Got an old Stihl 028 WB from an acquaintance (scary music starts here) to use for 3 cords of firewood cutting per year plus lot cleanup. It would not idle smoothly. Ran OK on short test runs (few cuts) and then on first longer use the muffler falls off. Kill two birds with one stone, local dealer replaces muffler and adjusts carb, replaces fuel and impulse line($100.00). Idles Ok but chain moves at idle very slowly. More lengthy cutting session ensues and after about 1/2 tank of gas saw won't come off idle, like it is bogging down. Try again the next day, starts right up and after about 1/2 tank of gas same symptoms. Back to dealer, could be coil, give OK to replace because saw is clean, solid, good compression,etc. Dealer replaces points, condenser but cannot find a coil for it. At this point dealer is saying to cut losses and run since the saw is so old and parts are no longer available what will next thing to go on it. I am thinking that replacing the coil is the last hurdle to a sturdy reliable saw (most expendable parts have been replaced at this point).
My question to the forum is: Should I proceed with coil replacement (if one can be found) or cut losses, invest in a new saw sell the 028 as a parts saw?
I do not have enough saw experience to know when I am throwing away money on a hopeless project.
Thanks
My question to the forum is: Should I proceed with coil replacement (if one can be found) or cut losses, invest in a new saw sell the 028 as a parts saw?
I do not have enough saw experience to know when I am throwing away money on a hopeless project.
Thanks