Yet another "Runs Great" saw! That phrase get's used waaay to much.
Here's the listing for those interested. You can see the broken cylinder fins.
Here's the listing for those interested. You can see the broken cylinder fins.
Here's the listing for those interested.
I tend to look for honesty and the good in people. However, in situations like this I I is hard to do so. I cannot imagine how this saw could have been considered as a running unit.
Well hopefully it works out for you. Wish you luck. The 661 is a great tool when it is
I'm far, far from an expert but have a recent experience that can be shared as wisdom.
.....Make sure you pull the clutch cover and the plate that covers the chain tensioner and look for cracks.
The earlier 661s had an issue that could come up on the clutch side crankcase..... cracks !
The Cause?..Some say user error... others say Stihl design mis-happery. Whatever the cause make sure you don't have the issue.
It will cause vacuum issues and poor run-ability and eventual failure. (probably soon)
Stihl made changes in later releases indicating... they discovered something they engineered needed a "patch".
I'd say that answers the question of whose feet the fault lies.
Your machine has a failure on that side already.. Whatever caused that av mount to crack may have brought the other "known" issue to the surface as well.
If you have anything that looks like this... send it back for sure.
I’m curious to know if their “re-engineered” patch clutch side case half has a different part number..
OP put lots of good work in this saw to save it from the land fill. He also has my respect and admiration as well. Mike, two thumbs up!
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