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Stihl - inspecting AV system

Post in 'The Gear' started by Joful, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. Joful Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 7, 2012
    2,604 posts
    Philadelphia
    Can someone give me a quick run-down on how to inspect the AV system on a Stihl 064 AV? Seems to me, this saw has a LOT more movement between the two halves of the power head than my Husqvarna or Echo AV saws, to the point where I think there must be a bad bushing or something.

    Thanks!
    Joful, Aug 20, 2012
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  2. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,763 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    It's amazing how much new AV buffers will tighten up an old saw. I'd get a set of buffers and go to it. Quick and easy job.

    I usually do buffers on any saw that I "feel" has too much give.
    MasterMech, Aug 21, 2012
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  3. Joful Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 7, 2012
    2,604 posts
    Philadelphia
    Okay... will track down the parts tonight. I've never dug into one of these new-fangled AV saws. Should be fun.
    Joful, Aug 21, 2012
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  4. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,777 posts
    central PA
    Go to eBay, I'm not 100% sure but I think 065 and 066 buffers should work on the 064. Either way, you should be able to find what you need on eBay.
    Scotty Overkill, Aug 21, 2012
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  5. Joful Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 7, 2012
    2,604 posts
    Philadelphia
    Hmmm... They seem to be sold 1/ea. how many do I need?
    Joful, Aug 21, 2012
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