Stihl 028 Wood Boss

[Lowhog]

I stopped in at my local Stihl dealer today for a new bar and chain for my 011 av and I seen this sitting on the shelve. A old fellow like me traded it in for a new easy start. He purchased the saw new in 1985 its a one owner. It came with two spare chains the original owners, safety manuals and sales slip. 150.00 out the door with a new bar cover. The saw is in fine shape. The price was 332 plus tax when it was purchased new.

 

[1Alpha1]

Nice score.

Congrats!

 

[Brianlol]

Wow!!!
Great shape for a 30 year saw

 

[JonCraig]

I sold an 028WB last year for $200, and it wasn't anywhere near as nice as yours. You did very well indeed!

 

[drf255]

Wow that's pretty

 

[joeblacky]

Awesome buy, I used one of these for ages as my go to limbing saw and for small firewood, never missed a beat once and I abused the hell out of it! Nice score

 

[SEAM]

Nice 028

I have never seen a muffler like that - got some more pics?

 

[blsnelling]

Super clean old saw!

 

[Lowhog]

Thanks folks! 332 dollars in todays money would be 745.00 They weren't cheap back then.

 

[motorman1]

Easily one of the most dependable and reliable saws ever built. Also, that's one of the nicest specimens I've ever seen of that model. For $150, you picked up an excellent firewood saw.

 

[Wood Doctor]

This one cost me $200:


Yet another:


They are a fine saw, one that will last forever if you take care of it. Note that I like to add the outer bumper spike to the clutch cover. The saw seems naked without it.

 

[95custmz]

You guys belong in the "you suck" thread. Very nice saws, indeed.

 

[Lowhog]

This one cost me $200:


Yet another:


They are a fine saw, one that will last forever if you take care of it. Note that I like to add the outer bumper spike to the clutch cover. The saw seems naked without it.

That's clean.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Yes, most of these 028 Super saws are about 30 years old. They keep going and going. I finally ran into a saw that will stay even with them (or more) and yet weighs a bit less -- a Husky 353 -- for the same price. But I still love the reliability and grunt of the 028 Super. I will never understand why Stihl discontinued making them. Most dealers around here do not wish to discuss that move.

 

[motorman1]

Agreed, great saws.

 

[barton174]

I got this from a friend's dad, a while back. He was told it needed a coil, by a local stihl shop. I bought a non-points replacement coil for it, but haven't had the chance to mess with it, yet. Don't know how much I'll use it, anyway, as I've got a few other saws in that size range, that actually have chain brakes...

 

[Wood Doctor]

I sup

I got this from a friend's dad, a while back. He was told it needed a coil, by a local stihl shop. I bought a non-points replacement coil for it, but haven't had the chance to mess with it, yet. Don't know how much I'll use it, anyway, as I've got a few other saws in that size range, that actually have chain brakes...

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Three years ago I sold one of these to a park manager for $180. He stored it in an unlocked shed. Within three months, it was stolen. The thief was never found. Looks like I underpriced it. The park manager never realized what a prize that he had on board.

 

[GypsyCliff]

Can anyone tell me how to get one of these saws to stop leaking tons of oil. I'm trying to help my friend with his that his deceased father bought new. I was able to get it running, but I have NO IDEA about the leaking oil. And it's not just a minor leak. It leaves Puddles everywhere it sits!

It was not well taken care of, as the adjuster is worn down to a nub that won't even adjust the tension on the chain. I have a new one coming, and I've been doing some serious cleaning on it.

Anyway, ANYTHING anyone can tell me would be greatly appreciated!

TIA!

Cliff

 

[94SRUNNER]

Can anyone tell me how to get one of these saws to stop leaking tons of oil. I'm trying to help my friend with his that his deceased father bought new. I was able to get it running, but I have NO IDEA about the leaking oil. And it's not just a minor leak. It leaves Puddles everywhere it sits!

It was not well taken care of, as the adjuster is worn down to a nub that won't even adjust the tension on the chain. I have a new one coming, and I've been doing some serious cleaning on it.

Anyway, ANYTHING anyone can tell me would be greatly appreciated!

TIA!

Cliff

My 028 had the same issue that you are describing. I pulled the oil pump and replaced the gasket and it hasn't leaked since.

 

[JonCraig]

You said the saw has had a hard life. I'd check the above mentioned gasket for sure. If anything in the area looks like it might have heat fatigue, I'd do a pressure/vac test to make sure the seals are still good, as well as feeling the crank bearings to make sure they're still smooth.

That said, if it just looks like the gasket is old & everything else looks & feels fine, run the snot out of it. I love 028's.