stihl 028 sprocket cover too narrow, clogs when rip cutting

[macs woodshop]

My stihl 028 sprocket cover too narrow, clogs when rip cutting. Sawdust comes out like spaghetti, clogs the discharge in no time when saw is cutting rapidly. Cover is magnesium, so I have no idea how to modify. Bailey's has a large cover for the 460 model, but 028 only shows standard issue, same dimension as OEM. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

My stihl 028 sprocket cover too narrow, clogs when rip cutting. Sawdust comes out like spaghetti, clogs the discharge in no time when saw is cutting rapidly. Cover is magnesium, so I have no idea how to modify. Bailey's has a large cover for the 460 model, but 028 only shows standard issue, same dimension as OEM. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I think you could find a cover from a larger saw that will fit. I had an 044 with an 026 cover for awhile. Maybe find a shop that has a bunch of Stihl parts and will let you try them on your saw.

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
Our large cover will fit the 028. We just didn't list the 028 as one of the applications.
Regards
Gregg

 

[macs woodshop]

Thanks for the suggestions and good info.

Howdy,
Our large cover will fit the 028. We just didn't list the 028 as one of the applications.
Regards
Gregg

Thanks for the suggestions and good info. I did not even think about other covers fitting the basic hole pattern, etcetera. Will let you know how it works out.