Help ID a Stihl

[joeymt33]

A buddy of mine wants me to sell this saw for him. eBay, craigslist, classifieds, etc. it doesn't matter.

Anyway, he told me that it's a 075. I want to make sure before I tell someone wrong.

 

[NewToStihl]

It's either an 075 or 076. I believe they look the same. Some experts will hopefully weight in soon. If you email Stihl they can give you some info based on the serial number.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

If you email Stihl they can give you some info based on the serial number.

Highly unlikely.......but you never know.

Can't remember exactly, but I'm almost certain there were slight differences between a 075 / 076.

 

[NewToStihl]

It's either an 075 or 076. I believe they look the same. Some experts will hopefully weight in soon. If you email Stihl they can give you some info based on the serial number.

Highly unlikely.......but you never know.QUOTE]

Actually, I've had very good luck with emailing them a serial number. If you submit a "technical question" to the following link:

Contact STIHL

Provide the serial number and ask if they can tell you the model & age. The best answer I've received was off of a more recent saw (MS660) where they provided the actual date of manufacture. The 'worst' answer I've received was from an old 090 where they verified the model number and gave me a year range it would have been built (1980-1984).

 

[sawfun9]

The 076 starter cover is different and the oil fill hole is a side fill not top fill. the 076 has a chainbrake too. You either have a 075 or maybe even an 050 or 051. I think it's probably a 075.

 

[joeymt33]

Thanks for the link, I just sent them a email. We will see how long it takes to get back with me if they do.

Joey

 

[procarbine2k1]

The 076 starter cover is different and the oil fill hole is a side fill not top fill. the 076 has a chainbrake too. You either have a 075 or maybe even an 050 or 051. I think it's probably a 075.

050/051 didnt have a manual oiler, the 075/076 does.

Also, I think all of the 075's had the fairbanks-morse style starter but I am not certain.

 

[joeymt33]

Stihl already replied to my question and asked for more info. That was quick!!

 

[homelitejim]

075

 

[joeymt33]

Alright guys, Stihl man just replied and said the number comes back as a 051.

 

[joeymt33]

I was going to wait a while before posting this but I don't want to mess with you guys. After seeing stihls reply, I measured the bore using the highly sophisticated and highly accurate WD-40 straw method. I pulled the muffler and inserted the straw in the bore and closed the piston on it. Here is the photo of the results as well as some pics of the piston.

 

[joeymt33]

That's a little big to be a 051 right?

 

[jockeydeuce]

I could have told you before pulling the muffler it's an 075, but the bore confirms it. :msp_thumbsup:

The Stihl tech was wrong.

 

[Mr. Bow Saw]

A buddy of mine wants me to sell this saw for him. eBay, craigslist, classifieds, etc. it doesn't matter.

Anyway, he told me that it's a 075. I want to make sure before I tell someone wrong.

The oil filler cap on the 075 is on top, On the 076 its on the side.


076

I don't see a manual oil pump on any of these 051's

 

[joeymt33]

Thanks guys. It will go in the classified soon

Joey

 

[joeymt33]

 

[joeymt33]

It's in the classifieds now. Thanks for the help identifying this saw