Stihl 064 ... highest power to weight of any big saw?

[blsnelling]

If you have to do all that I think it would just be easier to get a 660. That way everything is stock and you don't have to worry about any issues down the line. The 064 and 066/660 are pretty much the same saws correct? if so the 066/660 is simply an improved 064. Am I correct in assuming this?

BTW Hi Brad!

Hi Andre Playing with the 064 is fun simply due to the reduced weight. If all you want is the power, then sure, buy a 066/660. I just think its fun to have 99cc of power in a power head that only weighs a few ounces more than a 046. That's all.

 

[Andyshine77]

Hi Andre Playing with the 064 is fun simply due to the reduced weight. If all you want is the power, then sure, buy a 066/660. I just think its fun to have 99cc of power in a power head that only weighs a few ounces more than a 046. That's all.

No doubt that, and they do look nice.

 

[procarbine2k1]

If you have to do all that I think it would just be easier to get a 660. That way everything is stock and you don't have to worry about any issues down the line. The 064 and 066/660 are pretty much the same saws correct? if so the 066/660 is simply an improved 064. Am I correct in assuming this?

BTW Hi Brad!

066/660 new, but not improved haha. 064 doesnt carry much weight difference, but does feel smaller, more nimble. I think mostly because of the thin recoil cover. Wasnt it you that had that screaming 064 a while back? I thought it was, whoever it was that had it... it sure was a good sounding/ running saw!

 

[blsnelling]

Wasnt it you that had that screaming 064 a while back? I thought it was, whoever it was that had it... it sure was a good sounding/ running saw!

That was my previous 064 that I sold to OutdoorLiving. I missed it, and have now ended up building myself another.

 

[Meadow Beaver]

Alot of the 064's are 15-20+ years old I will like to see if the 7900's hold up that long. I have run a 7900 a little, but I prefer my 064 or 046.

Closer to 30 years, the 064 was first released in late '85.

 

[blsnelling]

In my search for another 064 to build myself, I ended up with two. The one being sold I just listed on eBay, LINK. If interested, PM me and maybe we can work a deal for you.

 

[procarbine2k1]

That was my previous 064 that I sold to OutdoorLiving. I missed it, and have now ended up building myself another.

Well if you dont mind me saying, that was quite an impressive saw!

 

[blsnelling]

Well if you dont mind me saying, that was quite an impressive saw!

Especially after we put the popup in it. That's when we couldn't hardly get it away from Andre He's just a Dolmar snob and won't admit it now:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[procarbine2k1]

No saw is the best saw ever built period.

You guys sure have your Stihl goggles on in this thread.:hmm3grin2orange:

Haha, w/e you say Andre!

 

[Andyshine77]

It was my vid but not my saw. It was a great running saw, just not my style.:cool2:

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[procarbine2k1]

It was my vid but not my saw. It was a great running saw, but not my style.:cool2:

Thats the one... Style my butt, I can tell you are are smiles running that thing without ever seeing your face! Closet Stihl lover hahaha

 

[Andyshine77]

That's when we couldn't hardly get it away from Andre He's just a Dolmar snob and won't admit it now:hmm3grin2orange:

Thats the one... Style my butt, I can tell you are are smiles running that thing without ever seeing your face! Closet Stihl lover hahaha

I know nothing.:msp_rolleyes:

 

[Locust Cutter]

It was my vid but not my saw. It was a great running saw, just not my style.:cool2:

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Wow, that thing's a beast w/that short bar!

 

[blsnelling]

I know nothing.:msp_rolleyes:

 

[Meadow Beaver]

066/660 new, but not improved haha. 064 doesnt carry much weight difference, but does feel smaller, more nimble. I think mostly because of the thin recoil cover. Wasnt it you that had that screaming 064 a while back? I thought it was, whoever it was that had it... it sure was a good sounding/ running saw!

Funny you say that, I put an 064 and MS440 crankcases next to one another. The length and width were close to the same. But the 064 crankcase is a bit taller.

 

[greg986547]

Have any of you guys had trouble with the BB rings or pistons from Baileys? I'm looking to do a BB on my 064 and was wondering about ring/piston options ... I'd heard the rings weren't great, but that was some time ago...

 

[Andyshine77]

The newer ones I know running seem to be doing OK. Some of the early ring issues probably had a lot to do with the port shapes, that and they weren't the best rings.

 

[046]

nice video, nice job Brad ... man that 064 was flying!!!!

 

[fields_mj]

No saw is the best saw ever built period.

You guys sure have your Stihl goggles on in this thread.:hmm3grin2orange:

Yup, I like my Stihl goggles (actually it's a face shield). Since I buy and use older saws, it's just a matter of availablity. I can't seem to find any other brand of saw that runs as long and hard as my old Stihls. :hmm3grin2orange:

I could never afford the sticker shock for a new Stihl saw, but I only have about $725 wrapped up in all three of mine total, and I paid too much for the 024 because it came with 4 new 18" RSC chains.

 

[mdavlee]

I had an 064 several years ago. It didn't seem like it was doing anything the 460 couldn't do as fast or better except run a 36" bar. It was kinda slow at that in hardwood. It was bone stock and ran good. I sold it off to a friend and he has run it maybe 3 times in 5 years. They do have good power to weight but stock for stock I would say a 7900 is right with it in the power department and a bit lighter.