Need Some Info

[Husky288XP]

I have a John Deere chainsaw model 66SV. I need to know what diplacement it is. Also if I can find a carb rebuild kit for it.

 

[canguy21]

Probably a 66cc Echo. Any saw dealer should be able to get a carb kit with the make, Walbro or Zama, and the model #. Good luck

 

[ray benson]

Model 66sv has an opposed twin-cylinder engine 61 cc (3.7 cu. in.)
Uses a Walbro HDA carb, should be able to get a carb kit at a small engine shop. Initial settings on both carb adjusting screws is 1 and 1/4 turns out. Champion plug CJ-6Y set at .024 to . 028".
Looks like it is the same as an Echo CST_610EVL
Ray

 

[Mange]

Wat is "opposed twin-cylinder"??

 

[Stumper]

Mange, Opposed means that the cylinders were opposite one another. -In other words the pistons travel 180 degrees to one another.

The John Deere was indeed an Echo in that era. I almost bought one of those saws new 17-18 years ago. Reportedly it was a real torque monster-I don't know how true that was.

 

[Mange]

Here it is called boxer engins, same as in the old WW bugs.
Have I got it right?

 

[glens]

Basically yes.  A boxer is an opposed-twin but depending on the crank throw configuration an opposed twin might not be a boxer.

Glen

 

[Mange]

Thanks.

 

[chainsaw-57]

carb problem

A rebuild kit may or may not help. Some of these had an accelerator pump in the carb and they have been known to go bad. Be sure to replace the pump when rebuilding.
These saws are known for ignition failures which mimic a carb issue. One cylinder runs fine and the other is out of "time".
So many saws, so little time. Larry

 

[woodsjunkie]

Hear is a nice pair of 610's both run great.