Mcculloch chainsaw will not start. Fuel line problems. 

I see two possibilities, either the fuel filter is clogged somehow or something strange happened inside the carb because the primer bulb staying collapsed.

no problem and thank you One Sad Tech

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it and good luck.

No problem and I appreciate your time

No problem and thank you Jim Snellen

Thank you Uni Sol for the comment. I love short to the point videos. The only reason you'll see me go to 10 min videos is for the ad revenue. That isn't going to be awhile.

nice, hope you can get them working soon

Thanks again I'm glad to help out.

Thank you Dale Feldt for the comment I appreciate it

It happens quite often. Thanks for the comment

Thank you Anna Schuck

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

I do believe the side cover isn't original. Parts for these saws are almost non existent so you have to rob other parts from a different saw

@@HomeGaragechannel I neglected to thank you for your videos as my chainsaw has been sitting for many years in my garage after I only used for the first 2 years after I bought it new. You can imagine sitting for so long the primer bulb and fuel lines had all dried up. The primer bulb cracked into pieces at the first touch and the fuel lines broke with the slightest movement.. I was able to get a repair kit on ebay and your videos enabled me to successfully replace the deteriorated parts. Thanks so much

@@briangafford920 no problem Brian Gafford and thanks for the comment

Same here.Very strange.Its a great saw.Im replacing the oil pump and all the oil and fuel lines in mine. Hope I can get it back together,it was very difficult to take apart.The flywheel was stamped Aug.2000

Thank you 999thenewman for the comment. Yes you're right about that.

Yes you are absolutely correct.

@@HomeGaragechannel So I have it backwards then. I watched your second vid and the longer nipple goes to the tank. I think I just found my boo foo. Edit: Yep, I had them backwards. Great videos. Subbed.

@@icin4d thank you for the update

I would suggest measuring it out

Thank you Alan Marshall for the comment. It's on it's way.

How long since the first time it was ran till now?

Thank you for the tip I appreciate it

For me I would go to Amazon and get a kit that has different sizes lines and a filter.

@@HomeGaragechannel Did it - thanks.

@@haroldfearing7363 no problem

Thanks for the comment. Please put some gas in the carb throat and try it again. If it doesn't start check for spark. Hope it works for you

Just pull the muffler off and look inside at the piston and cylinder wall. If it looks good and not marred to hell check spark plug. If both of the two look good but it isn't running check the fuel and fuel lines. If at that point it runs but like shit its most likely a carb thing. Small engines only need compression spark and fuel to run. I fixed a really old mac 3200 in a few hours paying $14 on a new spark plug and fuel lines from ace plus some carb cleaner. But yeah before you buy any piece of equipment always see if you can at least pull the spark plug to check the cylinder walls and piston and if they are real nice ask to pull the muffler to check the side of the piston and its rings. The only thing that cannot be fixed for cheap is compression. Hope this helps.

MegaYangman most likely someone was fooling around with the carb L And H so as long as it’s got compression and spark you will just have to tune it. You’ll know if your piston is scored from your exhaust blowing out a good amount of oil due to the extra amounts of fuel being forced into the cylinder through the score cracks and not being burned off so if you see that take the exhaust off immediately and check the piston for scrapes and scratches

They don't make parts for these saws anymore so parts are a huge hassle. Thanks for the comment

@@HomeGaragechannel got one today same as yours just like that. Says cs 38 and on side 1432. I am sure it was cheaper to use different side covers.

In the saw that's featured in the video, It has a 14 inch bar, and 35cc engine. So the MS1435 is the correct cover. (I have an MS1432. And it's a 32cc.)

thank you for the information, and yes in the second part of the video, I get it running.

I'd replace the carb if you can find it.

I believe its 3/16". Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

sure, either the carburetor is having problems delivering enough fuel to cold start, or the engine is worn to a point where it's hard for it to kick off like it used to. I would do a compression test to determine a wear issue.

try Ereplacementparts they should have it

@@HomeGaragechannel No luck on Ereplacementparts.com. Bought a Poulan chain saw foam filter on Amazon - looked big enough for my McCulloch.

@@haroldfearing7363 gotcha

Take the top cover off and check the carburetor for any leaks

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks and she doesn't get any soark on the plug would it be the ignition box?

@@mdubk2023 yes it could be the coil but also check the kill switch.

gracias por el comentario.

no I wouldn't

Try finding just the carb rebuild kit instead

Have you tried to id a Walbro that will interchange w the Zama. Based on u tube pics, MACs for 3200 series have both Zama and Walbro carbs that appear a to be perfect interchange. Have been unable to id the Walbro model. Any help w b appreciated. Gary

So you can start it up and use it but of you stop it hot it won't start back up? I would say its a carb issue and not a "hot coil" issue. Try replacing the carb as it would be eaiser.

Ok, thanks

@@jamesturner3099 no problem

yes you're right I completely agree with you

Have you taken the carb apart?

@@HomeGaragechannel The only thing I did to the carb was what you said I check the diaframs to make sure they were ok, they looked fine!

@@stevesutton6728 if they are fine is the spark plug getting wet after trying to start it? Can you get a hold of a compression tester from a mechanic friend?

@@HomeGaragechannel All I can tell you truthfully is before I tore it down to put the fuel lines in it was firing and only ran a couple seconds, I went to School for Ag & industrial mechanics they just didn't spend a lot of time on 2 strokes back in 77🤔

@@stevesutton6728 I would suggest replacing the carb then.

send me a pic if you could of this gumb homegarage@gmail.com

You have to press the tabs on the primer bulb and then you can push it out of the cover

@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for the info

@@ThePaaka no problem

I know, the lack a parts, usually causes this issue.

its still smelled like fresh gas and there was no water in it. they are using that dark green 2 cycle oil which looks terrible and makes it hard to tell if theres enough or to much oil in it.

@@HomeGaragechannel ..yes, sometimes it's hard to tell..it looked a bit "cloudy" to me as well, which sometimes means contaminents... :)

@@dyer2cycle yes you are absolutely correct

🎉i need a brake down for a McCULLOCH. ms1630nt electric

It can be whatever color line you have available

Thank you for the comment

Yes thats a great idea thanks

@@HomeGaragechannel not saying you did anything wrong but that's what I do after I check for spark first. Anyways you know what's going on.

@@MyKonaRC I appreciate your input thanks

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