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G'day,I'm new to the forums so be gentle!!!
The father in-law asked me to try and fix an old McCulloch line trimmer but I can't find the model number anywhere. There are some numbers on the engine, carby cover that I assume are part numbers.
17cc P/T 10022
1260-21110
1260-12110
1260-84110
Carby WALBRO WA 102 (but it doesn't look like the illustrated parts list that I found on the web for WA-102-1. Mine doesn't have a primer bulb) There was also E1 stamped elsewhere on the housing.
Yellow starter and clutch housing.

Hopefully someone can identify the model so I can source some spare parts and the manual.
- throttle lever assembly
- in tank fuel filter and hose
- and judging from the crud in the fuel tank and fuel hose, a gasket and diaphram repair kit.

I realise it's probably not worth the time or money but it's always good to keep in the good books with your father in-law!!!

Thanks
Graham

Graham,

Can you post a picture of the trimmer as I think it is a Mac 17 and if I am correct most parts are available.

Bruce, Thanks for the quick reply. Pictures attached.

Thanks Graham

Graham,

Yes it is a Mac 17 and I still have parts available but not all.

Here is a parts list:

Bruce,
Thanks for the info, it's cetainly a step in the right direction. I definitely need a throttle control lever body/housing and in-tank fuel filter (unless I can clean the existing one somehow). I assume I can use any fuel hose of the right dimensions.
If I dismantle the carby and clean it should I replace the gaskets and diaphrams? Or can I re-use the existing ones at a pinch?

Graham,

I will upload the in parts to the inline shop for the mac 17 along with the diaphragm. Check it out in the next two days.

Thanks Bruce, Looking forward to seeing what spares you have.

Graham

Hi Graham,and a big warm welcome to the forum.
I bought a Mac 17 in the late 80's, it was a great little light weight trimmer; very reliable, until I (stupidly) lent it to my brother-in-law who used the wrong fuel/oil mix and ruined the engine
Best of luck with the parts and I hope she's running sweetly for you soon!!

Darryl,
Thanks for the welcome. Speaking of fuel/oil mixes, I read elsewhere in this forum that it is 40:1 for the Mac17. Is that right or can you use 25:1?
Graham

Bruce,
Noticed the Mac 17 parts in the online shop. Will be ordering what I need shortly. Thanks for that.
I have a question about the fuel lines. Do you need to use a special hose for inside the fuel tank and attached to the filter (labeled 94 PIPE,suction on the parts list you uploaded)? The exisitng one is perished and if I can substitute something else, then I will.
Thanks
Graham

Graham Loutit,

We have the fuel line as well but it is not listed in the store. Once you place an order just request the fuel line and I will arrange that be included with you order free of charge.

Terrific, Thanks Bruce.

Bruce,
I have cleaned her up and serviced the carby and she started first pull!!! Fuel inlet screen was really gummed up and metering lever was way out but I might have done that when I reassembled it. Just have to adjust the high and low speed needles (I didn't think the neighbours would appreciate me doing that at 9pm!!!).
It has a plastic cutting disc fitted but I wouldn't mind putting a string head on it. Is there a replacement part I can use?
Thanks for your help and advice
Graham

Hi Chris, He hasn't posted in quite a while, If you need to contact, why don't you send him a PM or e-mail him at emptyreverse@yahoo.com