Sthil 028av wood boss

[Matt_Ellerbee]

Looking at purchasing this saw. And was wondering if it is in good shape/what I need?

It will be used for cutting wood to split and general clean up of 2 acres. Mostly pine and smaller oaks. Guy is asking $200,but I've got him down to $175 without seeing saw. Needs a chain and fuel cap. And prob a tune up.

Waiting to hear from him on the serial # and if it has a chain brake or not.

Thanks guys!

 

[Warped5]

That CB handle has 'windows,' so it does have a brake.

 

[merc_man]

Looks like a decent deal. Chain looks to have lots of life left looking at pictures. I would pull muffler off quick and check out the piston and cylinder before i bought it to make sure its good.

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[Matt_Ellerbee]

Thanks! Good to know. Also,is there anything to look for in particular when I meet him? He said it's hard to start,but once it does it runs fine.

 

[merc_man]

Thanks! Good to know. Also,is there anything to look for in particular when I meet him? He said it's hard to start,but once it does it runs fine.

Hard start could be week diaphram in carb. Dirty filter. Probly something simple.

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[Matt_Ellerbee]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna do the quick compression check once I meet him.

 

[computeruser]

You're better off looking at the P/C (pop the muffler off) than just putting a comp gauge on it. I've bought/sold/owned saws that pull great comp but are scored.

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

Here is the model # he sent me
1118 791 1005

 

[HarleyT]

Here is the model # he sent me
1118 791 1005

That is a part number.

 

[KYsawman]

That is a later model 028 because it has four bolts on the recoil. serial number is up by the muffler on the case. Looks like it has not been run to hard, I just sold an earlier wood boss with mag fuel tank and no chain brake for 150. that was not as nice as this one.

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

Welp I just got it home. Gonna pull muffler and check it out. Cord felt firm so hopefully everything is ok. And I'll try to get the serial #.

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

Serial # 216693381

 

[merc_man]

Looks like a lot of carbon buildup.

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[Matt_Ellerbee]

Yea I thought that too. Gonna lightly scrape some of it out with a pick.

 

[merc_man]

I couldnt make out inside of cylinder too good. No scratchs on piston or cylinder

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[Matt_Ellerbee]

Nope. Piston looked great. Got most of carbon out with brake cleaner and brass brush. New plug and 1/8 turn in on low screw and she fired right up. Some smoke,prob from cleaner and loose carbon. Chain wouldn't cut butter,but she idles nice and throttle is responsive.

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

 

[Boozer]

She sounds real good Matt! Don't idle her on bare concrete unless you want to
scuff up the bottom. My 028 just goes and goes and......

 

[Matt_Ellerbee]

Thanks Boozer! She's no beauty queen so a few more scuffs won't hurt. Can't wait to sink her in some wood and let her eat!

Anyone know what size chain is on this? Bar says 3/8 but googling,the teeth look like .325.

 

[HarleyT]

Looks like a rocked out 3/8, .050 ga.