AndyR
ArboristSite Operative
Hi-
Brand new to saws and repair here-though I've done a bit of auto engine machine/assembly work. I recently picked up this, what I believe to be an older 066. I bought this with the intention of setting it up in a Granberg mill as a complement to my recently acquired, used Ripsaw. This saw was, I think, neglected a bit. In taking it apart to clean it, I guess I got a little carried away and took it pretty much all the way down, except for the case. I was originally thinking of cleaning up the cylinder (as I've read about in numerous posts here) and giving it a new piston and rings, but in looking at the cylinder closely, there appears to be a crack. So somewhat long story short-I'm thinking I need to replace the cylinder. I guess the general consensus in the posts I've read is that OEM quality is the best. However, I'm interested in this big bore cylinder that Bailey's has listed. Seems like for a milling saw this might be a nice upgrade, but I'm wondering if the quality will be ok with these new parts. I'd be interested in hearing opinions on different aftermarket brands and where they can be purchased online. I obviously don't want to spend any more than is needed to get this saw back in order but I'm having fun and am committed now and I guess I'll spend what I have to (within reason).
This saw has no decompression valve.
Crank spins really nice and doesn't seem to have any wobble or anything, so I was planning to leave the case alone-save for external cleaning.
Would retrofitting a decomp. valve be as simple as cutting a small hole in the old plastic cover, and installing the valve in the new Cyl.? Is it worth this little extra effort and expense.
Would the stock Walbro carb be ok with the bigger cylinder. I was planning on putting it all together and taking it in to have the carb tuned properly.
Some of the wiring insulation is all worn and wiring is exposed, so I'm planning to replace that where I can, rebuild the carb., replace any hoses, filters and small parts like the starter pawls while it's apart too, but is there anything in particular that your experiences tell you I should do while this is disassembled?
I do have a 064/066 repair manual but could use a ipl if someone has one available.
I've been feeling a little bit down about it, like maybe I bought a lemon, but I am having a good time working on it and learning a ton from this site + I get bored as all hell in the winter and can't stand sitting in front of the TV for more than an hour or two at a time. I think, in the end I'll come out cheaper than a new MS660 but I'll have so much more know-how.
Thanks for any input you guys may have on the above questions.
Best,
Andy
Brand new to saws and repair here-though I've done a bit of auto engine machine/assembly work. I recently picked up this, what I believe to be an older 066. I bought this with the intention of setting it up in a Granberg mill as a complement to my recently acquired, used Ripsaw. This saw was, I think, neglected a bit. In taking it apart to clean it, I guess I got a little carried away and took it pretty much all the way down, except for the case. I was originally thinking of cleaning up the cylinder (as I've read about in numerous posts here) and giving it a new piston and rings, but in looking at the cylinder closely, there appears to be a crack. So somewhat long story short-I'm thinking I need to replace the cylinder. I guess the general consensus in the posts I've read is that OEM quality is the best. However, I'm interested in this big bore cylinder that Bailey's has listed. Seems like for a milling saw this might be a nice upgrade, but I'm wondering if the quality will be ok with these new parts. I'd be interested in hearing opinions on different aftermarket brands and where they can be purchased online. I obviously don't want to spend any more than is needed to get this saw back in order but I'm having fun and am committed now and I guess I'll spend what I have to (within reason).
This saw has no decompression valve.
Crank spins really nice and doesn't seem to have any wobble or anything, so I was planning to leave the case alone-save for external cleaning.
Would retrofitting a decomp. valve be as simple as cutting a small hole in the old plastic cover, and installing the valve in the new Cyl.? Is it worth this little extra effort and expense.
Would the stock Walbro carb be ok with the bigger cylinder. I was planning on putting it all together and taking it in to have the carb tuned properly.
Some of the wiring insulation is all worn and wiring is exposed, so I'm planning to replace that where I can, rebuild the carb., replace any hoses, filters and small parts like the starter pawls while it's apart too, but is there anything in particular that your experiences tell you I should do while this is disassembled?
I do have a 064/066 repair manual but could use a ipl if someone has one available.
I've been feeling a little bit down about it, like maybe I bought a lemon, but I am having a good time working on it and learning a ton from this site + I get bored as all hell in the winter and can't stand sitting in front of the TV for more than an hour or two at a time. I think, in the end I'll come out cheaper than a new MS660 but I'll have so much more know-how.
Thanks for any input you guys may have on the above questions.
Best,
Andy
