This is the first chainsaw that my Papa(my father's dad) bought for my Dad to use around the farm. Really realllllly wish my brother wouldn't have sold it for alcohol drinking money.... Was an amazing saw. Not to mention it was also the first real chainsaw my dad's father bought for him back in the 80's. So not only just vintage, and extremely effective, but also very sentimental.
Thanks Charlie I bought one back in 85, brand new for my dad, We put a ton of hours on it. A lot of good memories in it. Just dug it out of garage this weekend, gonna clean her up and see how she’s doin. Super excited, even moreso that I stumbled across you guys. I’ll try to take some pics and send, JB
I have one of these, that I bought in 1990. It’s in like new condition. I run a 20” bar. Yesterday I was cutting 20” diameter oak, and it pulls that bar strong, with a sharp chain. One of the best saws made. I also have a 16” bar and chains for it. Better than the new plastic junk.
Mine is about a 1982 just used it yesterday felling pine trees. Yours is museum quality nice. Similar case cracks, at the bottom.......came new with a hand file, wedge, bar channel clearing tool, and the lug wrench. My dad started me on this saw and used it ever since I was 13 with great results. Stihl does not make saws like this anymore. Using this saw with a new chain is incredible. One thing is people need to paint your name and address on the bottom of all your saws when they are sent in for service. A tech said he "lost" my 028 when I turned it in and could not find it. My name painted on the bottom figured out that situation quickly.
i bought this same saw in 1983 and i had a Cub Cadet tractor and was out in the woods cutting some trees and it started to down pour so i just tossed the saw under the tractor and ran back to the house and somehow i guess one thing lead to another and the saw and tractor stayed there for 5 years and then i totally forgot about where i last used it and i then swore some one stole the saw and tractor , well one day i was out in the woods and saw a patch of yellow and it was the tractor all grown over and i managed to get the saw and believe it or not it still looked almost new and it started right up on like the 5th pull , great little saw , i remember i only bought it because i loved the color of the saw
Thanks for the video. How many variations of the crank case were there, I have an original type I from w. Germany, which is wider than a type II from Germany, and an 028 from Virginia Beach, which sucks as compared to the ones from Europe. Just for the audience, not all parts can be mixed and matched, the top covers are wider on some than others, the two top handles on these saws shown, are also different widths. Although many of us are aware of the 42, 44, and 46 MM piston sizes, many don't know about the chasis width, and what-fits-what on these critters, as I'm finding out the hard way. I have reason to believe that the starter assembly outer cover is different also. Any info you can provide would be a big BIG help. Thanks again.
Good question I think there's 4, but I'm not 100% sure I can only go on most of the model versions I serviced. There's a 028 woodboss, 028 AV, 028 AV woodboss, 028 Super
A lot of crankcase variations were to do with the types of ignition used at various stages of the 028 model life. Starter side was whether it used a fairbanks morse system of on later models the pawl style starters. If you think 4 is bad, wait till you dig into 041s n 051s!
Yeah we’ve got a WB that needs the adjustment screw and the thing that holds it in place it ran find a few months ago till our makeshift plastic feel apart
@charliemack I just got my 028 super serviced and the pull rope rips out of my hand my local small engine mechanic claims it's the high compression but it's every time I pull the rope it yanks out of my hand
@@CharlieMack That standard was in effect from 1985 until it was revised in 1991. So technically is could have been made anytime between 85 and 91. I'm not poking. I'd like to know when and where mine was made.
@@scottleclair131 well the most important thing is the manufacturer used this particular one because of the jet holes, today the EPA want even let most new lawn and garden equipment owners adjust the carburetor, it has to be done at a dealership. Just part of the new world we live in. I've been notified that small gasoline engines are being fazed out starting 2025!
Ok thanks for the info. I was looking on amazon i can buy new carb air filter and plug cheaper then kit. Cheaper then carb kit. Like good chance saw wood run to lean.
Is the leak from storing the saw for a while. Stihl chainsaw will build pressure in the oil tank, which will cause the oil to force its way out. So if you're storing the saw for a period of time, might want to drain the tank?
I have the same chainsaw, it's leaking but I cant find from where is, I filled it up yesterday and today the oil tank was completely empty, can some one help me with this issue?. Thank you!
They have a pressure breather outside of the gas tank. Unscrew the cap covering the air filter look lower left you will see a nipple. There should be a hose attached to it with two small all thread screws. One at the end and one just after the nipple. This keeps pressure in the tank with out this pressure you will run out of tune. And leak every time you tilt the saw
Fuel tanks dont have pressure. The vent is there to keep the tank at atmospheric pressure so the carb is able to draw up fuel properly. If the tank has a vacuum in it then eventually the carb will not be able to overcome that vacuum n wont draw fuel up coz it is not strong enough
@@CharlieMack live around Davie county and I have a 257 that I was going to get worked on also have a 028 exactly like that one. I can tune it out but the 257 once it runs for a minute it just wants to bog out. Just wondering how close to Davie county or Forsyth county you are located.
i have an opportunity to pick up a 028 av from a neighbor for 80 bucks. running with ex chain about 98 percent complete. but needs a good cleaning and some little parts. if i want to upgrade to the 'super' is it only cylinder ,piston, kit . and carb tuning to make it a super? im really starting to like these old saws.
Yes, in reality they're are all very similar in the 028 family, and yes it's a cylinder and piston change. If you look on Ebay for a carburetor you will find it fits many of the same models, just as an example.
It was more than a year ago, It was on Ebay and the final bid was $450 with the case and that also included shipping costs which was expensive with FedEx.
Hello. Does anyone know the exact oil / gas mixture ratio for this Stihl model? I know that the new models have a 50: 1 ratio, but this is old and I think it is not the same ratio. If someone can tell me, I appreciate it in advance. Greetings
This is the first chainsaw that my Papa(my father's dad) bought for my Dad to use around the farm. Really realllllly wish my brother wouldn't have sold it for alcohol drinking money.... Was an amazing saw. Not to mention it was also the first real chainsaw my dad's father bought for him back in the 80's. So not only just vintage, and extremely effective, but also very sentimental.
I have same exact saw. My dad bought it new in 1985, the year I was born. Now he passed it on to me. I love it!
Thanks Charlie
I bought one back in 85, brand new for my dad,
We put a ton of hours on it. A lot of good memories in it.
Just dug it out of garage this weekend, gonna clean her up and see how she’s doin.
Super excited, even moreso that I stumbled across you guys.
I’ll try to take some pics and send, JB
I have one of these, that I bought in 1990. It’s in like new condition. I run a 20” bar. Yesterday I was cutting 20” diameter oak, and it pulls that bar strong, with a sharp chain. One of the best saws made. I also have a 16” bar and chains for it. Better than the new plastic junk.
Mine is about a 1982 just used it yesterday felling pine trees. Yours is museum quality nice. Similar case cracks, at the bottom.......came new with a hand file, wedge, bar channel clearing tool, and the lug wrench. My dad started me on this saw and used it ever since I was 13 with great results. Stihl does not make saws like this anymore.
Using this saw with a new chain is incredible.
One thing is people need to paint your name and address on the bottom of all your saws when they are sent in for service. A tech said he "lost" my 028 when I turned it in and could not find it. My name painted on the bottom figured out that situation quickly.
i bought this same saw in 1983 and i had a Cub Cadet tractor and was out in the woods cutting some trees and it started to down pour so i just tossed the saw under the tractor and ran back to the house and somehow i guess one thing lead to another and the saw and tractor stayed there for 5 years and then i totally forgot about where i last used it and i then swore some one stole the saw and tractor , well one day i was out in the woods and saw a patch of yellow and it was the tractor all grown over and i managed to get the saw and believe it or not it still looked almost new and it started right up on like the 5th pull , great little saw , i remember i only bought it because i loved the color of the saw
One of my favorite saws. Bought new over 30 years ago.
Nice old saw.. runs good to
my grandfather had this exact same saw, now its mine. i dont care if it cost me more than three new saws to restore. ill never get rid of it
Love mine bought new.😊
Good video! That chainsaw looks almost new!
My grandfather bought one of these back in the 80s. Still runs today. will cut anything you lay it on.
Great information!
Thank you!
whats the difference in the wood boss version of this saw?
@@captain2212 The 028 came in several series, including the wood boss, super wood boss for example and each one came with a different piston size.
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Nice I love stihl chainsaws My grandpa used to have one
Does STIHL still make parts for a 028?
@@elijahnorris6760 I think you can get replacement stuff limited, you can check ebay.
@@CharlieMack thank
How much for the saw? Or where could I contact you at?
@@harolmolina9844 already sold
@@CharlieMack you get these older chainsaws frequently? Just got into chainsaws and man do I want an older ones
@@harolmolina9844 no
Thanks for the video. How many variations of the crank case were there, I have an original type I from w. Germany, which is wider than a type II from Germany, and an 028 from Virginia Beach, which sucks as compared to the ones from Europe. Just for the audience, not all parts can be mixed and matched, the top covers are wider on some than others, the two top handles on these saws shown, are also different widths. Although many of us are aware of the 42, 44, and 46 MM piston sizes, many don't know about the chasis width, and what-fits-what on these critters, as I'm finding out the hard way. I have reason to believe that the starter assembly outer cover is different also. Any info you can provide would be a big BIG help. Thanks again.
Good question I think there's 4, but I'm not 100% sure I can only go on most of the model versions I serviced. There's a 028 woodboss, 028 AV, 028 AV woodboss, 028 Super
A lot of crankcase variations were to do with the types of ignition used at various stages of the 028 model life. Starter side was whether it used a fairbanks morse system of on later models the pawl style starters. If you think 4 is bad, wait till you dig into 041s n 051s!
Yeah we’ve got a WB that needs the adjustment screw and the thing that holds it in place it ran find a few months ago till our makeshift plastic feel apart
@charliemack I just got my 028 super serviced and the pull rope rips out of my hand my local small engine mechanic claims it's the high compression but it's every time I pull the rope it yanks out of my hand
Have him show you how to start the saw. They can do that, with the high compression.
@@rodgraff1782 I was doing full pulls like on a lawn mower so I'am now doing short quick pulls starts every time thanks for the advice
Maybe they forgot to put the flywheel key back in and the ignition timing is too far advanced.
Nevermind just saw your last post.
What is the part number for the bar and chain, or site where you got the bar and chain
I bought it from a local dealer! Not sure the part # , I sold it more than a year ago.
I have the same one needs a couple parts
The date on the handle is the date of the ANSI B 175.1 not the date of manufacture
@@wiscna6044 So why would they put that on in different year?
@@CharlieMack That standard was in effect from 1985 until it was revised in 1991. So technically is could have been made anytime between 85 and 91. I'm not poking. I'd like to know when and where mine was made.
Do you have any of these for sale currently?
No I sure Don't.
How can you tell what year it is?
It's on the manufacturer tag on the handle
Mine is not and I have been googling how to find the answer and the serial number don't decode the year.
Can you tell me. I have one these hu40b carb. What is the difference between a b c d carbs.
Is it a Walbro or Tillotson?
Its a tillotson.
@@scottleclair131 well the most important thing is the manufacturer used this particular one because of the jet holes, today the EPA want even let most new lawn and garden equipment owners adjust the carburetor, it has to be done at a dealership. Just part of the new world we live in. I've been notified that small gasoline engines are being fazed out starting 2025!
Ok thanks for the info. I was looking on amazon i can buy new carb air filter and plug cheaper then kit. Cheaper then carb kit. Like good chance saw wood run to lean.
Just got one off a buddy for $60... Canadian 😆
Got a Husky 365, but this Lil puppy will be great out at the cabin! YeeHaaaw
Have and oil leak from the bottom any ideas
Is the leak from storing the saw for a while. Stihl chainsaw will build pressure in the oil tank, which will cause the oil to force its way out. So if you're storing the saw for a period of time, might want to drain the tank?
check the cap seal as well ..mine needed replacing just a thought...
Dad has all the 0 series. Countless hours on the 034 and 36.
I have the same chainsaw, it's leaking but I cant find from where is, I filled it up yesterday and today the oil tank was completely empty, can some one help me with this issue?. Thank you!
They have a pressure breather outside of the gas tank. Unscrew the cap covering the air filter look lower left you will see a nipple. There should be a hose attached to it with two small all thread screws. One at the end and one just after the nipple. This keeps pressure in the tank with out this pressure you will run out of tune. And leak every time you tilt the saw
leaking fuel or oil ?
Fuel tanks dont have pressure. The vent is there to keep the tank at atmospheric pressure so the carb is able to draw up fuel properly. If the tank has a vacuum in it then eventually the carb will not be able to overcome that vacuum n wont draw fuel up coz it is not strong enough
Where about r u in NC?
What do you need?
@@CharlieMack live around Davie county and I have a 257 that I was going to get worked on also have a 028 exactly like that one. I can tune it out but the 257 once it runs for a minute it just wants to bog out. Just wondering how close to Davie county or Forsyth county you are located.
@@singleshot1331 You're welcome to call 471-828-6480
I'll call tomorrow sometime thanks
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She for sale or what?
@@brandondube6128 Already sold
i have an opportunity to pick up a 028 av from a neighbor for 80 bucks. running with ex chain about 98 percent complete. but needs a good cleaning and some little parts. if i want to upgrade to the 'super' is it only cylinder ,piston, kit . and carb tuning to make it a super? im really starting to like these old saws.
Yes, in reality they're are all very similar in the 028 family, and yes it's a cylinder and piston change. If you look on Ebay for a carburetor you will find it fits many of the same models, just as an example.
How much do you want for that ol saw
It's already been sold.
@@CharlieMack I am a big fan of 028 and I would like to buy a028 supper
@@jessehubbard9133 I don't have another one I may go on another pickup of equipment later this year when this pandemic is under control.
@@CharlieMack I until completely I will check back thanks
@@CharlieMack I until completely I will check back thanks
How much did you sell that for
It was more than a year ago, It was on Ebay and the final bid was $450 with the case and that also included shipping costs which was expensive with FedEx.
i have 3 vintige stihl saws 028 wood boss 028av and 026av all run great all power....will sell
Hello. Does anyone know the exact oil / gas mixture ratio for this Stihl model? I know that the new models have a 50: 1 ratio, but this is old and I think it is not the same ratio. If someone can tell me, I appreciate it in advance. Greetings
Yes this is also 50:1
Where ya at in NC I'm in Surry County