McCulloch(McCul-yuck)

[chuck_zc]

Hey troops. Just picked up a 35cc McCulloch and was wondering if anyone ever sucessfully converted one. This is going to be my first conversion(no sh!t huh). Is this a suitable candadate or should I trash it now. It runs great for now. Side carb and rear exhaust setup. I know I'll have to make a new exhaust stack. Am I just wasting my time trying??

[Vulcan1]

Chuck,
I don't know how they look for converting but I have a chainsaw that I am thinking about. I know years ago when I raced carts in europe they where one hot engine and they went like stink. 2 Mac 20's pushed my cart just over 100mph. That was quite a rush for 96cc motors and your butt was only 1 1/2" off the pavement. Keep us informed in what you are doing and when I start mine in the spring I will let you know.
John

[Kevin McGrath]

go here

www.ch-ignitions.com
also
www.carrprecision.com
Ch in particular have always been fans of the Mculloch engines and make conversion kits for them,and you may find some wisdom reading their website........these are great people to deal with and i have had good success using their ignitions on Ryobi conversions..........

[chuck_zc]

Hey Kevin. Thanx for the link. Looks like a great place for ideas and parts.

[AJCoholic]

Chuck,
If you need some parts let me know I may be able to help you out... :)

[chuckster]

here is a few pics of my converter 32cc mcculloch....

if you want more, just ask.
it ran fine as a chainsaw and im just waiting on a few parts to run it as an
airplane engine. it's not completly done... a few more steps b4 it's complete! :) but easy enough to convert, cut everything u dont need off, cut the clutch shaft off...

http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/PICT0113.JPG
http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mc8.bmp
http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mc7.bmp
http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mc6.bmp

and here is about the only peice you'll need to purchase. unless u go to elect. ignition.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/prophubs.jpg

[chuck_zc]

Hey Chuckster,thanx for the pics. Exactly what I needed to see. I think there's a guy here in the group that can make an adapter if I ask nicely :D . Well off to the workshop!!

[chuckster]

ask ajcoholic.
he's making me one....

as for the mculloch its an easy engine to convert.. u can even use the stock muffler.. that's what im gonna do.

[AJCoholic]

Hey, are you tallking about the same engines? I have to make one or two for Chuck in Sudbury, I could make you one Charles just ask. Once I set up its no problem...

[chuck_zc]

Well it's too late to turn back now...

[chuck_zc]

Forgot to mention I'm using the stock muffler too. Just going to attach a tail pipe to get the exhaust outside the cowling. I'm interested just let me know how much Andrew.
P.S.
Chuckster, do you have a pic of the adapter plate bolted to the bottom of the engine for the mount, and the type of mounting rails you used?
Thanx,
Charlie..

[AJCoholic]

f...f...f..free for you buddy! :)

[chuck_zc]

WHA?????? No sh!t? Andrew my good man please PM me with your phone#

[chuckster]

hey andrew..
chuck in sudbury here....
u are making 2 for me...
just so we dont get confused..lol....


chuck_zc.... ok have pics for u in a minute.. lol

the mount is cutting board cut to the shape of a t-mount, the plate on the engine, well, had some angle iron... had to notch it to the shape of the bottom end..
heres a few pics.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mount192.JPG
http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mount197.JPG
http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mount198.JPG
http://www3.sympatico.ca/the_nest/mount199.JPG

and a few more if you follow this link.. it has a picture of the mounts and the alum. angle iron.. hope this helps

http://spadworld.net/viewtopic.php?t=6089&highlight=

[chuck_zc]

Hey Chuckster. Thanx again for the pics. Now I can see how the mount adapter fits. Just got a little more cutting to do.

[chuckster]

i had lots of cutting to do... lots and lots.. heh hehh hehh

[chuck_zc]

Here's what i have so far..