08S Restoration

[blsnelling]

Is the spur availiable from Stihl?

 

[rxe]

Not in the UK it isn't. You might get more luck in the US at a dealer with a large supply of "NOS" in the back room.

 

[blsnelling]

Not in the UK it isn't. You might get more luck in the US at a dealer with a large supply of "NOS" in the back room.

Appeciate the info. That's what these threads are good for. It provides a resource for those working on one of these in the future.

 

[teacherman]

I will save you a lot of time on the search for an 07S sprocket in .404. The part number Oregon lists is wrong, and you will end up buying a pile of sprockets for an 041 or something.

Bantasaw has them - spur only.

If you want rim/drum, then buy a sprocket for an 070, and cut a few mm of depth off it with a chop saw. I suppose you could mill it if you had the kit. They are dimensionally identical, except for the "depth" or thickness.

Can you do it on a stationary disc sander? That's how I fit a deep adjustable oiler 026 clutch drum on a non-adjust saw. Just keep tabs on the temp

 

[bullseye13]

that sprocket isnt all that bad......lol I had one onetime that i thought was a 3/8 and i outfitted the saw with such, later to find out it had a severely worn .325 The groves were almost worn through to the other side of the metal.

 

[belgian]

that sprocket isnt all that bad......lol I had one onetime that i thought was a 3/8 and i outfitted the saw with such, later to find out it had a severely worn .325 The groves were almost worn through to the other side of the metal.

I know what ya mean If you pick up old saws (or dealers will know for sure), you can witness how some people can ruin a brand new chain running worn sprockets. I feel sorry for the saws most of the time. Put on a new sprocket and pull that chain by hand... it will almost glide on the bar... so smooth. Do the same with a worn sprocket and your chain will rattle forwards...think of the chain wear it will cause and the HP you will likely loose. If you think of it, it's pretty simple logic but so often neglected.

 

[blsnelling]

There's stihl plenty left to do, but I got it in a running state. I never even tried to fire this saw before disassembly. It runs, but only after dumping fuel in the carb. Even after doing so several times, the carbs not moving fuel. I removed the carb and the diaphram is hard. I just ordered a rebuild kit for it and should have it in a couple days. But the good news is that it runs. Obviously, the shroud and muffler have yet to be painted.

Ain't it purdy? I've seen the spike both unpainted or orange. I hit mine with the polishing wheel and thought it looked pretty cool. The proper bolt for the loop handle will be ordered in the morning.

That muffler just about ruins the whole thing! Man it's ugly. It's since been removed and is about ready for paint.

Here's the shroud fitted but not yet final sanded.

 

[blsnelling]

Kudos to Jacob J. He's got a much nicer badge for the starter coming my way. Even included new rivets for it. Also, the beat up bar nuts will be replaced. I ordered them this morning.

 

[rxe]

Can you do it on a stationary disc sander?

Don't see why not - though it might take a while, and you need to find a way of keeping it level.

Saw looks great. Can you post a picture of the rivets when you get them - they don't look like "ordinary" rivets...but I may be looking at it wrong.

 

[Dapper Dan]

Great work! (as usual)

 

[thomas72]

You are doing a good job. I am sure it will look like a new saw when you are finished.

 

[blsnelling]

The repaired shroud is ready to go in primer tonight. The jury is still out. Reinforce the back with another layer of JB Weld, or call it good the way it is? What do you think Pinemartin, since you did the welding?

 

[teacherman]

Don't see why not - though it might take a while, and you need to find a way of keeping it level.

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Just run a Sharpie around the outside at the proper height

New Business: "Johnboy's Saw Parts Retrofitters: New Parts for Old Saws" :monkey: :hmm3grin2orange:
I'm a gettin' out of the teechin' game, and ordering a bunch of new style clutch drums from Brad C. and settin' up shop! LOLOL

 

[teacherman]

You are doing a good job. I am sure it will look like a new saw when you are finished.

Ya mon +1. It looks gorgeous! I hope you get to baptize it by immersing it in a log at 8000 rpm soon. Should make chunks rather than chips!:greenchainsaw:

 

[blsnelling]

This thing will be harder to stick in the wood than my 084 was. I did test the fuel resistance of the Urethane paint last night. In trying to get it running, I got fuel on the tank several times. It doesn't even begin to attack the finish. Now that's what I'm talking about!

 

[teacherman]

This thing will be harder to stick in the wood than my 084 was. I did test the fuel resistance of the Urethane paint last night. In trying to get it running, I got fuel on the tank several times. It doesn't even begin to attack the finish. Now that's what I'm talking about!

Awesome on the paint durability. Can that paint be applied to a case bottom without disassembling the entire saw??. You didn't apply it to preheated case halves, did you?:greenchainsaw:

I can understand the reluctance to cut with it.

 

[blsnelling]

Can that paint be applied to a case bottom without disassembling the entire saw?

I sprayed it on with a paint gun. I suppose you could tape everything off.

 

[parrisw]

Powder coating would be nice and durable.

 

[blsnelling]

Look at that shine! Painting all these deep compound curves and recesses is a pain.

No flash on the camera.

Flash.

 

[spacemule]

Look at that shine! Painting all these deep compound curves and recesses is a pain.

No flash on the camera.

Flash.

Looks like plastic.