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Title: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 17, 2014, 04:18:32 pm
I just rebuilt an 066 from a few parts saws. Put in a new piston, spark plug, fuel filter. It has great spark and compression. When i try to start it i just get the odd backfire. Just can't get it to turn over! I changed the ignition and the carb but get the same result. I've rebuilt several of these and never had this problem.  Any ideas?????? ???
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: KilliansRedLeo on February 17, 2014, 04:25:44 pm
Did the saw pass pressure/vac test? What brand spark plug? (Have seen a lot of NGKs bad out of the box lately). Will it fire if you squirt a little fuel in the carburetor? If it will, then there is some sort of fuel delivery issue, perhaps a collapsed or pinched fuel line.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: aclarke on February 17, 2014, 04:35:03 pm
Had a similar issue on a 362. Loose electrode on New plug, Denso
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: Fish on February 17, 2014, 04:39:56 pm
Look and see if the flywheel key is sheared or not.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: 3000 FPS on February 17, 2014, 04:42:24 pm
When trying to start it pull the plug to see if it is wet or dry.   If dry put some fuel mix into the carb.  If wet it is flooded.   Are you getting any kick back on the starter when pulling it.  Just thinking of a possible timing issue.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 17, 2014, 06:56:58 pm
it's getting fuel because it does backfire with flames out of the muffler, almost feels like a timing issue because it backfires every 2 or 3 pulls. Haven't done a pressure/vac test. And i have tries 2 different plugs.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: 3000 FPS on February 17, 2014, 07:05:15 pm
it's getting fuel because it does backfire with flames out of the muffler, almost feels like a timing issue because it backfires every 2 or 3 pulls. Haven't done a pressure/vac test. And i have tries 2 different plugs.

I think your correct the timing sounds off.   

Did you put a different coil on it ?    Also like Fish mentioned earlier, Check the flywheel key.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: mdavlee . on February 17, 2014, 07:33:29 pm
Which coil an flywheel did you use?
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: roostersgt on February 17, 2014, 08:36:46 pm
as suggested already, change to different coil. they had numerous coils for the 064/066/660. some have diferent timing than others and the flywheel must match the coil,or itll rip the rope out of your hand and backfire etc.....
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 17, 2014, 11:13:49 pm
I've tried a 2 bolt coil and a 3 bolt coil with the same results. I'm using the metal flywheel. I'll try another coil tomorrow if i have a different one.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: jmester on February 18, 2014, 07:10:32 am
The metal flywheels that I have seen are a 2 slot flywheel, do you have it in the right slot. Believe it should be in the x marked slot. I would check your flywheel key. And also check your coil gap. Have seen saw where the flywheel was not properly installed and it spin past the key and make the saw act crazy.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 18, 2014, 02:18:10 pm
This is a 1 slot metal flywheel , part # 1122 400 1209. I've tried 3 different coils with no luck. does anyone know the correct coil part # to match this flywheel ?
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: 660magnum on February 18, 2014, 03:12:33 pm
According to my records that flywheel is from a early 064 with heated handles

Should be running 1122 400 1311 coil, or 000 400 1300 or 1122 400 1303
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 18, 2014, 10:03:45 pm
I don't see the 1122 400 1209 on that pdf file.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: 660magnum on February 18, 2014, 10:45:03 pm
I'm sorry I had transposed the number to 1122 400 1207

The 122 400 209 flywheel uses the 1122 400 1307  Prufrex coil
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 18, 2014, 11:04:28 pm
ok, thanks!
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: KilliansRedLeo on February 20, 2014, 09:05:10 am
Any updates on this?
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: fordrocks on February 20, 2014, 10:36:27 pm
I assume that if the flywheel is off an 064 then the whole bottom end is 064. So, i started from the ground up with an 066 bottom end with the plastic flywheel and built the saw again. Great spark and compression. It's getting fuel. I tried 4 different coils. Still won't run !!! >:( :-[
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: 660magnum on February 21, 2014, 12:24:01 am
The 1207 flywheel is a 064 model. This was my fault for even mentioning it.

The 066 early flywheel is a 1209.
Title: Re: rebuilt 066 wont run
Post by: jmester on February 21, 2014, 08:16:06 pm
Make sure there are no bare spots in you ignition lead,may be it is grounding out once you have it hooked back up to the plug. Just a thought as you said you have great spark but maybe when it is all put together it may be grounding. Could be a bad air leak some where as well. If you are running the poly flywheel the coil you should be using is part number 1122 400 1314 or 0000 400 1305 or 0000 400 1303 the last 2 numbers are the prior numbers from the first one. Most of the coils I have seen have the part number embossed in them.