Efco 158

[Stihl Crazy]

I have enough parts now to begin my 158 Efco project. Putting a 156 cyl on a 165 base. It will gain 2 cc with the longer crank. Will start taking pics tomorrow.

 

[slipknot]

Awesome...cant wait to check this out...you always come up with interesting threads..

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Subscribing

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Just did a quick fit up. 156 cyl on 165 case without a gasket. Piston hits at top of stroke. Will try tomorrow with a gasket. Pics are coming.

 

[slipknot]

any new news?

 

[Stihl Crazy]

any new news?

Yes, distributor has no pistons or gaskets in stock. Plan B. Stick some Husky rings in and make a gasket.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Got the gaskets today. Gasket is .044. Turns over, got to measure the squish.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Just measured the squish. 156 cyl on 165 case with gasket. .020 works for me.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Sounds good.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Just need to put a clutch and drum on and it will be ready to go. First run comes on Monday.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Its together and runs.
[video=youtube;y4wPhbfg3Iw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4wPhbfg3Iw[/video]

 

[albert]

Runs good. Any issues fitting up, or just bolt on swap?

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Runs good. Any issues fitting up, or just bolt on swap?

Just a bolt on swap.

 

[slipknot]

Looks like a nice running saw. How would you rate its feel and performance...something different or is it most like 156 or 162 or a 165? What kind torque vs RPM are we talkin?

What all did you do to make this happen..any porting or muff mod?

All i can say is NICE!!

 

[slipknot]

What ever happened to this saw?

I got a 156 that im going to try put an aftermarket 962 cylinder in. Did the 962 have a different stroke than the 956/156 models?

 

[Stihl Crazy]

The 156 and 962 have the same stroke. I sold the 158 and ported 962 to a local logger. He bought all my midrange Efcos. The 158 was stronger than the TW962. A 962 on a 165 should be a good runner.