Old Stihl 041AV

[Conkers]

I have found one for sale for $50. It runs but has a stripped sprocket.

I want to get a saw to tinker with and this looks like it isn't trashed.

Is this something worthwhile or should I leave it alone.

 

[Rookie1]

It looks like an older one with no AV mounts but I would do it. I love tinkering. I like the sound of the exhaust on them also. For 50 I dont think you can go wrong.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

It looks like an older one with no AV mounts but I would do it. I love tinkering. I like the sound of the exhaust on them also. For 50 I dont think you can go wrong.

:agree2:
041's are pretty straight forward to work on!
Parts are readily available on Ebay, or possibly the swap thread.

 

[jockeydeuce]

It looks like an older one with no AV mounts but I would do it. I love tinkering. I like the sound of the exhaust on them also. For 50 I dont think you can go wrong.

That's definitely an AV model!!

I do agree that $50 is a steal for a nice project saw like that!

 

[Teddy.Scout]

The hardest thing you my have to hunt for are the actual rubber mounts for the AV, but saw a listing for them on ebay. That is a nice OLD AV addition!!!!
Hope it works out for ya!

 

[stihl_collector]

Go for it there by far one of my favourite Stihl saws.

 

[belgian]

That is the early electronic ignition model, so make sure the POS ignition is still working, otherwise you are up for a replacement points ignition incl.flywheel.

 

[smilin possum]

Go for it they are a blast to tinker with and run. They sound good even if they ain't cutting to good. Most of um run strong and make a good work saw if that's what you need it for. Like the others stated it's been around and parts are pretty easy to find. Good luck and have fun.

 

[KD57]

I would jump all over that deal. 041's are cool saws, and a perfect restoration project.

 

[jlangton]

That's an excellent price on a great piece of equipment. Some complain that they're heavy, or the AV sucks on them, but IMO-there's not a single saw made today that will last anywhere near as long as those old 041s will. Plus, they sound great when working, or even just idling.
JL

 

[GASoline71]

Stripped sprocket? What part of it is stripped? 50 bones for that old warhorse is a pretty good deal. From the pics it looks like it's in decent shape.

Gary

 

[stihl_collector]

The hardest thing you my have to hunt for are the actual rubber mounts for the AV, but saw a listing for them on ebay. That is a nice OLD AV addition!!!!
Hope it works out for ya!

Teddy.Scout check pm and email.

 

[Kenskip1]

I would suspect that the clutch drive sprocket is stripped.This could account for the loose chain in the first picture.Something else could possibly wrong for this price.I would have a dealer give it the once over, Ken

 

[djmercer1]

The hardest thing you my have to hunt for are the actual rubber mounts for the AV, but saw a listing for them on ebay. That is a nice OLD AV addition!!!!
Hope it works out for ya!

are the 051 isolators the same? those are still available in canada from the dealer...