Got a freebie stihl 034av today

[kramska]

Of course it needs some work. My brother gave this one to me. I guess he loaned it to a friend and it came back broke. Guess he hit the brake at full speed a little too much or something.

Anyway, I'm not an expert on these, but this is my old homemade buck saw and axe I've been using so if I can get this thing going, that would be great.

Is there any hope for this thing?

 

[andosca]

those are sweet saws, real workhorses, hope you can get it running. are those spikes bent?

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Did you get the rest of the parts?

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Do you have a compression Gage or can use someones? Compression test have to start somewhere.

 

[andosca]

sorry didn't notice, welcome to the site. i'm no expert but some of these guys will offer you some good advice. the good advice ends at the political threads though.

 

[kramska]

Yeah the spikes are bent. I have the bar and my brother has the cover still. Is anything else missing?

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Yeah the spikes are bent. I have the bar and my brother has the cover still. Is anything else missing?

A clutch drum and bearing for sure, let me look at pictures some more.

 

[Tree Pig]

clutch, clutch drum, spocket, bearing and clip should look something like this

look here http://forum.ih8mud.com/workshop-home-improvement/245674-removing-inboard-clutch-stihl-chain-saw.html

 

[whitedogone]

Someone send him the IPL and Service manual.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

Inside chain guide plate. plastic cover over chain break.

 

[andosca]

looks like everything is there. you'll need a guage to tell exactly how much compression is there but you should be able to tell if theres something seriously wrong with the piston/cylinder just by pulling the starter and you should get quite a bit of resistance. you'll also want to make sure you have spark, then air and fuel. not sure how much you know about this stuff so sorry if i'm telling you stuff you allready know. if you need that info i can help you with the basic stuff and cheap easy fixes but as i said there are some awesome saw guys on this site that know infinitely more than myself. i have run these saws though and if there's nothing seriously wrong with it i can help. might want to find out the real story about what your bros friend did to the thing though, might save you a lot of trouble.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

http://forum.ih8mud.com/workshop-home-improvement/245674-removing-inboard-clutch-stihl-chain-saw.htmlclutch, clutch drum, spocket, bearing and clip should look something like this

look here

That will help him alot.

 

[fishercat]

those were great saws.

i would not hesitate to spend some coin to get it going.

 

[kramska]

Thanks guys. I'll do what it takes to get the saw going. Just figuring out what I'm in for.

 

[ironman_gq]

Doesnt look too terrible It will make a great saw

 

[blsnelling]

Looks to me like you need the following.

Drum & Rim 1125 007 1041 Double check. What's your SN?
Bearing 9512 933 2380 OR 9512 933 2260
Washer 0000 958 1021
C-clip 9460 624 0801
Cover 1125 021 1100
Cover 1125 021 1200
Screws x 3 9022 313 0660
Side plate 1122 664 1000
Screw 9041 216 0630
Bumper strips x 2 1121 648 6610

 

[Bowtie]

Dont be afraid to ask question here, 034 is a fabulous saw, and we will do all we can to help you get her singing again! I have 2 034's and an 036.

 

[Evan]

looks like it wasnt used much, good find. i have that saws big brother the 034 super. ive a few cookies with it and it seems to handle bar sized 20" wood very well

keep us posted