Donny you are the "best" ever! Love hearing your take on all things powersaws.
@westcoastsaw13682 жыл бұрын
Love these story’s Donny 👏👏
@230e42 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Donny, these stories illustrate the path to whom you are today. Your passion and how it came to be in your blood. 31 years now since I pulled the starter rope on an 064. I still run that saw logging today. As well as my first 066 in my picture. Every time I test a new saw of any brand the 064/066 is the saw I compare them too. I hope that someone will one day build as good or better saw so that a new logger may share the same experience. The Stihl 064/066 are in my blood as well.
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Good stuff ya great saws keep them going
@vinzer88082 жыл бұрын
Great story telling sir, really enjoyed you sharing your experience. Stihl did notice that rod bearing issue like you mentioned and went with 13 needle roller bearings in the later 064 and thereafter. They had 12 in the beginning, part number was revised for the new crankshaft. I completely agree its the over free revving that kills con rod, im a husky guy and i gotta swallow my pride and say this they just dont make like these anymore 064/066/660 is hands down one of the best if not the best saw ever made. Pretty much bulletproof and trouble free. They kept making it for our 3rd world market until recently, i believe last batch of saws had 2019 year stamp on the cylinder and they were made by stihl in house. No longer made by KS towards end of production, port timing usually was at 96/120/80 with tight squish at 0.5mm. Over here guys run 404 chain and with aggressive rakers so they blow pto side case bearing and wallow out the bearing pocket, its operator error i guess. Otherwise they're the best, the vibes on this models do tickle my fingers since im a husky guy but I'd still pick it for work if i have to choose one!
@DaveyBlue322 жыл бұрын
That was a nice little walk back through history… lots of thoughts and memories! ✌️😁
@bradywatcherson4982 жыл бұрын
Love hearing about your time at the camps, sounds like a great experience. Now I'm going to be keeping my eye out for an 066/660! Thanks for the video Donny.
@litewatefitr2 жыл бұрын
Stumbled into an old 066 by accident....he's absolutely right! Lovely saws to run and work on!
@bradywatcherson4982 жыл бұрын
@@litewatefitr awesome. I had a fair amount of 044/440/046's back in the day but never had an 066. I'd like to have one. Take care.
@christophercollins3460 Жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to hear you reminiscence about the good ol' days. Thanks for sharing this Donnie
@chadaccettura19937 ай бұрын
Great stories Donnie, I spent some time out there in the 90s myself. Nootka, Kyuquot and a bit in clayoquot. It's beautiful country out there. I'm in Alberta now. It's cool watching your channel because just earlier today I got my order from Walkers. Abd I installed my bark box, air filter and dogs for my 462. feels like a real saw now! 👍 definitely no 066 though! Lol
@shaner672 жыл бұрын
What a great story Donny, I don't think people in this community really understand how much practical knowledge you have. KZbin is full of so called saw builders but none of them that I've seen were down in the trenches like you my man. Nothing fancy, just well built and tuned work saws. Some of these builders saws wouldn't last a week in camp, that is the true test for what a power saw can do in real world conditions.. Always something interesting comes from time spent on your channel.. Cheers to you and all the west coast fallers..
@waynegriswold89532 жыл бұрын
i couldn't have said it better, Donny is a great mechanic and all around good man!
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud
@donnywalker4691 Жыл бұрын
Thanks yes it’s different seeing saws used hard in the worst conditions and the men risking there life’s everyday 🪵👍
@arnenelson44952 жыл бұрын
Great story! In '84 I took over a remotely located company saw shop with 49 saws, a real dump and got things in shape and all running good. Good memories!
@michaels32882 жыл бұрын
I think I commented this before, but the 066 has been a legend in the SW Pa hardwoods.
@thebradleysoncatbirdhill68492 жыл бұрын
Hey Donny! That was a great discussion! I just picked up two shortcase 066's as builder projects. Mostly complete, but we'll need some top end and bottom end rebuilds. Working on my retirement hobby! 👍
@Saw_Squatch2 жыл бұрын
Love the stories Donny, nice to hear about things from the shop perspective
@Matt-4162 жыл бұрын
The 394 & 395 were excellent answers to the 066. Absolute screamers! But that old 066 was an absolute beast. It just pulls chain. Great video and thanks for sharing some earned experience. Give us a video on porting strato intakes. Gut 'em? Smooth 'em? Vent 'em? or leave 'em alone?
@jim-cu9yp2 жыл бұрын
I still own a 045 stihl it has lit me up plenty of times .
@jensenwilliam54342 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mrtennessee6862 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the story, I just got one for 150 in TN. Very happy
@dirtytsfarm21412 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the story, enjoyed it. Beer store lol!
@NatuRElated2 жыл бұрын
I'm now the caretaker of my late father's 066. It's such a joy to operate when I need the power. I've seriously tossed around the thought of having a true master bring some extra pep to it. I wish the Walker shop was closer. I'm not sure what it would cost to get in your hands, but more I contemplate the more it seems like a good decision.
@kennethmaas64732 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that about the Stihls 056 660 I like a 660 but a little heavy. My go to saw ported. 372xp. Love it. Thanks Donny.
@allenhuling5982 жыл бұрын
Interesting stories, with a purpose.....great stuff! Had an 056 for a number of years (big firewood saw), and yeah, lock-tight was a reality! Cheers Donny!
@dgoodman1484 Жыл бұрын
My 034 super, 044 magnum and red light 066 still run like new but getting afraid to use them much because they can’t be replaced. The new 620 and 7900 run but I sure miss the days when you could buy a new saw and didn’t have to tear it half apart and fix them just to make them run almost as good as the 35 yr old saws. Pretty sad. I can still remember the guy that showed me what part of the tree was up, pile of 56’s and what were they 76’s? Neither cut like a 66 but we’re awesome for milling! Thanks for reminding me, the guy still has my Silva! 🤦🏻♂️
@FYMM692 жыл бұрын
I like to give you a call Donnie to discuss the 066 demo I got back in 98’ from the late Dave Ellis. The saw has low hours. Dave also worked a cylinder for me that I still have to go on it. I like an idiot didn’t keep a close enough eye on the air filter flocking and sure enough the fines locked the bottom end up and I’d love to send it out and have you lay hands and work your magic on it brother
@Islandsaw2 жыл бұрын
Great video Donny, The red eye 066 you built for me is always one of my favorites to run.
@joelnash56922 жыл бұрын
My favorite saw is and will be the 066/660. That's what I fall with everyday
@jophoto934 Жыл бұрын
This video is great. REAL world knowledge! I’m thinking about driving 40 miles today to get a 660 Magnum for $800. Looks in good condition. This video helped me decide if 660 is s good deal in today’s world. I do like old saws. I have an awesome Shindaiwa 757, 488 and my first saw I bought around 97’ Stihl Farm Boss 029 Super. You made me feel comfortable and reassured my decision that looking at that 660 is a good thing. I’m a casual wood cutter but I want quality saws. And I also still ride. Going on 57. I have a 2016 Wr250f. Handles way better than my old 84’ Yamaha XT 550.
@donnywalker4691 Жыл бұрын
Yes get the 660 for 800 make sure in perfect shape make sure it’s oem not rebuild with junky after market parts
@dynojoemods27642 жыл бұрын
Love the story's Thank you for sharing!
@vinzer88082 жыл бұрын
Our age is his experience man, he's an encyclopedia of saws and 2 strokes
@jim-cu9yp2 жыл бұрын
Man it's a small world, back in the 80's & early 90's I would go into Zeballos & fair Harbor on service calls for auto marine electric Port hardy .used to stay overnight in the shop van many times, and yea I would get six for the ditch on the way home . Man your stories takes my mind back to a different time Thank you for them .Be safe ,be kind and most of all be happy!
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Didn’t you love that road but the seenery was good beautiful up there when it’s not raining for a week
@NothingButChainsaws2 жыл бұрын
Bud tell some cool stories, thanks for sharing!
@drummer08642 жыл бұрын
Great story Donny. I've been watching since Buckin brought us over and I love them. Old login stories are going to be like old west stories in a few years and you were there. Maybe you should write these down and someday maybe write a book. Keep up the good work.
@Indeewoods Жыл бұрын
Man I just love hearing these stories. I met a fellow here in Alberta that was a logger years ago in B.C. Retired now. He was telling me some stories and how he remembered the first time he ran a Walkerized saw and the difference compared to a stock saw. Please keep doing more saw talk stories. Lots of valuable info on old saws that needs to be passed on in my opinion.
@donnywalker4691 Жыл бұрын
Thanks I will keep it going
@pm2701002 жыл бұрын
ge your old back in the 1900s i had a 1894 in 30/30
@BRKS-fj2jt2 жыл бұрын
Still get a few ms 660 out of Malaysia
@johnthomas51668 ай бұрын
I bought my 066 redlight in '95. It is probably going to be in my will. I might but some spare parts now while they are still available. 😂
@rodmctaggart45202 жыл бұрын
Hey Donny, Heard you mention the 272 haven't heard you talk about it. Like to hear your thoughts on it.
@Robert-uh6bx11 ай бұрын
Great video Donny. Love hearing these true stories
@greatlakespowerstrokefx4 Жыл бұрын
You should do more lumber camp story videos
@joutdoorsmen232 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donny for stories, and yes I agree with you all the I used have 066 mag and I loved it but like said be I’m Stihl man lol but I have few Huskies but they’re small on 40cc and their good saws but maybe if l had big one I might become a Husky man lol
@jameswilson91422 жыл бұрын
Great video love the stories from back in the day. Considering buying new saw , 500i or 572 , what’s your opinion on reliability of these saws. Some people say the stilh are getting to light at the expense of reliability. What’s your opinion thanks.
@justinweaver87872 жыл бұрын
Love my 066s an my ms461 is also really growin on me i still fall alot of timber with the pair of 066 an the new to me 461 got my 1st big husky comin 395xp. I gonna try husky out while im still cuttn.
@justinweaver87872 жыл бұрын
@funky sawman Wright im givin the 395 a chance soon as i get it an break it in i hope its a good saw.
@tonytribisonna98862 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your information and knowledge I couldn’t agree with you more 066 & 660 were the best saws STIHL made. Like you said there are those guys that don’t Take care of there saws very rough and abusive No chainsaw will last “nobody touch’s my 066 & 660.“ They are reliable and powerful maybe not the quickest cutting 90cc saw but Who cares they get the job done.
@jimssawsnstuff89032 жыл бұрын
They really are great saws!😎 I had a KX 125 too 😜👍
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim ya great saws and bike eh bud
@jimssawsnstuff89032 жыл бұрын
@@donnywalker4691 for sure. I had my 066 from 97 to 2014 😎. The 82 KX was a different story 😳🤣
@k-techcowboy42602 жыл бұрын
Hi there donny I recently picked up a 066 red-light with a scored piston and small chips in the cylinder plating. I've seen some people say the old red-light have very good port timing numbers and I do like to try and run oem when applicable as a motorcycle technician I know most of the time oem will last forever if taken care of properly. Anyway my question is. Would it be worth the cost to have my cylinder re-plated and toss a good aftermarket piston with cabers in it or should I just get a hyway or meteor kit for $140 and clean up the ports alittle and send it. This saw will primarily be used for milling with a 36 or 32in bar as the limit. Thank you sir. I have heard many good things about your work and look forward to your suggestions. Names Chris
@goranzivkovic72547 ай бұрын
I have a new one Stihl 066 never used never put fuel in it
@treebender2612 жыл бұрын
I sure do enjoy your story's about you in the camps I been looking for a o66 in nice condition for a while for my collection there is just not that many around here that is nice enough mostly pretty rough but I'll keep looking now after hearing you talk about them I really want one ha,ha,
@putfilesnfriend12 жыл бұрын
nice to hear from you buddy o
@tc36032 жыл бұрын
These bigger stihls are hard to find and expensive used I suppose for good reason
@ericblair34982 жыл бұрын
Got a 460 and a 064 👍
@ianjohnson8372 жыл бұрын
I have a 066 red light, thing is a stone cold ripper. Trying to find parts is getting difficult.
@Witschor2 жыл бұрын
Hey Donny, could you please explain these Governors on old Carbs. How do they work and how to tune these Saws. I have a Dolmar 133super and a 143 with governed Carbs and is it a good idea to block them. I know how to tune normal Saws and Carbs.
@joescissorhands1412 жыл бұрын
GREAT video, your love for the 066 reminds me of how enamored I am (though for me they're still a bit new/novel, only got my 1st one like 1/2yr ago) but am "team 660" and agree-with/encourage its usage as "the baseline platform" for saw-discussion, IE I love when people use it for "porting tutorials" and the like, it's 1 of the best platforms ever I have mapped "power-per-pound" and through the Stihl lineup power increases with weight of powerhead up til the 660, then the 880 drops-off quite dramatically...the 660 is clearly "the champion" & deserving of Stihl's naming it their official Timbersports powerhead. You say "066's", are these synonymous to 660's in your eyes? For context/my bias, I'm working/building/loving my pair of faux 660's (lots of OEM but not the crankcases or big-bore or pop-up's!), and - in seeing Stihl swapping to the 661 - it's crossed my mind there *could* come a time when 660 aftermarkets are no longer well-supported (regardless of one's opinion of such products, I buy them knowing they all need some degree of refinishing before customization/enhancement!) and going for an OEM 661 had been strongly on my mind... Hearing you speak here changed that, it's now a 441 OR a 7310 (if down-sizing displacement the 7310 becomes real appealling to me real quick!) I'm blown away seeing how late Stihl manufactured 660's, especially when I consider the market-value I just found out my OEM flywheel/rewind casing assembly is worth (literally buying an aftermarket as I don't feel right bringing a >$150 flywheel case in on my work-saw LOL!) I'd been an Echo guy only, still love them (I'm a climber and 2511's are just tops) but for displacement the 660 platform is just perfect and it says a LOT that, despite the age of its creation, its HP/lbs output BEATS modern units (the 500i for example, a 660 is better HP/lbs, cannot imagine why one would choose the 500 but hey) Some just don't like the idea of controlled-carb/intelligent-operation and want simple (for crying out loud I've removed transfer port bridges, like the upper&lower separation bridge, just for simpicity of "proper formation" of a ported transfer loop) and I'd thought the 590 was simple & fun to work on but the 660 is the epitome of easy, big-bore'ing it properly was a bit of a challenge but think I may've found a workaround that'd let most people nail such builds easily, took me 3 jugs to get one that could beat my built 54mm unit! Cannot believe how many months I'd gone w/o remembering there was another *king* of powersaw-performance and finally feel at a point I can understand more/most of what you're putting-down, am very eager to go through your library actually am gonna put you as a recommended-channel on my channel's homepage with "the other greats" :D Thanks again it's so great that people like you take the time to keep the community charging-ahead, *none* of this stuff is done in a vacuum and us "outdoor 2-strokers" w/o pipes are a tiny, difficult niche indeed!!
@metall19692 жыл бұрын
I love my Stihl 066 Magnum Redlight! Great compression and horsepower! I got a new carburetor and clutch installed recently so it runs and cuts great. Also, own a Stihl MS361 with a Wojo ported muffler and a chain oiler for a Stihl MS461 to run a 24” bar.
@fredhallett58572 жыл бұрын
Great story Donny
@tylerheard12792 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@benmeyer39622 жыл бұрын
Had. A 056. Use to blow the front off the muffler when the on off switch was contacted even when replaced with new but grate saw
@FYMM692 жыл бұрын
Truly appreciate you sharing these awesome stories of your past Donnie I only wish I had the opportunity to be part of that out on the west coast because I was cutting my teeth at the bench here in SW Ontario same era. Tnx again
@paulaagaard76412 жыл бұрын
Nice story! Like my 066 buy 044 seemed to be the popular saw here.
@iffykidmn81702 жыл бұрын
Like my 066 as well but it only gets used occasionally, 044 has been my go-to saw for our type trees since the mid 90s.
@brodyhunt63292 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of getting shocked pretty good in the thumb by an 056 years ago! Was numb for a few days.
@putfilesnfriend12 жыл бұрын
but they had a beer store! aha
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
How’s it going
@putfilesnfriend12 жыл бұрын
@@donnywalker4691 pretty good. Just relaxing in bed and watching some KZbin. My favorite kind of nights. i appreciate it. putting out these vids.
@rissersmilling2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to send you my 066 in the spring!
@kevinkrage16422 жыл бұрын
Donny. I have an 066 magnum I bought new 25 years ago or so. Can you port it up and do what you do to make it even better for me? I do volunteer disaster relief work all over the u.s. Keep up the great content about your saw knowledge!
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Wow you have had it a long time I could do it but you could maintain it and add a muffler mods yourself are you in canada
@backyardfirewood98522 жыл бұрын
Story time w/ Donny while having morning coffee. Ugh; I couldn’t imagine being a pro faller working away and getting poked by the HT from the ignition…. FULL PUCKER MOMENT! Still dirt bike riding? I do; 2020 Beta 300rr
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
I quad now and still race go karts but love biking to
@backyardfirewood98522 жыл бұрын
@@donnywalker4691 figured you did something. Saw a bigger two stroke cylinder on the bench in one of your videos… I bet the riding in BC is something else… Wouldn’t mind a video regarding the 620p. Really like that one. Reminds me of a Dolmar really…
@Tarpking2 жыл бұрын
Hi Donny. I spent some time Heli logging here on the island and currently run a small tree service. Just picked up 660 ( old landing saw). I bought a Lewis winch from your shop and I intend to run it with the 660. I was hoping to get a list of parts recommended to keep close at hand for the 660. So stoked to own a legend! Thanks for sharing your stories!
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Hey bud goid saw ya got will work winch good your from seashelt are you not
@Tarpking2 жыл бұрын
@@donnywalker4691 Bowser. Single stemmed off Bear Main years ago with South Coast Standing Stem. Greg in Port sold me the saw. I guess clutch clips are an important part to have in spare?
@pm2701002 жыл бұрын
back in the 80s i had a yamaha IT 250 G ge you must be old
@donnywalker46912 жыл бұрын
Ya I’m old but still have fun bill ha ha bud🏎🪵👍
@pm2701002 жыл бұрын
@@donnywalker4691 all goood
@d-railfpv93152 жыл бұрын
Great stories Donny! Would you happen to have an email I got a couple questions for you