So cool hearing the way you explain your case-press method, am going to find your content on that (presuming it exists ;D ) because if shipping is reasonable enough - I do need to get a reallll long-bar anyways so can 'spread' S&H with that - the type of case press you describe sounds awesome & easy compared to the other mcguyver ways I'd seen (and buying or making some real, proper case-press was out of the question, IMO that's only viable if making multiple units, probably to sell...I see a couple guys on ebay who buy the kits, do a handful of improvements on a good build and list the 44* series for mid-$800's, the *66's for mid-$900's!) Realllllly want to build one but need to figure out what to do with a third as I only want/need 2 lol :P not sure there's any re-sale market that'd let you recoup much profit on these, and as you mention you really need to already have a good shop (thankfully I do, welding is the only thing I'm not setup for, have half a dozen various grinders and everything else though) Thanks as always, such informative videos I thought AFC's were the only deep-dives on these chinesium 660's am so happy to have found your channel here! (BTW I'm surprised seeing you using those tiny lil muffler gaskets, why not simply use a large proper aluminum heat-shield, as-is found on so many modern saws? I had to adapt one from a 50cc poulan so it's not as big as I'd like, but worlds better than that lil "rim-only" gasket they wanna use, especially if you 'funnel' your exhaust ports as aggressively as I do ;D )
You might want to get a winter/ summer shutterbto go in the air filter cover. I used a piece of cardboard, that I cut to fit the slot in the cover until I got the right cover in from Stihl.
Geez... I was quoted $1,250 for a new MS 661 C-M with a 36" bar, but I've seen decent used MS660 with a bar and chain for $100-$200 more than what it cost to put this clone together. I guess if you are in it for the "puzzle" it could be fun. One the other hand, you count your time as anything monetary and need a bulletproof saw to rely on, I don't think this is the route to go.
moaski yup....you can spend quite a bit of $$ to get these to where you want them to be. on the upside....brandy new clean parts to put together. on the downside....you can chase a rabbit down a hole sometimes hehe
Matthew Olson i have an 066 that I'm going to do an oil pump on. When i get Down to the removal of the existing pump... Is it at that point that i can chsnge out the oil line? Does it install from the outside of the reservoir, in? If so... do you then use forceps to indtall the filter screen afterwards... reaching down into the tank? Uou Are a brave man to attempt that project.... wow... im giving up on chinese AM stihl parts after this garbage oiler lol
@@matthewolson8875 you're welcome. I got my kit mostly together. Will finish it today. On my end, it's kind if, well, neat to see how much these things have changed since you did this. Going to have to wait a few months to get it into wood though. Oak and maple that have seen -36 and colder destroy chains. I can wait.
I think now I know why Walt always has another assembled one on his bench... But if you have worked on bigger Stihl saws before this does not seem to be a difficult built.
Anyone building this saw, download the Stihl Spare parts list for the MS660. It has some excellent exploded views that make it very clear where everything goes. I watched this video series to see if there were any really tech specs i.e clearances for the crankshaft etc. Enjoyed the videos extremely helpful. I don't like WD40 as a lubricant as the largest component of it is kerosene. When assembling stuff like chainsaws etc, in my opinion you can't go past light machine oil. Money wise - not OEM but Stihl a steal!!! The MS660 in $AU about $2700.00. Chinese exact knockoff $389 delivered - its a no-brainer for me. If the US$ for the saw is about $100 bucks dearer buy the Stihl, but I'm guessing the difference will be similar to the Australian market otherwise Huztl would not bother.
Lot's of people give me a hard time about the wd40. I don't see the issue with using it as an assembly lube. Been doing it for years now. The 2 cycle takes over not long after the machine is started anyway. Thanks for the comment
Bought 3 of them last week can’t wait to put them together! This will be my first full modern saw build
The little rubber piece you said looked like it would go on the spark plug actually goes around the decomp valve I think to not lose cooling airflow.
Just found your channel a few days ago.Really like what you are doing.
Thanks Mark, glad to have you along for the ride!
So cool hearing the way you explain your case-press method, am going to find your content on that (presuming it exists ;D ) because if shipping is reasonable enough - I do need to get a reallll long-bar anyways so can 'spread' S&H with that - the type of case press you describe sounds awesome & easy compared to the other mcguyver ways I'd seen (and buying or making some real, proper case-press was out of the question, IMO that's only viable if making multiple units, probably to sell...I see a couple guys on ebay who buy the kits, do a handful of improvements on a good build and list the 44* series for mid-$800's, the *66's for mid-$900's!)
Realllllly want to build one but need to figure out what to do with a third as I only want/need 2 lol :P not sure there's any re-sale market that'd let you recoup much profit on these, and as you mention you really need to already have a good shop (thankfully I do, welding is the only thing I'm not setup for, have half a dozen various grinders and everything else though)
Thanks as always, such informative videos I thought AFC's were the only deep-dives on these chinesium 660's am so happy to have found your channel here!
(BTW I'm surprised seeing you using those tiny lil muffler gaskets, why not simply use a large proper aluminum heat-shield, as-is found on so many modern saws? I had to adapt one from a 50cc poulan so it's not as big as I'd like, but worlds better than that lil "rim-only" gasket they wanna use, especially if you 'funnel' your exhaust ports as aggressively as I do ;D )
I am glad to see I am not the only one who ran into problems.
You might want to get a winter/ summer shutterbto go in the air filter cover. I used a piece of cardboard, that I cut to fit the slot in the cover until I got the right cover in from Stihl.
I don't cut much in the winter so...not worried about it
I put the dog on the case and took the one off the cover. I take Plavix and I do not need a sharp thing that will cut me in such an exposed position.
Geez... I was quoted $1,250 for a new MS 661 C-M with a 36" bar, but I've seen decent used MS660 with a bar and chain for $100-$200 more than what it cost to put this clone together. I guess if you are in it for the "puzzle" it could be fun. One the other hand, you count your time as anything monetary and need a bulletproof saw to rely on, I don't think this is the route to go.
moaski yup....you can spend quite a bit of $$ to get these to where you want them to be. on the upside....brandy new clean parts to put together. on the downside....you can chase a rabbit down a hole sometimes hehe
I like your vids and subscribed to your channel. By the way, who is Walt?
Walt is:
ruclips.net/video/vxgluBLkhoI/видео.html
and thanks!
Matthew Olson i have an 066 that I'm going to do an oil pump on. When i get Down to the removal of the existing pump... Is it at that point that i can chsnge out the oil line? Does it install from the outside of the reservoir, in? If so... do you then use forceps to indtall the filter screen afterwards... reaching down into the tank? Uou Are a brave man to attempt that project.... wow... im giving up on chinese AM stihl parts after this garbage oiler lol
oil pump parts. round goes into case and part with the diagonal test goes into the pump
MOAArtstore yes....I just added to the description the part #s for the stuff I hadn't figured out...thanks
Some of that is extra. You can find them already installed in various places.
Yes thanks Patrick. ...figured that out eventually lol....tx for comment
@@matthewolson8875 you're welcome. I got my kit mostly together. Will finish it today. On my end, it's kind if, well, neat to see how much these things have changed since you did this.
Going to have to wait a few months to get it into wood though. Oak and maple that have seen -36 and colder destroy chains. I can wait.
@@patrickprafke4894 yeah ...stuff keeps changing in the aftermarket
I think now I know why Walt always has another assembled one on his bench... But if you have worked on bigger Stihl saws before this does not seem to be a difficult built.
ChezMarquet with the right tools ....I gets addicting to build
I bought an ms660, bar and chain. Shipping was $55.
Its been higher for shipping
The chain tensioner drive gear is too large diameter put the gear in a lathe or drill and sand down the outer diameter it will work smooth as butter
Nick Slager nice tip...tx
Matthew Olson the small flathead screw was for the sheet metal chain guide over the adjuster to btw
'Nuther good vid. (It's Huztl, btw.)
PogoInTheWoods thanks....sorry about the spelling :)
fixed in the descriptions and titles... thanks
Anyone building this saw, download the Stihl Spare parts list for the MS660. It has some excellent exploded views that make it very clear where everything goes. I watched this video series to see if there were any really tech specs i.e clearances for the crankshaft etc. Enjoyed the videos extremely helpful. I don't like WD40 as a lubricant as the largest component of it is kerosene. When assembling stuff like chainsaws etc, in my opinion you can't go past light machine oil. Money wise - not OEM but Stihl a steal!!! The MS660 in $AU about $2700.00. Chinese exact knockoff $389 delivered - its a no-brainer for me. If the US$ for the saw is about $100 bucks dearer buy the Stihl, but I'm guessing the difference will be similar to the Australian market otherwise Huztl would not bother.
Lot's of people give me a hard time about the wd40. I don't see the issue with using it as an assembly lube. Been doing it for years now. The 2 cycle takes over not long after the machine is started anyway. Thanks for the comment
DUDE google stihl 066 diagram then images take your pic
China junk ??????????????
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