Stihl 025 opinions, did i get a good deal?

[mattmc2003]

Hi all. Just bought an 025 this evening from a friend. super nice shape. Literally not hardly a scratch on it, if so its on the bottom. Decent bar, wore out chain. Needs a little tuning. I set both screws to 1 turn out, they were 3/4 and 1 1/2 out when i got it, and it hesitated a good bit. But now its too late to try it out. I was bored and curious, so I cleaned the air filter, but it didn't really need it. I pulled the carb and it was spotless inside and out. Pulled the muffler too. The piston looks new on intake and exhaust sides. So overall, what would you say it would be worth? I'll post what i paid in a bit. I just wanna hear opinions of what one would expect to pay before i say. Im pretty sure i got a good deal.

 

[mattmc2003]

Also, i'd like to change it over to 16" 3/8 chain .050..... can i do this pretty easy? Everything i fond for it is .325 .063 stuff. I just figured it would be simpler. Thanks

 

[iCreek]

Hi all. Just bought an 025 this evening ...... So overall, what would you say it would be worth? I'll post what i paid in a bit. I just wanna hear opinions of what one would expect to pay before i say. Im pretty sure i got a good deal.

I just saw one sell for $200 cash the other day, it was in good shape, yours might be better shape though.....

 

[mattmc2003]

I gave 100... i feel ok about it now. I know its not a pro saw, but it should be fine for trimming and lite firewood use for limbing and such. Its just so nice and lite. And it seems fairly simple to work on too.

 

[nmurph]

if it is in as good of shape as you say, you did very well. my brother has one that has had the dog squeezin's run out of it and the only thing that has ever been done is a carb rebuild last summer.
for $100, you will love that saw.

 

[andrethegiant70]

You'll get mixed reviews here, because many of the folks here use saws professionally. I have been very happy with mine as a light firewood saw. If it has a fully adjustable carb (two mixture screws and an idle adjustment screw as opposed to a single adjustment screws and an idle adjustment screw) you should do a muffler mod on it and richen the carb a touch. There are lots of threads on here about muffler mods. The saw wakes up pretty nicely.

I have found them to be hard to start if the idle mixture is not set just right, but once you get it right, they are reliable starters. $100 is a good price.

 

[mattmc2003]

How exactly did you mod your muffler? I looked inside this one. I am just curious how you did the outlet hole and deflector. I assume you cut out the baffle.

 

[windthrown]

Also, i'd like to change it over to 16" 3/8 chain .050..... can i do this pretty easy? Everything i fond for it is .325 .063 stuff. I just figured it would be simpler. Thanks

Couple of things. One is that a 250 will not run 3/8 standard bars and chain. Sorry. SOL. Also note that the .325 on those saws is a different size chain and bar (and sprocket rims) than the .325 bars and chains on the larger 260/290 size Stihl saws. Same chain, fewer links, and shorter bars.

The 3/8 size B&C on the 250 (and earlier model 025, which is the same saw, I have one of each) is Picco, or low profile (LP). Way different than 3/8" standard chain. You also need a different sprocket for that. I use the picco B&C on that size saw myself, as it has a narrower kerf than .325. I have had a hard time getting 3/8 picco rim sprockets for them around here though. Bailey's has them (supposedly). The sprocket rims on these have a smaller inner diameter than the larger saws do.

 

[windthrown]

How exactly did you mod your muffler? I looked inside this one. I am just curious how you did the outlet hole and deflector. I assume you cut out the baffle.

All I did was use a large slot screwdriver and levered open the shark gill exhaust slits. That was all it took. Then I turned the H screw to richen it up a bit.

 

[gekko]

for 100$ you got a great deal..
my 025 was bought new in 1992 and haven't seen any repairs in its life..
and it start pretty easy too
i use regular .325 .63 on a 14" bar,

 

[mattmc2003]

Thanks for the info guys. I ordered an arbormax 16" bar and chain and an extra loop for it. I just went ahead with the size i already had to simplify things. So, i have another question, how will this saw compare to my 345 husky? I know it feels much lighter, but how will the power comparison be? Thanks.

 

[Banshee]

Sounds like a good deal. Congrats.

 

[andrethegiant70]

Couple of things. One is that a 250 will not run 3/8 standard bars and chain. Sorry. SOL. Also note that the .325 on those saws is a different size chain and bar (and sprocket rims) than the .325 bars and chains on the larger 260/290 size Stihl saws. Same chain, fewer links, and shorter bars.

The 3/8 size B&C on the 250 (and earlier model 025, which is the same saw, I have one of each) is Picco, or low profile (LP). Way different than 3/8" standard chain. You also need a different sprocket for that. I use the picco B&C on that size saw myself, as it has a narrower kerf than .325. I have had a hard time getting 3/8 picco rim sprockets for them around here though. Bailey's has them (supposedly). The sprocket rims on these have a smaller inner diameter than the larger saws do.

The man speaketh the truth, don't do standard 3/8. .325 works just fine on this saw, I'd leave it. Haven't tried the Picco, so I can't comment on it.

 

[Rookie1]

I run 3/8 picco on my 021,which is same saw with smaller engine,and like it. I started using it on my 011. I think its a good size chain for these smaller saws. I think the 325 is ok I run it on my 034 but I would rather run 3/8 picco on the 021/023/025.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I changed my 250 from a .325 to a 3/8LP and I can say without doubt you would love it!

 

[HarleyT]

I changed my 250 from a .325 to a 3/8LP and I can say without doubt you would love it! View attachment 627173

How does that brand bar and chain hold up?

 

[a. palmer jr.]

It's a Stens bar, but the chain I made from a roll. If I remember right it is Oregon chain. I haven't used the saw much on stuff bigger than a foot diameter but so far so good..It helps to have new chain..

 

[JonCraig]

Lol 9yr old thread.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Lol 9yr old thread.

Looks like the regulars are bored...LOL

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Looks like the regulars are bored...LOL

Pretty much...