@jeromebecigneul2911]

Talk to Buckin Billy Ray who is also on KZbin. 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.

[@bobross9332]

Seeing that piston rust is why I store my saws by taking out the plug, squirting in some 0w20 motor oil then put a little anti seize on the plug, install and put some dielectric grease on the top of the plug and put wire back on. pull the cord until you feel it's in compression ( when it gets tough to pull) which seals off the piston area so you don't take in humid air...

[@parker1ray]

I had a Eager Beaver that was ancient and worked flawlessly!

[@JoshSmith-wo7zw]

Yeah alot of people don't realize on those small 2 strokes their not just reliant on compression. They need to make consistent vacuum otherwise the fuel pump built into the carburetor isn't going to function correctly. Cylinder scoring is what kills your vacuum. No vacuum no fuel pump. You ever pull the carb off a 2 stroke engine look for the little orifice on the manifold block on the cylinder. That little hole is there for a reason.

[@teknotech]

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

[@ronh9384]

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

[@joebradley7317]

I would never do that to you But I do have a baby Mccolloch I've been keeping out of the trash for some reason. The guy Mr. Case only brought the saw to you so he could see you in person & to check your mechanical Cred. He knew it wouldn't run. Have a great weekend Bre !!!

[@Scott_Alex]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@AlbertPalomares-w8c]

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

[@paulredfern2252]

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

[@davidhodges6326]

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

[@MichaelLeeOne]

I found a 1970s Craftsman chainsaw of my stepdads that had not been run in probably 20 years and I took it to work . Started it on the old gas that was in it. It started up first time and I ran it hard at work for 3 or 4 years.

[@michaelmaker8169]

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.

[@myiagreeaccount8307]

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

[@mikeskidmore6754]

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..

[@knucklesandwich8786]

I fixed several hundred McCulloch saws over the years. These 3.7 saws are hard to kill. Yes, parts hard to come by, probably. Very easy to work on. I hate to see how she would respond if I brought in a McCulloch eager Beaver 2.0! These macs are great. She is spoiled with all the new husky’s and stihls out there.

[@joewiniewicz7603]

I have a Mac 1010 that was my father-in-laws. I put a new clutch in it some 20 years ago. That saw runs like a champ but is loud as hell. Something about the sound of the old saws. Don't get me wrong, my newer Stihls run great but lack that rumble of the 1010 or my Homie 360.

[@Freedom_Rider915]

A rusty top and scoring. I always squirt a little gas and oil mixture into the cylinder before trying to start an old saw that hasn’t been used for a while.

[@AlanLangrock]

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.

[@donkrebs3554]

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

[@jonyoung6405]

Agreed. A restoration project. A ball hone and new rings , seals , hoses, various gaskets, and other plastic parts will need attention.

[@RobertGregory-ix6hs]

Good Saturday morning I think 🤔 you are one of the best women mechanic 👩‍🔧 and you give me the best advice on small engine repairs I like 👍 your red corvette it looks so nice 👍 you have a great Saturday 😮😮

[@tonyrobbins6]

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.

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

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.

[@leestevens4536]

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

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I still have a 1975 Italian made Olympic saw with a 24 inch bar. It's been such a good saw that I don't dare get rid of it..

[@nedcramdon1306]

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

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

I asked the guy at a local farm implement store which saw had the fewest problems. Husqvarna. So I bought a 16 incher, middle of the pack. That thing ripped wood like a beaver on steroids, so long as I kept the blade fresh. In four years time I cut down numerous trees. I mixed the oil a wee bit thick in the hope it would last longer. But I cut a lot of trees for myself and for friends. I noticed it didn't have the power it should have and a blade that was getting dull convinced me it needed repairs. Compression was low, needed a rebuild. I took it back to the same guy and asked for estimate to rebuild. He said, "By the time I have to charge you shop labor and pay for the parts, you could buy a new one for just a few dollars more. So I did. but I kept the original one and will one day tear it down and attempt to repair it. Don't even know if there are oversized piston should I need one.

[@myz34]

Retired small engine mechanic here. I'm with you on not wanting to work on old Mac saws. I can also add some old Homelite saws to that list. One of my worst nightmares was relpacing an intake boot on a Homelite 330. Or doing almost anything to Mini Macs or Homelite XLs. I would cringe any time one came in for repair. I wish they would have rejected them at the front counter when people wanted to leave them for repair, but noooo.

[@Matt_justlikethat]

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.👍👍

[@randyhileman5027]

I enjoy watching you work and enjoy learning a few things

[@RussellHoughton]

We love to see the old stuff get fixed.

[@jimsnellen6222]

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!

[@benryzebol8349]

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]

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. 👍🇺🇲

[@billsilvers6066]

There are a ton of Mac saw collectors out here, all with the knowledge and parts to do a lot of repairs. There are also a few places that are now making New parts.

[@johnlincicum6390]

Yup!

[@k9under]

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

[@whiggins101]

Send them to Buckin' Billy Ray Smith. He has a HUGE collection and still works with them. LOL He also works on them on the tailgate of his truck. 😊