IRONHORSE, I love spending time with you. I get an education about the history about power saws and life lessons. You are a man of great integrity, righteous determination and respect. You are an inspirational leader for all our community's worldwide, Bless your humble soul for that my friend!!! WE love you IRONHORSE!!!
Well my experience with a 38 super was October 6th 1996 it was gracious enough to give me 247 stitches across my lower thigh just above my knee a costly lesson that healed not like God made it but works extremely well nonetheless! I had just sharpened it kicked out of a large black cherry only in the tree industry for 5 years at the time! My dad said so I was cut four ways long wide deep and constantly!
I'm not so sure Husky is "blowing Stihl out of the water" these days. 90's and aughts.. definitely!! Absolutely hands down. 371/372 & 394/395 were untouchable in sales and reputation. Air injection, smooth engine, great AV, not to mention the reliability and ease of maintenance. These days? Not so much. Husky's AutoTune is a hot mess that dang near requires calisthenics to tune/calibrate... Stihl's M-Tronic simply requires wide open throttle for less than a minute.... fixed. Stihl is definitely on-point with the first electronic fuel injection, the first magnesium piston, far superior dealer support (husky has pulled 58% of dealer licensing in four years, especially on the right coast. I know you prefer the older simpler saws, and they have a place in my heart, but the current renditions of pro saws are seriously impressive. In my unbiased opinion, everyone learned from the 372xp, except for husky. Lol. -Airborne
You should see the dealer network here in sweden, stihl is sold in what you'd call lowes and such. Husqvarna only has real dealers and i can tell you that Husqvarnas are easier to own
@@alexstromberg7696 I wish! About 6 years ago, in Massachusetts, there were 3 full service Husky dealers and just one Stihl within 45 minutes. Now, there's 3 full service Stihl dealers and no husky dealer within two hours. Same dealers, same owners. Husqvarna just simply their support. It's the same up in northern Maine "paper country", as a former coworker and army buddy has been complaining. From personal experience, most of Virginia and North Carolina are completely Stihl and Echo. Seeing a new Husqvarna XP on a job site is getting exceedingly rare. This all took place before the 572xp released in the US, which was a real disappointment. Luckily I was able to snag a 550xp in time. Unfortunately, most of my swedish saws are bench-queens now as I was forced to convert to Stihl. But, I'm very happy with my 462 & 261. (I would definitely prefer my 550xp...if the AutoTune would do what it's supposed to, instead of running extremely rich at low rpm.... and the clutch side crankshaft seal didn't come from the factory leaking)
I got an 038 magnum with that same compression awesome saw for its size and is one of the smoothest cutting saws i have. Hope you have a good day Harv👍
I cut firewood and my 2 go to saws aremy 372xp and my 038 mag2..the 038 is a lil more of a gas hawg,but cuttin wise i love both with the larger spikes and full wrap..
I'm late to see this vid but it took me back.. I had an 048 ( here in the UK) in the early to mid 1990's. As you say, built like a tank. Sold it to go to College. It was a heavy old monster. Happily I eventually replaced it with an 044 and and ....
Harv , you are looking good. Still have my 028 and 048 and the 066. Every few years I go through them and they still run like new. 30 years ago they were light but seem to gain weigh every year haha. The golden years , my ass.
I would love to see an 066/056 build. I picked up 2 056 av mags, 2 066 mags, an 048 av, an 038 av, an 038, an 045 av super, an 044, and a homelite 450 all for free from a junk removal job I had. 8/10 of them fired off immediately with just some fresh gas and a couple air filter cleans. Used one of the 056’s to cut up 12 cords the day after I got It. Sometimes a little dirty work really pays off!
Got my 048 back. Last night it was on facebook market place for sale in a town an hour away. I called RCMP and they dropped it off to me 3 hours later.
I cranked a P51, yesterday that my buddy rebuilt - one pull and it did not beat me to death pulling it over, like a lot of saws these days. I was impressed. It felt like my old Poulan 3750 in the pull over department. In those days they knew how to size the starter pulley so reasonable people could start them.
I always thought the 038 Super was bullet proof. I got mine and there was water in the oil tank, crankcase, and fuel tank. Got her all drained and dried out, and it runs like a top.
@@tcurlyleethompson1424 Mine is still the 67cc Super cylinder also. I have had a lot of people to tell me throw that cylinder away and get a Magnum and put on there. That 67cc does what I need it to.
Iron Horse I have learned alot watching your videos That Stihl 048 almost looks similar like a 028 and a 038. Those Stihl 041 AV's do vibrate. But the 041 I built for my buddy ran very smooth. I put a Dukes coated piston in it also pulled a 28 or 32 inch bar . I wonder maybe the stock piston is why they vibrate.
That lighter Duke’s piston is not only going to help reduce the heavy vibration issues but it’s also an immediate power boost and throttle response booster!!! Less rotational mass and parasitic drag… the great thing about that black coating is you can check your piston occasionally and it’s very visible if you have any issues… I’ve started tossing them into every 372 or work saw I port so I can get some mileage on them and that black skirt will show any little spot you might have no gotten rolled over and eased in nicely!!!
@@DaveyBlue32 Dukes coated pistons are my favorite. Because my ms391 leaned out and the crank rod bearing got loose but the Dukes piston still was great. Yes with that piston and port work i did for my buddy's 041 said he could bury a 28 inch bar once broke in and the saw would not stall way better than stock i think.
Hey Ironhorse. I’m from New Zealand. I’ve always been fascinated with rural America. Geography, anthropology and sociology float my boat. And saws and things. Anyway I reckon there are good rural folk all over the world including upstate New York no doubt. I grew up close to our largest city but boy were we rural. Mainly dirt roads and no shop in site, you had to travel for that. All the best to you and your viewers mate.
Another great video. I fixed up an 041 for a friend of mine. After getting it running I was impressed on the power. What a beast. I believe it would keep up with my 046.
I purchased my 048av Stihl in 1980 just out of High School to work in the woods in the Adirondaks before College, been cutting lots of firewood since. I picked it because of how it felt balanced holding it and the new look at the time. It has been a great saw and with power! Recently it is not getting spark at times so it is time to give it some TLC. Thanks for the advice!
Great older saw. Awesome to see these still being used and cared after. Goodness the Ole timber tiger setting behind you sure looks great Harv. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓
Great video. I had the 042av tough to find parts for so I let it go. Thanks for the cylinder tip on the 056 I overheated mine, so that's on the to do list.
Love hearing the old School history behind the saws. I have an 056 mag I love for big wood, but my first saw and my go to saw still is a 041 farm boss.. would love to see you work one of those on the channel.
I love you man, I’ve got an 038AV , Purchased new by my father in 1981.I use quite often. I’ve got a 038 super that I use for my portable sawmill. Haven’t seen an 048 AV either. My 066 is just too heavy to use for the portable sawmill. You’ve got my wheels turning with what you pointed out about the jug an the carb on the 048.
Really enjoy watching your down to earth approach and your knowledge is so appreciated! I also believe I have parts for two of the saw that fell with the shelf.
Good stuff, love the older stihl saws. I have a 028 super av. I bought it in 1985 and still runs like a top. A little on the heavy side but a very durable saw. Luckily you weren't sitting at your bench when the shelf came down! Keep up the good stuff 👍
I have a 034 super av. I bought used back about 1996. I use it every year to cut my firewood. I am 69 and it can be a little heavy but It is a great cutting saw still. I give it a cleaning and a plug now and then but that is all it ever needs. I bought a smaller one for limbing a few years back I think it is a MS170. You are right about NY state vs NYC. I live in cortland county rural and those city bound leaders don't have a clue about our way of life. Thanks for a great video Ironhorse from a fellow NY resident.
@@pm7294 I have a Forrester cylinder kit on the one I'm building. I just cleaned up the ports alittle and doing a base gasket delete. I can wait to compare it to my ms362.
Ironhorse I love ur videos I live in Minnesota now grew up right around u I used to buy all my saw parts from Sissons saw shop I would love to meet u and talk about saws I'll be coming out there in July
Husqvarna also had 76,5cc chainsaw at same time than Stihl had their 048av. It was Husqvarna 480CD (52MM bore and 36mm stroke) im wondering if they went to shorter stroke in a 162se -272xp chassis to just reduce the weights 🤔
I totally agree stihl has lost me also. Just crap. I only hope my old 044 s and 260 last me till I'm done. To me it started with the goofy tool less caps. Then these computer saws that don't want to start.
1117 series as I recall. tangled with an 042 one time. Great saw, like the 044 much better I always got the impression that this series was Stihl's first foray into the modern saw formula.
Harvey did i tell you I got a 041 farm boss out of the shread at the scrapyard a month ago or so !!! And it has counter vib and a chain break and its complete with bar and chain but needs some love 💘 👍👍👍
I've got a 048 bottom end here in the garage , had a good running 048 as well . Only thing I had Todo was switch the coil over to the old school 064 coil because the 048 has the coil and module set up under the coil and I couldn't get my hands on a module
My first saw was a 048 but it was older then that one.. As it didn't have plastic on the top. Maybe a 70's saw I got in the early 90's? I heard when you said the 048 came out. I don't recall mine looking like that. Also I know the saw shop you mentioned. Simon's yep been there a few times.. And yep that's the area I grew up in but Pennsylvania not NY state.
I have what i believe to be a 042 it has the air filter that can nolonger be found it ran great till my puppy ate the air filter housing 😢. I have a husqvarna 371 from 1991 pours bar oil like crazy (i think its the line dont see crack in case) and i have a husqvarna 395xp 2000 year stamp ( all i know on it is when cranked runs wide open. Just given to me yesterday) from those 3 saws which would you suggest that a home owner sink his $ into to have a great saw for around house and god forbidden another hurricane disaster. Im on a set income so no wild builds in my future.. i also have whats left of my grandpaws McCulloch 300 (80cc😮) i remember all the summers helping him gather firwood with that old thing.
Hello Harvey from Ireland, have 2 of them here, one new, you need a big flathead to work on them😂,if ye ever fancy a vacation in Ireland you can stay with us,270 saws here to tinker with 👍👍
I was cutting some Big ash on Sunday super hotout. My 046 mag was not liking it, hoping I did not damage it. Going to check all the rubber thanks to Harvey's advise. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
Never seen one either..sounds pretty snappy..cant be that bad to cut with. 390 weighs 19 without a bar..I m sure it was a good saw in the day..back when wood was big still..dont need that for raping sticks...LOL 👍👍
028, 038 and 048 were designed to be durable. Many 048s went to the jungle where they could take the heat better than the saws designed for cold. All are heavier than comparable cc sawsbut will take more abuse or if taken care of will outlast their counterparts.
Speaking of rare stihls, have you ever heard of or seen a stihl 096Av? I saw one for sale not long ago and barely missed it. I didn’t find anything online really either. I have a screen shot from the ad that shows it mixed in with some other saws.
Ironhorse know anywhere I can get any parts for my 048. No parts available in NZ. It's running good as I replaced the cylinder, piston & rings years ago from Canada online but can't find parts online these days.
First chainsaw I'll run I think it was a Poland it had an engine a transmission looking thing then a bar and chain and the men I worked with used to laugh saw bigger than the boy . I got the money to get a 028 I run that saw until it was not ruinable then I was old enough to start working for the lumber Mill timber cruising
Iron Horse great video! I just recently picked up a Stihl 042 that looks exactly the same as this probably about the same year and I know you mentioned the crank seals I can do those without having to split the case right? I put a carb kit in it and it does run wonderfully but I don’t wanna blow it up.
Tiny drill and make 3 or 4 holes around it’s perimeter….just through the seal !!! Those holes can’t get drilled any deeper than just through the seals because your bearings race is right behind you… I use a needle nose vice grips and a quality deck screw… I just tap the tip on a sharpening stone or a very fine little file to dull it slightly… a couple twist and yank go to the opposite hole across the center and yank… that usually does it but I always make 4 holes so that there’s two holes across from each other just incase something gets ugly and doesn’t want to pop out smoothly… I hit them with the heat gun to get some warm into them and a couple drips of pb blaster around the edges of the seals where they are touching the case’s… so it can soak into those area’s… if you warm it up it’ll kinda pull it in it seems to me then it’s super easy to pull them out…
Don’t forget underwater basket weaving and advanced pencil sharpening - the majors of most jocks. My BA took me ten years and a war to get. It is in American History with minors in political Science, Accounting and Philosophy.
Don't let the jealous people get you down. The first murder that ever happened Cain was jealous of his own brother tell me your thoughts on stihl av 038 super
I have a question Ironhorse. i have come upon an 066 magnum , claims to have a new rod, piston, & head, claim it was run with wrong mix, 400 bucks , My saw man told me to steer clear of it , my question is can it be checked out ?? sounds like a bargain to me , but he says something about the crank shaft & the saw could possiblely come unwound , give me some advice Please Sir . Thanks in Advance
First nobody would change just the rod! They would swap out the crank! Sounds a bit off! But that saw is worth that just in parts! Does it look good? That matters! Does it run? What brand top end? I would try to buy it for a little less and take the risk! Worst case you have an awesome saw to build and they are not cheap to buy!
ThankYa Sir , i talked to my local saw guy , he told me basicly the same , and possible after market parts, Maybe the guy with the saw may not know what all been done or maybe he does , if it were mine i think i'd know what all been done to it , Yes Sir the pics looks good & claims it runs too , i dont know much but i do know they were fine saws back in the day , & would love to have one , it was nearly 200 miles from my home , is why i was askin , havent seen it in person or heard it run .
IRONHORSE, I love spending time with you. I get an education about the history about power saws and life lessons. You are a man of great integrity, righteous determination and respect. You are an inspirational leader for all our community's worldwide, Bless your humble soul for that my friend!!! WE love you IRONHORSE!!!
Nothing like a morning fix with Ironhorse, another informative video. Cheers from NZ
Well my experience with a 38 super was October 6th 1996 it was gracious enough to give me 247 stitches across my lower thigh just above my knee a costly lesson that healed not like God made it but works extremely well nonetheless! I had just sharpened it kicked out of a large black cherry only in the tree industry for 5 years at the time! My dad said so I was cut four ways long wide deep and constantly!
I. I have a scar to Mach same deal just above my knee on my right leg . They always say a education is never free .
Unfortunately experience is a costly teacher we've both learned our lesson LOL
Yes sir I sure did , alwase know what the tip of the bar is doing!!!!
I'm not so sure Husky is "blowing Stihl out of the water" these days.
90's and aughts.. definitely!! Absolutely hands down. 371/372 & 394/395 were untouchable in sales and reputation. Air injection, smooth engine, great AV, not to mention the reliability and ease of maintenance.
These days? Not so much. Husky's AutoTune is a hot mess that dang near requires calisthenics to tune/calibrate... Stihl's M-Tronic simply requires wide open throttle for less than a minute.... fixed.
Stihl is definitely on-point with the first electronic fuel injection, the first magnesium piston, far superior dealer support (husky has pulled 58% of dealer licensing in four years, especially on the right coast.
I know you prefer the older simpler saws, and they have a place in my heart, but the current renditions of pro saws are seriously impressive.
In my unbiased opinion, everyone learned from the 372xp, except for husky. Lol.
-Airborne
You should see the dealer network here in sweden, stihl is sold in what you'd call lowes and such. Husqvarna only has real dealers and i can tell you that Husqvarnas are easier to own
@@alexstromberg7696
I wish! About 6 years ago, in Massachusetts, there were 3 full service Husky dealers and just one Stihl within 45 minutes. Now, there's 3 full service Stihl dealers and no husky dealer within two hours. Same dealers, same owners. Husqvarna just simply their support.
It's the same up in northern Maine "paper country", as a former coworker and army buddy has been complaining.
From personal experience, most of Virginia and North Carolina are completely Stihl and Echo.
Seeing a new Husqvarna XP on a job site is getting exceedingly rare.
This all took place before the 572xp released in the US, which was a real disappointment. Luckily I was able to snag a 550xp in time.
Unfortunately, most of my swedish saws are bench-queens now as I was forced to convert to Stihl. But, I'm very happy with my 462 & 261. (I would definitely prefer my 550xp...if the AutoTune would do what it's supposed to, instead of running extremely rich at low rpm.... and the clutch side crankshaft seal didn't come from the factory leaking)
I got an 038 magnum with that same compression awesome saw for its size and is one of the smoothest cutting saws i have. Hope you have a good day Harv👍
Them 38's are great saw's!
I cut firewood and my 2 go to saws aremy 372xp and my 038 mag2..the 038 is a lil more of a gas hawg,but cuttin wise i love both with the larger spikes and full wrap..
I have an 038 mag2 i restored..i compare it to both my 372xps.uses a lil more fuel but not by much productiin wise
I'm late to see this vid but it took me back.. I had an 048 ( here in the UK) in the early to mid 1990's. As you say, built like a tank. Sold it to go to College. It was a heavy old monster. Happily I eventually replaced it with an 044 and and ....
Harv , you are looking good. Still have my 028 and 048 and the 066. Every few years I go through them and they still run like new. 30 years ago they were light but seem to gain weigh every year haha. The golden years , my ass.
I would love to see an 066/056 build. I picked up 2 056 av mags, 2 066 mags, an 048 av, an 038 av, an 038, an 045 av super, an 044, and a homelite 450 all for free from a junk removal job I had. 8/10 of them fired off immediately with just some fresh gas and a couple air filter cleans. Used one of the 056’s to cut up 12 cords the day after I got It. Sometimes a little dirty work really pays off!
lucky you!
Had a nice 048 until a few months ago, thief thought he needed it more than i did.
Oh man, that SUCKS. Great big green ones at that!
Got my 048 back. Last night it was on facebook market place for sale in a town an hour away. I called RCMP and they dropped it off to me 3 hours later.
I cranked a P51, yesterday that my buddy rebuilt - one pull and it did not beat me to death pulling it over, like a lot of saws these days. I was impressed. It felt like my old Poulan 3750 in the pull over department. In those days they knew how to size the starter pulley so reasonable people could start them.
I always thought the 038 Super was bullet proof. I got mine and there was water in the oil tank, crankcase, and fuel tank. Got her all drained and dried out, and it runs like a top.
Sweet ol saw
Hard to beat a 38!
@@tcurlyleethompson1424 it is the only Stihl I own that will not be going anywhere. I’m not a Stihl guy.
I worked beside men who had 38's...you've a right to be proud JK. However, l'd fight ya for a 045!
@@tcurlyleethompson1424 Mine is still the 67cc Super cylinder also. I have had a lot of people to tell me throw that cylinder away and get a Magnum and put on there. That 67cc does what I need it to.
Iron Horse I have learned alot watching your videos That Stihl 048 almost looks similar like a 028 and a 038. Those Stihl 041 AV's do vibrate. But the 041 I built for my buddy ran very smooth. I put a Dukes coated piston in it also pulled a 28 or 32 inch bar . I wonder maybe the stock piston is why they vibrate.
That lighter Duke’s piston is not only going to help reduce the heavy vibration issues but it’s also an immediate power boost and throttle response booster!!! Less rotational mass and parasitic drag… the great thing about that black coating is you can check your piston occasionally and it’s very visible if you have any issues… I’ve started tossing them into every 372 or work saw I port so I can get some mileage on them and that black skirt will show any little spot you might have no gotten rolled over and eased in nicely!!!
@@DaveyBlue32 Dukes coated pistons are my favorite. Because my ms391 leaned out and the crank rod bearing got loose but the Dukes piston still was great. Yes with that piston and port work i did for my buddy's 041 said he could bury a 28 inch bar once broke in and the saw would not stall way better than stock i think.
Hey Ironhorse. I’m from New Zealand. I’ve always been fascinated with rural America. Geography, anthropology and sociology float my boat. And saws and things.
Anyway I reckon there are good rural folk all over the world including upstate New York no doubt. I grew up close to our largest city but boy were we rural. Mainly dirt roads and no shop in site, you had to travel for that.
All the best to you and your viewers mate.
Great saying "men where men an boys run scared " I love those olden day proverbs
sawfest sound like a good time. i really like the your simple straight forward approach to working on saws. cheers from eastern Ontario
Another great video. I fixed up an 041 for a friend of mine. After getting it running I was impressed on the power. What a beast. I believe it would keep up with my 046.
my neighbor gave me his dads saw. he ran over the handle with a tractor and i got her going. use it every now and then along with my old stihl 08s.
I purchased my 048av Stihl in 1980 just out of High School to work in the woods in the Adirondaks before College, been cutting lots of firewood since. I picked it because of how it felt balanced holding it and the new look at the time. It has been a great saw and with power! Recently it is not getting spark at times so it is time to give it some TLC. Thanks for the advice!
Great older saw. Awesome to see these still being used and cared after. Goodness the Ole timber tiger setting behind you sure looks great Harv. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓
Great video. I had the 042av tough to find parts for so I let it go. Thanks for the cylinder tip on the 056 I overheated mine, so that's on the to do list.
Love hearing the old School history behind the saws. I have an 056 mag I love for big wood, but my first saw and my go to saw still is a 041 farm boss.. would love to see you work one of those on the channel.
I love you man, I’ve got an 038AV , Purchased new by my father in 1981.I use quite often. I’ve got a 038 super that I use for my portable sawmill. Haven’t seen an 048 AV either. My 066 is just too heavy to use for the portable sawmill. You’ve got my wheels turning with what you pointed out about the jug an the carb on the 048.
Well now I have 4 of my favorites saws the 038av, the 042av, the 048av and my my first saw owned the ms440 mag.magazine. out of my stihl collection
Lovely video Harvey. Very enjoyable, very interesting insight into those old stihl saws . Thank you sir . 🇦🇺👍🏻
Great video ironhorse I’ll be headed to lake George next weekend for the big car show watch those vent lines for the tank vent
I have a 034 with 325 pitch very rare used it yesterday on dry oak runs like new
Cool to hear you’re from western NY! Chautauqua county here!!
Really enjoy watching your down to earth approach and your knowledge is so appreciated! I also believe I have parts for two of the saw that fell with the shelf.
Good stuff, love the older stihl saws. I have a 028 super av. I bought it in 1985 and still runs like a top. A little on the heavy side but a very durable saw. Luckily you weren't sitting at your bench when the shelf came down! Keep up the good stuff 👍
I have a 034 super av. I bought used back about 1996. I use it every year to cut my firewood. I am 69 and it can be a little heavy but It is a great cutting saw still. I give it a cleaning and a plug now and then but that is all it ever needs. I bought a smaller one for limbing a few years back I think it is a MS170. You are right about NY state vs NYC. I live in cortland county rural and those city bound leaders don't have a clue about our way of life. Thanks for a great video Ironhorse from a fellow NY resident.
I'm building a 034av with a 036 cylinder for a good friend. I love the old saws. Livingston County ny here.
Great. I have two 034 supers which i have rebuilt with new meteor cylinders and pistons. They have fantastic power to weight. Excellent all arounder.
@@pm7294 I have a Forrester cylinder kit on the one I'm building. I just cleaned up the ports alittle and doing a base gasket delete. I can wait to compare it to my ms362.
Ironhorse I love ur videos I live in Minnesota now grew up right around u I used to buy all my saw parts from Sissons saw shop I would love to meet u and talk about saws I'll be coming out there in July
sounding good that old stihl
Harvey I have a nice 048 and a a mint 041 I'd trade to one of those big yellow saws 😁
I used to have an 028av loved that little saw!!!
I think it's awesome to see the homeowner saws being built! The wild thing saw was a great choice for saw fest.
IRONHORSE, you make the most exciting educational videos, just so much fun for everyone to watch:)
Love it very very nice!!!
Nice to hear from you!!!
I have an 048 super setting up on a shelf.
Your knowledge an experience is awesome...you are a fkn great teacher man
042 here. still runs strong.repalced the oiler worm gear two years ago
Thank you for your service
Love your Videos and good information, You were saying you were from upstate ny, I from Carlisle ny, keep up the good videos, thanks.
Welcome, 1980 in MI. Honda, Toyota etc. came in. Couldn't buy a job. Nice saw.
Husqvarna also had 76,5cc chainsaw at same time than Stihl had their 048av. It was Husqvarna 480CD (52MM bore and 36mm stroke) im wondering if they went to shorter stroke in a 162se -272xp chassis to just reduce the weights 🤔
They made things well fixing up an old 038mag of my fathers currently ran ok was surprised for the age of it but needs some tlc
I have an old 039 that's a screaming saw. I like it a lot.
That’s amazing info. I have an old stihl 028 and I love it. Im looking into a bigger one but man I love it.
I just got a 042 and waiting for it to arrive and yes they seem like they were ahead of their time lol
I had locked up Homelite super2 giving to me once and it was just a very high compression pre emission saw with low running time. Good saw
I totally agree stihl has lost me also. Just crap. I only hope my old 044 s and 260 last me till I'm done. To me it started with the goofy tool less caps. Then these computer saws that don't want to start.
Just picked up a couple 042avs. Basket cases
1117 series as I recall. tangled with an 042 one time. Great saw, like the 044 much better
I always got the impression that this series was Stihl's first foray into the modern saw formula.
Harvey did i tell you I got a 041 farm boss out of the shread at the scrapyard a month ago or so !!!
And it has counter vib and a chain break and its complete with bar and chain but needs some love 💘 👍👍👍
I've got a 048 bottom end here in the garage , had a good running 048 as well . Only thing I had Todo was switch the coil over to the old school 064 coil because the 048 has the coil and module set up under the coil and I couldn't get my hands on a module
pretty sure the 048 and 042 use the same coil as the 044
Love that 048 buddy very nice!!!!
My first saw was a 048 but it was older then that one.. As it didn't have plastic on the top. Maybe a 70's saw I got in the early 90's? I heard when you said the 048 came out. I don't recall mine looking like that. Also I know the saw shop you mentioned. Simon's yep been there a few times.. And yep that's the area I grew up in but Pennsylvania not NY state.
I have what i believe to be a 042 it has the air filter that can nolonger be found it ran great till my puppy ate the air filter housing 😢. I have a husqvarna 371 from 1991 pours bar oil like crazy (i think its the line dont see crack in case) and i have a husqvarna 395xp 2000 year stamp ( all i know on it is when cranked runs wide open. Just given to me yesterday) from those 3 saws which would you suggest that a home owner sink his $ into to have a great saw for around house and god forbidden another hurricane disaster. Im on a set income so no wild builds in my future.. i also have whats left of my grandpaws McCulloch 300 (80cc😮) i remember all the summers helping him gather firwood with that old thing.
Hello Harvey from Ireland, have 2 of them here, one new, you need a big flathead to work on them😂,if ye ever fancy a vacation in Ireland you can stay with us,270 saws here to tinker with 👍👍
Hi Harvey how are things with you and family good video stay safe
I was cutting some Big ash on Sunday super hotout. My 046 mag was not liking it, hoping I did not damage it. Going to check all the rubber thanks to Harvey's advise. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
Never seen one either..sounds pretty snappy..cant be that bad to cut with. 390 weighs 19 without a bar..I m sure it was a good saw in the day..back when wood was big still..dont need that for raping sticks...LOL 👍👍
Nice saw
Thanks for the video Harvey, now i want one of those saws!
I have 044 046 031av 034 super 028 super 025 026 and they all run sweeeeeet love your videos looks like I need to hunt one of these down also 😆
028, 038 and 048 were designed to be durable. Many 048s went to the jungle where they could take the heat better than the saws designed for cold. All are heavier than comparable cc sawsbut will take more abuse or if taken care of will outlast their counterparts.
Speaking of rare stihls, have you ever heard of or seen a stihl 096Av? I saw one for sale not long ago and barely missed it. I didn’t find anything online really either. I have a screen shot from the ad that shows it mixed in with some other saws.
There was a Stihl 090 AV, two different versions, but I haven't found an 096 on any of my tech literature.
GOOD MAN HARV!
I believe the last round model before 044 sq was 038 magnum version 1985 to 1997
Stihl 038AVE | 1980 - 1985
Stihl 038AVEFB | 1983 - 1985
Stihl 038AVS | 1982 - 1985
Stihl 038AVSFB | 1985 - 1993
Stihl 038AVM | 1984 - 1989
Oh those 048 were good saws !
Ironhorse know anywhere I can get any parts for my 048. No parts available in NZ.
It's running good as I replaced the cylinder, piston & rings years ago from Canada online but can't find parts online these days.
I had a very strong runner 048. Thought it was a badass saw till I used a real saw..... 044
Very interesting never heard of one of them
they probably went for lightweight , that looks like a real nice saw
Hello Ironhorse,ive heard of you from BBR, im subscribed , looking foward to learning from you ,thankyou for what you do ,much love from LJ from MS.
First chainsaw I'll run I think it was a Poland it had an engine a transmission looking thing then a bar and chain and the men I worked with used to laugh saw bigger than the boy . I got the money to get a 028 I run that saw until it was not ruinable then I was old enough to start working for the lumber Mill timber cruising
Iron Horse great video! I just recently picked up a Stihl 042 that looks exactly the same as this probably about the same year and I know you mentioned the crank seals I can do those without having to split the case right? I put a carb kit in it and it does run wonderfully but I don’t wanna blow it up.
Tiny drill and make 3 or 4 holes around it’s perimeter….just through the seal !!! Those holes can’t get drilled any deeper than just through the seals because your bearings race is right behind you… I use a needle nose vice grips and a quality deck screw… I just tap the tip on a sharpening stone or a very fine little file to dull it slightly… a couple twist and yank go to the opposite hole across the center and yank… that usually does it but I always make 4 holes so that there’s two holes across from each other just incase something gets ugly and doesn’t want to pop out smoothly… I hit them with the heat gun to get some warm into them and a couple drips of pb blaster around the edges of the seals where they are touching the case’s… so it can soak into those area’s… if you warm it up it’ll kinda pull it in it seems to me then it’s super easy to pull them out…
Don’t forget underwater basket weaving and advanced pencil sharpening - the majors of most jocks. My BA took me ten years and a war to get. It is in American History with minors in political Science, Accounting and Philosophy.
The initial saw bench test of a saw is always a nail bitter
You know what ive found when they are high compression? They vibrate terrible! Have you ever noticed that?
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Don't let the jealous people get you down. The first murder that ever happened Cain was jealous of his own brother tell me your thoughts on stihl av 038 super
Can't wait for some cutting videos!!
Marysville is only 2 hours from me, may have to take a little day trip.
Buckin Billy Ray might be able to help out with a few parts for the old saws
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Upstate NY is Gorgeous ive been all over up there . Its a shame NYC is such a crap hole it leaves a stain on the rest of the state
Hi Harvey, I have an 084 from around 1984, have you done anything with these saws . I always enjoy listening to your stories.
New sub here. Very enjoyable channel
028 all swelled up.
Im 048av needs a carb rebuild kit, now not available you say another carb willl fit this saw? than you.
I am looking to fresh up my 048 av and want to mod it. I've been using it for 15 years. Where should i start hard to find performance parts for it.
Thanks Harvey
What about an 042 build?
Cool saw! maybe more military stories next time?
I have a question Ironhorse. i have come upon an 066 magnum , claims to have a new rod, piston, & head, claim it was run with wrong mix, 400 bucks , My saw man told me to steer clear of it , my question is can it be checked out ?? sounds like a bargain to me , but he says something about the crank shaft & the saw could possiblely come unwound , give me some advice Please Sir . Thanks in Advance
First nobody would change just the rod! They would swap out the crank! Sounds a bit off! But that saw is worth that just in parts! Does it look good? That matters! Does it run? What brand top end? I would try to buy it for a little less and take the risk! Worst case you have an awesome saw to build and they are not cheap to buy!
ThankYa Sir , i talked to my local saw guy , he told me basicly the same , and possible after market parts, Maybe the guy with the saw may not know what all been done or maybe he does , if it were mine i think i'd know what all been done to it , Yes Sir the pics looks good & claims it runs too , i dont know much but i do know they were fine saws back in the day , & would love to have one , it was nearly 200 miles from my home , is why i was askin , havent seen it in person or heard it run .
Hello.. I guess you have lots of work, But How can I contact you for a saw build? Thanks and cheers from Norway
Why couldn’t it be in Marysville PA
Ever had a 038 magnum Harvey