Is a hopup/rebuild worth it?

[AIM]

Ok folks I have a pretty clean Stihl 064 that is in need of a rebuild. On top of a rebuild i am thinking about having one of you guys that tweak em. tweak it. I would guess the normal muff mod. Porting? or whatever it is you guys do to hop em up a bit.
I want a dead reliable firewood saw that I can run a 36" bar on and cut with authority. I'm curious what all this costs to have done? A new saw that will do what I want can be had in the $750 range. Can the hop up be done cheap enough to beat the cost of a new unit?
Can anybody here chime in on cost averages? Benefits? etc.

 

[tlandrum]

we charge an average of 300 plus parts if any is needed on the rebuild and return shipping

 

[Full Chisel]

Just curious, what new saw can be had for $750 that will run a 36" bar with authority?

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Just curious, what new saw can be had for $750 that will run a 36" bar with authority?

Dolmar 7910 depending on which sale you find.

 

[blsnelling]

A 36" bar is 90cc territory. No 90cc saw sells for $750 new. Your best bet would be a Husky 390XP.

 

[tlandrum]

2188 would be the cheapest

 

[fordf150]

Jred 2188 @$875 is still well above that $750 budget. 7910 for $750 is an everyday price but that is pho... Would still need a 36" bar which will run in the $100 range for a quality bar.

Rebuild the 064 if it's nice enough that it won't eat you up in parts. 66 cylinder and dual port cover will get you a solid saw for the cheapest.

Trade the 64 in on a new saw and you could j just make your budget

 

[AIM]

OK I was using a 36" as more of an example than a definite. Lets say a 30" bar. More of the point is I have this weak 064 that needs a rebuild. It would be cool to have it hopped up like many guys are doing. What would this cost? If it's to much I would likely just sell it and go grab a new saw but if it can be done cheaper and I can be convinced it would be better I will ship the saw to somebody.
BTW I have been told by a few people that have actually ran them that the Husky 365 is a screamer that can handle a 36".

 

[blsnelling]

How well is a 7910 going to oil a 36" bar?

 

[fordf150]

365 is a good 24" saw. Maybe 32" in softwood. 7910 is at its limit with a 32" in hardwood and a 7910 is about 3 steps above a 365

 

[fordf150]

How well is a 7910 going to oil a 36" bar?

With the oil pump mod.... No problem

 

[tomdcoker]

Not to rain on your parade, but be sure to check the PTO side bearing on the saw before you get to involved. I have seen some that the bearing would turn in the case. I have not seen enough to know if this is a problem with this saw, but it would not hurt to check. Tom

 

[Full Chisel]

A 365 will not pull a 36" bar...period. I have a 365 with a 372 top end on it and would hesitate to put a 28" bar on it without it wearing skip chain.

 

[blsnelling]

Not to rain on your parade, but be sure to check the PTO side bearing on the saw before you get to involved. I have seen some that the bearing would turn in the case. I have not seen enough to know if this is a problem with this saw, but it would not hurt to check. Tom

I have seen this in the 064 as well.

 

[fordf150]

Not to rain on your parade, but be sure to check the PTO side bearing on the saw before you get to involved. I have seen some that the bearing would turn in the case. I have not seen enough to know if this is a problem with this saw, but it would not hurt to check. Tom

Plenty of 066, 064 have been through my shop with mix matched cases for just that reason

 

[blsnelling]

A 365 will not pull a 36" bar...period. I have a 365 with a 372 top end on it and would hesitate to put a 28" bar on it without it wearing skip chain.

A ported 372XP will handle a 28" full comp very well.

 

[Full Chisel]

A ported 372XP will handle a 28" full comp very well.

I don't doubt that one bit but mine is stock and quite happy with a 24" full comp. I think I would have to go with a lightweight bar if it were 28" as well...

 

[AIM]

Ok guys sorry this turned into a what bar will work thread... Back to the cost of a rebuild hop up?

 

[Full Chisel]

Your question was already answered above...

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

A ported 372 will handle a 36" set up pretty damn good.
I've seen a few videos of Brad's 372 builds and they look like they could pull a whole damn roll of chain. Lol...