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Chainsaw McCulloch MS1635 Idles at full speed

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David

05-17-2004 14:11:43




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I am having a bit of a problem with my McCulloch MS1635 chainsaw. After I start it and use it for 2 or 3 cuts in an 8"-10� tree it just revs at top speed with no throttle given. Then when I give throttle, it chokes and dies - if I give half or full choke it dies too so that is working fine.

Ironically, for a few more cuts, I can position the saw at a certain angle and it goes again � but after a few more cuts, I have to stop and let it cool a bit to get some more cuts out of it.

This is exactly the same problem I had 2 months after I purchased it and sent it to McCulloch for warranty repairs. Now, 1 year later, it is back at it.

No clue what the service folks at McCulloch did so if anyone has an idea of how to make it stop revving at full, I would appreciate knowing. I guess what I am asking is, how do the two little carb adjustment screws work?

Also, could it be because I have too much oil in my mix? I added a bottle that was for 2.2 gallons of gas in 2.0 gallon gas can?

Notes: The plug is new, the exhaust screen is clean, gas filter changed (before it went in for servicing last year), chain oiler is fine, chain tension is fine too, and it cuts beautifully when it is working right.

Suggestions would be appreciated and thanks for any help offered.

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Slofr8

05-18-2004 18:59:33




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 Re: Chainsaw McCulloch MS1635 Idles at full speed in reply to David, 05-17-2004 14:11:43  
Hi Dave,
it's gonna be a process of elimination. Look air leaks in the gas line first. Then the gaskets between the carb and insulator block, and insulator block and head. Look for cracks in the insulator block itself. As mentioned, it could also be the crank seals, but that is a pretty big deal. Let me add though, that I once had a new saw that did this and nothing cured it until the dealer put a new carb. Factory defect I guess.
Good luck, Dan.

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bob

05-17-2004 23:03:35




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 Re: Chainsaw McCulloch MS1635 Idles at full speed in reply to David, 05-17-2004 14:11:43  
check for air leaks by (carefully) squirting gasoline on suspect areas. If it suddenly revs up, that's your leak.



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Greg C.

05-17-2004 21:16:21




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 Re: Chainsaw McCulloch MS1635 Idles at full speed in reply to David, 05-17-2004 14:11:43  
Its running too lean there is an air leak somewhere and they can be hard to track down. Alot of times its the crank seals that go bad and as was said the carb connector. Its not too bad of a job if you have done this before to replace the seals and gasket and it will run like new. I'd see if you can find a good shop that will actually work on it. Most shops don't like to work on these saws so good luck.

Don't try to run it in this condition because it will eventually seize up.

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Vern-MI

05-17-2004 15:22:57




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 Re: Chainsaw McCulloch MS1635 Idles at full speed in reply to David, 05-17-2004 14:11:43  
To run fast with the throttle closed it has to be getting air from somewhere. Look around the carb base and/or the anti-vibe connector between the carb and engine. Look for a crack or looseness in the connector between the carb and engine assembly that would account for it sometimes running at controled speed and other times not.



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