STIHL 066 Redlight Rebuild - Big Bore Kit

[See'N'Saw]

Greetings To All,

There is always something new to learn on this site provided by the best resource: EXPERIENCE! Therefore, I come to you concerning an upcoming rebuild project as follows:

STIHL 066 Redlight - I bought this pre-owned saw and rushed it into service without giving it a check-up first. Results: I finished the project but the saw seized up and now sits in a box in my garage): Unless someone can offer viable options, I intend to purchase a Bailey's Big Bore kit for the rebuild.

QUESTION: What other parts and tools should I consider buying in order to do this job right? I have thought about doing this on my own but will probably chicken out and turn it over to a former Stihl tech I know. I love this saw and can't afford a replacement.

Any and all feedback will be appreciated including raspberries from HUSKY owners.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[HuskStihl]

Take the cylinder off and inspect its condition. Sometimes they are salvageable. The stock cylinder will make more power than the big-bore kit.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

agree with Husk...I tried one of Bailey's big bores on my 066 RE flat top and the only difference was the sound, LOL
went back to stock and a new Meteor piston.

 

[craneguy1]

Just replied to a similiar thread regarding bb kits...never noticed any power gain...used them on 460s and 660s for a guy.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

the early dual port flat top red-eye 66s have 7.8hp...stock. open the muffler a bit more and add the next size jet and 8+ is easily attained.