Stihl 064 Rebuild from Flood Damage

My apologies for the repost yesterday. It was completely unintentional.

[@rockyholt4060]

It shows what kind of person you are to help those other people thank you for being that way, Rocky from Central Florida

[@michaelfeliciano2834]

Its really neat to have an US based, east coast professional working on saws and posting to youtube. For years ive followed Canadians and west coast guys. I feel a sense of pride being from NC. Thanks for posting and sharing your knowledge. I work for G&W equipment (forklift company) who have a shop in Greenville and Columbia. I'm only now finding out some of our employees were affected. Thanks again for what you do

[@Sethhaun78]

Used to drive there on Sundays with my electrician buddy..and his wife..

[@westcoastsaw1368]

I was just crying inside watching you pull that cylinder off knowing the silt is in there 😢keep up the good work buddy

[@tedneitzel]

Your awesome Mr. Richard! Your work is impeccable!

[@bumpkinrocks]

Unbelievable how that silt packed in! Good to see people are helping others that are in desperate need👍👌

[@Super-Dave-Outdoors]

For anyone that doesnt know- after your equipment is flooded you can drain and replace contaminated fluids and flood the motor with a can of WD-40 to buy a little time. Not saying that will save it but it will buy you quite a bit of time before corrosion becomes an issue.

[@rickfuerst2553]

I can't imagine the destruction let alone working on those saws. Good luck Richard, stay safe!

[@BuckYaSaws]

Nice job man! Glad to see they were savable.

[@darrenpierce9903]

I feel your pressure Richard.. ...especially when folk are relying on ya!... try and pace yourself though otherwise ya going to blow a gasket. ..trying times ..keep strong...

[@richardflagg3084]

This week is at a more normal pace. Last week was nuts. Thanks!

[@richevy5224]

You're a good man Rich. 👍🇺🇸

[@willcarr5763]

He got him one of those self honing cylinders

[@mattw5729]

A servants heart Sir.

[@skeezeke]

God bless you , stay safe and keep up the good work Mr. Flagg

[@harryharry3193]

bless your heart.....that was a real Fing mess.

[@0808dsmith]

You're doing the Lord's work brother! Keep um running! They sure need them!

[@saltrock9642]

You’re a good man, Mr. Flagg.

[@steveriggenbach90]

The stuff is like a glue. You got to be exhausted like the rest of us you’re a good man. Will be watching.

[@richardflagg3084]

Thank you!

[@appoutfeed]

Hey man, one thing at a time... Keep on hammering brother! 👍

[@Witschor]

Thats a ton of Work 🙈

[@richardflagg3084]

Yes

[@aaronpowell4885]

Glad he was able to get them to you quickly and you were atleast able to open e'm up before the rust and corrosion seriously set in😬👍🏻

[@ConservatreeNZ]

Kia Kaha Richard. (Te Reo Maori for "be strong") Greeting from New Zealand

[@Magoot2456]

Just insane! Seeing how demolished these saws are makes my heart hurt for these people knowing that every single thing they own looks like this :(

[@Super-Dave-Outdoors]

I was saving tractors around La Grange during the aftermath of hurricane Harvey. After a few rough weeks of way too many hours a day i totaled my car on the way home. Hope the work doesnt wear on you too bad.

[@richardflagg3084]

Nah, I'm good. Last week was rough. Much better this week. Thanks!

[@bumblebvr6]

After watching this, I’m going to put my saws in waterproof bags in addition to leaving them 8’ off the ground as I have been doing. Our neighborhood has never flooded (majorly) in all of its 70+ years, but not taking chances of not having my saws after an event.

[@Idahoprepper71]

I would never have guessed that mud would pack into a saw like that

[@Sethhaun78]

Had neighbor that has horse farm.he had old stihl old super something 056 I think but it did not go threw a flood but he had stored in barn on the ground basically dirt some slight gravel..but I took it apart and it was full stuffed full of dirt, black sutt..was packed..but not like this video..😢wow...great work Richard sorry 🙏 to hear

[@aaronweber1081]

An ultrasonic cleaner will make quick work of the silt on those parts.

[@Sethhaun78]

Does purple power hurt a chainsaw for cleaning outer areas???

[@georgedavall9449]

If Richard cant fix it, NO ONE Can !!! You're a good friend and neighbor Richard. Stay safe Richard, and hope everyone in your area can recover eventually. 👍🤝🇺🇸

[@Dan_Akins]

Dang what a mess. I wonder how well an ultrasonic cleaner would help?

[@richardflagg3084]

I think the silt multiplies. I swear you wash the crap out of everything and it sneaks back into the shop.

[@BobbyLawson-j5q]

What is the best way to get in contact with you. I live in Laurens and and have a MS 362 that needs some work

[@batmantiss]

I'll put on a pot of coffee for you

[@Leave_Nothing_Stock]

Seems every time I store a can of brakeclean to close to the saw shop I end up replacing a swollen needle in a carb. Finally stopped buying anything that didn't saw carb on it to avoid temptation

[@chadhenwood6007]

Needs a new carb

[@chadhenwood6007]

And new bearings and seals

[@crazyfeller5704]

That’s just awful.