New, to me, 064

[joe25DA]

I’ve wanted an 064 for a while, finally found one. It’s in good shape, runs well. Someone gutted the muffler and not in a good way so I’ll be replacing that. Also has some light scoring. I can’t feel it with my fingernail but it’s there. I’m going to clean up the jug, see if the piston will too. I had a Dolmar with similar damage and both parts were salvageable. I’ve used Masterminds setup and it works well.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Got a few hours under her belt that one.
Not sure that is the original tank/rear handle, but looks to be a genuine replacement- the clear tank is nicer to see gas mixed with blue oil anyhow.

 

[joe25DA]

Yeah.

Got a few hours under her belt that one.
Not sure that is the original tank/rear handle, but looks to be a genuine replacement- the clear tank is nicer to see gas mixed with blue oil anyhow.

Has the mag a/c cover too. Don’t know when they switched to plastic

 

[KMSwr]

Yeah.

Has the mag a/c cover too. Don’t know when they switched to plastic

What is the set-up for cleaning up the piston and jug ?

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Yeah.

Has the mag a/c cover too. Don’t know when they switched to plastic

Did note the alloy cover- got the old school air filter as well?

 

[joe25DA]

What is the set-up for cleaning up the piston and jug ?

A mandrel chucked in a dremel with 180, 220, 400 grit Emory cloth cut into strips. I’ve done it on a Dolmar with good results. Safer and faster than acid. I think I can polish that piston too. Making the “mandrel” in my lathe now. Using a 16 penny nail, I have to turn it down to fit the dremel. Then hacksaw a slice in for the Emory cloth.

 

[joe25DA]

 

[joe25DA]

The new piston is on. I didn’t take pics of the cleanup and installation, was just trying to finish. Everything fit nice, just under 150psi.