I've been using this site for years for all the good information, but I have a question I can't really find the answer to. I found ms660 for sale on my local Craigslist for $250. I sent the seller an email and am waiting to hear back from them. The saw is in pieces in a box. I bought an ms361 in similar condition a few years ago and that turned out really well for me, I'm hoping this will be the same. Other than a scored piston or cylinder is there anything that would make it not worth buying? How do I tell if any of the parts are fake/knock-off?
Ms660 in a box
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Tom82
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1122 is the four starting numbers for 064/066/660, these numbers will be stamped into each/most parts along with date codes and Normally a Stihl marking. Some small parts can be numbered as 1125 chain tensioner/ 1117 throttle lock, ect.
$250 is high for a saw in a box. If it comes with a good bar and chain, that helps but, it's still kinda high. I would expect the saw to be in excellent condition and not be missing anything for that price.
Make sure the case isnt broken at of the mounts and also check the tank for punctures or brakes.
Good luck.
$250 is high for a saw in a box. If it comes with a good bar and chain, that helps but, it's still kinda high. I would expect the saw to be in excellent condition and not be missing anything for that price.
Make sure the case isnt broken at of the mounts and also check the tank for punctures or brakes.
Good luck.
Check to make sure it is not a China kit saw also....If the parts are in good shape and all there $250 for a complete OEM MS660 is plenty, but they bring that on Ebay...
Just a heads up, don't go exclusively by the 1122 numbers on the parts. Most am parts have the stihl part number on them, too
I just looked at it, the case looks to be broken as is the tank assy look at it good before buying it Was posted about 14 hours ago
David
David
It is OEM though
Justin Taylor
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I would look at crank and bearings also
MarkB
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I would never buy this unless i could have a good look at it in front of me beforehand. I learned this the hard way
drf255
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I’ll never buy a saw in a box again.
Always parts missing, always.
The missing parts can add up to more than the purchase price, easily.
There’s a reason it’s apart and wasn’t put back together. Either a lack of knowledge (which will translate to missing parts) or enough knowledge to know it’s not worth putting back together for a better price.
My $.02
Always parts missing, always.
The missing parts can add up to more than the purchase price, easily.
There’s a reason it’s apart and wasn’t put back together. Either a lack of knowledge (which will translate to missing parts) or enough knowledge to know it’s not worth putting back together for a better price.
My $.02
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