This chainsaw was manufactured by McCulloch Motors Corp. in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., and was first introduced in May 1965. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in September 1967.
It’s interesting to think about the history of this chainsaw and the people who used it. For those who had the opportunity to use the McCulloch Mac 1-10, it must have been an exciting time to be using such a powerful tool for their work. Although it may be a thing of the past now, the memories and experiences of using this chainsaw may still live on for many.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufactured by | McCulloch Motors Corp. |
| Series or Assembly Number | 600010, serial prefix 1 & 2 |
| Year Introduced | May 1965 |
| Year Discontinued | September 1967 |
| Engine Displacement | 3.3 cu. in. (54cc) |
| Cylinder Bore | 1.750 in. (44.45 mm) |
| Piston Stroke | 1.375 in. (34.93 mm) |
| Cylinder Type | Aluminum with Cast iron sleeve |
| Intake Method | Reed valves |
| Manufacturer Advertised H.P. | not advertised |
| Weight | 15.6 lbs. (7.1 kg) powerhead only |
| Handlebar System | Rigid |
| Chain Brake | none |
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
| Drive Type | Direct |
| Construction | Die cast magnesium |
| Magneto Type | McCulloch breaker point ignition |
| Carburetor | McCulloch or Walbro SDC |
| Major Repair Kit | N/A |
| K10-SDC for Walbro | |
| Minor Repair Kit | N/A |
| D10-SDC for Walbro | |
| Air Filter System | Flocked wire screen |
| Starter Type | McCulloch automatic rewind on right side |
| Oil Pump | Manual |
| Maximum Engine RPM | N/A |
| Idle RPM | N/A |
| Ignition Timing | 26 degrees before TDC |
| Breaker Point Setting | 0.019 in. (0.48 mm) |
| Flywheel/Coil Air Gap | 0.011 to 0.015 in. (0.27 to 0.38 mm) |
| Spark Plug Type | AC CS45T |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.025 in. (0.63 mm) |
| Crankshaft Main Bearings | Ball and caged needle roller |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.5 U.S. Pints (710 ml) |
| Fuel Oil Ratio | 40:1 with McCulloch oil |
| Recommended Fuel Octane | Regular |
| Mix Oil Specification | McCulloch two-cycle mix oil |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) |
| Chain Type | McCulloch |
| Bar Mount Pattern | 11 link |
| Shortest Guide Bar Supplied | 16 in. (40 cm) |
| Longest Guide Bar Supplied | 28 in. (71 cm) |
| Colour Scheme | McCulloch Yellow enamel with Black top cover |
| Illustrated Parts List | YES |
| Service Manual | YES |
Features
- Made by McCulloch Motors Corp. in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
- The engine has a displacement of 3.3 cubic inches, which is equivalent to 54cc, and only has one cylinder.
- The cylinder is made of aluminum with a cast iron sleeve, and the intake method uses reed valves.
- The chainsaw is a direct drive type, with a clutch that is centrifugal, and it is designed to be operated by one person only.
- The handlebar system is rigid, and the construction is made of die-cast magnesium.
- The magneto type is McCulloch breaker point ignition, and the chainsaw has a manual oil pump.
- The fuel tank capacity is 1.5 U.S. pints, and the fuel-to-oil ratio is 40:1 with McCulloch oil.
- The chain pitch is 3/8 inch, and the chain type is McCulloch.
- The shortest guide bar supplied is 16 inches, and the longest is 28 inches.
- The chainsaw is colored with McCulloch Yellow enamel with a black top cover.