Stihl 066 pressure relief valve.

[docbar85]

Why would a stihl 066 not have a pressure relief valve? Does it mean it is a older saw? Does it really matter?

 

[lucky]

You mean this?
066
I just saw that too. Maybe some of the dealers can weigh in on this one. Lucky

 

[deadtrees]

It looks like it does not have an elastostart grip. Is the compression release under what looks like a rubber plug on the top cover? How old could it be?

 

[docbar85]

You got it right lucky. Lets see who has the answer.

 

[Wolfcsm]

I believe some 066 saws were sold without a compression release valve. The cyllinder is the same - just a plug in place of the compression release valve. The cover would also be the same only with a rubber cover over the hole.

I would also think that you can retrofit the saw with a compression release valve. Simply remove the plug and put in the release valve.

The elastistart cord is something that also can be added.

Parts at your dealer.

Hal

 

[Wolfcsm]

Interestingly, the Canadaian Stihl site shows a 660 without a Decompression valve. but it does have an elastostart cord.

Might be a "new" older model saw.

Hal

 

[Sapwood]

Notice the lack of any safety stickers! All my stihl's have several plastered on them. I'm thinkin that they were smuggled into Florida from a third world country used to log hemp!

I have two 066's. One with decomp valve/ one without. Both start easy enough. I got the one without from Jacob J. I'm sure he knows the answer, but it was new old stock when I got it last year.

Sap

 

[JimL]

that makes me wonder cause we can't order them without.

only guess i got is a plug off a 260 non pro model put in the plastic houseing.

the old 066's didnt have them. ive put plugs where all mine go.

 

[jokers]

What are you guys paying for new 660s with a bar and chain?

Russ

 

[MasterBlaster]

$925, plus or minus.

 

[jokers]

Originally posted by MasterBlaster
$925, plus or minus.

WAHOO! Is that including sales tax if you have it?

Russ

 

[MasterBlaster]

Yeah, thats the total, with a 36" bar.

 

[JimL]

$820 is the retail on them here

 

[docbar85]

Is $650 a good price on one for just the power head?

 

[z4lunch]

Jungle saw?

Steve here...
I bought one of these saws your talking about from that seller listed on Ebay. It is a Brazilian made saw. I will have it next week.
Pics and info to follow...
Steve

 

[Bill G]

Originally posted by docbar85
Is $650 a good price on one for just the power head?

I have heard of some great prices but that one beats them all. If there is a dealer in NC selling new 066's for $650 let me know. Like I said I have heard all prices. I once had a guy swear tom em that the local dealer was charging $1400 for a 045 or 048. What he meant was a 046 and it was actually $750.

Bill