McCullough PM610 getting tired ....

[mackconsult]

So my PM610 is a great saw, but because the screws that hold the pull starter sheered off I had to take it all apart and use a torch with an easy out to fix it. Got that part of it done, but then know it won't run.

It's like it will start but then dies. I kept trying to start it last night for a wood cutting trip this weekend, and the pull start rope finally gave out. So I through it in the garage and said "you are know my back up saw!".

Went to Parkrose hardware today and looking at a Stihl 390 with 25" bar. $500 bones, but thought I would plug this group and find out what others are using to cut wood.

Should I bite the bullet and buy it? Should I go back to the McCullough and try to fix it. Not sure what I should do at this point.

 

[mackconsult]

Sorry moderator for posting in the wrong forum ...... I am new to this forum (not wood cutting or burning) and will pay more attention as I learn about this forum.

 

[smokinj]

So my PM610 is a great saw, but because the screws that hold the pull starter sheered off I had to take it all apart and use a torch with an easy out to fix it. Got that part of it done, but then know it won't run.

It's like it will start but then dies. I kept trying to start it last night for a wood cutting trip this weekend, and the pull start rope finally gave out. So I through it in the garage and said "you are know my back up saw!".

Went to Parkrose hardware today and looking at a Stihl 310 with 25" bar. $500 bones, but thought I would plug this group and find out what others are using to cut wood.

Should I bite the bullet and buy it? Should I go back to the McCullough and try to fix it. Not sure what I should do at this point.

310 a nice saw 25 in bar is alittle much for it, if you have to have a 25 in bar I would look at the 441,460,390,361

 

[wendell]

If that is the size saw you need, have them put on a shorter bar and drop th price or give a few extra loops of chain.

 

[Backroads]

I've seen the MS310 go for $390+tax with an 18" bar. Did it come with any extras for it to be aroun $500? Case, chains, bar, ect...

As for running a 25" bar, I agree with smokinj, you will definately need a bigger saw IMHO. The 310 will turn it, but it will definately put a strain on it.

 

[mackconsult]

I bought a 390 w/ 25" bar. Can hardly wait to see it cut this weekend.

 

[smokinj]

I bought a 390 w/ 25" bar. Can hardly wait to see it cut this weekend.

That will work!

 

[mackconsult]

Well I gave up on the 20" McCullough PM610. Sold it on Craigslist for $100 ....

Check out my other thread on the bar protector for my MS390:

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/43334/