Stihl Lightning info

[bigbadbob]

So your honest opinions.
What can a guy expect to get for it??:help:

 

[BostonBull]

I would say if it runs, 500. BUT thats if you shine it up real nice...take a few hours with soap and water and a toothbrush and get the font and back of all the covers so it looks real good and clean. Put a fresh plug in it and maybe try and find the missing broken parts for cheap.

Guys on fleebay lik shinylooking things rather than dirtyold saws

 

[elmnut]

Its a beaut Clark, a real beaut!

 

[wdchuck]

Why sell, it? Nice saw, big enough for anything, works good, and cheap. What more could a guy want.

 

[bigbadbob]

One would need a wood cutting buddy just to pack that saw into the bush.
I may try it out, came with a 24in bar, sure does make a lot of noise!!!

 

[Lakeside53]

Why sell, it? Nice saw, big enough for anything, works good, and cheap. What more could a guy want.

Let's see now... Unless you are collecting, sell it and buy a new 361 or 440!It's a neat old saws, but a pig to use...

 

[bigbadbob]

The good woman says I have too much rust as it is. So I like the idea of getting a better saw MS260 would look good in shop.
Bob

 

[jensen 32000]

You should check the serial# to see if it is a super (larger bore), then it would really be worth a lot! Mike.

 

[bigbadbob]

So where does one check that out.
The serial is 388628.
bob

 

[jensen 32000]

"I think" there should be an "S" right on the name plate, don't quote me.

 

[bigbadbob]

The "STIHL" nameplate is missing. And I cannot find a "S" any where on the saw. Oh well.opcorn:
Bob

 

[Dan Forsh]

I asked on another site about the approximate age of mine based on the serial No. 299938. Answer I got was that approx 1963. Assume yours is newer, but don't really know how the numbering system works?


Oh yes, nearly forgot look out for a leaky fuel tank. Very common problem on these, which mine has

 

[cbfarmall]

Rear handle

I notice bigbadbob's Lightning has the newer 090-style rear handle, while Dan's has the old style, more open rear handle. Mine also has the new style handle and I have no reason to suspect the saw is anything but original.

Why the different handles? Were they, perhaps, replacement parts? Maybe Stihl used some new stock toward the end of the production run? Any ideas, insight?

Chris B.

 

[cbfarmall]

Oh yes, nearly forgot look out for a leaky fuel tank. Very common problem on these, which mine has

Are you referring to the tank gasket? I bought mine with a leaky gasket, but it was a cinch to replace. You don't have to remove a thing from the saw. Just take the rear handle loose from the bottom and undo all the screws.

Chris B.

 

[Dan Forsh]

Are you referring to the tank gasket? I bought mine with a leaky gasket, but it was a cinch to replace. You don't have to remove a thing from the saw. Just take the rear handle loose from the bottom and undo all the screws.

Chris B.

Yeah, that's the problem, but the concensus of opinion was that just changing the gasket wouldn't solve it long term. Epoxy type sealants were suggested.

Dan

 

[bigbadbob]

Well i listed it a few days ago. Here is the link. http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290059996684&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:CA:31

 

[bigbadbob]

Well a great big thanks to all who said to get the saw and sell it. It sold on the bay for just about $400 Canadian:yoyo: Am I ever surprized!!!
Never thought it would fetch that. Free beer at my place tonight, come on over. It will pay for my two saws, 024 new, piston rings, etc and yesterday I picked up a (2001) 026 with a 20in bar and new chain $200. I can now part with the homelites!!!!:biggrinbounce2:
Bob