Ugly Stihl 064 overhaul

[Chainmale]

A wonderfully presented thread as usual. Thanks for the read. Just picked up a couple of boxes of 064 parts, so good timing!

 

[hacskaroly]

Some of those E-clips when installed with the sharp shoulder, in, can be a real PITA to remove for service.

I think that’s what happened to my 046, was putting in the Eclip, needed to remove it for some reason and could not get it out, tried for about 45 minutes with several different tools before I said screw it and just put the saw together. It’s working fine but I will be a bear when I need to take it off next time…

 

[drf256]

Ok I’m going to freak you out now: with the clutch E-clip, I have always purposely installed it with the smooth edges inward, toward the retaining washer. This has never failed me, and always allows for easier removal next time. Some of those E-clips when installed with the sharp shoulder, in, can be a real PITA to remove for service.

Thanks for that tip.

Two types of clutch drum retaining washers. Ed has the annoying one that locks the E clip into in. Can’t get it out easily without flexing the E clip. I never knew there were 2 sides to it. I have had a few saws where taking it off was a real beotch.

 

[Loony661]

Thanks for that tip.

Two types of clutch drum retaining washers. Ed has the annoying one that locks the E clip into in. Can’t get it out easily without flexing the E clip. I never knew there were 2 sides to it. I have had a few saws where taking it off was a real beotch.

Just like any washer, it’s shoulder is smooth, slightly rounded on one side, and sharp on the opposite from when it was stamped out during manufacturing. Just using that to our advantage here. Or cursing at it, depending which way it was installed last..

Usually with it installed smooth side toward the washer, I can pop it off with just a slight twist of the scwrench screwdriver tip.

 

[Long Bar]

Carb plate
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Gasket is still nice, so I'm leaving it alone

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Carb slides onto studs, and into the impulse
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Push the throttle open with a screwdriver and slide the link on
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[Long Bar]

Excellent thread, I'm rebuilding an 064 so have been following. Just a question re the carb plates both front and back - do you have to have these or can it run/seal ok with out them?

 

[redline4]

Excellent thread, I'm rebuilding an 064 so have been following. Just a question re the carb plates both front and back - do you have to have these or can it run/seal ok with out them?

I'd think without them the filter base wouldn't tighten the carb down to the housing and result in an air leak, but I could be wrong.
One of the more knowledgeable 064 guys should be able to answer. @jacob j. Usually has a pocket full of knowledge...

 

[hacskaroly]

Just a question re the carb plates both front and back - do you have to have these or can it run/seal ok with out them?

I believe you only need the gasket between the carb and housing. That is what the IPL shows and if I remember correctly how both my 046 and 066 are set up that way. No gasket on the air filter side of the carb.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

I'd think without them the filter base wouldn't tighten the carb down to the housing and result in an air leak, but I could be wrong.
One of the more knowledgeable 064 guys should be able to answer. @jacob j. Usually has a pocket full of knowledge...

 

[redline4]

I thought I'd be cool and use a piece of shrink tube to hold the protective sleeve in place


But then realized the wire needs to go here, and the tube made it too thick to fit..
So it got cut off.


Poked the new end on with some pliers


And with a bit of oil, pulled it into the cap


Took the recoil off to position it properly

 

[redline4]

New stuff in the carb


Put on a bar and chain..


It popped on the third pull.
I then flooded the bejesus out of it, swapped the plug, still would start, got pissed and walked away.

But, it's together.

 

[Woodslasher]

Did you remember to slide the tit in the notch? That's bitten me in the ass a lotta times.

 

[redline4]

Did you remember to slide the tit in the notch? That's bitten me in the ass a lotta times.

On what?
I lost train of thought at tits..

 

[Squareground3691]

On what?
I lost train of thought at tits..

Diaphragm in metering lever notch , I believe ?

 

[redline4]

Diaphragm in metering lever notch , I believe ?

Old one didn't have one...
But I just pulled the carb, and new one did and I didn't have it hooked to the lever, or it fell off when I was assembling it.

Thanks!

 

[redline4]

Diaphragm in metering lever notch , I believe ?

Spot on.
It runs
Just need some big chunks of wood.

 

[redline4]

And that pretty much concludes this episode of a moron with a chainsaw.
A big thank you to everyone who helped me with advice, pieces and parts!

 

[Squareground3691]

And that pretty much concludes this episode of a moron with a chainsaw.
A big thank you to everyone who helped me with advice, pieces and parts!

You did a fine job ,

 

[bradb123]

Spot on.
It runs
Just need some big chunks of wood.
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I could probably help you out with that. I going out cutting tomorrow and Monday morning. Your more than welcome to come out with me.

 

[Stump Shot]

And that pretty much concludes this episode of a moron with a chainsaw.
A big thank you to everyone who helped me with advice, pieces and parts!

Least ways until it gets passed from moron to moron, for more moronic adventures.