My dad bought one of these new in the 80s it still runs like a top. Never even had the carb worked on and it idles like new. Stihl fucked up when they stopped making these
@@GRD1 but they are not as good as the 0**. I have my dad 028 Super and runs like a champ. The MS models use the cheap Chinese Zama carbs, so they have to replace around 5 years or so.
@@tomaskozler4856. I thought it was just a case at first and offered 20 and the old lady said ok. I about crapped when I picked it up and the saw was in it..
Super Stihl 038 Magnum is a quality chainsaw I have a 24 inch bar on mine and a tungsten chain today. Purchased in 1995 and cutting still with it in 2019 Australian red gum and pine trees. I am on the land. A quality Stihl chain saw. I call it the big bastard. With care it keeps on going thanks to Stlihl quality and service with parts. Also I have a Stihl MS 170 that I call a little girlie screamer for little cuts. Stihl Magnum 038 is a tough piece of mechanics big on cutting only hard when to start on pulling to start... jarring on my old hands. Love Stihl. Keep on cutting...yea! Stihl is quality. Stihil 038 Magnum is a classic. I run it still:) Ansett 727.
Yeah, tore my rotator cuff a few weeks back on the first pull of mine. Now my son throws that thing down and rips her to life... I'd like to find a way to start without him though!
@@NRich Thanks NRich for your comment yes... ouch jarring when you pull to start but a great Stihl 038 unit still going strong in 2020! Cut you loveable bastard. Will purchase new updated Stihl MS661 soon big bucks and big cuts! Big bastard yea! Take care. Ansett 727:)!
Starting problems & kickback ......use race fuel 100, or 105 octane & 50:1 mix .Redline smokeless or Redline kart oil . Check & keep plug clean, gap correctly , only pull start with thick leather gloves . Or fit the newer Stihl absorption handle like on 088/ MS881 etc. My 038 MAG rarely kicks now.
@@ianworcester4640 Thanks for you contribution will take note about the mixture and newer Stihl absorption handler. My 038 is always fully serviced and since 1995 going strong. Tomorrow, 3rd January 2023 more cutting. I know the unit well and I have thick leather gloves get the old girl going with my foot on the handle during prime and when she is warm no worries. My Stihl MS170 is always there for easy work! Cutting up old river red gums sheep yards with metal contamination a great job just look for wire, nails, staples etc. Great wood to burn as we are in winter now. Ansett 727.
I just got myself an 038 Magnum, my first Stihl, second chainsaw I’ve ever owned. I’m thinking of getting an 8 tooth sprocket, currently running a 20 inch bar, I might try a 24 inch bar.
hey nice saw i got a 029 and its been a bitch to start ever since i owned been to shop carb rebuilt not any better had saw13yrs some one told me they had carb trouble in certain yrs any ideas?
Hi, I purchased this saw about 12 years ago from a farmer and showed little usage. I have only used it once about 6 years ago. Was cutting up some fire wood and the thing lost all its power - bogged out and began to smoke quite a bit. I fired it up last year, first time since the mentioned incidence, and it sounded ok however I notices when I put it down it was leaking fuel. I do what you suggested and see how it goes. Thanks for the reply SK. Alan in Alberta
Late reply but it likely has a gummed up carb from sitting for so long. Also, the fuel lines can deteriorate and start leaking. Mine actually started leaking from the seam in the handle. I cleaned it up really well, used some acetone to remove contaminates and JB welded the seam. No leaks since.
To powerful and to many new people that never used chainsaw wouldn't be able to handle. I have hard time running my dad's old 028 Super which was made around the same time and its only a 51cc
I have one identical twin to that Brazil they even sound different than the Germany saw I would sell mine never used mine enough maybe 10 tanks of gas through it
I have a Stihl 038AV super pro model which I purchase years ago - I haven't used it at all, it looks to have little usage form the previous owner, however there is a crack in the fuel tank; can I use epoxy on it? What should compression be, if it is good shape. Thanks, Alan in Alberta
Ricky Garrett I was told by my saw shop that because the pawls are on the recoil assembly and not the flywheel, this is pointless. For instance, a McCulloch has pawls on the flywheel that are driven by the recoil pulley. The manual states pulling the cord when turning off the saw will prevent damage. As far as I know, it doesn’t apply to Stihl.
Why pull the rope when you stop it? That's a German spec saw, not a McCulloch, it shouldn't go into reverse on shutdown! Or am I missing something? Interesting video though.
My dad bought one of these new in the 80s it still runs like a top. Never even had the carb worked on and it idles like new. Stihl fucked up when they stopped making these
They still make it as a MS380 / MS381 in Australia and other countriew
@@GRD1 but they are not as good as the 0**. I have my dad 028 Super and runs like a champ. The MS models use the cheap Chinese Zama carbs, so they have to replace around 5 years or so.
@@alexandercopeland2849 maybe that's the clone ms381 you're talking about..my uncle have one..
use to have one of these back in the day it was a beast doing forestry loved it.
STIHL memang bagus
This is my favorite saw I own!
Sounds like somebody's going to town on sharpening a chain in the background
Just picked one of those up at a garage sale for 20 bucks. Says made in west Germany. Its kinda a beast.
20 bucks? lol where did you find this charity?
@@tomaskozler4856. I thought it was just a case at first and offered 20 and the old lady said ok. I about crapped when I picked it up and the saw was in it..
MAG 038
Great mid size saw .
R E L I A B L E + + + +
Will outlasted Husky XP .
Translucent tank! That's the 1st time i see that on a 038 ! NICE!
Me too I didn't know they made them back then with that tank
@@danielpadgett2831 it's probably an aftermarket
@@generaldistrust you are probably right
Mine was made in mexico. Best chainsaw I have ever used.
yes epoxy works well on these older saws. I would then use tank sealer inside for air tight seal.
Take care,
SK
TheChainSaw Guy The Chain Saw Guy do you ever ship to other states just power head?
Super Stihl 038 Magnum is a quality chainsaw I have a 24 inch bar on mine and a tungsten chain today. Purchased in 1995 and cutting still with it in 2019 Australian red gum and pine trees. I am on the land. A quality Stihl chain saw. I call it the big bastard. With care it keeps on going thanks to Stlihl quality and service with parts. Also I have a Stihl MS 170 that I call a little girlie screamer for little cuts. Stihl Magnum 038 is a tough piece of mechanics big on cutting only hard when to start on pulling to start... jarring on my old hands. Love Stihl. Keep on cutting...yea!
Stihl is quality.
Stihil 038 Magnum is a classic. I run it still:)
Ansett 727.
Yeah, tore my rotator cuff a few weeks back on the first pull of mine. Now my son throws that thing down and rips her to life... I'd like to find a way to start without him though!
@@NRich Thanks NRich for your comment yes... ouch jarring when you pull to start but a great Stihl 038 unit still going strong in 2020! Cut you loveable bastard. Will purchase new updated Stihl MS661 soon big bucks and big cuts! Big bastard yea!
Take care.
Ansett 727:)!
Starting problems & kickback ......use race fuel 100, or 105 octane & 50:1 mix .Redline smokeless or Redline kart oil .
Check & keep plug clean, gap correctly , only pull start with thick leather gloves . Or fit the newer Stihl absorption handle like on 088/ MS881 etc.
My 038 MAG rarely kicks now.
Kako je nastelovan karburator, koliko je odvijen H i L saraf ?
@@ianworcester4640 Thanks for you contribution will take note about the mixture and newer Stihl absorption handler. My 038 is always fully serviced and since 1995 going strong. Tomorrow, 3rd January 2023 more cutting. I know the unit well and I have thick leather gloves get the old girl going with my foot on the handle during prime and when she is warm no worries. My Stihl MS170 is always there for easy work! Cutting up old river red gums sheep yards with metal contamination a great job just look for wire, nails, staples etc. Great wood to burn as we are in winter now.
Ansett 727.
I just got myself an 038 Magnum, my first Stihl, second chainsaw I’ve ever owned. I’m thinking of getting an 8 tooth sprocket, currently running a 20 inch bar, I might try a 24 inch bar.
I asked the compression question in advance of watching the vid - sorry about, still would like to know you thoughts on the leaky tank.
Thanks,
Alan
Great video but wow, harsh grinding in the bg
same with me in 2021
Why did you pull on the starter rope when turning off the saw? I'v seen Buckin' Billy do the same with old McCulloch saws.
Good chainsaw 038
Yes a German classic!
I got one of these still like new with 36” Bar
May i know which type of handle bar can fit this model like wrap handle or 3/4 handle..Thanks in advance
Nice :)
sure is, right wilson ?
A melhor motor serra produzida até hoje não falo em potencia mas em resistencia e tambèm é p todo tipo de serviço é polivalente
hey nice saw i got a 029 and its been a bitch to start ever since i owned been to shop carb rebuilt not any better had saw13yrs some one told me they had carb trouble in certain yrs any ideas?
do you have any good used saws for sale?
Ştii cum se reglează carburatoru şi cît tai cu un rezervor.Mulțumesc.
Why do you pull the cord before turning it off?
It definitely will chug through some wood . Especially with a short 20 or 18 inch bar .....chew it up spit it out.
What is the biggest bar I can run on a 038 still saw?
I've seen these with up to a 48 inch. But you'll burn it up doing that I feel like. I know once you go that big they don't seem to last
Hi,
I purchased this saw about 12 years ago from a farmer and showed little usage. I have only used it once about 6 years ago. Was cutting up some fire wood and the thing lost all its power - bogged out and began to smoke quite a bit. I fired it up last year, first time since the mentioned incidence, and it sounded ok however I notices when I put it down it was leaking fuel. I do what you suggested and see how it goes. Thanks for the reply SK.
Alan in Alberta
Late reply but it likely has a gummed up carb from sitting for so long. Also, the fuel lines can deteriorate and start leaking. Mine actually started leaking from the seam in the handle. I cleaned it up really well, used some acetone to remove contaminates and JB welded the seam. No leaks since.
Logjam5 ii
Very late reply, must likely you got an air leak between your carb and cylinder.
How do I slow down the flow of chainsaw oil to the blade?
It almost runs out under the saw when I'm cutting!
There’s a slotted screw underneath the saw to adjust oil flow
can you put up a video showing how to replace the fuel tank on this model
No. Get lost.
I have the same saw in same condition, I bought it new, things still Ron’s awesome!!
Why couldn't Stihl sell them in the States for a while? I'm not familiar with that story.
Nice saw!!
To powerful and to many new people that never used chainsaw wouldn't be able to handle. I have hard time running my dad's old 028 Super which was made around the same time and its only a 51cc
sounds good Alan.
SK
I have one identical twin to that Brazil they even sound different than the Germany saw I would sell mine never used mine enough maybe 10 tanks of gas through it
Do you still have that 038 magnum for sale?
I do ive got two ones brand new need one$$
my dad
are u selling it?? I need 2. I love my magnum 2 super and would like to buy it for 300.
How much the cost of that chainsaw 038
Kako je nastelovan karburator, koliko je odvijen H i L saraf ?
I have a Stihl 038AV super pro model which I purchase years ago - I haven't used it at all, it looks to have little usage form the previous owner, however there is a crack in the fuel tank; can I use epoxy on it? What should compression be, if it is good shape.
Thanks,
Alan in Alberta
See one in my area for 450$ Canadian ..in good shape.
Why are you pulling the cord when you are turning the engine off? There is no need to do that...
adynegrean as a matter of fact there is. it prevents the recoil mechanism from catching and damaging the recoil cogs
Ricky Garrett I was told by my saw shop that because the pawls are on the recoil assembly and not the flywheel, this is pointless.
For instance, a McCulloch has pawls on the flywheel that are driven by the recoil pulley. The manual states pulling the cord when turning off the saw will prevent damage.
As far as I know, it doesn’t apply to Stihl.
To be fair. Needs it or not it hurts nothing and is good practice for when you’re holding a saw that does benefit from it down the road.
Why pull the rope when you stop it?
That's a German spec saw, not a McCulloch, it shouldn't go into reverse on shutdown!
Or am I missing something?
Interesting video though.
Con 038 này có bán Ko bạn
It was sold.
WestCoastMuscleSaws
TheChainSawGuy
Rich
helo is 1 --18inch 2 20inch sthil 038 magnum chain saws worth buying shiped for 1100.00
thay all work