Stihl 028 wood boss

[Tree Feller]

I just picked up a free 028 WB. Going to replace the AV bushings and I take boot. I would like to find a shop manual to down load and parts list. Is there any thing else I should look for or be aware of??

 

[HarleyT]

The saw came out with points and condenser.

 

[Tree Feller]

The saw came out with points and condenser.

So when I got it home. I cranked it and did not want to rev. I took it apart to look at the piston thru exhaust port which looked good. But it was real gummed up! Like super rich fuel?? Could this be due to the points or timing?

 

[HarleyT]

So when I got it home. I cranked it and did not want to rev. I took it apart to look at the piston thru exhaust port which looked good. But it was real gummed up! Like super rich fuel?? Could this be due to the points or timing?

Yes, could be, because of weak spark.

 

[HarleyT]

Instead of fooling with the points though, if your spark is weak, just snip the wire to the points and pop on a good used 029/ms290 coil and be done with them. The same coil is on many different Stihl models.

 

[Mad Professor]

shop manual is too large to post

 

[HarleyT]

See if this comes through.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Five years ago my restored 028 WB was selected by a buyer over a much newer model that had a chain brake. He took one look and said, "That's the one I want." He uses it today with an 18" bar and loves this classic saw.

 

[Kenskip1]

My 1985 028 came with electronic ignition with a lifetime warranty. His saw may have electronic ignition. I bought this saw new. Yes the air filter cover is off. I was replacing the air filter.

 

[HarleyT]

The 028 WBs were pretty much with points, or the ones that I have seen.

 

[Tree Feller]

The 028 WBs were pretty much with points, or the ones that I have seen.

So is there a way to tell who out removing the flywheel?

 

[HarleyT]

There will be a wire going under the flywheel to the points. Take off the starter and put up a pic.

 

[OMEGANOX]

028 Super was my first Stihl ever, bought new in 84-85, was the absolute top of the food chain at the time.

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

I just picked up a free 028 WB. Going to replace the AV bushings and I take boot. I would like to find a shop manual to down load and parts list. Is there any thing else I should look for or be aware of??

A new fuel line and carb kit should be standard and possibly a spark plug.
The 028 is a great saw, I have 2 and am putting together a 3rd scrap yard find.

 

[Tree Feller]

See if this comes through.

Got it!

 

[Duane(Pa)]

It could also have the word "electronic" on the metal badge, indicating non-points/condenser version...

 

[Mad Professor]

My 1985 028 came with electronic ignition with a lifetime warranty. His saw may have electronic ignition. I bought this saw new. Yes the air filter cover is off. I was replacing the air filter.View attachment 914703

First Stihl I had was the 028S. Still have it and it runs good.

Save your reciept , Stihl won't honor ign warranty without it

 

[Tree Feller]

All the AV bushings and I take boot came in yesterday. So going to real get into this weekend.

 

[Tree Feller]

Alright. So it does have points. I got a 290 coil today along with a new impulse and fuel line. The coil has two wires. One plugs on to the coil and one has an eyelet on it. I assume the one with a plug goes to the switch. Where goes the other one go? Ground??

 

[HarleyT]

Alright. So it does have points. I got a 290 coil today along with a new impulse and fuel line. The coil has two wires. One plugs on to the coil and one has an eyelet on it. I assume the one with a plug goes to the switch. Where goes the other one go? Ground??

Yes,ground,
the switch connects the 2 to ground out the coil/shut the saw off.