What NOT to take to the repair shop. WILL IT RUN? Probably not!

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!

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[rooster]

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.

[JeremiG]

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.

[chrisssmallengines]

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 .

[michaelrockwell]

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).

[matthewpiper]

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.

[aaronhooks]

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

[keithosterkamp]

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.

[hoosierdaddy]

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.

[namleht]

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..

[THEMOWERMEDIC]

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

[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.

[josephdillon]

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.

[talesfromthebottle]

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

[evanclark]

Yeah… these are better shelf queens than they are tools now. Throw that bad boy on a shelf and share the classic story of how Marcel Ledbetter acquired the beer joint

[rooster]

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.

[jeromebecigneul]

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

[richardflagg]

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

[mikem]

bah... in Cuba.. they got old 1950's cars running.. they do not have new parts.. they keep them running because they know how to FIX the parts! American mechanics use to do the same back in the day.. but now.. if they cannot get a NEW part.. they cannot fix anything.😅😅😅

[bobc.]

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.

[rickharper]

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.