Finally Found a Reasonably Priced 064 - Now What?

[bulletpruf]

Got a new OEM fuel tank for it as well, also coming from Bill/Outbushman in Australia. Figured I might as well pick one up while they were still available.

 

[bulletpruf]

Finally got starting on the saw; I had to retire from the Army and move back home to Texas.

Anyway, I installed Caber rings, kept the OEM base gasket, installed new fuel tank and all new fuel and impulse lines, gutted the muffler baffle, and rebuilt the Bing carb (only place I could find a kit was Amazon). It does have a limited coil, but I'll keep that for now.

I have new OEM crank seals, but what are y'alls thoughts on replacing them? Wait and see how it runs first? Or replace them because they're likely original and 30+ years old?

 

[Firewood Hoarder]

I have new OEM crank seals, but what are y'alls thoughts on replacing them?

I would replace them if I had the saw torn down that far and had the parts in hand. There is always a chance that the old seals are still good and have some service life left in them, but is it worth the gamble?

 

[nbbt]

Replace them. Like you said could be original, consider it preventive maintenance, kind of like changing oil before you hear the funny sounds.

 

[Mastermind]

I had to retire from the Army and move back home to Texas.

Thank you for your service sir.

 

[bulletpruf]

Thank you for your service sir.

Thanks for your support, sir!

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Finally got starting on the saw; I had to retire from the Army and move back home to Texas.

Anyway, I installed Caber rings, kept the OEM base gasket, installed new fuel tank and all new fuel and impulse lines, gutted the muffler baffle, and rebuilt the Bing carb (only place I could find a kit was Amazon). It does have a limited coil, but I'll keep that for now.

I have new OEM crank seals, but what are y'alls thoughts on replacing them? Wait and see how it runs first? Or replace them because they're likely original and 30+ years old?

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@markds2 what rings don't play nice with what stihl cylinders?

 

[markds2]

@markds2 what rings don't play nice with what stihl cylinders?

What I think what were either Hyway or no name 'white box' Chinese rings destroyed a nice KS 066 cylinder on a saw I brought. You're normally safe with Cabers tho.