Transformation of a 028

[blsnelling]

This here is the 028 I got from my dealer last week. It had a scored piston and was super dirty. I began the disassembly earlier this evening, got it all cleaned up, and back together and running.

Here's what I started with.

 

[blsnelling]

Here it is now. I think this is another case of the grime protecting the saw, lol.

 

[blsnelling]

Someone asked about the chainbrake on this saw. It doesn't have one, and doesn't appear to ever had. Did early 028s come this way?

Yes, it needs a new sprocket.

 

[blsnelling]

Looks like the arrow is pointing the wrong direction on this piston.

 

[blsnelling]

This muffler is a new one to me too.

 

[blsnelling]

Only a few odds and ends are needed to finish the project. It needs clutch springs, sprocket, and a oil cap seal.

 

[albert]

The old one no chain brake. The muffler was used untill early 80's. Your saw should have a metal tank. What size is the piston?

 

[Jacob J.]

Looks like that one was set-up for the early style chain brake which was actually optional for a time. The brake parts for those are hard to come by since a lot of customers opted not to have the chain brake. Good work, that one turned out nice.

 

[Andyshine77]

I wonder why they used a muffler like that, and if it had a purpose.

Saw looks good, how does the cylinder look?

 

[SpaayDawg]

Someone asked about the chainbrake on this saw. It doesn't have one, and doesn't appear to ever had. Did early 028s come this way?

Yes, with just a handguard. You can retrofit a chainbrake into them though if you wish. Surprising it has a plastic tank without the chainbrake, and a WB tag. Is the piston the 42mm variety?

This muffler is a new one to me too.

Almost no muffler mod needed, it's rather un-restrictive!! The mufflers were case specific, as I'm sure you have found out.
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[wigglesworth]

Looks nice Brad. Is that a 42mm or 44mm bore?

 

[albert]

I'm betting it's 42mm

 

[oscar4883]

Looks like a 42mm to me. Nice job. That saw cleaned up real well.

 

[SpaayDawg]

Forgot to say: Looks great, Brad!

Oh, and for that spur - you can get clutch drum-rim setups from Bailey's.

 

[albert]

Our kitchen ain't as nice as yours but my wife would woop me good if I put a saw on her counter top.LOL

 

[blsnelling]

It had a 44mm P&C. I replaced it with another good used set, but they happened to be 42mm. I haven't tried yet, but I think the original cylinder will clean up nicely. I can get a 44mm Meteor piston for about $40, but not sure it's worth it since I'm going to sell the saw anyway. It runs great as is and the P&C on it are in great condition.

The tank is plastic.

I've never seen a bolt come through the case and into the side of the muffler. The muffler was seperate from the saw at the dealer, and told him wasn't a saw muffler, lol. Then I saw another like mine on eBay and realized my mistake.

I looked at Baileys for the rim sprocket and didn't find anything. I bought a new Carlton spur/drum on eBay for $17 shipped.

 

[SpaayDawg]

028 Power Mate Rim and Drum

I was able to get one from my dealer a few years back though.

 

[o2man98]

I am working on an 028 just like that one except I have the metal tank and 42mm piston. Mufflers are identical. Just ordered a new set of Caber rings for it. Also have a 44mm and 46mm 028 in the garage.

 

[blsnelling]

I am working on an 028 just like that one except I have the metal tank and 42mm piston. Mufflers are identical. Just ordered a new set of Caber rings for it. Also have a 44mm and 46mm 028 in the garage.

I've got a nice 028 Super as well, thus this one being sold.

 

[caleath]

Nice saw, I was thinking an 028 might be my next search. Any idea on when they were produced?

Not trying to hijack your thread...what do you think of this one?http://cgi.ebay.com/Stihl-028-WB-Pa...S_Chainsaws&hash=item4156722f05#ht_500wt_1156