Scoutii304
New Member
Hello everyone! I joined recently because I've had my dad's Stihl 015 for about a decade, and I'm ready to spruce it up a little. I got it running pretty well at one point, but put it up because it didn't seem to be oiling very well. I got it out of storage a couple months ago intending to replace the pump or a worn out gear, but I found everything in decent condition. I took off the fuel/oil tank cover and found one of the oil pickup tubes pretty deteriorated. I believe that, plus a lot of fine sawdust clogging the oil passages is what caused the initial problem.
But now it's in pieces, so why not clean it up and get it running and cutting well, right?
I've looked around and found pretty much every part I'll need, but I'm curious about a couple things:
1. Would it be worth converting to ⅜ so the saw can be more useful in the future, or just leave it as-is and hope I can find/afford ¼ chain?
2. Same question but electronic ignition. I'll need a replacement coil because the spark plug boot fell off without much force. I've found used OEM with points for reasonable money, and lots of new coils plus electronic modules for a little more. Even if it will only see very limited use, I'd like it to run well. Has anyone done an electronic ignition swap on an old points saw and have any input?
I look forward to your replies and thank you all in advance for any help!!
But now it's in pieces, so why not clean it up and get it running and cutting well, right?
I've looked around and found pretty much every part I'll need, but I'm curious about a couple things:
1. Would it be worth converting to ⅜ so the saw can be more useful in the future, or just leave it as-is and hope I can find/afford ¼ chain?
2. Same question but electronic ignition. I'll need a replacement coil because the spark plug boot fell off without much force. I've found used OEM with points for reasonable money, and lots of new coils plus electronic modules for a little more. Even if it will only see very limited use, I'd like it to run well. Has anyone done an electronic ignition swap on an old points saw and have any input?
I look forward to your replies and thank you all in advance for any help!!