Buy this 066, Yes or No?

[Ryan'smilling]

Would you buy this 066? What would you pay?

It's a later model with the bump in the cover. Half wrap, not a west coast saw. Compression is at 140#. Decent to hit cosmetic shape. Seller says it's original, no AM components.

Assume that you are in the market for a 90cc saw. In other words, tell me what you'd pay if you didn't already own 4 066s a 390, and a 395.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Hard to tell on my phone, is the piston a little scuffed up or is it the lighting? Looks like a pretty decent saw overall. I paid $400 for my 288, similar condition and was pretty happy about it.

 

[Cease232]

I'd like to see the lower part of the piston, but I'll tell you there's some similar 066's in my area not selling for $500. Compression is a little low.


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[cgraham1]

Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like there may be some scoring on the piston... If so, I would say around $300.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

It is hard to tell. The seller says no scoring, but that was my first thought also. Certainly could be the light though. Thanks for telling me what I thought I'd hear. I really appreciate the quick responses guys!!

As of right now, unless the seller wants to come down on the price, I'm gonna hold off.

 

[weimedog]

Great saws...price can vary with condition obviously but why argue over a few bucks?? So easy to build & rebuild those saws! $300 is a steal, $400 fair if it runs & idles well. To me I would want to know the bottom end is sound and sealed....the rest?? I wouldn't be too picky if it runs, idles, is complete, and looks reasonably clean for the age of that saw. $500? It better be really clean.

 

[Full Chisel]

$400 would be a pretty solid price if it runs good. Looks pretty darn clean for a saw that old...

 

[Ryan'smilling]

He wouldn't take less than $650, so I'll save my money for a later date. I would have happily paid $500. Maybe $550.

Thanks everyone!!

 

[cus_deluxe]

Yep, thats just too much. Way to resist, something we all stuggle with from
time to time haha.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

That saw is def starting to score a piston. I think you made a good call. I'd not have gone close to 650.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Well, I bought a different one...

It wasn't cheaper, but it was a MUCH better deal.
Yep, it's got a MMWS sticker on there. I'm pretty stoked to get it. Not quite sure when that'll happen yet, but I can't wait. It's never seen wood since leaving Randy's. Thanks to the great members here and over there.

 

[blsnelling]

That saw definitely needs some attention. Compression is low and piston is scored.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

That saw definitely needs some attention. Compression is low and piston is scored.

Thanks Brad, that's what I thought too. I haven't been an active member here for long, but I feel very lucky to have learned enough to know that something wasn't quite right with that one.

Without this place (and o P e), I probably would've bought that saw and run it. Probably would've ruined it, too. Now I know better. Posting here and over there not only confirmed that I should pass on that one, but got me generous offers to buy 2 great saws. I'm tickled pink to get to be the owner of a MMWS 660 sometime very soon. Much better outcome.