To fix or not to fix? Basket Case 028 Super

[pferdfiler]

Total waste of time and $$$$$ IMHO

 

[TheTone]

To fix or not to fix . . . that is the question. It all depends on your available time and patience. To me a parts saw is just a runner that I haven't put enough TLC into.

 

[JonCraig]

Round here, that’s a $200-225 saw once you’ve put the work in.

 

[HarleyT]

Does anyone know off hand if these run the same carb as an 026?

No.

 

[dennis066]

The neighbor periodically gives me a garage sale find to fix. First thing I do is pressure wash it! After removing covers hit it again then blow off the water with air.

 

[Sourwould]

All stihls seem to be 250$ plus around here. At least that's what folks are asking...I doubt they're getting.

 

[boltonranger]

Did I forget anything? Might have jumped the gun on this one...

Weezy would want you to fix it.
She really liked “chips”

 

[HarleyT]

 

[Okie]

The 028 looks kinda sad but if you got time and patience and like to work on your own stuff and also you will know haw to repair it if it breaks down again the call is yours.

You might post a WANT to buy parts at this link in the trading post and see if anyone has a 028 super for parts, etc.
Some kinda trust worth salvage fellers hang out their rather a scammer on flea bay. Your plastic case might be toasty brittle and ruined.
You might get yourself a SERVICE manual in the beg for manuals section to review the repair procedures so as to get idea if you want to do the repairs.

make wheezy happy

Want to buy link

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/forums/chainsaw-parts.151/

 

[Sourwould]

Went down south of town to buy an adze today and the guy asked me if I wanted to take a pool at an old Stihl he had. It's an 041, maybe the oldest saw I've seen in person (I'm not sure how old it is, maybe late 70s/early 80s?). Runs with a little gas in the carb, but won't pick up fuel from the tank. It has a chain brake, which is nice (my first saw didn't).

What do y'all think? Looks to be a pretty big saw, bit is it too old to run?

 

[Okie]

Seems I seen some where back where you mentioned you were looking for a wood carving saw.
The o41 would be more wheezy's size saw for wood carving. Too heavy for your little bod for wood carving.

Just kidding. I don't know anything about the 041.

AND be careful with that adze tool. Let wheezy use it also.

 

[Sourwould]

I carve with hand tools, but want a saw to cut blanks.

 

[JonCraig]

041 is a shaky, 61cc hoss of a saw. They have a very distinctive sound—kind of thump thump.

Parts are still relatively easy to find (as Stihl made about a billion of them & they’re tanks). Biggest drawback is weight, vibrations, and the very weird intake “stack” kinda setup. There are several layers of plates and gaskets for the carb setup that could be easy to get wrong if you’re not paying attention.

I’ve had 3 total, kept 1. It’s an “every now and then for kicks” saw for me.

 

[atpchas]

Surface dirt notwithstanding, that is one very nice looking 041. If there is no scoring and the saw could be had for under $100, I'd be all over it.

 

[burnses]

well your all set use the 41 and fix the 28 at your own pace....total win

 

[HarleyT]

Yes, and an afternoon using that saw will be like an afternoon at the gym.
Win, win......
Win..............