When to except chainsaws had its day?

[smudge1]

Been using bosses 66 today, and having a bloody nightmare. I reckon it could be between 10-20 years old. It hasn't been regularly serviced but has had the odd going over. New filters etc.

The problem is it just doesn't seem to have quite enough power, sounds like its tuned fine, air filters clean, new fuel filter.

Im just thinking its had its day.

Taking it in to our mechanic, so im sure he'll know.

Just wondered if anyone had any views, before i started advising boss to stop being so tight and fork out for a new one

[doobin]

Residual value on Stihl is very good if you sell on eBay. As soon as I start to have problems, I try to fix and flog.

 

Smaller kit like the combis unit and MS181, plus blowers are changed every year, or two years at a push if that particular unit has done much less than another. Much easier that way.

 

That 66 sounds like you would be best rid, but the boss almost certainly won't see it that way...Tell him newer saws will have much less vibration and be more economical? However, if it's only used once every few months it's going to be hard to make a case for renewing it.

 

Every time my Polish guy says to me 'mower is ****, is broke', I say to him 'New mower one thousand, you buy?'

[spudulike]

Generally it depends if you can do the work yourself, what the spare parts cost and if you can't do the work - what someone will charge you to do the work.

 

Generally if the crank bearings or crank are shot on an older saw, it can make economical repair touch and go.

 

You need to really check the bearings out and if OK, check the cylinder bore out, if the bore is OK and the plating isn't worn through, a full refurb and new piston will breath new life in to an older saw.

 

Using non OEM parts can save a few bucks but you need to take care it isn't a false economy on important parts that are not easy to access.

 

Hope that helps a little

[smudge1]

Thanks for the reply s. We've got the same problem with the 88 too, which had a full service, and refurb from our mechanic, im thinking there just old, ive never actually had the pleasure of using a new 66 or 88 so nothing to compare

[swinny]

Sometimes you have to admit when something is past its best. Your in business and its a tool. If its past its best then its earnt its money! Go buy a new one...

[Stubby]

Sometimes you have to admit when something is past its best. Your in business and its a tool. If its past its best then its earnt its money! Go buy a new one...

 

I'm past my best ......

[Craig.]

I'm past my best ......

 

Are you going to sell you self on ebay:001_tt2:

 

 

Sorry:blushing:

[Stubby]

Are you going to sell you self on ebay:001_tt2:

 

 

Sorry:blushing:

 

No bugger wants me .........

[spudulike]

No bugger wants me .........

 

It's alright Andy, I will port your pacemaker:lol:

[raker]

Some saws i just replace.The cheaper end clamshell designs, but the pro models are made to be rebuilt.I strip mine down and replace worn parts.Some stuff i sometimes struggle with,pressing in main bearings maybe, so i have my dealer do that, but slipping off a pot and replacing a piston and rings is quite straightforward and can transform a tired saw.I regularly did this when i had mx bikes so it holds no horrors.

I wouldnt replace my 046.I`ll just keep rebuilding it where necessary.Depends if you have the time and the interest.