064 That's 17 Years Old

[Firewoodster]

I'm looking to purchase a Stihl 064 from the original owner And only used for limbing, topping and bucking.
Is there anything besides compression that I need to be concerned about before the final handshake?
Just don't want to be disappointed being that I'm new to buying older, used saws.

Two HUSKY 36's and the 262XP should be here by Wednesday.

RR

 

[brushswamper]

new used saw

make sure it runs and operates as it was from the factory take a lookunder and around the carb for gas strange repairs

 

[old dude]

saw replacement

I'm looking to purchase a Stihl 064 from the original owner And only used for limbing, topping and bucking.
Is there anything besides compression that I need to be concerned about before the final handshake?
Just don't want to be disappointed being that I'm new to buying older, used saws.

Two HUSKY 36's and the 262XP should be here by Wednesday.

RR

I have a stihl 051 bought 25yrs. ago--- still kicks butt. Can't beat it.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Take off the exaust pipe (two screws) and look at the piston for scoring. That'll tell you more than anything.

 

[a_lopa]

look how its been stored, if its been sitting on a concrete floor dont touch it IMO

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Why?

 

[HELSEL]

Take off the exaust pipe (two screws) and look at the piston for scoring. That'll tell you more than anything.

I agree 100%


Rick

 

[Scandy14]

As long as the saw has been somewhat maintained, and the piston and cylinder are good as mentioned previously, the saw should provide many more years of service.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

The rear handle/ tank assebly is expensive and hard to replace, check that for cracks too.

 

[046]

absolutely love my 064!

but it was in excellent condition when I purchased it 6 months ago. IMHO when purchasing old saws, condition is everything.

 

[Dadatwins]

look how its been stored, if its been sitting on a concrete floor dont touch it IMO

OK you have peeked my interest also, what do you have against concrete floors?

 

[Lakeside53]

It gives the saws hemorrhoids

 

[ol'homey]

look how its been stored, if its been sitting on a concrete floor dont touch it IMO

Couldn't agree more! I store mine out back in the mud pit. It sucks out all the bad gas and poisons, eliminates wrinkles, and helps maintain their youthful complexion. Haven't tried taking one out of storage yet though. I left the handles just out of the mud so I could find them, but weeds have covered them up. My weedwacker would take care of the weeds if I could find it. Oh crap, I think I took it out back and put it in storage last year too!:bang: